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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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Financial Shares

Own QBE (ASX:QBE) shares? Here's what to watch when the insurer reports next week

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be worth looking for in QBE's full-year results.

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Retail Shares

Why Motley Fool analyst Drew Flowers thinks now is a great time to furnish your portfolio with Adairs (ASX:ADH) shares

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this expert is bullish on Adairs.

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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 active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Share Fallers

Why AnteoTech, ASX, CIMIC, and Temple & Webster shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, AVZ, Megaport, and NAB shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on track to record another gain. At the time of writing,…

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Resources Shares

Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price charges 19% higher on production news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are rocketing on Thursday. Here's why.

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How to invest

The best cryptocurrency exchanges for Australians

| Tony Yoo

Some crypto exchanges have collapsed, taking their customers' wealth with them. So it's some relief to see which ones are…

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price in the buy zone following its Q1 update?

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy ANZ shares?

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Earnings Results

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price sneezes despite robust first-half results as CEO says sayonara

| Mitchell Lawler

The CEO's retirement plans may have cast a shadow over the exchange's latest earnings report.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price is racing 8% higher today

| Alice de Bruin

An agreement with a major international mining company is helping Boss shares climb higher.

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Capital Raising

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite 'clear endorsement'

| Monica O'Shea

What is Nickel Mines raising funds for? We have the details...

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price jumps after scintillating quarter

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares are jumping on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Are Megaport (ASX:MP1) shares a buy after smashing earnings? See what these brokers say

| Zach Bristow

See what these leading brokers have to say about Megaport's earnings and share price outlook.

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Bank Shares

Will Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares give ASX 200 investors a dividend raise in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Westpac raise its dividend this year?

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Motley Fool Media

CBA's stunning profit, Fortescue investing $10b in renewables. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

CommBank stole the show on Wednesday with its bumper half-year results, while Fortescue Metals revealed plans for a massive windfarm.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) boss Matt Comyn sounds warning on interest rate hikes

| Bernd Struben

A big lift in interest rates would see many Australian households struggle to meet their mortgage payments.

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Resources Shares

Here's how rich Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares have made ASX 200 investors over the past 2 years

| Sebastian Bowen

If only we could turn back time...

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International Stock News

Zap! Tritium (NASDAQ:DCFC) share price rockets another 65%. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Tritium has had a massive week so far. Here are all the details.

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) shares climb on 'significant milestone' at Rincon

| Aaron Teboneras

Argosy shares has continued its positive run since yesterday's 11% gain.

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Broker Notes

Shareholders are happy with the NAB (ASX:NAB) earnings beat. But what do analysts say?

| Zach Bristow

See what these analysts are saying on NAB after its earnings beat.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: NAB impresses, ASX CEO to retire before CHESS replacement completes

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has continued its positive run...

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Resources Shares

Why the end of the Winter Olympics could be good news for the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price

| Bernd Struben

China went to great lengths to reduce air pollution prior to the Winter Olympics.

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Technology Shares

Off the hook: Here's why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is leaping 10% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest on ASIC's investigation into Nuix.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 of the best ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these shares are tipped as buys...

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Earnings Results

AGL (ASX:AGL) takes a knife to dividends in its first-half earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

A dent in dividends hasn't stopped the AGL share price from rising today...

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Earnings Results

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price edges lower following 25% drop in statutory NPAT

| Aaron Teboneras

Cimic shares are in the red today...

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Technology Shares

What are brokers expecting for ASX tech shares this earnings season?

| Zach Bristow

This broker reckons the upcoming earnings season for ASX tech shares will disappoint.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX All Ordinaries share has quietly gained 35% in 6 months

| Alice de Bruin

Miner OM Holdings has been enjoying a good run on the ASX....

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Earnings Results

Record dividend: Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) share price climbs on half-year results

| Monica O'Shea

Why did Northern Star declare a record dividend today?

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Earnings Results

No dividend? No worries. AMP (ASX:AMP) share price up 4% on results

| Bernd Struben

The company expects its demerger to be complete in the first half of this year.

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Earnings Results

Revenue, EBITA slide in 1HFY22 as Downer (ASX:DOW) share price plunges 7%

| Zach Bristow

Investors were in for a mixed bag in Downer's results this morning.

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Technology Shares

Why is the PlaySide (ASX:PLY) share price rocketing 18% to a new record high?

| James Mickleboro

PlaySide shares are rocketing higher again on Thursday...

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Earnings Results

Mirvac (ASX:MGR) share price higher after overcoming Omicron to deliver solid earnings growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Mirvac performed during the first half...

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrades CBA (ASX:CBA) shares to buy rating following 'great' half

| James Mickleboro

CBA's shares are in favour with this broker...

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International Stock News

Why Meta Platforms stock just jumped higher

| Daniel Sparks

The tech stock is finally making a rebound attempt following its brutal post-earnings sell-off.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares for the win in 2022

| Tony Yoo

In a climate of rising interest rates, experts warn investors to be selective about the bargains picked up during this…

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price in focus after cash earnings smash analyst estimates

| James Mickleboro

NAB had a strong first quarter...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to rise with higher interest rates

| Tony Yoo

One stock has an incredible 40% upside, despite the threat of rising borrowing costs.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are these the best ASX 200 blue chips to buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Are these the blue chips to buy?

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Retail Shares

Is the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price a comfortable buy after HY22?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Nick Scali shares an opportunity after reporting this week?

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