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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 Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Growth Shares

Building a $100,000 portfolio with Afterpay shares and 3 other ASX companies

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would include Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares when building a $100,000 ASX portfolio for long-term growth and…

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⏸️ Investing

3 steps I'd take to protect my portfolio from a stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d aim to overcome the challenges posed by a market crash during what could prove to be an…

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Index investing

ETFs I'd pick to build a passive portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs are a great way to build your wealth passively. In this article I reveal which ETFs I’d pick to…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: why I'd buy shares during this market volatility

| Peter Stephens

The current market volatility and economic challenges caused by coronavirus could present buying opportunities for long-term ASX share investors in…

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Bull market
⏸️ ASX Shares

What ASX shares should you invest in during a bull market?

| Tristan Harrison

What ASX shares should you invest in during a bull market? I think it’s important to remain cautious but keep…

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⏸️ Investing

3 simple investment rules I follow

| Peter Stephens

I think these three investment rules could help to improve your portfolio returns in what may prove to be a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

EML Payments and these ASX mid cap shares could be destined for big things

| James Mickleboro

I think EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and these ASX mid cap shares could be great long-term investment options. Here's why I…

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⏸️ Investor Education

What the 10 largest companies in the world have in common

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the 10 largest companies in the world all have in common – and what ASX inevstors can learn…

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How to invest

Why is it so hard to outperform the ASX 200 index?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why it's so hard for ASX investors to outperform the ASX 200 index over time. But never fear, it…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These quality ASX dividend shares have very juicy yields

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX dividend shares could be top options right now...

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Share Market News

Why the Appen share price fell nearly 5% today

| Chris Chitty

The Appen share price slumped on Friday following an announcement that directors had reduced their holdings in the company.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 closes higher, banks keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) closed higher today, with the banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) pushing the ASX…

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Tax

3 tax tips for investors in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Ensure you make the most of tax time 2020 with these 3 tax tips for investors which could get you…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Speculative

Wide Open Agriculture share price flies higher after completing capital raising

| Cathryn Goh

The Wide Open Agriculture Ltd (ASX: WOA) share price has charged out of a trading halt today, rallying as much…

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Share Market News

Here's why I think CBA shares are a good buy today

| Daryl Mather

Commonwealth Bank shares are selling at a P/E of 12.41. Are CBA shares a good price considering its current position…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 more founder-led ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and these ASX 200 shares are founder-led companies which I believe could provide strong long term returns...

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⏸️ Risk Managment

3 tips for surviving an ASX recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia is (un)officially in recession. Here are 3 tips for surviving an ASX recession with security and with your wealth…

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Share Market News

CSL share price lower despite COVID-19 vaccine news

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is dropping lower on Friday after releasing an update on its COVID-19 vaccine plans...

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Speculative

Why the AuMake share price surged 28% higher today

| Cathryn Goh

The Aumake International Ltd (ASX: AU8) share price is zooming higher today after making the move to offer leading Chinese…

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Cheap Shares

Why Alumina and Stockland share prices could outperform in coming weeks

| Brendon Lau

Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) share price and Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) share price are likely to outperform despite doubts…

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Share Market News

Will the Qantas share price crash back to Earth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price and other ASX travel shares crash back to Earth? Or are…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are tipping their shares to…

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How to invest

Ready to invest your first $2,000 in ASX shares? Do these 3 things first

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 things that all beginner investors should do before investing their first $2,000 into ASX shares and potentially…

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REITs

2 ASX REITs to buy with $1,000 today

| Ken Hall

ASX REITs have been hit hard in 2020, but here are a couple of big names with cheap share prices…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We're in recession. What does that mean for investors?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg admitted the inevitable on Wednesday. Australia is in a recession. So what does this mean for ASX…

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Share Market News

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy before Afterpay shares

| Daryl Mather

With a market cap of ~$13 billion the Afterpay share is unlikely to grow another ten times. But these two…

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Share Market News

Should you aim to grow your super in June?

| Ken Hall

As we approach the end of the financial year, it's worth looking at whether trying to grow your super could…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.35%: UBS upgrades NAB and Westpac, Qantas soars again

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Speculative

Talisman Mining share price jumps 12% as drilling set to begin at Lucknow

| Cathryn Goh

The Talisman Mining Ltd (ASX: TLM) share price is flying higher today after the small-cap ASX miner released a drilling…

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, CSL, Openpay, & Zip Co shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are two of four shares tumbling lower on Friday. Here's why they are…

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Growth Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 tech shares for your watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

3 of the best ASX 200 tech shares for your watchlist, including electronic PCB software business Altium Limited (ASX:ALU).

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Share Market News

The Kogan share price is surging higher following another positive business update

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan share price has already surged nearly 9% in morning trade. Will it continue climbing following another positive business…

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, NAB, Qantas, & Sydney Airport shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four shares racing higher on Friday. Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Top broker tips the Vocus share price to zoom higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price could be going a lot higher from here according to one leading broker.…

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Healthcare Shares

Atomo Diagnostics share price charges higher on expanded COVID-19 testing partnership

| Cathryn Goh

The Atomo Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: AT1) share price is charging higher this morning on the back of a COVID-19 testing…

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price too high?

| Ken Hall

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price surged for a second straight day on Wednesday, but is the Aussie…

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Record Highs

The Xero share price just hit a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has just hit a record high. Is it too late to buy the shares…

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