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Here's why the Medlab (ASX:MDC) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medlab Clinical Ltd (ASX: MDC) share price is treading upwards today after announcing an agreement Arrotex. Here's what you…

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3 ASX dividend shares smashing records this reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

Investors hunting for dividend returns could do well to look at the big miners. Here are 3 ASX dividend shares…

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Why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is storming higher on Thursday. Here's what this broker thinks...

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Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) share price rises despite 33% fall in profit

| Mitchell Lawler

The Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) share price is edging higher today, despite the company's profit falling 33% in…

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Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is tumbling 11% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is under pressure on Thursday and sinking notably lower. Here's what you need to…

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The NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) share price has plunged 16%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The NRW (ASX: NWH) share price is plunging today, down 16% in early afternoon trading. We look at the company's…

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Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price is tumbling lower on Thursday following the release of its full year results…

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The Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price fell 7% after this announcement

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Perpetual Limited share price has taken a 7% dive today off the back of its half-yearly results. Here's a…

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Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) share price bubbles 12% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has risen 12% after yesterday’s FY21 first half result, stronger management confidence.

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Why Bellevue Gold, Coles, NRW, & Perpetual shares are trading lower today

| James Mickleboro

Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX:BGL) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are two of four trading notably lower on Thursday. Here's…

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Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price rises despite earnings hit

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Crown Resorts share price is bouncing around this morning following release of the HY2021 results. Here's what we found…

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ASX 200 up 0.2%: ANZ and CSL impress, Fortescue declares huge interim dividend

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Why is the IPH (ASX:IPH) share price charging 8% higher?

| Bernd Struben

The IPH share price is charging higher today, up 8% in late morning trade. We take a look at the…

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Why the Iress (ASX:IRE) share price is 6% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) share price is flying higher after releasing its full-year 2020 results. We look at what…

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Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price hits 13-year high as profit jumps 30%

| Brendon Lau

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price outperformed this morning after it posted a 30% increase in net profit.

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Why CSL, Domino's, IPH, & Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Thursday...

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ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price rises, Q1 profit surges 54%

| Tristan Harrison

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) share price is up after the first quarter profit soared 54%.

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Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price plummets 9% today despite strong start

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price is down 9% despite the release of a positive update. Here we take…

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Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price rocketed as much as 14% higher this morning after returning from a trading halt...

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CSL (ASX:CSL) share price pops on increased dividend

| Mitchell Lawler

The CSL (ASX: CSL) share price is higher today after the biotech announced a dramatic lift in profits and boosted…

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The Seven Group (ASX:SVW) share price is slipping today despite dividend bonus

| Bernd Struben

The Seven Group (ASX: SVW) share price is down almost 3% in early trade today. We take a look at…

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Why the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

The Whispir share price is gaining in morning trade, up more than 2%. We take a look at the company's…

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Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) share price falls on tanking profit

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) share price is on the slide today following the company's release of its half-year results. Here's…

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Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price pushes higher after declaring huge dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is pushing higher after declaring a huge interim dividend this morning...

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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price tumbles despite strong half year profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its half year results...

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Why the Etherstack (ASX:ESK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Etherstack PLC (ASX: ESK) share price will be on watch today following a new deal with Samsung. We take…

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Spotlight on the Beacon (ASX:BLX) share price after a shining result

| Tristan Harrison

The Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX:BLX) share price will be under the spotlight today after reporting a bright result.

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Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price in the spotlight as it posts a 166% profit surge

| Brendon Lau

The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) could be poised to outperform the market today after it posted a more than…

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Why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is on the radar today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Santos (ASX:STO) share price is in focus today after the company released its annual results this morning. Here's the…

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Leading broker tips Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price to go even higher

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is up 83% in 12 months but could be going even higher…

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Facebook bans Aussies from sharing, viewing news

| Tony Yoo

Social media giant cuts off Australia as it steps up in its fight against the country's proposed new media code…

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CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch after 45% jump in half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch on Thursday after reporting a significant jump in half year…

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ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after $1.8 billion Q1 cash profit

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price will be on watch today after the release of its…

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Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price in focus after broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price could be heading higher today after being upgraded by a leading broker...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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ASX 200 dips, EML soars after reporting, Appen sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.5% today. The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price soared after reporting.

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Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) car sales coming to a mall near you

| Mitchell Lawler

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE), formely AP Eagers, is planning to start selling cars at shopping centres and near an…

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What will Elite Cannabinoids mean for ASX cannabis shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Private cannabis company Elite Cannabinoids has received approval for cultivation in Western Australia. What about ASX cannabis shares?

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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price on watch following lithium update

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price will be on watch tomorrow after a releasing an update on its lithium production…

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Why BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) shares are now in a trading halt

| Sebastian Bowen

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX:BPH) share price is in a trading halt after yet another dramatic move in share price…

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