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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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Resources Shares

Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price struggles despite lithium project update

| Kerry Sun

The lithium and gold producer's share price remains flat in early morning trade.

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Energy Shares

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is edging higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The energy company's shares are rebounding after yesterday's sell-off.

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Resources Shares

The Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price is up 16% in 8 days. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has been driving the Whitehaven Coal share price lately.

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Technology Shares

Why is the NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price down 11% so far this week?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the data centre operator are under pressure right now

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price jumps on Microsoft integration agreement

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's what is moving the buy now, pay later company's shares today...

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price is up 18% in 8 days. How is this possible?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie travel group are surging higher as NSW looks to reopen and vaccination rates keep rising.

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Dividend Investing

Does the 11% BHP (ASX:BHP) dividend yield make it good value?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the iron ore giant boast a double digit yield right now...

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Energy Shares

It's been a great week so far for the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie energy group are enjoying a handy little run

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Share Market News

Why the South32 (ASX: S32) share price is on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price will be one to watch this morning. This follows the release of an…

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Share Market News

Why this broker sees 70% upside for the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price

| James Mickleboro

It has been a disappointing year for the Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) share price. Since the start of 2021, the…

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Growth Shares

These ASX shares could be top options for growth investors

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of quality options for growth investors...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 20% upside in the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this insurance giant's shares?

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Bank Shares

The ASX 200 banks may be in danger as half of mortgage-stressed households have "borrowed to the hilt"

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 banks could be in danger as heavily indebted households face mortgage stress.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker thinks the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is a bargain

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price has been underperforming in 2021. Since the start of the year, the…

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that could provide steady passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is one ASX dividend share that continues to pay dividends.

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX growth shares to buy next month

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be in the buy zone for investors next month...

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees 19% upside for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this top broker likes Westpac...

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Resources Shares

These 2 ASX shares have been rated as buys by leading brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside Petroleum is one of the ASX shares rated as a buy.

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Broker Notes

The CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is down 8% this week. Is it a bargain?

| James Mickleboro

CSL's shares are under pressure this week. Is it time to buy?

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Share Market News

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares analysts rate as buys...

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Share Market News

Why this top broker thinks the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is overcooked

| James Mickleboro

The ANZ share price could have peaked for the time being...

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ETFs

2 top ETFs that might be buys in October 2021

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ETFs could be leading ideas in October 2021.

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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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Dividend Investing

Westpac (ASX:WBC) and this ASX dividend share could be buys in October

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy next month...

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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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Small Cap Shares

2 buy-rated small cap ASX tech shares you need to know

| James Mickleboro

These small caps have been rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 2 ASX healthcare shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare shares could be buys...

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Financial Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price slips as bank faces multimillion-dollar lawsuit

| Zach Bristow

Litigators are seeking compensation from the bank on behalf of 150,000 customers.

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International Stock News

What's happening with the Evergrande share price and what does it mean?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be driving the Evergrande share price higher today.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares slide as increasing supply pushes prices down in China

| Kerry Sun

Lithium prices might take a breather ... for now.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price has surged 16% in 9 days. Is it a buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could Redbubble be a buying opportunity at its current price?

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Mineral Resources, Pilbara Minerals, & Pro Medicus shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price lifts on hydrogen update

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the gas explorer had a foray into the green this morning....

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IPOs

Afterpay's Touch Ventures (ASX:TVL) leaps 50% on ASX debut

| Mitchell Lawler

The latest addition to the ASX has connections with Afterpay.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Check out these mining shares...

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees 18% upside for the Beach (ASX:BPT) share price

| James Mickleboro

This broker thinks the Beach share price is good value...

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Share Gainers

Despite today's falls, the Splitit share price is up 23% in 7 days. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors are jumping on the buying bandwagon...

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Financial Shares

The AFIC (ASX:AFI) share price is steady today as the ASX 200 falls

| Zach Bristow

Investor psychology helps explain the AFIC share price moves today.

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Share Gainers

Why Sigma, Smartgroup, St Barbara, & Touch Ventures are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the selloff...

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