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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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Growth Shares

2 ASX ETFs I would buy for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) is one of the 2 ASX ETFs I would buy for both capital…

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Growth Shares

Is the CSL share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price a buy? The giant healthcare business has just reported its FY20 result to…

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Share Market News

Integrated Research share price falls 13% on FY 2020 earnings

| Phil Harpur

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price has slumped by 14% today despite the company posting its 7th year…

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Record Highs

The latest ASX 200 stocks hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

Some ASX 200 popular stocks are starting to look overstretched and have been slapped with broker downgrades.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price is on the slide today. Here's why

| Matthew Donald

The Westpac share price was trading slightly lower today as ASIC launches civil proceedings against the bank regarding fees for…

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Share Market News

HT&E share price jumps 16% on half year results, despite COVID-19 impact

| Matthew Donald

Despite COVID-19 impacts, the HT&E share price has rallied because of a positive trading update and tight cost controls.

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Share Fallers

Webjet share price crashes 12% lower: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price was the worst performer on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why it crashed…

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Resources Shares

Is now a good time to buy Fortescue shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) has been on a record run recently. Is it a good…

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Share Market News

Over The Wire share price pushes higher on FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Over The Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTW) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of its full…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Where to hunt for ASX dividend share income in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Where should ASX dividend investors turn to for dividend income in 2020? Banks, miners, defensives? All have defied the odds…

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Retail Shares

Why is the Redbubble share price up 38% in August?

| Bernd Struben

Online retailer Redbubble's shares are up 36% so far in August. What's driving the Redbubble share price higher?

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Share Market News

Codan share price soars 16% thanks to record sales

| Daniel Ewing

The Codan share price is soaring today following strong full year results for the company. We take a closer look…

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy? The major ASX bank just released its…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Infigen Energy share price flat after profits fall 92% in destabilised energy markets

| Kate O'Brien

The Infigen Energy share price is trading flat today despite the utilities company announcing a 92% decrease in profits.

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Coronavirus News

COVID-19 panic: SMSFs fled shares, then missed market rally

| Tony Yoo

SMSF trustees are optimistic about a market recovery though they switched to more 'defensive' investments.

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Share Market News

Why Kazia Therapeutics share price has skyrocketed today

| Matthew Donald

The Kazia Therapeutics share price has soared after gaining US Food and Drug Administration approval to fast-track its drug trials

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Share Market News

Southern Cross share price drops 6% on FY20 earnings

| Toby Thomas

The Southern Cross share price edged lower after this stalwart of Australia's media industry reported its full-year results for FY20.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX200 dividend shares to buy right now

| Lina Lim

Investment company WAM Capital Limited (ASX: WAM) and two other top ASX200 dividend shares are in my buy zone today.…

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Share Market News

Chalice Gold Mines share price soars 40% in August and 508% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

Australian gold and mineral explorer Chalice Gold Mines' shares are up 40% so far in August and up a smashing…

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Share Market News

Perpetual share price gets a boost from full year results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) share price has received a boost after the company released its results for FY20.  

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Share Market News

Medibank share price slumps after profits plunge 30%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) share price has slumped after the company reported its full-year earnings to the market…

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International Stock News

Tesla Gigafactory 1 to boost battery production capacity 10% after new $100 million panasonic investment

| Rich Duprey

Growing Tesla sales warrant new investments for the battery maker's biggest customer.

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Share Market News

Genesis share price rises on solid FY 2020 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Genesis share price is up today, after the energy company posted solid full year results in spite of challenging…

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Share Market News

Coca Cola share price on the rise, despite mixed earnings report

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coca Cola share price is on the rise today, up 4% so far, despite a mixed bag of numbers…

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Share Market News

Spirit Telecom share price soars 7% on capital raising and acquisition news

| Matthew Donald

Spirit Telecom share price soars 7.3% higher after news of a capital raising for its expansion plans and strong FY20…

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Iress, Santos, & Webjet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

After the stellar COVID-19 rebound, can ASX share prices keep rising?

| Bernd Struben

Apple's share price rise saw the company hit US$2 trillion on the same day the ASX 200 hit 5-month highs.…

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Share Market News

Pacific Smiles share price jumps 10% on FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

Pacific Smiles share price has surged 10% after releasing its FY20 results despite operations being impacted by coronavirus

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Share Market News

Iress share price dives 6% on half-year results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) share price has fallen more than 6% in morning trade after the company released its…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1%: Qantas results, Afterpay hits record high, Webjet crashes lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Sonic share price surges to record high as its profit results defy sceptics

| Brendon Lau

The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) share price hit a record this morning after its profit results allayed a key…

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Share Market News

IPH share price tumbles 5% on FY20 results

| Daniel Ewing

The IPH share price has fallen this morning following the release of the company's full year results. We take a…

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Share Market News

Growthpoint Properties share price rises after full year earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd (ASX: GOZ) share price has risen by 1.4% in trading so far today, following the…

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Share Market News

Santos share price slumps as interim dividend slashed

| Regan Pearson

Whipsawing oil prices take a heavy toll on Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) earnings. But is the outlook for production good news…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Codan, IDP Education, & Sonic shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on the ASX on…

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Share Market News

Origin share price falls 7% on annual result

| Chris Chitty

The Origin share price has fallen 6.62% lower so far today after the company released its annual result for the…

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Coronavirus News

Qantas reveals routes that are busier now than before Covid-19

| Tony Yoo

Despite travel restrictions, the airline actually has some flights with more patronage now than before the pandemic.

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International Stock News

Apple to hit US$3 trillion by 2023, analyst predicts

| Danny Vena

On the heels of the tech giant's latest milestone, an analyst sees the next one just over the horizon.

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Record Highs

Afterpay share price rockets to record high after guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after the payments company upgraded its FY 2020 guidance...

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