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Australian Share Market News & Commentary

Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

Latest News Articles

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Resources Shares

SKY Metals (ASX:SKY) share price jumps on copper update

| Lucas Radbourne

The SKY Metals Ltd (ASX: SKY) share price was up 3.4% today after the company noted copper sulphides in its…

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Share Market News

Why is the SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price falling today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The SkyCity (ASX: SKC) share price closed slightly lower today after the company revised the details around its bond offer.

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Dividend Investing

2 high quality ASX dividend shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) and this ASX dividend share have been given buy ratings. Here's why they are highly…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds, Treasury rises, Xero falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rebounded back above 7,000 points today. However, the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price kept falling.

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Gold

Could it be time to give ASX gold shares another chance?

| Kerry Sun

ASX gold shares have struggled this year with a volatile gold spot price. Morgans highlights three small-cap gold miners worth…

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 iron ore share has gained 45% in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

2021 has seen Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) benefiting from record iron prices as well as a record high for…

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Small Cap Shares

3 under the radar small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Pointerra Ltd (ASX:3DP) and these small cap ASX shares could be worth watching very closely in 2021. Here's what you need…

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Resources Shares

Aldoro (ASX:ARN) share price booms 8% on new drilling project

| Lucas Radbourne

The Aldoro Resources Ltd (ASX: ARN) share price was booming today after the company commenced drilling at its Narndee project.

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Bank Shares

What drove the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price bucked the wider trend this week, posting strong gains evens as the ASX 200 fell.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Moelis (ASX:MOE) share price has lifted today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Moelis Australia Ltd (ASX: MOE) share price is rising today after the company released an investor presentation and operational…

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Bank Shares

Why this broker thinks the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has been on fire in 2021 but could continue its ascent according to…

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Real Estate Shares

Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) share price rises as merger edges closer

| Marc Sidarous

The Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) share price was on the rise today as the company's takeover of Primewest comes…

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Share Fallers

Why is the De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price plummeting today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price has plunged 11% to become today's worst performer on the S&P/ASX200 Index.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price lifts amid sell-off push

| Marc Sidarous

The Crown Resorts (ASX: CWN) share price is on the rise after it was revealed a major shareholder is pushing…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price up 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is outperforming the ASX 200 handsomely today. Here's how it is…

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Bank Shares

The Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price has outperformed the big four

| Brooke Cooper

Since this time last year, the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) share price has performed better than those…

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Value Investing

Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks these 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Wilson Asset Management LIC WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) has outlined the investment case for 2 ASX shares including Viva Energy Group…

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Share Fallers

Why De Grey, GrainCorp, Pilbara Minerals, & Xero shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) are two of four ASX shares dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Technology Shares

Has COVID-19 killed the ASX WAAAX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happened to the high-growth WAAAX shares like Appen? 2021 seems to have killed them dead, at least in terms…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is Boral (ASX:BLD) preparing for battle?

| Brooke Cooper

Is Boral (ASX: BLD) stepping up against Seven West Media Ltd's (ASX: SWM) take-over bid? Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price is storming 11% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The EcoGraf Limited (ASX: EGR) share price is trading 11% higher today following a positive announcement. Here's what the company…

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Bank Shares

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price hits new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price has made a new all-time high today. Here's why CBA has…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price to more than double

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has fallen 30% over the last month. Don't worry, one broker thinks it…

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Share Market News

Broker says this BNPL share could be better than Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie thinks Humm Group Ltd (ASX: HUM) could be a better pick than the market darling Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT).…

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Technology Shares

Could this be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity for ASX tech shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this week's ASX tech share sell-off be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity? It depends on inflation and interest rates

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Broker Notes

Up 5%, Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price continues its climb

| Kerry Sun

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price continues to push higher after yesterday's investor presentation. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

What resurgent inflation really means for your ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Inflation is riding high on ASX investors' radars. And for good reason. We look at what rising inflation means for…

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Share Gainers

Why Humm, Moelis, Orica, & Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) are two of four ASX shares storming notably higher today...

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Resources Shares

Strike (ASX:STX) share price lifts after 2030 net-zero pledge

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is up 2.7% after the company pledged to become a net-zero carbon…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Etherstack (ASX:ESK) share price is surging 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Etherstack PLC (ASX: ESK) share price is on the move today following two early morning announcements. We take a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Xero continues to slide, big four banks rise

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price unfazed amid questions over climate conflict

| Brooke Cooper

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is the green today despite talk the group's climate policy may not…

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Cryptocurrencies

Elon Musk cancels Bitcoin! Is it gold's gain?

| Sebastian Bowen

The price of Bitcoin is falling, but the price of gold is rising. This latest move shows the differences and…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is rising, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is rising, is it time to invest in the buy now, pay later company?…

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ETFs

Why this outstanding ETF deserves the attention of ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

The BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) could be an outstanding option for investors. Here's why it is highly rated...

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price sinks 9% on update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is sinking on Friday after releasing an announcement. Here's what you need to…

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Resources Shares

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is edging higher duing morning trade following a change in mangement. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the AVITA (ASX:AVH) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of its third quarter…

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