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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

There's good news and bad for these ASX commodity shares

| Bernd Struben

In a tale of 2 commodities, ASX share prices linked to Australia's second largest export are suffering while another segment…

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Share Fallers

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) share price is under pressure on Friday after raising $35 million to fuel its future…

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Share Market News

Why the New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) share price is down

| Chris Chitty

The New Hope Corporation share price is lower today after the company announced staff redundancies at its corporate office

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Share Market News

3 reasons why today's cheap shares could soar in a post-pandemic world

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares today could be a profitable move in the long run. Low prices plus major stimulus packages may…

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Share Fallers

Why Dubber, New Hope, Pro Medicus, & Rio Tinto shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

How the US election and COVID-19 vaccine will hit ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

T Rowe Price executive looks into his crystal ball on where ASX shares will go depending on overseas political and…

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Share Market News

The Recce (ASX:RCE) share price has surged up today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: RCE) share price is rocketing 6% higher today on gaining approval for clinical trials.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price slumps 10% this week: is it a buying opportunity? 

| Lina Lim

After a much anticipated trading update, is the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price a buy after sinking 10%…

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Growth Shares

3 outstanding ASX shares to buy with $10,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these outstanding ASX shares would be great options for a $10,000 investment today...

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Cheap Shares

The Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price rockets on broker upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) share price jumped to a near two-month high this morning after a broker upgraded…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: Rio Tinto Q3 update, big four banks higher, GUD impresses

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Beacon Lighting, Medibank, Redbubble, & Tyro shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why the MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The MyFiziq Ltd (ASX: MYQ) share price has dropped 2.22% today following the release of an update for its cash…

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Share Gainers

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price shoots higher on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX: BEN) deal

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price is shooting higher today after announcing a major partnership with Bendigo and Adelaide…

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Share Gainers

Why the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) share price is pushing higher on Friday after announcing a new government contract…

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Ask a Fund Manager

How this fund manager is 60% UP in the year of COVID-19

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fundie: Frazis Capital Partners' Michael Frazis reveals the 2 things he looks at when picking stocks. And they…

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Share Gainers

Why the Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX) share price is rocketing 22% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX:BLX) share price is rocketing higher on Friday following the release of a very strong…

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How to invest

How to use cash in an ASX share portfolio for maximum returns

| Sebastian Bowen

Too much or too little cash? Here's how I think you should use cash in an ASX share portfolio to…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares I think could be the next Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Daryl Mather

The next Afterpay share price could already be listed on the ASX. Here are some exciting growth shares that I…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price in focus following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be in focus on Friday after the release of its third quarter…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors underexposed to this potential 'great news event'

| Bernd Struben

If an effective vaccine against the coronavirus were uncovered this week, many ASX 200 investors would be poorly positioned to…

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Defensive Shares

How to get Coles to give you money for 11 years

| Tony Yoo

Fundie reveals two defensive stocks that just kept giving this year, and one of them will continue to produce for…

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Share Market News

GUD (ASX:GUD) share price on watch after strong Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price will be one to watch this morning after the release of its Q1…

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Share Gainers

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price at all-time high, but is competition heating up?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price has recently hit a new all-time high. But it is possible this company…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

Should you stay invested in an ASX share after a strong run?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good idea to stay invested in an ASX share after a strong run? Some businesses like Redbubble…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this ASX dividend share are among the best on offer on the ASX…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why the Alumina (ASX:AWC) share price climbed higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Alumina share price rose today as the company reported its third quarter results. We take a closer look.

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Index investing

2 high-quality ETFs to buy for any portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 quality exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would be good to buy for a portfolio including Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF…

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Share Market News

Medusa (ASX:MML) share price edges higher on quarter update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) share price is edging higher today following the release of its quarterly update.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) wins another global contract

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.5% today. One of the highlights was a global contract win by…

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Retirement

2 safe ASX shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX share could be safe options for your retirement portfolio in FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) among the latest buy ideas from brokers

| Brendon Lau

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) share price rallied after two brokers upgraded the stock. But it’s the only…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Responsible 'ESG' share investing is booming on the ASX. Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

While all ASX investors want to see their shares go up, a growing number are seeking to invest responsibly. We…

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Share Market News

Why the Aspen (ASX:APZ) share price is charging higher?

| Daniel Ewing

The Aspen share price is surging 4.85% higher today as the company reported solid quarterly results. We take a closer…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd get ready for buying opportunities in the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could be an excellent buying opportunity. Preparing for it now may prove to be a…

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Share Market News

Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is up 8%

| Daniel Ewing

The Wisr share price is flying today after the company reported huge growth in loan originations. We take a look…

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX growth shares to buy for stellar long term returns

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX growth shares could be great long term options for Australian investors...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price has surged 10% today

| Bernd Struben

The Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX: CLQ) share price jumped again today, after the company released a drilling update.

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Growth Shares

The Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price rocketed 25% higher today: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price has been on fire on Thursday. Is it too late to buy this ecommerce…

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