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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

3 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) and these ASX growth shares could be top options for investors in August. Here's why I would…

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⏸️ Diversification

Here are easy ways to diversify your ASX portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these ASX shares could be a great and easy way to diversify your portfolio...

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Share Market News

3 surging ASX defence shares to buy next week

| Daryl Mather

Australian defence shares have developed technologies that are sought out by countries across the world. This has resulted in a…

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Cheap Shares

Forget the housing market! I'd buy cheap stocks today

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks could offer less risk and higher return potential over the long run than the housing market, in my…

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Bonds

Should fixed-interest investments be part of your ASX share portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should bonds or fixed-interest investments be part of your ASX share portfolio in 2020? Here we look at bonds as…

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Share Market News

5 steps to start investing in ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Getting started investing in ASX shares doesn’t have to be hard. We put together five simple steps to get you…

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Personal Finance

Emergency funds: Are they still important?

| Tristan Harrison

Are emergency funds still important? COVID-19 seems to have sent the world upside down, but some financial foundations shouldn’t be…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $100,000 into ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares should be core holdings in a $100,000 portfolio...

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Share Market News

Why the 2020 stock market recovery could be your chance to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Past declines in share prices have always been followed by a market recovery, which could mean that now is the…

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Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire with ASX shares starting with $0

| Tristan Harrison

It’s totally possible to become a millionaire with ASX shares even if you’re starting with $0 as your portfolio balance.…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

5 simple steps to financial independence

| Ken Hall

Financial independence can seem out of reach to many Aussies. Here are 5 simple steps to get the ball rolling…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

If a second stock market crash arrives in 2020, I'd follow this plan to capitalise on it

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-quality shares at a discount to their intrinsic values could be a means of successfully capitalising on a second…

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Share Market News

Money to invest? I'd follow Warren Buffett to get rich

| Peter Stephens

Following the advice of Warren Buffett in an uncertain investing environment could improve your return prospects and boost your chances…

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Share Market News

Western Areas share price drops 5% following quarterly report

| Chris Chitty

The Western Areas share price fell on Friday following the release of its quarterly report to shareholders.

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Gold

How to take advantage of the surging gold price

| Sebastian Bowen

With the price of gold approaching a record high, is it too late to invest in the yellow metal? Here's…

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Share Market News

These BNPL shares have blown up since their IPOs

| Kate O'Brien

As the BNPL sector continues to experience rapid growth, we take a look at how ASX BNPL shares have performed…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

ASX 200 drops more than 1%, IAG falls 7.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has dropped more than 1% today. The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price fell…

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Share Gainers

Escalating US-China tensions are sending these ASX stocks jumping higher today

| Brendon Lau

News that China ordered the closure of the US consulate in Chengdu is adding to the gloom on markets, but…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy Ramsay and this ASX blue chip share

| James Mickleboro

I think Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and this ASX blue chip share could be top options for investors looking for…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

A top ASX dividend share to buy next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the WAM Global Ltd (ASX: WGB) LIC is a top ASX dividend share for income investors…

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Bank Shares

Buffett buys more bank shares: Should you?

| Matthew Donald

According to an SEC filing, Warren Buffett has recently added to his bank shares by buying more Bank of America.…

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Cheap Shares

Why UBS thinks now is the time to be buying this underperforming ASX 200 stock

| Brendon Lau

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price is bucking the downtrend after UBS urged investors to buy the underperformer.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where should you invest $1k into ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

If you have $1,000 to invest in ASX shares then here are some ideas including BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF…

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⏸️ Investing

How CSL could save Australia from COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

The CSL share price could take off again with the government confident the company could produce enough vaccine for all…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Fed up of dividend cancellations? Buy these safe ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) became the latest company to cancel its final dividend. Don't worry, you can buy these…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares leveraged to the eCommerce shift

| Kate O'Brien

The shift to eCommerce was given a shove by the onset of coronavirus. We take a look at 2 ASX…

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Growth Shares

2 fast-growing mid cap ASX shares that could be destined for big things.

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) and this mid cap ASX share could be destined for big things in the future...

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Share Market News

2 off the grid ASX retail shares for higher returns

| Daryl Mather

ASX retail shares have been sold off since the lockdown due to closed shopping malls. Yet some of them have…

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Share Fallers

Why the Challenger share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is dropping lower on Friday. Here's why the annuities company's shares have come under…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to benefit from huge growth in streaming subscriptions during lockdown

| Matthew Donald

Streaming services have soared due to lockdown. Here are 3 ASX shares that could potentially benefit from the trend.

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Share Market News

Here's why the A2B share price is on the move today

| Daryl Mather

A2B, previously CabCharge, has announced an agreement to provide smartcard services for the NSW Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme. The A2B…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Resources Shares

Will the iron ore price crash by the end of 2020?

| Brendon Lau

Investors beware! The strong performance of BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals is under threat on the government's bearish iron…

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres share price drops on portfolio devaluation news

| Daryl Mather

The Vicinity Centres share price is down today, after the company announced an 11.7% devaluation of its directly owned property…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 1%: IAG cancels final dividend, tech shares tumble, IGO jumps

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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Share Market News

DroneShield share price soars 12% on European order

| Matthew Donald

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price soared this morning after the company received an order from a European military…

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay, Evolution, IAG, & Vicinity Centres shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's…

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