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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 Fallers

Why AMP, FlexiGroup, Marley Spoon, & Origin shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Prospa share price sinks 15% as online lender announces COVID provisions

| Kate O'Brien

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) share price sunk 15% at the open this morning after the online lender released…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Telstra and 2 more ASX shares I'd like to buy with $5,000

| Ken Hall

Why I'm watching Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and 2 more ASX dividend shares ahead of the August earnings season.

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Share Fallers

FlexiGroup share price sinks 7% lower on disappointing FY 2020 update

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is sinking lower on Friday after the release of an update on its expectations…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Reliable ASX dividend shares still exist

| Daryl Mather

Investing for income can no longer be a passive, spectator sport. Some companies we used to regard as solid ASX…

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Share Market News

Osprey Medical inks new deal with GE Healthcare

| Bernd Struben

Osprey Medical (ASX: OSP) will partner with US giant GE Healthcare to distribute its life saving medical devices across much…

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Share Gainers

CLINUVEL share price races higher on Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is racing higher on Friday after the release of its Q4 update...

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Record Highs

Is the Fortescue share price too expensive?

| Ken Hall

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has rocketed to a new all-time high. Is it too expensive…

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Share Gainers

Super Retail share price rockets after surprisingly strong FY 2020 performance

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price is storming higher on Friday after revealing a stronger than expected performance…

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Technology Shares

Is this your last chance to buy Altium shares for a good price?

| Ken Hall

Is now the time to buy Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) shares before the company's full-year earnings result on 17 August?

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Index investing

3 quality ETFs I'd buy for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 quality exchange-traded funds (ETFs) I’d buy for my portfolio including Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index…

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Cheap Shares

A top 'coronavirus share' to buy this August

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) is a top coronavirus share to buy this August…

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Share Market News

AMP share price on watch following first half profit guidance

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price will be on watch after the release of its first half profit guidance for…

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Share Market News

Orocobre share price remained flat yesterday despite difficult quarter

| Kate O'Brien

The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price closed yesterday's trade flat, despite the lithium miner revealing the impact of COVID-19…

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Record Highs

Why Fortescue and these ASX 200 shares are at record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX 200 shares are trading at record highs right now...

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Share Market News

Cimic share price on watch as half-year profit slumps

| Ken Hall

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is one to watch this morning after scrapping its interim dividend amid…

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Share Market News

2 top ASX shares to buy for reporting season

| Daryl Mather

Earnings season is going to be good for some ASX shares. Here are 2 with great business models that are…

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Share Market News

Unibail share price falls 5% on half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX: URW) share price sunk more than 5% yesterday on the shopping centre operator’s half year results.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares I'd buy to quickly add diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares I’d buy to add diversification, including the exchange-traded fund BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX:QLTY).

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy ANZ and this ASX share for dividends

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be buying Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this ASX share for their dividends...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Coles and Wesfarmers share prices reach for new highs. Should you invest?

| Toby Thomas

The share prices of these 2 blue-chip ASX shares have both performed strongly in trading today, reaching new or close…

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy for growth investors in August

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 3 top ASX shares are worth buying growth investor portfolios in August 2020. One pick is Pushpay…

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Share Gainers

FirstWave share price jumps 28% as tech heavyweight joins the team

| Ken Hall

The FirstWave Cloud Technology Ltd (ASX: FCT) share price has shot up 28% today as a leading tech executive takes…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These could be outstanding buy and hold options for ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX share would be outstanding buy and hold options for ASX investors...

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Share Market News

Ava Risk Group share price rockets 45% on quarterly report

| Chris Chitty

The Ava Risk Group share price surged higher on Thursday as it announced positive cash flow in its quarterly report.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.75%, Fortescue impresses and Macquarie remains robust

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 0.65% today. Updates from Fortescue (ASX:FMG) and Macquarie (ASX:MQG) impressed the market.

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Cheap Shares

3 underperforming ASX 200 stocks that could beat earnings expectations

| Brendon Lau

ASX 200 stocks may face a sell-off during the reporting season, but there are 3 laggards that could surprise as…

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Share Market News

Elsight share price soars 65% on news of significant US order

| Matthew Donald

The Elsight Ltd (ASX: ELS) share price has soared today following the company's first material order from strategic partner Kinetx…

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX mid cap shares could smash the market over the next 5 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) and this mid cap ASX share could be great long term investments for ASX…

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Share Market News

Are the big US tech companies about to be broken up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will antitrust laws force major US tech companies like Apple, Alphabet, Amazon.com and Facebook to break up?

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Share Market News

Aroa Biosurgery share price jumps 8% on approvals

| Matthew Donald

The Aroa Biosurgrey share price has jumped 8% following the company's announcement the FDA and European Union approved two of…

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Share Market News

Why the Pilbara Minerals share price surged 8% today

| Bernd Struben

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is up on news the company has secured US$110 million in new…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These ASX dividend shares could be perfect for retirees

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this ASX dividend share would be great options for retirees right now...

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Resources Shares

Red River Resources share price up 9% on securing high grade deposits

| Matthew Donald

Red River Resources Limited (ASX: RVR) share price is trading stronger today after the company secured two new projects hosting…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares for income investors in August

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 top ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy in August 2020. I’m excited by the dividends…

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Retirement

Why you should treat your superannuation like a child

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you should treat your superannuation fund like a child. It needs love and care if you want it…

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Share Market News

3 underloved ASX healthcare shares with strong comeback potential

| Kate O'Brien

I believe ASX healthcare shares are a solid gamble. Afterall, people are going to need to see doctors regardless of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Buddy Technologies share price more than doubled in a week

| Brendon Lau

The Buddy Technologies Ltd (ASX: BUD) share price more than doubled over the past week as sales of its new…

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