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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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Broker Notes

4 fallen ASX shares that are still awesome businesses: expert

| Tony Yoo

World events are taking stock prices down, but many businesses are still going as strong as ever. Here are some…

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International Stock News

2 pieces of good news about Biden's crypto mandate for metaverse investors

| Kristi Waterworth

President Biden just signed an executive order meant to help guide future legislation around cryptocurrencies and assets, like metaverse properties.

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Technology Shares

Down 20% in 2022, is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price a clear buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay shares have fallen heavily in 2022 so far, is it a beaten-up stock idea?

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International Stock News

Why Rivian tanked ahead of earnings after the bell

| Howard Smith

Here's what investors will want to see from the EV maker's quarterly report, due following the close of trading Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two buy-rated dividend shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough end to the week for the ASX 200...

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares analysts believe have huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be buys...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) is cutting all ties with Russia. What does this mean for the mining giant?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto had some big news today. We take a look at the possible impact on the company.

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Communication Shares

Why was everyone talking about the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What happened with Telstra today?

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Share Gainers

Why has the uranium rally got this ASX share blasting 22% higher in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

As uranium prices reach 10-year highs, one particular ASX share is feeling the benefit.

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Broker Notes

Down 33% in 2022, is this ASX healthcare share a buy following the company's latest trial result?

| Zach Bristow

What can be said about Volpara's prospects in 2022?

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Cryptocurrencies

Fancy getting your paycheque in crypto? You're not alone

| Bernd Struben

Here's what a new survey says about digital token payments.

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Energy Shares

Could Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) shares be next on the investment agenda for Mike Cannon-Brookes?

| Mitchell Lawler

There still might be another opportunity for the tech billionaire to lend a helping hand in the decarbonisation of Australia...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price slips but CEO warns 'very high' oil prices could be here to stay

| Monica O'Shea

What did the Santos CEO have to say about the outlook for the energy market?

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Resources Shares

Why has this ASX share you've never heard of soared 30% already this month?

| Tony Yoo

What does Bannerman Energy do, and why has its share price skyrocketed in March?

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Share Fallers

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price tumbles again, down 25% this week

| Zach Bristow

Why such a dislocation in base metal to share price?

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Travel Shares

Here's why ASX 200 travel shares are having another stellar day

| Tristan Harrison

Several ASX 200 travel shares are seeing a strong rise today.

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Financial Shares

Why is the PSC Insurance (ASX:PSI) share price on ice today?

| Zach Bristow

Here's the details out of PSC's camp today.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman says to buy these ASX coal shares right now

| James Mickleboro

These could be the ASX coal shares to buy now...

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's why the telco faces new legal action

| Tony Yoo

A class action has been filed against the telecommunications giant. Could it derail its COVID-19 mitigation actions?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Why are ASX 200 oil shares taking such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

Oil prices have retraced from 14-year highs.

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Financial Shares

Why Macquarie (ASX:MQG) says US will become bank's 'biggest earning region' in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie says that the US is going to be the biggest profit centre this year.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this old-school ASX share is under-appreciated: fundie

| Zach Bristow

There's still plenty to smile about amid the turbulence in 2022.

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BNPL shares

Has the bottom been and gone? Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price lifts 9% in 2 days

| Mitchell Lawler

While there are no announcements from Zip today, its acquisition target has revealed a slimming down in costs...

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Share Fallers

Why Newcrest, Nickel Mines, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 may be charging higher but that hasn't stopped these shares from sinking...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares having such a stellar day?

| Monica O'Shea

The price of uranium surged to a decade high overnight.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price soaring 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block is building higher today...

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Myer, Paladin Energy, and Qantas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking off on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have been volatile. Is it a buy?

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Healthcare Shares

'Compelling results': Here's why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is rocketing 5%

| Zach Bristow

The biotech company is on the share price racetrack again today – and leading its ASX peers.

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Retail Shares

Morgans picks its top 3 ASX retail shares to buy today

| Brendon Lau

There are three ASX retail shares that are likely to outperform...

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ETFs

Are active ASX ETFs worth the extra management fees?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's active about an active ETF? We take a closer look.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is leaping 5% today

| Bernd Struben

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says demand for travel is surging.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is up 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Appen is having a good day...

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BNPL shares

What's causing the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price to sizzle on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

The buy now, pay later company has revealed plans to slash its workforce.

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Technology Shares

Tech-tonic shift? ASX tech shares rally following Nasdaq's lead

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors have taken the foot of the gas for energy shares and replaced it with tech companies today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Rio Tinto goes ex-div, tech and travel shares rebound

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Thursday...

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