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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 Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.8%, JB Hi-Fi jumps 4.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.8% today, but reporting season continues. JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares jumped 4.5%.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Investing $1,000 in these ASX shares could be a smart move

| James Mickleboro

I think investing $1,000 into Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and these ASX shares could be a smart move. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

If you invested $10,000 in Afterpay shares in March, this is how much you'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares have been a princely investment for anyone who bought back in March. Here are the…

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ASX stock of the day: Zicom share price rockets 66% high on surgical mask investment

| Kate O'Brien

The Zicom share price has rocketed 66% higher today on news the equipment manufacturer has entered the surgical mask game.

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3 reasons the Altium share price is in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

Here are three reasons that I think the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price could be in the buy zone right…

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Share Market News

True cost of early super withdrawal revealed – and it's not pretty!

| Sebastian Bowen

The true retirement costs of allowing Australians to withdraw their superannuation funds early may be even more than originally estimated.

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Technology Shares

Telstra share price hit by broker downgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price tumbled to a three-month low on Monday after the stock was downgraded…

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Brainchip share price rockets 30% in a week

| Daryl Mather

The BrainChip share price has rocketed by more than 30% in just a week. The company is an AI company…

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What recession? These ASX retail shares are raking it in

| Kate O'Brien

This is a recession like no other – lockdowns may be shrinking the economy, but some ASX retail shares are…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Buy and hold these fantastic ASX blue chip shares

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX blue chip shares could be great buy and hold options for Australian investors...

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Hydrix share price rockets 250% following announcement

| Bernd Struben

The Hydrix share price skyrocketed 215% by 3pm today following the company's positive AngelMed Guardian device announcement.

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Gold

Golden opportunity? A big reason why the gold price could surge higher from here

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold has been making new all-time highs in recent weeks. But here's one big reason why we could see further…

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Cochlear share price drops following patent infringement case update

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is dropping lower on Monday following an update on its patent infringement case...

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What's driving Arena REIT's huge weekly share price gain?

| Bernd Struben

Real estate investment trust Arena REIT's share price has rocketed 10.5% over the past week. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

The Starpharma share price jumps on new partnership deal

| Brendon Lau

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price is bucking the market downtrend after the biotech announced a new partnership…

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Cheap Shares

What is the most exciting ASX small-cap share of 2020?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's a closer look at one ASX small-cap share I think has the potential to grow materially in the future…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Fund managers have been selling these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been selling Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and this ASX share recently. Here's what you need to…

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Should you invest in Douugh when the neobank pioneer lists on the ASX?

| Toby Thomas

Douugh is soon to be the first neobank to publicly list on the ASX. Should you invest now or wait…

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $10,000 today into ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If I were given $10,000 to invest today into ASX shares, I’d pick these ones for my portfolio including Citadel…

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Record Highs

What experts are saying about JB Hi-Fi's profit results as the stock surges to record

| Brendon Lau

Brokers have been quick to pass judgement on JB Hi-Fi Limited’s (ASX: JBH) profit results which sent to stock racing…

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Are BNPL shares like Afterpay officially recession proof?

| Kate O'Brien

BNPL shares appear to be recession proof. ASX shares like Afterpay and Zip have seen customer numbers surge since the…

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Share Market News

Millennials be warned! ASIC to examine irresponsible 'social trading'

| Sebastian Bowen

ASIC may crack down on irresponsible ASX share trading behaviour, especially from millennial 'Robinhood traders' seeking a quick buck

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Cheap Shares

These 3 ASX stocks just got upgraded by top brokers to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

Valuations on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) may be looking stretched, but this didn’t stop brokers from upgrading three ASX…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is the Commonwealth Bank share price a long-term buy?

| Lina Lim

Is the Commonwealth Bank share price a buy for long-term investors? Here we take a look at the banking giant's…

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: What to expect from the Costa Group half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will be on watch this week when it releases its half year…

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2 top ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2026

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares with strong long term growth prospects: Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) and…

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Share Market News

Why the Baby Bunting share price is up 26% in August

| Bernd Struben

The Baby Bunting share price has leapt 26% in August, placing the specialty nursery retailer near the top of the…

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Why the Ampol share price is lower today

| Toby Thomas

Ampol shares dropped 3.5% this morning after the company announced a property trust deal for 203 of its convenience retail…

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Magellan's top fundie Hamish Douglass names August share picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd's (ASX: MFG) Hamish Douglass has just released which companies his fund managers are buying this August.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares offering generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors right now. Here's why...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Growth Shares

Why Warren Buffett would never buy Afterpay shares

| Tony Yoo

The world's fourth-richest person avoids innovative companies, although he admires "fresh ideas".

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Share Market News

Argo share price rises following profit slump

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo Investments Ltd (ASX: ARG) has just reported FY2020 earnings, which included a 22% drop in profits and a dividend…

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Growth Shares

Why I would buy Afterpay and this quality ASX tech share

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and this ASX tech share for the long term...

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Share Market News

2 five-star ASX growth shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Why I think Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) and one other are quality ASX growth shares worth adding to your…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.85%: JB Hi-Fi impresses, Altium shoots higher, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank sinks

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares are making headlines on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

The Wisr share price has soared 230% since March

| Rhys Brock

Let's take a look at the drivers behind the recent rally in the Wisr share price and whether the ASX…

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett is buying gold shares and top fundies assess ASX share price moves

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys $785 million of Barrick Gold shares as ASX gold share prices have soared.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Kogan, NAB, & Treasury Wine are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday...

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Insiders are snapping up these ASX industrial shares

| Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign of undervalued shares. Here are 2 ASX industrial shares that insiders recently snapped up

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