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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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are Coles shares a buy after falling 12% in 2 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price has fallen 12% in 2 months. Are Coles shares a buy today…

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Technology Shares

Over the Wire share price climbs 10% as it announces partnership with NEXTDC

| Cathryn Goh

The Over the Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX: OTW) share price is charging higher today on the back of a business update…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to buy right now. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Kogan, & Northern Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

Ready to invest your first $1,000? Try these 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX: MHH) and 1 other ASX share are perfect choices for a…

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Share Market News

Should you worry about geopolitical events in investing?

| Tristan Harrison

Geopolitical events can send tremors through the share market. Should you worry about things like China and the United States?

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Cheap Shares

3 cheap ASX 200 shares I'd buy today

| Ken Hall

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has fallen lower in 2020. Here are 3 cheap ASX 200 shares that I…

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Resources Shares

RTG Mining share price flies 125% higher after being granted mining license

| Cathryn Goh

The RTG Mining Inc (ASX: RTG) share price has gone through the roof this morning after being granted a mining license…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.2%: Westpac tumbles, Appen reaffirms guidance, Costa CEO to retire

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

The best performing ASX 200 stock today may have more room to climb

| Brendon Lau

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price surged higher this morning after the shipbuilder surprised the market with a profit…

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Share Market News

Appen share price falls after positive update fails to impress

| Phil Harpur

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has edged lower so far today, despite the company providing a very positive…

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Share Fallers

Why Costa, Freedom Foods, Sonic, & Westpac shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

Will the Wesfarmers share price climb higher in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has been up and down in 2020, but is the conglomerate a strong…

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Share Fallers

Why the Freedom Foods share price crashed 19% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price crashed 19% lower this morning after a disappointing market update...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Acrux share price skyrocketed 63% this morning

| Cathryn Goh

The Acrux Limited (ASX: ACR) share price has taken off this morning, bolting out of the gates in response to a…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

Build wealth for life with these 2 ASX 200 shares

| Daryl Mather

Building wealth for life takes early stage investment in well managed companies with a good future, such as these 2…

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Share Fallers

Why the Costa share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is sinking lower on Friday after the release of its annual general…

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Cheap Shares

3 dirt cheap ASX shares to buy before it is too late

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are flying high like Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT). Here are three dirt cheap ASX shares that I would…

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Technology Shares

2 ASX 200 tech shares I'd like to buy today

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 tech shares have been on a rollercoaster ride in 2020 but here's why these 2 companies are on…

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Healthcare Shares

Why I think the CSL share price is a strong buy today

| Ken Hall

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price plunged below the $300 per share mark this week. Here's why I think…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

10 quality ASX shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and these ASX shares are the ones that I would buy in June. Here's why I…

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Defensive Shares

Is the Telstra share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a buy? The telco could be one of the more defensive options…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share now for an 18% dividend yield in a month

| Daryl Mather

This ASX 200 share will be paying a total return of 18% in a month on Thursday's closing price. Here's…

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX growth shares I would buy and hold for decades

| James Mickleboro

Why I would buy and hold CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these fantastic ASX growth shares for decades to come...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX dividend share could help income investors beat low interest rates...

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Index investing

Why it could be the perfect time to buy this Vanguard ETF

| Tristan Harrison

I think it could be the perfect time to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) because of…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises again, ASX banks push higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose again as investors push the ASX banks higher. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN)…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Are ASX bank shares finally back in the buy zone?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) finally in the buy zone after the big four…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These ASX healthcare shares could bring your portfolio to life

| James Mickleboro

I think Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and this ASX healthcare share could be great long term options for investors today...

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Resources Shares

Black Cat Syndicate shares rocket 47% after snapping up 2 gold projects from Silver Lake Resources

| Cathryn Goh

The Black Cat Syndicate Ltd (ASX: BC8) share price was a standout performer on the ASX today after announcing the potential…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers pick the latest ASX shares to buy today

| Brendon Lau

The bulls are back! The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) jumped to a 12-week high and there are still good value…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Another sign the ASX 200 bull run is justified

| Tristan Harrison

There’s another sign that the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) bull run is justified. The indicator has been revealed by Scentre…

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Retirement

3 ASX blue chip shares to put into your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

I think Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and these ASX blue chip shares could be great options for a retirement…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Buy these 4 ASX shares to diversify your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

You can buy Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) and these top ASX shares to diversify your portfolio and protect it from market…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy this June

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy WAM Research Limited (ASX: WAX) and 2 other ASX dividend shares this June for reliable…

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Resources Shares

Cassini Resources share price sets new 52-week high following promising exploration update

| Cathryn Goh

The Cassini Resources Ltd (ASX: CZI) share price has had an impressive run on the market today after the small-cap ASX…

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Share Market News

RBA governor says economy "doing better than was earlier feared"

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor thinks the Australian economy isn't as bad as first feared. Here's what it…

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Cheap Shares

Why now could be a better time to buy the underperforming CSL share price

| Brendon Lau

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price lost its status as the market darling in the latest rally, but this…

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⏸️ Investing

Here's why automotive shares could boom post-COVID-19

| Nikhil Gangaram

Big changes in consumer behaviour could see ASX automotive shares receive the boost they need in 2020 and beyond.

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