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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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Share Market News

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price surges on FY21 results, NPAT up 97%

| Aaron Teboneras

It was an eventful year for the retail conglomerate. Here are the details

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Fonterra (ASX:FSF) share price gains amid profit slide and flagged Australian arm IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Exciting times might be ahead for Fonterra Australia.

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REITs

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) reveals acquisitions worth $351 million

| Tristan Harrison

Centuria Industrial REIT just revealed acquisitions worth $351 million.

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Share Gainers

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price up 5% on Kogan and Nissan deals

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this BNPL provider's shares are charging higher...

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International Stock News

This top cryptocurrency stock has a major drawback — Here's what investors need to know

| Neil Patel

Shareholders may not be getting the diversity and stability they originally expected.

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price climbs as shareholders vote for greater carbon cuts

| Zach Bristow

AGL's shareholders weren't shy to show their opinion through vote yesterday

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Share Fallers

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is falling today

| James Mickleboro

This toll road operator is close to completing a major acquisition...

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Share Gainers

SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price charges higher on UK deal

| James Mickleboro

SeaLink's shares are rising again on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price in focus amid concerns over management churn rate

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been something of a revolving door for the bank's leadership recently. We take a closer look

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BNPL shares

The Square share price jumped 4% overnight. What could this mean for Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares?

| Marc Sidarous

The Afterpay share price could be on the move today following the overnight rise of Square.

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International Stock News

3 great reasons to buy Netflix

| Neil Patel

Due to some remarkably beneficial attributes, the outlook is still favorable for this streaming juggernaut.

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Share Market News

Why this analyst is bullish on the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been a good year so far for the private health insurer -- and it could get even better, according…

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Share Market News

2 top ASX growth shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Bailador Technology Investments is one ASX growth share to consider.

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Share Market News

How has the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price performed since reporting results?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's been happening with this telco giant's shares...

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Resources Shares

Should investors buy Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares in September 2021 for the 16% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Fortescue could be a good option for dividends?

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be top options right now...

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Investing Strategies

Expert gives 7 tips for investors in ASX shares during a market correction

| Marc Sidarous

Shane Oliver shares his thoughts for investors during a market correction.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be buys...

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX shares to consider

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker is one of the great ASX shares to consider for the long-term.

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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 today...

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price slips despite new 'Retro' launch

| Zach Bristow

The Aussie-born BNPL is launching a new app...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The risk from the rise of the 'finfluencer'

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Spreading the news about investing is great. Unless it's done badly...

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ETFs

2 excellent ETFs generating strong returns for investors

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ETFs that could be quality options...

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Share Market News

Worried about a looming ASX 200 crash? Read this…

| Bernd Struben

A market crash generally refers to a fall of 20% or more.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price slumps amid RBA concerns of sector vulnerabilities

| Brooke Cooper

The Reserve Bank of Australia is keeping a close eye on mortgages and housing prices. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price jumps 12% on key milestone

| James Mickleboro

The Rhythm Biosciences share price was on fire on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price just got upgraded by a leading broker

| Brendon Lau

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price got upgraded to "buy" following the successful $11.1 billion acquisition of WestConnex. Transurban…

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Dividend Investing

3 quality ASX 200 dividend shares for income investors: expert

| Kerry Sun

Anthony Golowenko from MLC Asset Management names 3 reliable ASX 200 dividend stocks

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, AusNet, IAG, & Premier Investments shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price jumps 6% on Japanese patent news

| Zach Bristow

Imugene shares are climbing higher in afternoon trade today...

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Energy Shares

The Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is leaping 6% on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Today is a good day to be an ASX energy share.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX Healthcare shares are running hot today

| Zach Bristow

These ASX Healthcare shares have led the way today along with metals and mining.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price to rise 17%

| James Mickleboro

One broker believes this wine giant's shares are poised to rise...

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Energy Shares

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price gains 3% as chair acknowledges 'very disappointing year'

| Brooke Cooper

The AGL share price is in the green despite the company's bosses acknowledging financial year 2021 was less than succesful.

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Motley Fool Media

Evergrande on investors' minds and miners in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

All eyes are on China's Evergrande crisis and what it might mean for Australian investors. Scott explains.

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ETFs

New ESG ETF targets booming ethical shares market

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ASX's newest ethical ETF...

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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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Share Fallers

What this leading broker is saying about the AusNet (ASX:AST) acquisition saga

| Zach Bristow

AusNet slides amid the bidding war to acquire the company. Here's what the experts think.

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Share Market News

Own Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares? Then you're helping develop flying cars

| Nikhil Gangaram

It seems Australia's largest telco has a few tricks up its sleeve...

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