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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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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is today's BHP, NAB or Afterpay share price a good investment?

| Chris Chitty

I think the BHP, NAB and Afterpay share prices offer great value. Investors should consider these if they are investing…

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Bank Shares

Why today might be a good day to buy NAB and Westpac shares

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is poised to open weakerb ut the pullback might be an opportune time to buy…

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Share Market News

Qantas share price soars on plans to increase domestic flights

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price was a strong performer on Friday after increasing its capacity and announcing new…

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Share Market News

Why the Appen share price could come under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price could come under pressure today after insiders sold almost $70 million worth of the…

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Share Market News

Could the Openpay share price signal a wider boom for BNPL?

| Daryl Mather

The Openpay share price has risen by 160% since Monday. Could this signal the start of a raging bull market…

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3 small cap ASX tech shares that could be stars of the future

| James Mickleboro

Could these small cap ASX tech shares be the next Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX)? Here's why I…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These top ASX dividend shares could be perfect for income investors

| James Mickleboro

I think Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and this ASX dividend share would be top options for income investors. Here's…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares to buy and hold for the 2030s

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares to buy and hold for the 2030s. In other words, investing and holding ASX shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.8%, travel shares fly higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by another 0.8% today as confidence continues to surge through the ASX share market.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 quality ASX shares to buy and hold for decades

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares could be great buy and hold options for investors. Here's why I'm…

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Cheap Shares

This ASX 200 stock is well placed to beat earnings expectations

| Brendon Lau

There’s one S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stock that’s likely to beat consensus forecast when it hands in its profit report…

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares I would buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX growth shares could be great long term investments for Australian investors. Here's why I like…

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Share Market News

Is the global share market in a bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the global share market in a bubble? I think it’s worth considering what’s going on overseas. The share market…

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How to invest

The 10 shares that significantly move the ASX 200 index

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why some shares like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) have far more power within the ASX 200 Index than others

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Retail Shares

Employees rewarded with $50 million in Woolworths shares and gifts

| Nikhil Gangaram

Woolworths shares and gifts cards will be given to employees as thanks for their hard work during the bushfires and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

ASX shares are in a bull market. What should investors do now?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares seem to be in a bull market now. What should investors do about this? Keep buying or should…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Telstra shares and 2 other ASX companies to buy in a low-interest rate world

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) shares and 2 others for dividend income in this low-interest…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers just upgraded these 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy

| Brendon Lau

There’s no denying that ASX shares look fully priced, but there’s still value to be found as top brokers have…

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⏸️ High Yield

3 ASX dividend shares with big yields above 9%

| Tristan Harrison

3 high yield ASX dividend shares that have yields above 9% including WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX).

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Speculative

FBR share price attracts speeding ticket from the ASX after tripling in morning trade

| Cathryn Goh

The FBR Ltd (ASX: FBR) share price has been a standout performer on the market today, more than tripling in…

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Share Market News

Why the Alliance Airlines' share price is surging higher

| Daryl Mather

Alliance Airlines' share price jumped 4.7% today after it announced increased flights and firmed up its FY20 guidance.

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⏸️ Investing

Is the Qantas share price a buy?

| Matthew Donald

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price has fallen nearly 38% since the start of the year. Unsurprisingly, this…

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How to invest

3 top ETFs you can easily diversify your portfolio with immediately

| James Mickleboro

Are you wanting to diversify your portfolio? The buying BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and these top ETFs would be an…

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Share Market News

Are Megaport shares the ones to buy and hold beyond 2030?

| Phil Harpur

ASX share, Megaport Ltd is growing rapidly in the expanding tech industry, is it worth a look for a strong…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why I would buy these outstanding ASX 50 shares right now

| James Mickleboro

I think investors should consider buying strong ASX 50 shares such as CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and also...

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Technology Shares

Why the Splitit share price rocketed 43% higher this morning

| Cathryn Goh

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is racing higher today after the BNPL provider released a trading update for…

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Share Market News

3 large cap shares beating the ASX 200 this year

| Daryl Mather

These 3 large caps have beaten the ASX 200 this year despite facing uncertain economic conditions. Are they poised for…

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Share Market News

Why the Nufarm share price is crashing lower today

| Brendon Lau

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) this morning despite…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Should you be an ASX bull or bear right now?

| Ken Hall

It can be hard to decide whether to be an ASX bull or bear in the current market. Here's a…

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Share Market News

Will the HomeBuilder stimulus boost ASX 200 building shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

ASX 200 building and construction shares could receive a boost with the federal government announcing a planned $688 million HomeBuilder…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These ASX healthcare shares could be long term market beaters

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX healthcare shares could be great long term options thanks to increasing healthcare demand.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 hits 6,000 points: Westpac provide AUSTRAC update, Vocus reaffirms guidance

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Resources Shares

Buru Energy share price jumps 15% as the ASX small-cap benefits from firming oil prices

| Cathryn Goh

The Buru Energy Limited (ASX: BRU) share price is charging higher today after the small-cap ASX energy share provided an…

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Share Market News

Got $5,000 for a dividend yield over 10%?

| Daryl Mather

Finding high-yielding shares can be very tricky. Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA) and one other look reliable with a current dividend…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Have $10,000? This is where I'd invest it into ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have $10,000? This is where I’d invest it into ASX shares including infant formula business Bubs Australia Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel Management, SKYCITY, Vocus, & Westpac are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Ecofibre, Northern Star, & Nufarm are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Where to invest $2,000 in cheap shares

| Daryl Mather

Where to invest can be a difficult question when funds are limited. These three cheap shares provide a balance between…

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