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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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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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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A lithium share is our most traded company on the ASX 200 today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Novonix share price getting hammered on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

What with the Novonix share price today?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX share is soaring 11% after dividends doubled?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX share is spiking today after the company revealed a record profit in FY22 and a 116% boost to…

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Materials Shares

Why is the Allkem share price charging 6% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is having a great day...

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest APA dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

How much is the energy infrastructure company's final dividend to shareholders?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Nickel Industries share price smashing the ASX 200 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Nickel Mines provided a positive update to the ASX on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Travel Shares

Looking to buy Qantas shares? Here's what to watch when the airline reports tomorrow

| Brooke Cooper

The airline could post subdued FY23 guidance tomorrow with costs tipped to rise.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Domino's dividend

| Monica O'Shea

How does the Domino's dividend stack up this year?

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Share Market News

Here's what you need to know about the Altium Group FY22 dividend

| Bruce Jackson

Altium profits surge as leading ASX tech stock lifts its fully franked final dividend

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Share Market News

Wagners share price plummets 26% as FY22 net profit declines

| Raymond Jang

It's been a tough day on the market for the construction materials company.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a cracker of a day?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are so many ASX 200 tech shares lighting up the markets today?

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Materials Shares

Could Pilbara's inaugural profit signal good times ahead for ASX lithium shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

With Pilbara's profit, are we seeing a new age of lithium on the ASX?

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Earnings Results

HMC Capital share price jumps 9% on explosive results

| Mitchell Lawler

An eventful FY22 pays off for HMC Capital...

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Share Market News

Why is the Ansell share price under pressure on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The health and safety products company looks to be under pressure from media reports released this morning.

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International Stock News

Apple sees this business reaching $10 billion soon

| Adam Levy

And it's still very early days for this high-margin service.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, Iluka, Netwealth, and WiseTech shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having fantastic days...

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Communication Shares

Why is the Telstra share price on the slide today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What could be weighing down Telstra shares on Wednesday?

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Earnings Results

Fineos share price sinks 6% on $37.47 million loss

| Matthew Farley

Shares in the tech company are in the red today.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech share price surges 11% on record profits

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in the logistics software company are rocketing today after a well-received earnings report.

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Share Fallers

Why Audio Pixels, Coles, EML, and Nanosonics shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Domino's share price sizzles 10% higher following FY22 report, Asian expansion

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are ordering in Domino’s shares today.

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Share Gainers

Why has the BPH Energy share price exploded 310% in 2 days?

| Bernd Struben

The company has committed to ensuring that all the gas produced from the project is available for Australian domestic supply.

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Share Fallers

Why is the EML share price plummeting 15% on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company has identified fraudulent activity within its Sentenial business.

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Earnings Results

Ingenia share price slips despite record home settlements and 38% profit bump in FY22

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite the challenges of COVID-19 and poor weather, Ingenia managed to increase its profit and distributions to shareholders in FY22.

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Earnings Results

PSC Insurance share price rallies 5% on profit and dividend boost

| Bronwyn Allen

A bunch of acquisitions in FY22 helped PSC Insurance boost its profits.

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Financial Shares

Netwealth lifts full-year dividend on record inflows

| Bruce Jackson

Netwealth reports flat profits as the leading ASX fintech stock lifts its fully franked dividend.

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BNPL shares

How did the Zip share price respond last time the company reported?

| Aaron Teboneras

How did the Zip share price react following the company's half-year results?

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