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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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Retail Shares

Are ASX retail shares undervalued today?

| Ken Hall

ASX retail shares like JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) have had a rollercoaster ride in 2020, but could they finally…

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Bank Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

After a strong week for ASX 200 shares last week, including Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), check out which 3…

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Graincorp, Polynovo, & SEEK are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

ASX tourism shares on watch as government flags easing of coronavirus restrictions

| Rhys Brock

ASX tourism shares Flight Centre Travel Group Limited (ASX: FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) both rebounded strongly after the…

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Share Market News

Indonesian market boom for 6 ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

The new free trade deal between Australia and the Indonesian markets starts on July 5. This will help us to…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares for strong long term returns

| James Mickleboro

If you plan to invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares, then I would suggest you consider a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M)…

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Share Market News

Broker rates this small-cap ASX cannabis share a buy

| Kate O'Brien

Phillip Capital has rated ASX cannabis share Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) a buy with a target price of…

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⏸️ Investing

3 counter-cyclical ASX shares to hold during a recession

| Chris Chitty

During a recession certain companies can actually improve their earnings. These counter-cyclical ASX shares could do well through the pending…

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Share Market News

Are there any safe havens in ASX aviation shares?

| Daryl Mather

Aviation shares are by far the hardest hit on the ASX. While the major players are all facing difficulties, there…

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Share Market News

REA Group shares are up 53% since late March. Is it too late to invest?

| Phil Harpur

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price has risen very strongly by 53% since late March. Has the buying…

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Share Fallers

Cochlear share price lower after reporting 60% sales decline in April

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is trading lower after revealing a 60% drop in sales in April...

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares saw the biggest falls last week

| Kate O'Brien

While the S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing in coronavirus restrictions, these shares saw…

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Bank Shares

How Macquarie Group is vying to unseat CBA

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) isn't regarded as a competitor to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) but that may…

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Share Market News

These ASX shares booked the biggest gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing of coronavirus restrictions. These were the biggest…

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Share Market News

Suncorp share price on watch after trading and dividend update

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch on Monday after releasing an update on trading and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where I'd invest $1,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Got $1,000 to invest into ASX shares? I’d go for Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL). The Soul…

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Resources Shares

Is Santos the best ASX 200 energy share?

| Daryl Mather

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) had a $1.39 billion acquisition as the oil price fell off a cliff. The company's actions…

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares are up over 1,000% in just 3 years

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares are up over 1,000% during the last three years. Here's why...

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: New ASX bull run continues

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at some of the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

I think income investors ought to buy Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and these ASX dividend shares right now...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Bank Shares

Which is the cheapest ASX bank stock on the market?

| Brendon Lau

Working out the right time to buy embattled ASX bank shares is a mug's game. The better strategy may be…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to buy before the market rebounds

| James Mickleboro

I would be buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and these ASX 200 shares before the market rebounds after its crash...

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Defensive Shares

Protect your portfolio with these defensive ASX shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 4 defensive shares on the ASX to protect your portfolio from sharemarket volatility during the coronavirus pandemic.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors next week...

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Share Market News

2 bargain ASX shares to buy with $2,000

| Phil Harpur

Here's why Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and this other ASX 200 share are 2 of my top bargain ASX shares…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy and hold until at least 2030

| James Mickleboro

I think it could be worth holding onto Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX tech shares through the 2020s. Here's why...

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX growth shares to buy with $3,000 after the market crash

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX growth shares could be the ones to buy after the market crash for strong…

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Growth Shares

These mid cap ASX shares could be long term market beaters

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) and these ASX mid cap shares could provide strong long term returns for investors...

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

3 ASX shares to buy as a beginner

| Ken Hall

It can be hard to know where to invest in ASX shares as a beginner, so here are a few…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to sell next week...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares that every investor should own

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares that every investor should own including leading tech share Altium Limited (ASX:ALU).

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⏸️ How to Invest

Here's why the laziest ASX investors end up the richest

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why lazy ASX investors often come out on top of those who try and time the markets. Just ask…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares raising dividends like clockwork

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares raising dividends like clockwork such as Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL).

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's why...

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What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares could be great buy and hold options for investors right now...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 safe ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors in a difficult year...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX 200 blue chip shares I would buy with $5,000 after the market crash

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and these ASX 200 blue chip shares could be the ones to buy after the market crash...

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