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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share rocketed 15% on a rare earths deal with Twiggy Forrest

| Mitchell Lawler

This little-known ASX rare earth share flew on Friday...

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Earnings Results

Aeris Resources share price drops after 90% profit plummet

| Matthew Farley

Aeris Resources finished in the red today after the company dropped its FY22 earnings report.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX healthcare shares punished following full-year results

| Zach Bristow

It wasn't so rosy for all those reporting earnings today

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains in Friday's session.

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Earnings Results

Universal Store share price slides lower as earnings tighten in FY22

| Zach Bristow

Despite COVID-19 headwinds, the company came in with a fairly steady earnings result.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares that saw major price action on FY22 results

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX All Ords shares moved big on Friday following earnings...

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Share Fallers

City Chic share price dives another 12% in dire week

| Tristan Harrison

Why are investors punishing this ASX retail share so much?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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ETFs

How does VGS stack up against other ASX index funds?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF is a popular choice among ASX investors.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX shares rocketing 10% on positive earnings updates

| Bronwyn Allen

These three ASX shares have gone significantly higher after the companies posted details of their FY22 profits.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Wesfarmers dividend

| Tristan Harrison

How much are Wesfarmers shareholders getting paid after the FY22 result?

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BNPL shares

Here's why UBS tips the Zip share price to halve

| Bernd Struben

The BNPL company reported a jaw dropping $1.1 billion loss from ordinary activities after income in FY22.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares really offering the highest dividend yield of the big four?

| Sebastian Bowen

Size does matter when it comes to ANZ's dividend yield...

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Earnings Results

Guess which little-known ASX share is rocketing 30% on 'outstanding growth'

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is shooting out the lights today.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is a well-known lithium stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay share price plunges 4% after suitor withdraws takeover offer

| Tony Yoo

A handy exit for investors of the private hospital provider has now disappeared. What now?

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Earnings Results

Australian Finance Group shares rally 6% as company posts $55 million profit

| Matthew Farley

The Australian Finance Group share price is in the green today after an optimistic earnings card for FY22.

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Earnings Results

Polynovo share price plummets 15% despite surging full-year revenue

| Brooke Cooper

The Polynovo share price is tumbling on the back of the company's FY22 results. 

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Dividend Investing

TerraCom share price rockets on 900% dividend upgrade

| Bronwyn Allen

The miner has decided to update its dividend policy and distribute more of its profit to shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares seeing so much action in August?

| Bernd Struben

16 August saw more than 55 million Core Lithium shares change hands on the ASX.

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International Stock News

1 bear market blunder investors are still making

| David Jagielski

Focusing on the short term could lead to long-term losses.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 CEO just sold $3.64 million worth of his company's shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look at why the CEO offload his shares.

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price having such a lowsy end to the week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Newcrest shares are struggling to keep above ground today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the latest Bega dividend

| Brooke Cooper

Bega's latest dividend puts its full-year payout on par with its record high.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Splitit share price frozen on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The BNPL provider has been placed in a trading halt.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk share price lags ASX 200 ahead of Monday's earnings result

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are A2 Milk shares not coming to the ASX 200's party today?

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Earnings Results

Paradigm share price rises despite $39 million loss in FY22

| Matthew Farley

The biotech company noted significant developments in its clinical pipeline.

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Earnings Results

Westgold share price tumbles 17% as profits reverse in FY22

| Cathryn Goh

Westgold shares are having another day to forget.

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Earnings Results

Infomedia's share price tanks 7% as profit almost halves

| Matthew Farley

The Infomedia share price is lower today after net profit almost halved in FY22.

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International Stock News

Why Amazon's latest green hydrogen partnership is a big deal

| Joe Tenebruso

The online retail giant is taking a major step toward reaching its net-carbon-zero goal.

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Share Fallers

Why City Chic, Macquarie Telecom, Polynovo, and Smartgroup shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares having a bad end to the week...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price rises ahead of Monday's earnings result

| Tristan Harrison

It’s the final day of trading before Fortescue’s report.

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Earnings Results

Medical Developments share price leaps 5% on FY22 revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

The company said sales continued to be disrupted in FY22 due to the impacts from COVID.

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Earnings Results

Pexa share price higher as revenue, profit surges in FY22

| Zach Bristow

Pexa Group posts FY22 earnings today.

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, Jumbo, Pilbara Minerals, and Qantas shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Earnings Results

Australian Ethical shares fall as profits slide 15%

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Ethical has reported its FY22 earnings. What happened?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price lifts as earnings beat brokers' consensus

| Brooke Cooper

Brokers are responding well to the ASX 200 giant's full year earnings.

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Earnings Results

Oz Minerals share price holds tight as profits plummet 60%

| Mitchell Lawler

Several factors put a dent in the mining company's first half profits.

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Technology Shares

'On the cusp of commercialisation': Weebit Nano share price dips on FY22 results

| Brooke Cooper

The company is expecting to surpass more major milestones in FY23.

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Earnings Results

PeopleIn shares spike 17% as earnings come in above guidance for FY22

| Zach Bristow

Investors appear interested in the workforce management company's earnings results today.

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