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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

3 safe and strong ASX dividend shares for retirees to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these safe and strong ASX dividend shares could be great options for retirees...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 finishes higher, Woolworths gives update

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished higher today. However, it wasn’t helped by Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) which gave an…

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Speculative

Why the Strategic Elements share price surged 18% higher today

| Cathryn Goh

The Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX: SOR) share price surged today as investors reacted to multiple patent application filings.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Invest like Warren Buffett by buying and holding these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

If you want to invest like Warren Buffett, you could buy and hold CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX 200 this…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Smartpay share price jumps 18% on FY20 results

| Kate O'Brien

The Smartpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: SMP) share price is up 18% today after the EFTPOS provider released its FY20 results.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $500 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

I think Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares could be great options for a $500 investment right now. Here's why…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares I plan to hold til I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares that I plan to hold until I’m 100. One of them is the agricultural landlord…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Cheap Shares

Why James Hardie is a favourite buy among leading brokers

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price dipped today. This is a good time to be buying as…

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Share Market News

These ASX retail shares are lockdown winners

| Kate O'Brien

Australian retail spending rebounded in May, rising a record 16.3%. We take a look at how ASX retail shares are…

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Share Market News

Why top brokers are urging you to buy SEEK and these other ASX stocks today

| Brendon Lau

Investors looking to buy the dipsmay find the following ASX stocks enticing as leading brokers are recommending investors buy these…

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Share Market News

Why the AMP share price is up 9% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price a buy today after rocketing 9% in morning trading? Here's why I…

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Resources Shares

Rox Resources share price soars 18% after reporting further high-grade gold

| Cathryn Goh

The Rox Resources Limited (ASX: RXL) share price is soaring today after the small-cap ASX miner reported more high gold…

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Share Market News

Western Areas share price blasts 14% on successful drilling results

| Chris Chitty

The Western Areas share price has jumped nearly 15% on Tuesday following successful drilling for nickel and copper in one…

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⏸️ International Shares

Leading fund manager names 3 undervalued Chinese shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Jacob Mitchell from Antipodes Global Investment Company Ltd (ASX:APL) has named 3 undervalued Chinese shares to buy...

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Share Market News

Is a Fortescue Metals mega-merger on the cards?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could ASX's Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) shares benefit from a merger with South32 Ltd (ASX: S32)?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Kalamazoo Resources share price rockets 42% on Northern Star deal

| Cathryn Goh

The Kalamazoo Resources Ltd (ASX: KZR) share price is flying today on the back of an acquisition from Northern Star Resources…

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Gold

ASX shares in danger? Why the gold price is creeping towards all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

The gold price is rallying ever closer toward to its all-time high. Here's why, and what it might mean for…

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price up 550% since February. Is it too late to buy?

| Phil Harpur

It has continued to deliver explosive underlying sales growth despite subdued economic times, but is the Afterpay share price now…

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International Stock News

Google Ad Revenue to see first dip in more than a decade in 2020

| Donna Fuscaldo

The search giant's U.S.-based ad business is being hit hard by its reliance on the travel industry, which came to…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Austal, Challenger, & Mesoblast shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Renewed US-China trade war puts these ASX 200 stocks in the firing line

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 slumped on reports that US and China may be headed for a new trade war. But some…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat: Westpac tumbles, Woolworths reveals strong sales growth, Challenger sinks

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, FlexiGroup, Harvey Norman, & Qube shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares are two of four charging higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Investing

Is it time to buy into ASX tourism companies like Qantas and Webjet?

| Rhys Brock

In the current environment with restrictions hopeful to ease in coming weeks, should we look to buy into the ASX…

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Share Market News

Zip Co share price higher despite insiders selling almost $48 million shares

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday despite revealing almost $48 million worth of insider…

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Bank Shares

Should you buy ANZ, CBA, NAB, or Westpac? Here's what this broker thinks

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), or these ASX bank shares?

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Share Market News

Woolworths share price higher on major supply chain update and FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is edging higher on Tuesday after a supply chain and trading update...

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Share Market News

Challenger share price sinks 7% lower following equity raising and final dividend update

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after completing its institutional placement and cancelling its final dividend...

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Share Market News

Is the Afterpay share price a boom or a bubble?

| Daryl Mather

The Afterpay share price has inflated to a valuation similar to Santos. So is this a bubble, or a service…

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Cheap Shares

These ASX stocks might be a better option than Carsales.Com

| Brendon Lau

Auto sales may have turned a corner but many brokers think Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) is too expensive. These ASX…

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Value Investing

How to try and beat the market with ASX shares

| Ken Hall

If you want to invest like Warren Buffett and try and beat the market with ASX shares, here are a…

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Share Market News

FlexiGroup share price on watch after reporting strong BNPL growth

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price will be on watch today after providing an update on its Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT)…

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Resources Shares

Is it time to buy BHP shares right now?

| Ken Hall

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares are marching higher at the moment but is the Aussie miner a good long-term…

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Share Gainers

Macquarie and 2 other ASX shares you're missing out on

| Ken Hall

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) isn't the only ASX share with strong momentum right now, but is it a solid…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and these high yield ASX dividend shares could be great options...

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Bank Shares

ASIC hits Commonwealth Bank with civil proceedings

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch today after ASIC hit the bank with civil…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 finishes flat, ASX travel shares drop

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished flat today, but the share prices of ASX travel shares declined on COVID-19 concerns.

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