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ASX Share Market News

The Motley Fool will keep you up to date with all the latest ASX share market news. Get news, commentary and perspectives on the Australian and international stock markets today. From daily share price movers and broker ratings to takeovers, IPOs, and the economic events shaping the ASX, we cover the stories that matter to Aussie investors.

Recent ASX Share Market News

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ASX Share Market News

Demoted AMP exec paid $1m bonus for 53 days' work

| Tony Yoo

Former AMP Capital chief Boe Pahari pockets a nice profit share for less than 2 months' work, while other staff…

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Why did the Latin Resources (ASX:LRS) share price bomb 14% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Latin Resources Ltd (ASX: LRS) share price bombed today, despite announcing good news this morning.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price sank 8% today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price was out of form on Wednesday and sank 8%. Here's what you need…

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Why this fundie tips Australian Vintage (ASX:AVG) shares

| Bernd Struben

Citing a much higher earnings potential and a shift away from bulk wine to branded wine, this fundie likes Australian…

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Is Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) eyeing up regional broadcaster WIN?

| Marc Sidarous

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price is trending higher today after speculation emerged the company may…

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Here's why the Piedmont (ASX:PLL) share price jumped 10% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Piedmont (ASX: PLL) share price is on the move again, jumping 10% today. Let's look at what Piedmont lithium…

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These 4 ASX shares just got upgraded to a 'buy' rating

| Kerry Sun

From beaten up tech shares to soaring cyclicals sectors, here are 4 ASX shares that just got upgraded to a…

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Chinese and Russian hack attacks put ASX cybersecurity shares in spotlight

| Bernd Struben

With 2 state sponsored cyber attacks hitting the world in 3 months, ASX cybersecurity shares are in the spotlight today.

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ASX stock of the day: Why Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) shares are bouncing

| Sebastian Bowen

The Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has been bouncing around dramatically today, up 16% at one point. Here's the…

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Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) share price dips despite production ramp-up

| Kerry Sun

The Fenix Resources Ltd (ASX: FEX) share price is slumping today, despite the company ramping up its production for additional…

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Here's why the Beam (ASX:BCC) share price is trekking upwards

| Aaron Teboneras

The Beam Communications Holdings Ltd (ASX: BCC) share price is jumping higher following another ZOLEO contract order. We take a…

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Auroch Minerals (ASX:AOU) share price plummets 15%

| Brooke Cooper

The Auroch Minerals Ltd (ASX: AOU) share price is plummeting today after the company announced the assay results from its…

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Why the Funtastic (ASX:FUN) share price opened 10% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

The Funtastic Limited (ASX: FUN) share price opened nearly 10% higher today at 11.5 cents before retreating. Let's take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price hit a record high on Wednesday and could still go even…

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Why the Neuren (ASX:NEU) share price is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) share price is treading higher today after announcing strong progress on its milestone targets.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is among the worst performers today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price are the worst…

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Why the Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) share price jumped 29% this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Legacy Iron Ore share price was up 29% in morning trade before giving up some of those gains. We…

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Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price powers up on government approval news

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price is higher today after the company released an update regarding its Epanko Graphite mine. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price could be great value

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be great value according to one leading broker. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

What's happening with the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the surge in online shopping, the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved after hitting all-time highs in late…

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Why the Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Dimerix Ltd (ASX: DXB) share price is rising ttoday after the company announced its involvement in a trial on…

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Warrego Energy (ASX:WGO) share price rises despite losses increasing

| Marc Sidarous

The Warrego Energy Ltd (ASX: WGO) share price is higher today after the company released its half-year report for FY21.

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Eclipx (ASX:ECX) share price rises on positive business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Eclipx (ASX: ECX) share price is rising today after the company provided investors with a business update. Here are…

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Retirement village operator Summerset Group's (ASX:SNZ) share price stagnant on property update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ) share price is not moving, after the announcement of a third property purchase…

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Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) reports $57 million healthcare asset purchases

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Capital share price is flat after the company acquired 3 new healthcare assets for $57 million. We look…

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The Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) share price is hitting a 52-week high

| Mitchell Lawler

The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) share price is hitting a multi-year high today after the company upgraded its guidance.

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Why the Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price leapt 85% on open

| Bernd Struben

The Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price is rocketing today, opening 85% higher. Let's look at the ASX gold explorer's latest…

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Fortescue, Western Areas, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares that are tumbling lower…

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Could this be why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price lost all its gains today?

| Kerry Sun

Could this be why the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is now 3% lower after trading as high…

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Could the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price get back on track in 2021?

| Kerry Sun

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has gone nowhere since March 2020. Citi thinks it could get back on…

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ASX 200 down 0.2%: Afterpay surges, gold miners jump, Fortescue sinks

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Why I sold all my Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager said he dumped his entire holding of the buy now, pay later leader. Check out his explanation.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Janison (ASX:JAN) share price is rocketing 20% today

| James Mickleboro

The Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX:JAN) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why it is up 20% to…

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Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price is jumping today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is edging higher following the company's announcement regarding a licensing agreement.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Gold Road, Hansen, & Silver Lakes shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) are two of four ASX shares charging higher on Wednesday...

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Whats moving the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) share price is up nearly 5% today, after news of an agreement with the UAE…

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Why the Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting higher in morning trade, up 8%. We take a look at the…

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Is this a better way to buy into the ASX mining supercycle?

| Brendon Lau

If you feel you missed the big ASX mining shares rally, there might be another way for you to find…

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Share Gainers

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are up 13% in…

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