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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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Resources Shares

Why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price is halted today

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares are frozen today after the highly prospective lithium developer released news of a capital raising.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.25%: Woolworths sinks, Afterpay jumps, Westpac NZ update

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for ASX 200 shares...

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Gold

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is lifting off today

| Bernd Struben

When you're exploring the Outback for resources, you never know what you might strike.

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International Stock News

Six things investors need to know before investing in cryptocurrencies

| Namrata Sen Chanda

Cryptocurrency investing can be confusing for newbies. Here are the factors you must consider as you get started.

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Share Fallers

Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) share price lower despite Japan update

| James Mickleboro

This pizza chain operator has been very busy in Japan...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares that are rated as buys by multiple brokers.

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Share Fallers

Why the Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price is down 12% today

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is under pressure on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has fallen 44% in 2021

| Brooke Cooper

What's been going wrong for Kogan this year?

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Blue Chip Shares

4 top ASX 200 shares analysts rate highly

| James Mickleboro

Here are some highly rated ASX 200 shares for investors to look at...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price down 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths is splitting into two on Thursday...

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BNPL shares

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price higher on US update

| James Mickleboro

This buy now pay later provider released an update today...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock jumped on Wednesday

| Daniel Sparks

Is a rebound in Bitcoin on Wednesday impacting the electric-car maker's stock?

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Share Fallers

Why the Earlypay (ASX:EPY) share price is sinking 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This payments company has just raised funds to fuel its growth...

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Investing Strategies

5 reasons interest rate hikes won't smash your ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Central banks are getting itchy, so stock markets are nervous. But one expert reckons investors don't have much to worry…

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Share Market News

2 high-quality ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

TPG and the Magellan Infrastructure Fund could be high-quality ASX shares.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after NZ update

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has provided an update on its New Zealand operations...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) onboards Amazon, Nike, Target to 'one-time card'

| Tony Yoo

The buy now, pay later provider's app now allows payments for massive brands that cover almost half the online shopping…

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips South32 (ASX:S32) share price to rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant could be about to benefit from an aluminium bull market...

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Share Market News

Got money to invest for dividends? Here are 2 ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares might be ideas for income, like Adairs.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares worth watching closely

| James Mickleboro

Check out these small cap ASX shares...

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Energy Shares

Experts say oil price could hit US$100 per barrel by end of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

Several ASX oil shares have moved in line with the oil price in the past.

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IPOs

Sweet IPO! Will Krispy Kreme become a public company?

| Sebastian Bowen

Krispy Kreme might serve up a sweet treat for US markets this year.

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs give investors access to global tech giants

| James Mickleboro

If you're a tech investor then you'll want to know about these ETFs...

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price edged higher today

| Marc Sidarous

Increased asset valuations, positive earnings guidance, and dividend payments were welcome news today.

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Share Gainers

These 3 shares are the best performers of the ASX 50 so far in 2021

| Brooke Cooper

So far, these 3 shares are the cream of the ASX 50 crop for 2021

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Blue Chip Shares

2 top blue chip ASX 200 shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for blue chips? Check out these highly rated shares...

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Share Fallers

Why the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price tumbled 10% today

| Kerry Sun

Despite no price-sensitive announcement, the homewares retailer was out of style today.

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Travel Shares

Here are the best performing ASX travel shares so far in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

These 3 travel shares have covered the most distance on the ASX this year...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down, Woolworths falls, Costa acquires more farms

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell today, with Woolworths dropping on FY21 significant costs.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe these dividend shares are in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares that are on the move today

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals is certainly proving popular on the ASX today...

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price fired up 8% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Australian company is planting a big stake in Europe.

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International Stock News

1 social media stock likely to thrive in a reopening economy

| Daniel Sparks

Not only are user posts on the platform increasing but revenue is soaring.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Wide Open Agriculture (ASX:WOA) share price is racing 12% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

Wide Open Agriculture shares are rebounding strongly from yesterday's losses...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could provide steady income in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks could be one of the ASX dividend shares to provide steady retirement.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price slides following update

| Brooke Cooper

The company's shares are in the red after it announced some significant items to be included in FY21 results.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 resource share upgraded to 'overweight' on LSE by Morgan Stanley

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore prices remain at near record highs despite Chinese government efforts to deflate them.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

One top broker likes this mining giant right now...

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