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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Share Gainers

Bubs share price storms higher on new China plans

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is storming higher after announcing its new plan to gain entry into the…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 bargains to buy this week

| Daryl Mather

The window to buy these 2 ASX 200 shares at absurdly cheap prices is rapidly closing. Investors have already started…

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Share Market News

Infomedia share price sinks lower on FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Infomedia share price is falling lower this morning following the release of its full year 2020 financial results. We…

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Capital Raising

Boral cops $1.3bn body blow to profits could signal impending cap raise

| Brendon Lau

Boral Limited's (ASX: BLD) new chief executive is taking a broom to its balance sheet. This gives his 1.3 billion…

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Share Gainers

Fortescue share price pushes higher after declaring huge FY 2020 dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is pushing higher today after delivering a very strong FY 2020 result…

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Speculative

Is the Star Entertainment share price a gamble right now?

| Ken Hall

The Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) share price jumped higher on Friday but is it still a gamble to…

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Share Gainers

Are Webjet and other ASX travel shares taking off?

| Ken Hall

Why Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) and other ASX travel shares are taking off despite tight coronavirus restrictions around the country.

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Share Market News

Mcgrath share price on watch after strong FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Mcgrath Ltd (ASX: MEA) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full year 2020…

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Share Market News

Ecofibre share price on watch after doubling profits

| Daryl Mather

The Ecofibre share price is on watch after the company reported a doubling of profits. It is successfully targeting a…

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Share Market News

Last week's worst performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian share market ended last week slightly lower. We take a look at some of the worst performing ASX…

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Gold

St Barbara share price on watch as profit slumps 24% lower

| Ken Hall

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price is one to watch as underlying earnings surged thanks to strong production…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Fortescue and 2 more ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching the Fortescue share price and 2 more ASX 200 shares as the August earnings season…

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price on watch after announcing European expansion

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be on watch on Monday after announcing its expansion into the European market...

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Share Market News

G8 Education share price on watch after $239 million loss

| Ken Hall

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) share price is one to watch after reporting a 55.9% drop in underlying half-year…

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Share Market News

These ASX shares were top performers last week

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian share market ended last week slightly lower as reporting season began to draw to a close. The S&P/ASX…

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Share Market News

NIB share price in focus following FY 2020 results release

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price will be in focus today following the release of its full year results…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Blue chips, earnings drag ASX lower

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) shares are among the most shorted shares on the…

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Index investing

2 of the best ETFs for investing in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two of the best exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to invest into ASX shares including BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX:A200).

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Growth Shares

I'd buy this ASX share this week

| Tristan Harrison

If I could only buy one ASX share this week it would be infant formula stock Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB).…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Record Highs

Why Afterpay and these ASX shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares have just stormed to record highs...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy CBA and this top ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX dividend share are among the best on offer on…

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How to invest

Are these ASX shares future millionaire makers?

| James Mickleboro

A $7,000 investment in Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares 10 years ago would have made you a millionaire today. Will these…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 growth shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) growth shares that I’d buy today. One of the three ASX shares is…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX growth shares could be top options for investors in September. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Index investing

Where to invest $25,000 into ETFs right now

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a good strategy if you have $25,000 to invest. Here are…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share next week...

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

5 blue chip ASX 200 shares a beginner can use to start a share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 5 ASX shares like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) that a beginner can use to start building a diversified…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and this ASX dividend share to beat low interest rates right now...

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⏸️ Investing for Income

3 must-have ASX income shares for your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX income shares that I think are must-have for investors who are focused on dividends in this…

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Speculative

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would add Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) and these ASX small cap shares to my watchlist this weekend...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX share reports I loved this week

| Tristan Harrison

It was a busy week for ASX share reports. Here are three ASX share reports that I was impressed by…

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How to invest

Here's how much money you can actually make from investing in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

How much money can you actually make from investing in ASX 200 shares? $500 a month? $1,000 a day? The…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $100,000 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would invest $100,000 into Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these quality ASX shares right now...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200…

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