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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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Bank Shares

The CBA share price is down 4% in August. What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

It's proving a tough month for this big four bank. We take a look.

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Technology Shares

Analysts name 2 growing ASX shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two highly rated ASX growth shares...

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Earnings Results

Woolworths share price on watch as sales leap 9% to $61 billion

| Aaron Teboneras

What happened in FY 2022 for Woolworths?

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Earnings Results

Appen share price on watch as interim dividend scrapped

| Brooke Cooper

Appen shares could be in for a big day on the back of the company's first half earnings.

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Earnings Results

Allkem share price on watch amid a record year

| Mitchell Lawler

Will a record year be enough to please Allkem shareholders today?

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Share Gainers

Guess which little-known ASX lithium share has surged 75% in the past month

| Zach Bristow

Lake Resources continues to outshine many of its peers on the chart.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Rio Tinto share price in the spotlight on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

Rio comes in with a sweetened deal today.

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Earnings Results

Qantas share price on watch after $1.9b loss, $400m buyback

| Tony Yoo

The airline reveals its third consecutive report in the red, but is cautiously optimistic about the coming years.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares rose today ahead of the stock split

| Howard Smith

Tesla's 3-for-1 stock split takes effect when shares begin trading tomorrow morning.

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Earnings Results

Flight Centre share price in focus as full-year revenue surpasses $1 billion

| Brooke Cooper

The travel giant recorded a 154% improvement in revenue for FY22, returning to profit in the second half.

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Opinions

Why I'm watching these ASX All Ordinaries shares like a hawk

| Cathryn Goh

These two ASX tech shares are at the top of my watchlist.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the CSL dividend forecast through to 2025

| James Mickleboro

Where is the CSL dividend heading?

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Broker Notes

'Bright outlook': Expert picks 2 ASX shares that touch Aussies everyday

| Tony Yoo

Brands that Australians use everyday can be a great place to start when coming up with stocks to invest in…

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Broker Notes

Broker says Endeavour share price weakness is a 'value entry point'

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping this drinks giant as a buy...

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Earnings Results

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting today

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering which ASX companies are releasing results on Thursday?

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 shares will trade ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

It's a busy time of year for dividend investors.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs names 4 reasons the Westpac share price is cheap

| James Mickleboro

Are Westpac's shares dirt cheap?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are buys now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these dividend shares could be buys now...

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Earnings Results

Here are 3 ASX healthcare share results you might have missed

| Raymond Jang

Regis Healthcare, EBOS and Neuren Pharmaceuticals are three ASX healthcare shares that just posted results. Here is what you need…

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Energy Shares

What boosted the Woodside share price on Wednesday?

| Tristan Harrison

This oil and gas giant just got a boost today.

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Earnings Results

These three ASX 200 shares rocketed higher on earnings updates today

| Monica O'Shea

What did investors like about these results?

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Broker Notes

Is the Fortescue share price a buy going into the FY22 result?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be looking at this iron ore mining giant?

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Growth Shares

I think these 2 ASX shares are buys due to exciting growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay is one of the ASX shares that could be an undervalued opportunity.

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Bank Shares

Could this pose a risk to the ANZ share price in the future?

| Matthew Farley

The ANZ share price, and those of other banks, could be affected by an emerging threat.

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Cryptocurrencies

What on earth does Jackson Hole have to do with the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have been moving closely in line with US growth stocks this year.

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Earnings Results

The Qantas factor: Rex shares hold steady despite deepening loss

| Sebastian Bowen

Rex shares were flying steady today after the airline reported its results for FY22.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 300 shares that climbed higher on earnings updates today

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continued today with several ASX 300 companies reporting their results.

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Earnings Results

Vulcan Steel share price dips despite record year

| Bronwyn Allen

Life as an ASX-listed company began with a bang for Vulcan Steel in November 2021 and now it's reported record…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

Could ASX 200 tech share Altium be in for another takeover approach?

| Tristan Harrison

There is gossip that Altium could be a takeover target once again.

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International Stock News

Why did the Tritium share price just leap 14%?

| Brooke Cooper

Aussie-born EV charging giant got its US factory off the ground in just five months.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has the Mesoblast share price tumbled 10% so far in August?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock in the regenerative medicine company has faltered this month amid a capital raise.

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ETFs

3 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three high quality ETFs for investors to buy...

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Share Market News

What's been happening with the Nuix share price of late?

| Raymond Jang

Shares in the ASX tech company have been gaining decent momentum in the past month and got another boost today.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Prescient share price diving 12% on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Prescient shares are taking a beating today.

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Earnings Results

ASX tech share Xref rallies on 834% profit boost

| Bernd Struben

Expenses increased over the year to support continued revenue growth and product development.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 20% on positive drill results

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX lithium share is having a stellar day.

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Share Market News

Which 3 ASX mining shares are soaring more than 15% today?

| Matthew Farley

It's been a big day on the market for three ASX miners. Let's check which ones have seen their share…

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares that analysts say have huge potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are two exciting small cap shares tipped for big things...

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