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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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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX shares with generous fully franked dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive fully franked dividends...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after revealing $129 million profit hit

| James Mickleboro

Here's what will be impacting this banking giant's profits...

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price finishes higher as COVID surgery restrictions ease

| Aaron Teboneras

Life is slowing moving back to normal for Ramsay.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price rises following quarterly update

| Sebastian Bowen

Shareholders were quietly raising a glass today.

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Record Highs

Another day, another all-time high for the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price

| Zach Bristow

It's starting to become a habit for the investment banking giant.

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Healthcare Shares

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price rises after "positive" FY22 quarterly update

| Tristan Harrison

Polynovo shares are rising after the company’s FY22 first quarter update.

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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price lifts amid improved FY22 guidance

| Brooke Cooper

Financial year 2022 looks like it could be a good one for Origin Energy.

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Share Market News

Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price jumps 6% on record quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

It was a record-setting quarter for the telehealth company...

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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 Wednesday.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares topped the volume charts this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that keep growing their dividends

| Tristan Harrison

ASX 200 shares JB Hi-Fi and Domino’s have continued to grow their dividends.

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Technology Shares

Why is the LiveHire (ASX:LVH) share price tumbling 13% today?

| Brooke Cooper

It's not a good day to be a LiveHire shareholder.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the major movers today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are accelerating?

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Share Gainers

The Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is up 40% in 6 days. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Demand in the Chinese infant baby formula market shows signs of life again.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Transurban shares pushing higher today?

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Transport Shares

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price gains on revenue update

| Brooke Cooper

The quarter just been was a good one for Atlas Arteria's European operations.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price jumps 19%, charges to an all-time high

| Kerry Sun

Lake Resources is in the right place at the right time.

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Technology Shares

3 stellar ASX tech shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Check out these quality tech shares...

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Materials Shares

Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price leaps 6% on Bunnings update

| Aaron Teboneras

Lithium shares are charging up...

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Flight Centre, Tyro, and Whitehaven Coal are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why is the New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price sinking 5% on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

The coal player's shares have been on the march down south lately.

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52-Week Highs

Janison Education (ASX:JAN) share price surges 18% as CEO spruiks permanent digital shift

| Mitchell Lawler

The online education company charges to a new 52-week high amid CEO's latest comments...

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Retail Shares

Reject Shop (ASX:TRS) share price slips amid CEO's supply warnings

| Brooke Cooper

The retailer is continuing to face pandemic-induced shipping challenges.

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Technology Shares

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price launches on satellite manufacturing contract

| Aaron Teboneras

The defence contractor has made a significant announcement today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Appen (ASX:APX) share price leapt 18% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Appen shares back in the hot box this week?

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Share Gainers

Why has the Lithium Power (ASX:LPI) share price rocketed 50% in a week?

| Zach Bristow

Another day on the green for the lithium pure-play.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Adairs, Bapcor, and Kogan shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Travel Shares

Why is the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price struggling today?

| Brooke Cooper

September was a dire month for Sydney Airport.

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International Stock News

What's the latest from the current US earnings season?

| Mitchell Lawler

A number of major US companies have reported their results.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price leaping 10% on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

It seems the engineering company's shares are benefiting from Tuesday's announcement.

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Share Fallers

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price tumbles after being hit with class action

| James Mickleboro

Tyro shares are falling on Wednesday afternoon...

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International Stock News

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) reports 16% revenue growth after Squid Game success

| Sebastian Bowen

Netflix has enjoyed some healthy growth following its hit TV series.

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Share Market News

Why is the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price climbing on Wednesday?

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker shares are rising today. It's holding its AGM.

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Energy Shares

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is plunging 6% on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

China is looking to clamp down on surging coal prices.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Caspin Resources (ASX:CPN) share price is crashing 18% today

| Zach Bristow

An drilling update yesterday appears to have spooked investors in today's session.

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ETFs

BITO, the first US Bitcoin ETF just started trading. Here's what happened

| Bernd Struben

Investors were eager to get in on the Bitcoin ETF's first day of trading.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Kogan jumps, Flight Centre sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form on Wednesday...

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Materials Shares

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price lifts on production guidance beat

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's why the Evolution Mining share price is running away this morning...

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