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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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Share Fallers

Why Evolution, Cettire, Hipages, and Kogan shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red...

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Earnings Results

Why is the Silver Lake (ASX:SLR) share price plunging 13% today?

| Zach Bristow

The market was searching for more from Silver Lake today...

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Technology Shares

From hero to Xero (ASX:XRO): share price tumbles 8% to hit 52-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going wrong with Xero shares? We take a closer look.

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Materials Shares

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) share price jumps on quarterly results

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the exploration company have been enjoying a strong day on the ASX.

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL (ASX:CSL) shares? Here's why the company is moving on from COVID research

| Bernd Struben

Coronavirus variants are proving resilient against a range of vaccines.

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Broker Notes

Broker sees 42% upside for the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is Accent a bargain buy?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this signal the next big acquisition for Wesfarmers (ASX:WES)?

| Zach Bristow

The conglomerate could be making another drift into healthcare.

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Bank Shares

What to expect from the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) Q1 update next month

| James Mickleboro

ANZ's Q1 update is coming soon...

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Economy

ASX share market on watch: Is the RBA going to increase interest rates in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the RBA increase interest rates in 2022? What would this mean for ASX shares?

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Cryptocurrencies

Is winter coming for the crypto world? A bull and bear case

| Mitchell Lawler

The climate is colder across crypto markets, but what do experts expect in the future?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) share price leaps 6% on acquisition announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

Jumbo Interactive is set to add another UK-based business to its growing portfolio.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price tumbling 5% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day on the ASX for healthcare stocks.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price leaping ahead today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are defying the market today. We take a closer look.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price falls amid rollercoaster day for ASX travel shares

| Monica O'Shea

ASX travel shares started the session strongly before fading out in early afternoon trading.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price sinking 10% today?

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX under pressure, investors are keeping a close eye on reporting results.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price is rocketing 17% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Atomo is cementing its presence across key markets.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price to sink 30% and warns of dividend cuts

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares could be vastly overvalued according to some analysts...

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Financial Shares

Own AMP (ASX:AMP) shares? The company is rumoured to be on the hunt for assets

| Brooke Cooper

The embattled financial services company might be on the hunt for assets.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Premier impresses but Kogan disappoints again

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having another difficult day...

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Share Fallers

OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price slips despite record $2 billion revenue

| Zach Bristow

The Aussie mining company's shares are struggling today. Here are the details...

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Share Fallers

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price melts 31% in 2 weeks. What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have punished the company this year. Or are they just taking risk off the table?

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Share Gainers

'Exclusive provider': Genworth (ASX:GMA) share price leaps 12% on CBA deal

| Zach Bristow

Investors are piling into Genworth today. Here are the details...

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is rocketing 9% today

| Bernd Struben

PointsBet is expanding its operations as the global online casino market continues to grow.

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International Stock News

What? 2 days of gains for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin?

| Chris MacDonald

These top tokens are starting to claw their way back.

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Technology Shares

Why is the BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price surging 10% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

BlueBet shares are on fire today...

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Broker Notes

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price falls 5% following brokerage downgrade

| Brendon Lau

A leading broker has given its opinion on the Mineral Resources share price.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and Ethereum are at 6-month lows. Is now the time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the recent sell-off, the top 2 cryptos are still in the green over the past 12 months.

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Defensive Shares

These 3 ASX 200 shares held up the best in the last market crash

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are the companies that thrived through the last rough patch for the Aussie share market...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price just sank 15%

| Alice de Bruin

Kogan shareholders can't seem to catch a break...

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price storming 12% higher?

| James Mickleboro

BraInChip shares are rocketing on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price gains on new $100b potential market

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's moving the online luxury retailer's share price on Thursday.

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International Stock News

The Nasdaq is down 11% in 2022 — 6 charts suggest what will happen next

| Taylor Carmichael

We all know the stock market will recover. Is now a good time to buy?

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Retail Shares

Premier (ASX:PMV) share price jumps 9% after solid growth despite losing 42,000 trading days

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments is having a better half than most...

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Earnings Results

Life360 (ASX:360) share price pushes higher after reaching 35.5m users in Q4

| James Mickleboro

Life360 shares are rising today following another strong quarter...

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Broker Notes

Telstra (ASX:TLS) 'best placed in the Aussie mobile market' says JP Morgan

| Zach Bristow

JP Morgan has high conviction for an overweight rating on the telco giant.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? What options does the company have in response to the Serbian government's decision

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto will be carefully reviewing its options...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares analysts love

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be in the buy zone...

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Financial Shares

Is the GQG (ASX:GQG) share price a buy in this volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Are GQG Partners shares good value during this correction?

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Growth Shares

2 compelling ASX growth shares that are now great value: brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Lovisa is one of the ASX growth shares that now look great value.

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Financial Shares

2 cheap financial ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

What services would Australians need in times of economic uncertainty? That's the theme that one expert is betting on for…

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