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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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Capital Raising

Why is the Kalium Lakes (ASX:KLL) share price climbing today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors appear eager to get in on the mineral exploration company's equity raise.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares? Here's what the bank's CEO is warning on 'greenwashing'

| Bernd Struben

Ever more investors are investing with ESG principles in mind. But how do you know an investment is really 'green'?

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Resources Shares

Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price rising after bumper quarter for lithium prices

| Kerry Sun

Orocobre shares are edging higher on the company's quarterly results

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is falling again on Friday

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant is falling again...

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Industrials Shares

Cardno (ASX:CDD) share price rockets 20% on $500 million deal

| Mitchell Lawler

Cardno shareholders could be set for a massive payday after this sale...

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Broker Notes

Could the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price hit $14 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Is this insurance share in the buy zone?

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Resources Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price falls 7% on news of COVID-induced shutdown

| Brooke Cooper

Malaysia's third wave of infections made for a tough quarter for Lynas Rare Earths

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock jumped on Thursday

| Daniel Sparks

The electric car maker's soaring earnings in a difficult operating environment has investors cheering.

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Broker Notes

The ASX share showing explosive post-COVID growth

| Tony Yoo

International borders are reopening in a hurry, and this Melbourne company is in prime position to take advantage.

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Technology Shares

Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price edges higher on another record quarterly result

| Kerry Sun

The non-bank lender continues to kick goals, marking its 21st consecutive quarter of growth

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Share Fallers

De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price sinks 9% after raising $125m

| James Mickleboro

This gold developer's shares aren't glittering today...

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BNPL shares

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price surges 14% on record quarterly

| Mitchell Lawler

Record gross merchandise value reignites the Laybuy share price...

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BNPL shares

Humm (ASX:HUM) share price edges higher on first quarter results

| Kerry Sun

The Humm share price doesn't seem overly excited about its solid 1Q22 performance.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan shares could be worth considering for a few different reasons.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price rises amid transformative $2.35bn acquisition

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity continues to heat up...

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price rises following solid start to FY22

| James Mickleboro

Here's how IAG is performing in FY 2022...

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International Stock News

Why cryptocurrencies are moving wildly today

| Travis Hoium

Bitcoin is down and Ethereum is up. But why?

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Share Gainers

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price charges higher on CEO appointment

| James Mickleboro

Nuix has named its new leader...

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares? Here's how the bank plans to compete with Afterpay

| Aaron Teboneras

The bank is mixing it up in the BNPL market...

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price on watch amid acquisition rumours

| Zach Bristow

Could Aussie Broadband be joining the ASX acquisition trail?

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty shares could be an opportunity for a few different reasons.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price on watch after ramping up international travel plans

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Qantas shares are on watch today...

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be worth a closer look...

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Technology Shares

Can the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price fall to $27 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Altium shares fall to $27 by Christmas? One broker has had their say.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that could be strong buys

| Tristan Harrison

The two ASX shares in this article could be strong ideas to consider.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's why the company is shifting with the times

| Mitchell Lawler

Wesfarmers' AGM describes the importance of the company staying relevant...

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Technology Shares

The Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is up 17% in a week. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have investors changed their minds on the technology company in recent days?

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Resources Shares

Why the Arafura (ASX:ARU) share price has rocketed 42% in just one month

| Marc Sidarous

The company has shot for the moon over the last 30 days.

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Financial Shares

Why did the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price smash the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has had a tough run recently but today brought welcome relief for investors

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Cryptocurrencies

Could the Ethereum price track Bitcoin to new record highs?

| Bernd Struben

Darren Abrams, co-founder of Aus Merchant Investments, on the investment theses for the world's top 2 cryptos.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is up just 3% so far in 2021. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been on a rollercoaster ride...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths (ASX:WOW) shares? Here's why the company is in the news

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Woolworths update investors with? We have the lowdown

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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 Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 retail shares in focus amid bumper Christmas forecast

| Mitchell Lawler

Retailers could be set for another big windfall during the pre-Christmas trading period...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price climbing 7% on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

What could be driving the silver pure-play's upside today? We look at some possible factors

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Earnings Results

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price jumps 8% on positive quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Another strong quarter out of Perpetual's camp.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares take a breather, broker sees "lot of upside risk" for oil

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs thinks oil will play catch up against other surging commodities.

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Communication Shares

Enero (ASX:EGG) share price leaps 22% to 52-week high. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

A positive update from the marketing and communications company is exciting ASX investors today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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