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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is up 30% so far in 2021. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Westpac shares enjoyed a wonderful 2021 so far?

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Broker Notes

Could the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price hit $260 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Could this healthcare share push higher from here?

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price slides on takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company gave investors an update surrounding its latest acquisition.

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Home Co Daily Needs, Infomedia, and Temple & Webster are falling

| James Mickleboro

In late afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has given back the majority of its earlier gains and…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is down 4% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

It's been a disappointing month for the retailing giant.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Who's the biggest movers on the ASX 300?

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Share Fallers

Why is the WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price sliding 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at WAM Capital's sliding share price today...

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Share Gainers

Why MyDeal, Senex, Superloop, and Vulcan shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

The week ahead: RBA minutes, employment and consumer spending. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

As lockdowns look set to ease further, Scott Phillips discusses Reserve Bank optimism for an economic recovery and other financial…

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Technology Shares

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price climbs on increased capital raise

| Aaron Teboneras

Archer shares are pushing higher after a positive release.

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Industrials Shares

Can the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price hit $30 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Brickworks shares reach $30 by Christmas?

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Share Market News

Top broker says Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is a buy and could rise 21%

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Rio Tinto shares?

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Financial Shares

Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is rocketing 10% this Monday

| Marc Sidarous

Today's quarterly results are exciting investors.

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Broker Notes

2 gold ASX shares experts are loving right now

| Tony Yoo

Want to invest in a so-called safe-haven? Here are a couple of stocks rated as "buy" that'll give you exposure…

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Share Market News

Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price soars 21% following asset sale

| Mitchell Lawler

Superloop is in for a $140 million windfall on the back of this sale...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Aristocrat's $5bn acquisition, Zip falls on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price shoots 9% higher on HomeCo merger plans

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity is heating up...

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Capital Raising

Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) share price halted ahead of cap raise

| Kerry Sun

Propel Funeral shares will be on hold until Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Class (ASX:CL1) share price explodes 60% on takeover news

| Mitchell Lawler

A takeover proposal has launched the Class share price to a multiyear high.

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Share Gainers

Senex (ASX:SXY) share price jumps 16% to multi-year high amid takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is shooting higher on Monday...

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Capital Raising

Lark Distilling (ASX:LRK) share price frozen amid acquisition and capital raise

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for Lark Distilling, despite its stock being put in the freezer.

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Share Gainers

MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price jumps 11% on record first quarter update

| Kerry Sun

Down 32% year-to-date, life is coming back into the MyDeal share price after today's positive news.

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Record Highs

Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price hits new high on record quarterly inflows

| Marc Sidarous

A record quarter sees the wealth manager hit a record high.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price rises amid acquisition announcement

| Mitchell Lawler

HUB24 is looking to expand its hold with an acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price races higher on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer is performing positively in FY 2022...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is jumping 11% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is starting the week strongly...

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Share Fallers

Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price crashes 10% on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is starting the week deep in the red...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price halted for $5bn Playtech acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat is making a huge acquisition...

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Share Market News

3 punished ASX shares that could come roaring back

| Tony Yoo

This trio has been slaughtered over the past year, but one market commentator reckons there's hope for long-term investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Could the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price hit $5 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Is this energy share heading to $5.00?

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Travel Shares

Could the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price hit $13.50 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

A broker has a pretty negative impact on Flight Centre shares.

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Resources Shares

Can the BHP share price hit $56 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie has a big price target for BHP shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

Why has the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price lost 7% in 3 weeks?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's got Afterpay shares in a funk lately?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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