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Recent Share Market News

ASX shares skills shortage downgrade arrow causing the ground to crack symbolising a recession
Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Nickel Mines, Nitro, & St Barbara shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It has been a red day for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price slides as $9b class action resurfaces

| Zach Bristow

The mining company share price is edging lower today.

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers Automotive, Life360, Spark, & Virgin Money UK are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is out of form and sinking lower. At the time of writing, the…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Is this why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is struggling today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

A competitor is accusing Australia's largest airline of predatory practice.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price just hit a new all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The share price is up almost 10% since its initial public offering (IPO).

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price today?

| Zach Bristow

The medicinal cannabis producer has failed to fly today after posting its latest quarterly results.

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52-Week Highs

Why the WestStar (ASX:WSI) share price is up 20% to a 52-week high

| Aaron Teboneras

The engineering and construction company's shares just received a big boost.

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International Stock News

What's gone wrong with China shares like Tencent lately?

| Sebastian Bowen

What on earth has gone wrong with China shares lately?

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Share Gainers

Why the Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price is up 70% in a month

| James Mickleboro

It has been a golden month for this exploration company...

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Share Market News

Wide Open Agriculture (ASX:WOA) share price lifts on results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The plant-based food company is enjoying its greens today.

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Share Fallers

Down 7% this week, why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price keeps falling

| Kerry Sun

The Zip share price has failed to bounce back after last week's selloff

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is charging 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

It's Christmas in July for Lake Resources shareholders...

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Share Market News

It hasn't been a great month for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price

| Zach Bristow

The woes continue for Australia's largest energy retailer.

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is down 16% in a month. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Afterpay shares had a month to forget?

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Small Cap Shares

5 small-cap ASX shares on their way up

| Tony Yoo

The little guys outperformed the big players in the past 12 months. One expert reckons this trend will continue as…

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Share Fallers

Why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

This nickel producer's shares aren't having a good day...

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Resources Shares

The Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price has slipped today. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares are down slightly today after the mining explorer released an update to the market.

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Share Gainers

Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price rallies 8% on record quarterly results

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the mobile-first financial services platform continue to kick goals.

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price struggles as Seven waits to take over

| Brooke Cooper

The finish line is in sight for Seven Group's takeover. What might it mean for Boral?

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Share Market News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price sinks 5% despite new board member

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are reversing yesterday's gains.

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Share Market News

Doctor Care (ASX:DOC) share price slides 11% after quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

The telehealth provider has had an off-colour morning on the ASX.

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Record Highs

The Pinnacle (ASX: PNI) share price hit an all-time high this week

| Ken Hall

Why this Aussie fund manager's shares are shooting into record territory.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Spark takeover, Virgin Money update

| James Mickleboro

It has been another eventful day on the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

What this top broker thinks of the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the online retailer...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price hit a new 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The new bid values the company at $5.2 billion.

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Share Market News

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price slides 5% after quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

An early dive for the ASX gold miner on its latest results.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price lower after major investment into lithium

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto wants to join the lithium party.

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Share Fallers

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price lower following major regional branch changes

| James Mickleboro

CBA is changing how people bank in regional locations...

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Share Gainers

Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price edges higher after business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is finishing the year off on a strong note.

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Share Market News

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price falls despite strong quarter and US plans

| Kerry Sun

Smaller BNPL players are struggling to inspire investors.

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Share Gainers

This ASX 200 share has made new record highs every week for the past 8 weeks

| Kerry Sun

The Mineral Resources share price might deserve a gold medal after this record setting performance.

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Share Gainers

Nitro (ASX:NTO) share price pushes higher following strong Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this tech company is performing in FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price races higher after 440% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

This auto retailer's profits are swelling in FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Why the ALS (ASX:ALQ) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This testing services company's shares are rising today...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price is in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is making amends in recent times.

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Investing Strategies

3 long-term trends ASX share investors can buy into

| Tony Yoo

Have we passed peak air travel? An expert warns punters to keep an eye on big picture themes when picking…

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after announcing Ring of Fire acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian is adding to its nickel exposure...

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Share Market News

Own Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares have been a very strong performers in 2021. Since the start of the year, the…

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Share Market News

Why the Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are poised for a big day after posting a positive trading update...

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