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Healthcare Shares

Why has the Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price dived 14% so far in December?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to Sigma shares?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares topping ASX trading volume today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price is climbing today

| Brooke Cooper

Here is the news that's driving the HUB24 share price higher on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) is soaring 12% today

| Alice de Bruin

The telehealth company has announced a new series of remote appointment options.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price has leapt 12% in a week

| Bernd Struben

You'll find rare earths used in most every kind of modern technology.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) share price lifts amid latest green push

| Monica O'Shea

Treasury Wine Estates hopes to improve its green credentials with new sustainability targets.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price having such a lousy month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Core Lithium shares haven't had a great month...

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Technology Shares

Why has the WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price popped 6% to a new all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech shares are on fire today...

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Travel Shares

2 buy-rated ASX travel shares that could take off

| Tristan Harrison

Webjet and Corporate Travel are both buy-rated ASX shares.

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BNPL shares

Affirm share price rallies overnight, but how does it compare to Afterpay (ASX:APT)?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is US-listed versus ASX-listed buy now, pay later. How do they compare?

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IPOs

XPON Technologies (ASX:XPN) share price leaps 20% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on the tech company's float.

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Industrials Shares

Veem (ASX:VEE) share price leaps 7% on upbeat sales data

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in the green on Thursday.

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Cryptocurrencies

Own Kogan (ASX:KGN) shares? This $5m under-the-radar deal could signal a crypto play

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how Kogan is getting involved in crypto trading.

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Resources Shares

Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price rocketing 17% on these record results

| Bernd Struben

Tin, an EV metal, is listed as a critical mineral by numerous nations.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries explores NZ oil refinery repurposing

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Future Industries is looking at repurposing a New Zealand oil refinery.

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52-Week Lows

Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price sinks to 52-week low despite 'pivotal' trial update

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the medical company are down today, despite a positive update

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Share Fallers

Why Chorus, CSL, Qantas, and Sims shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) share price is shooting higher today

| Bernd Struben

Copper prices remain at historic highs amid strong demand for the red metal as the world moves towards electrification.

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Technology Shares

Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price rockets 23% on record quarter

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's impressive performance has investors buying up Tinybeans shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price jumps 12% on FDA update

| Monica O'Shea

On the back of a tough week, Mesoblast has some positive news to celebrate today.

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ETFs

Meet DRIV (ASX:DRIV), the electric vehicle ETF that just listed on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ASX's newest ETF!

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price descends on $1.1bn half year loss guidance

| James Mickleboro

Qantas has had a tough half...

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Resources Shares

Encounter Resources (ASX:ENR) share price blasts 15% higher on copper update

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the company announce today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is not going anywhere today

| Bernd Struben

It's been a big year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX 200.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price up amid another loan rate hike

| Tristan Harrison

CBA has increased its interest rates yet again.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: CSL sinks, Qantas' $1.1bn+ first half loss

| James Mickleboro

A lot is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Cryptocurrencies

This Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) crash is a Christmas gift for the rich

| Tony Yoo

Mass panic-selling is 'practically giving away' cryptocurrency to people who are already wealthy. So stop it, advises one expert.

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REITs

Why is the Scentre (ASX:SCG) share price climbing today?

| Brooke Cooper

What's going on with the REIT's shares on Thursday?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Corporate Travel (ASX:CTD) share price will resume trading tomorrow. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Good news! Brokers appear positive on Corporate Travel Management's plans...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is up today

| Monica O'Shea

Immutep has signed a new agreement on a key antibody product.

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Cryptocurrencies

World first: Aussie Sushi Sushi store on market for $1 million in Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

Fancy owning a sushi restaurant and have $1 million in crypto to spare?

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International Stock News

Gas fees could be Ethereum's kryptonite

| Travis Hoium

Competing platforms are using Ethereum's high gas fees against it.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price is crashing 37% lower today

| James Mickleboro

IDT shares are being hammered today...

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REITs

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) share price lifts on valuation surge

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in the green.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price tumbles 9% on acquisition news

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the Credit Clear share price is in the red on Thursday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price slips as ACCC gives all-clear for Woodside deal

| Mitchell Lawler

One step closer to BHP and Woodside joining forces...

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REITs

Here's why the Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the Vicinity Centres share price today.

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) pays huge fine for putting Australians in danger

| Tony Yoo

Giant telco admits wrongdoing as ACMA finds the safety of thousands of customers was jeopardised due to the mishandling of…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price lifts on new acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the RPMGlobal share price today.

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Resources Shares

Why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is up 4% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is on form today...

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