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Share Gainers

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price up 3% on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

The BHP share price is making a comeback after sliding earlier this week.

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Capital Raising

Why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price is heading south today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is progressing in its capital raising efforts.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is soaring 8% today

| Bernd Struben

You'll find rare earth elements in most every tech gadget you own.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Zip update disappoints, BHP signs Tesla deal

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Thursday...

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Record Highs

The Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price hits record high today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Orocobre and the lithium sector are rocketing today. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Gainers

Why the PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price is up 8% on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price is on fire today...

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Technology Shares

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price falls as ACCC launches inquiry

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the online retailer are dropping today after an ACCC announcement. Here are the details

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Gold

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price slides on quarterly update

| Bernd Struben

A range of factors determine how much it costs to locate and mine mineral deposits.

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Share Gainers

Is the R3D Resources (ASX:R3D) share price really up 250% today?

| James Mickleboro

The R3D Resources Limited (ASX: R3D) share price might be catching the eye of investors on Thursday. The former investor…

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Share Market News

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Brisbane-based bank is changing things up

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Share Gainers

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is rocketing 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer's shares are back on form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Santos (ASX:STO) share price jumps on record quarterly sales

| Brendon Lau

Santos is having a "peacock" moment as it tries to impress its takeover target Oil Search with its quarterly report.

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sinks 6% following Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider's shares are sinking on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price rises on strong Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This tech share continued its solid growth in the fourth quarter...

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52-Week Highs

The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price is surging to record highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been a great year for the supermarket giant, with record highs in the shopping trolley this week.

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Share Market News

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price climbs as China deal receives go-ahead

| Zach Bristow

There have been several key events that have been unfolding in the milk company lately.

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Share Market News

Why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aussie gold miner's shares will be in the spotlight following 2 major announcements

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Capital Raising

Why the Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

Evolution has big plans and is raising funds to achieve them...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 top ASX dividend shares that could provide steady passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Soul Patts and Charter Hall Long WALE REIT both have been paying steady income.

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Financial Shares

The Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) share price has gone up around 170% over the last 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

Pinnacle’s share price has risen a lot over the last 12 months.

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IPOs

Gefen International AI (ASX:GFN) share price crashes 19% after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The market may have charged higher but this new listing certainly didn't...

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Bank Shares

Should you buy Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares in July for the dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant in the buy zone for income investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Zip drops, Northern Star rises

| Tristan Harrison

It was another good day for the ASX 200. Northern Star made the news with an asset sale.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Altium drops, Kogan falls

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today, though Altium shares fell around 5%.

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Real Estate Shares

Office focused ASX real estate shares appear unfazed by new COVID wave

| Bernd Struben

The work from home trend exploded during the early pandemic months, stripping offices of their staff.

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Share Market News

The Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price is up 9% in two weeks: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores shares have been on form recently. Where next?

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Share Market News

Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price powers 6% on new membership

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium explorer's shares are having a day out today.

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Share Market News

Why is the Peak Resources (ASX:PEK) share price halted today?

| Zach Bristow

The announcement was made earlier today before trade commenced.

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Record Highs

What a Wednesday! Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price hits new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

This retail giant reached dizzying new heights today, but it might not be for the reason you think it is.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 top trading ASX 200 shares this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at the volume movers and shakers on the market today.

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Beach, Domino's, & Piedmont Lithium are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Wednesday...

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy BHP (ASX:BHP) shares for its dividend in July?

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a buy for its dividends?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Top broker delivers verdict on Santos (ASX:STO) merger with Oil Search (ASX:OSH)

| Brendon Lau

The merger of Santos and Oil Search will create the biggest oil & gas company on the ASX, but is…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price is surging 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX lithium mining company is on track to develop commercial lithium product.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin crashes below US$30,000 support level…now what?

| Bernd Struben

The world's largest crypto has lost more than half its value since mid-April.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price is up 30% so far in 2021

| Kerry Sun

The Cochlear share price has been an exceptional performer this year. Here's why.

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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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Bank Shares

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price is gaining today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price outperforming the ASX 200 today?

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IPOs

Openn Negotiation (ASX: OPN) share price jumps 60% on IPO

| Brooke Cooper

The real estate technology share is having a great first day on the ASX.

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