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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

2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

I think Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and this ASX dividend share would be great options for income investors right…

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52-Week Highs

Why Fortescue and these ASX shares are flying high right now

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's…

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price a buy right now? The ASX bank sector is roaring back…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Cheap Shares

Why you should be buying the dip in ASX gold stocks

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is on a tear but gold is on the nose. But investors should use the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How to become a millionaire before your parents with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

You can use ASX shares to become a millionaire before your parents. A key part of the equation is going…

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Share Fallers

Why the CSL share price continues to trail the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price continues to underperform the ASX 200 index

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Bank Shares

The ASX bank dividend recovery may be better than what the market thinks

| Brendon Lau

There are a few reasons why ASX big bank stocks and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) are outperforming. This trend…

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Share Market News

Why I would buy Afterpay and these exciting ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

I think Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX tech shares could be great long term options for investors. Here's why I'm…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 2.4%, unloved shares keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has jumped another 2.4% today. The unloved shares like Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) have continued to…

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price skyrockets 77% after announcing patented manufacturing method

| Cathryn Goh

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price was one of the standout performers on the ASX today after announcing a…

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp and Zip Co shares jumped over 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the All Ords…

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⏸️ Investing

The Kogan share price makes it 5 times bigger than Myer

| Nikhil Gangaram

The market capitalisation of Kogan (ASX: KGN) is 5 times that of Myer (ASX: MYR). Here’s what’s led to the…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Two perspectives and a Buy recommendation

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The S&P 500 is now showing a positive return so far in 2020, and the ASX may well close the day above…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers just upgraded these 3 ASX stocks to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

There are selective pockets of value left in the ASX 200 despite it's big bull rally. Top brokers have just…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Not keen on Westpac? Then buy these top ASX dividend shares instead

| James Mickleboro

If you're not keen on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) then I think these ASX dividend shares would be great alternatives…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

NIB Holdings and 1 other ASX share which I would consider buying for growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to find ASX shares for both growth and income. But I think NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What 2020 has taught us about investing

| Tristan Harrison

2020 has taught us some interesting lessons about investing. We can only become better investors by listening to those lessons.

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Speculative

Why the MyFiziq share price raced 22% higher today

| Cathryn Goh

The MyFiziq Ltd (ASX: MYQ) share price is zooming higher today after the company announced the launch of a new…

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Share Market News

3 safe and strong ASX 50 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

I think investors ought to consider buying Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) and these safe and strong ASX 50 shares right now.…

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Share Market News

Can the Boral share price continue to rise?

| Daryl Mather

The Boral share price has been lagging the market recently until the past two weeks. What is behind the sudden…

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Share Market News

Chief analyst expects Australian share market to continue rising, says ASX 200 could approach 6,600 in the weeks ahead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this analyst thinks the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) could hit 6,600 points in the next few weeks.

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Share Market News

ELMO Software and 2 other ASX growth companies see businesses adapt to a "new normal"

| Rhys Brock

ASX growth companies including ELMO Software Ltd (ASX: ELO) are helping businesses transition to a work from home environment.

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Share Market News

Why the Air New Zealand share price is up 17% today

| Chris Chitty

The Air New Zealand share price today is soaring following an announcement by the CEO outlining the airline's future plans.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares to protect your portfolio from recession

| Rhys Brock

These 3 ASX 200 financial services shares could help shore up your portfolio as we prepare to enter our first…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the LBT Innovations share price is charging higher today

| Cathryn Goh

The LBT Innovations Limited (ASX: LBT) share price is storming higher today after the company announced the first sale of…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Flight Centre share price and other ASX 200 travel shares look set to continue rising

| Lina Lim

Why the Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price is poised to continue its recovery as coronavirus restrictions…

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Share Market News

CSL share price drops lower despite announcing a new acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is trading lower on Tuesday despite announcing a promising acquisition this morning. Here's what…

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Resources Shares

Are the Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP share prices a buy right now?

| Lina Lim

Why I think the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:…

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Technology Shares

Brainchip share price rockets 42% after signing agreement with tier 1 automotive supplier

| Cathryn Goh

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price is surging after the small-cap ASX tech share announced a joint development…

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Share Market News

The ANZ share price has soared 37% in 2 weeks. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The ANZ share price has risen faser than other major banks in the past two weeks. At today's price is…

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Record Highs

Will ASX 200 shares hit a record high in June?

| Ken Hall

The S&P 500 closed just 5.7% shy of its all-time high on Friday, but could ASX 200 shares also be…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 2.5%: Big four banks surge higher, CSL announces an acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are on the move on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, BWP, G8 Education, & Westpac are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four zooming notably higher on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Elders, Evolution, & Xero shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX 200 biotech shares to consider buying today

| Ken Hall

Aussie healthcare services are in demand this year, but which 2 ASX 200 biotech shares are trading for a bargain…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

3 ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

After a strong week for ASX 200 shares like Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN), check out the top…

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Share Market News

Can the Wesfarmers share price continue to rise after its market update today?

| Phil Harpur

After releasing a retail trading update on 2H20 performance so far, the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price could be…

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