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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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Technology Shares

Nearmap shares track lower despite 'new proprietary aerial camera system'

| Aaron Teboneras

Nearmap is gearing up to further disrupt the aerial imagery market...

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Earnings Results

Why the Resolute Mining share price soared 6% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors were bidding up Resolute shares today after a solid set of results

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ETFs

How does the VAS dividend compare to a high-yield ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much yield does VAS bring to the table?

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Materials Shares

Lithium Plus Minerals share price surges again, up 266% in only 3 days of trading

| Monica O'Shea

This new addition to the ASX is on fire this week.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas share price has lost 16% in April, is it a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there an opportunity to buy Lynas Rare Earths today?

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Earnings Results

Whispir share price wisped down an untasty 15% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue selling off tech shares today

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Earnings Results

Here's why the St Barbara share price is trailing the ASX 200 today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's weighing down the St Barbara share price?

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Earnings Results

What just caused the Silver Lake share price to dive 7%?

| Zach Bristow

COVID-19 continues to play a part in company performance this year.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for these ASX 200 stocks.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price dips amid ACCC online marketplace probe

| Brooke Cooper

The ACCC is considering new regulatory framework following its probe into online marketplaces.

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines share price lifts following record quarter

| Monica O'Shea

Why is the Nickel Mines share price rising today?

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 top ASX dividend shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be quality options for investors...

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Newcrest, Silver Lake, and Whispir shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are tumbling on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price in the spotlight on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares are volatile today. What’s going on?

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Growth Shares

Why the Xero share price is a buy right now: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Xero shares are attractive to the experts. What’s so good about the business?

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Fortescue, Pilbara Minerals, and Sandfire shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Mineral Resources share price is leaping 5%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mineral Resources share price is in the green on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price rebounding strongly on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Rio share price is on fire today. Let's look at how it it is outperforming the market.

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Broker Notes

Despite the global uncertainty, here's why Macquarie remains bullish on ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

The broker is bullish despite recent volatility.

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Communication Shares

What's dragging the Telstra share price lower today?

| Tony Yoo

The telco paid millions in refunds and penalties after it was found to be naughty to thousands of customers.

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Bank Shares

Top broker downgrades ANZ and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

ANZ and Westpac have seen their shares downgraded...

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Earnings Results

Why is the Vulcan share price lagging the ASX 200 today?

| Mitchell Lawler

A quarter of milestones not enough to put Vulcan in the green today...

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Bank Shares

Why NAB shares are this leading broker's top big four pick

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy NAB shares?

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International Stock News

Why Facebook's Meta stock is soaring 18% in after-hours trading

| Sebastian Bowen

Faceb..Meta Platforms has just reported its latest earnings...

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BNPL shares

Splitit share price leaps another 14% as CEO 'formulates a new vision'

| Brooke Cooper

A strong quarter's performance, a new enthusiasm for the BNPL sector, and a potential US deal with Google, oh my.

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Resources Shares

Sandfire share price shoots 12% higher on 'transformational' quarter

| James Mickleboro

Sandfire's transformation is delivering results...

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Earnings Results

Here's why the Melbana Energy share price just tanked 14%

| Zach Bristow

Investors are selling off Melbana Energy shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Paradigm share price surging 5% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the Paradigm share price higher on Thursday?

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52-Week Highs

Green Technology Metals share price lifts on Lithium Americas investment

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX lithium share has surged in value over the past year and now it's got a major new investor.

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Earnings Results

Newcrest share price slumps despite earnings guidance boost

| Zach Bristow

Shares are trading down despite the update.

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A beauty woman with bright blue eyes wearing a white headband lays on a table in a beauty clinic to receive laser therapy as the Silk Laser share price rises today
Earnings Results

Here's why the SILK Laser share price is zipping 12% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

SILK Laser shares are on the move on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

Accent share price lifts following key ROI decisions

| James Mickleboro

Accent is making some major changes...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths share price missing out on the ASX party today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths shares aren't looking too fresh today...

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Earnings Results

Adore Beauty share price glows following 'strong quarterly performance'

| Mitchell Lawler

Adore Beauty lays down the foundation for growth in the third quarter...

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Share Gainers

AMP share price surges 11% as $699m Collimate deal confirmed

| Brooke Cooper

AMP has announced the piece of its divestment puzzle.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Coles, Fortescue, and Pilbara Minerals release quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Earnings Results

Tesserent share price falls despite quarter of 'continued strong growth'

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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International Stock News

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cardano are turning it around today. Here's why

| Chris MacDonald

The crypto market did a hard-180 today, in the right direction.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Minerals share price climbs as lithium prices surge

| Monica O'Shea

How did Pilbara Minerals perform in the March quarter?

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