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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Economy

Why did ASX 200 shares leap on the latest wages data released today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest wages data is out and ASX 200 shares are responding positively.

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Cryptocurrencies

Down 14% in a week, where to next for the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies have proven susceptible to investors' geopolitical concerns.

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Earnings Results

Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) share price falls despite profit boost

| Monica O'Shea

What did Australian Ethical Investment report today?

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Share Market News

2 beaten-up ASX shares to buy for the long-term: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Promising ASX shares could be opportunities after being beaten-up.

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52-Week Lows

Why did the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price just hit a new 52-week low?

| Zach Bristow

More carnage on the ASX this week with Boral the latest victim.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Healius, PEXA, and WiseTech shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Does BHP (ASX:BHP) really have a 14% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is BHP's dividend too good to be true?

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Bank Shares

Up 11% in two weeks. What's been driving the Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price lately?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been boosting the bank's stock lately.

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Earnings Results

National Tyre & Wheel (ASX:NTD) share price plunges 24% on half-year earnings

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the tyre and wheel distributor's stock lower on Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

Own Airtasker (ASX:ART) shares? Here's what to watch when the company reports tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker is reporting its result tomorrow. There are some things to keep an eye on.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

Strong profit growth has helped propel these shares to 52-week highs.

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Earnings Results

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price up 6% after tripling half year profits

| James Mickleboro

Healius had a very strong half

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Materials Shares

Whopper copper! Why the Aeris (ASX:AIS) share price is higher today

| Zach Bristow

With the current price of gold and copper, this could be a positive for the company.

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Resources Shares

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price crumbles on lower profit and gold production

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the Western Australian gold producer are underground today.

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Earnings Results

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price surges 6% on full-year earnings

| Zach Bristow

Nickel Mines shares are performing well today due to earnings growth in 2021.

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Dividend Investing

Just banked the Transurban (ASX:TCL) dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

The Transurban dividend was announced last week.

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Resources Shares

Profits down: St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price slides 5% on half-year results

| Monica O'Shea

What did this ASX gold miner report today?

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Technology Shares

Great expectations: Why is the Wisetech (ASX:WTC) share price not gaining more today?

| James Mickleboro

Why aren't WiseTech shares climbing more?

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Earnings Results

Integral Diagnostics (ASX:IDX) share price on ice after trio of big announcements

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest on the ASX diagnostics company amid its half-year results.

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Earnings Results

Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) share price marching higher on revenue leap

| Bernd Struben

The funeral services company has committed some $148 million on acquisitions.

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Share Fallers

Slow down: Why the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is sinking 16%

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are going cold on this slice of pizza today.

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Broker Notes

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is trading at 52-week lows. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

Xero shares are now down at 52-week lows.

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Earnings Results

APA (ASX:APA) share price falls despite laying 'foundation for future growth'

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on the APA Group share price today.

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Retail Shares

Ups and downs: Why is the Cettire share price leaping 10% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The luxury online retailer's shares are on the rebound...

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How to invest

Looking for ASX shares that perform under higher inflation? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

How does one deal with higher inflation?

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Earnings Results

Dividend up 103%, but Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) share price down. What gives?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in Scentre Group on the move today as the company released its financial results for the half-year ended 31…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Woolworths impresses but Domino's crashes after earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today

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Earnings Results

PEXA (ASX:PXA) share price rockets 10% on guidance boost

| Bernd Struben

The company significantly lifted its guidance for the full financial year.

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Share Market News

'Clear leader in a defensive industry': Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price jumps on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear shares could be in the buy zone

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International Stock News

3 investing moves that could make you a millionaire

| Katie Brockman

You don't need to be wealthy to become a stock market millionaire.

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Resources Shares

South32 (ASX:S32) share price up following completion of 'major milestone' copper acquisition

| Alice de Bruin

The miner's acquisition will help it move towards a low carbon future.

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Earnings Results

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price launches 6% as net profits triple

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the company's stock is surging today.

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Earnings Results

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price lifts 6% despite 'severely impacted' first half results

| Aaron Teboneras

Accent dropped its first-half results signalling tough COVID-19 related trading conditions.

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Earnings Results

Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price up 5% on solid half, guidance update, and asset sale

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's sending the Stockland share price higher...

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Earnings Results

Profit drop: Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price pushes higher despite 'challenging' first-half results

| Aaron Teboneras

How did Woolworths perform for the front end of FY22?

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Dividend Investing

These 5 ASX 200 shares are trading ex-dividend today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares are going ex-div today...

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Financial Shares

Trifecta: Steadfast (ASX:SDF) share price jumps 5% amid record results

| Mitchell Lawler

Steadfast hits a home run in the first half of FY22...

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International Stock News

Is inflation a threat for pharma stocks?

| Alex Carchidi

Yes, but it isn't a worst-case scenario by any means.

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Earnings Results

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price jumps 10% amid 73% revenue growth

| James Mickleboro

Bubs has released its half-year earnings report today.

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