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BNPL shares

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is up 11% in 2 days

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Zip shares been on fire this week?

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Resources Shares

AMP Capital's chief economist on Evergrande and ASX 200 resource shares

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore's price volatility is beginning to look more like Bitcoin's wild moves.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is lifting today

| Brooke Cooper

The Suncorp share price is gaining following an in-demand notes offering.

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Share Gainers

Oil prices rise, Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price hits 1-month high

| Kerry Sun

Oil prices push higher amid rising demand.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the top movers today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is in positive territory…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price to rise 36%

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to invest?

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Share Fallers

Why the Zoom2u (ASX:Z2U) share price is plunging 8% today

| Zach Bristow

Zoom2u shares are sliding today. Here's what's up with the parcel delivery platforms share price.

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Share Gainers

Why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is charging higher on Thursday

| Ken Hall

Shares in the oil and gas giant are climbing on Thursday.

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REITs

Here's why the APN Industria REIT (ASX: ADI) share price is frozen today

| Bernd Struben

Strong growth in e-commerce has seen demand for quality industrial and logistics space pick up.

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Share Gainers

The News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price is leaping 8% today. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

New Corp shares are enjoying a day in the green today. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX shares going ex-dividend today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors who owned these company's shares will be receiving an upcoming dividend payment…

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Healthcare Shares

Why has the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price been struggling lately?

| Marc Sidarous

Why is the medical device company underperforming the market?

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Brickworks, News Corp, & Premier Investments are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are performing strongly today...

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Technology Shares

ASX tech shares are leading the market's gains on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

BNPL shares are pulling out in front today.

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Share Gainers

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price climbs 6% in first upwards move in 2 weeks

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie wealth manager are on the move today.

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Share Gainers

Why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price is rocketing 26% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer's shares are glittering today...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price up 18% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

Race Oncology shares have been a winner over the last month.

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price struggles amid latest takeover blow

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Sydney Airport shares failing to fly today?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fenix (ASX:FEX) share price surging 10% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rollercoaster of a week for Fenix's stock. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price frozen amid acquisition and cap raise

| Zach Bristow

Sandfire has announced a deal that will make it one of Australia's largest copper producers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

APA Group (ASX:APA) share price jumps on strong support for its takeover bid

| Brendon Lau

The APA Group (ASX: APA) share price is outperforming today after its largest shareholder and several experts voiced support for…

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Share Market News

Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price leaps 19% on new licence agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are making a statement of their own today...

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is charging 4.5% higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay's shares are rising strongly today...

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Share Market News

PPK (ASX:PPK) share price wobbles on joint venture news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company will manufacture anti-viral and anti-bacterial face masks with a new partner...

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Share Gainers

Adavale Resources (ASX:ADD) share price surges 42% on uranium update

| Zach Bristow

Adavale shares have soared well into the green today. Here's what we know.

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX has seen a flurry of mergers and acquisitions activity.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Transurban falls, Premier Investments jumps

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price zooms 21% on drill results

| Zach Bristow

Predictive Discovery shares are on the move following positive drill results. Here's what we know.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price sinks 6% on FDA update

| Brooke Cooper

Telix Pharmaceuticals' stock is struggling on the ASX today. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is rallying 3% on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

Things are looking up for the travel industry...

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Economy

ASX 200 shares jump as Fed flags bond tapering

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 is rising after the Fed flagged bond tapering.

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Share Gainers

Kingsgate (ASX:KCN) share price rockets 45% on Thailand update

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner are on fire to start the day's session

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Cryptocurrencies

AMP Capital's chief economist on the future of Bitcoin and altcoins

| Bernd Struben

All the top ranked cryptocurrencies gained overnight.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price falls as Chinese lithium prices hit new high

| Kerry Sun

Chinese producers are hungry for lithium, pushing prices to an all-time high

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Share Gainers

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price zooms 7% higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor share price is on form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price jumps 4%, iron ore back above US$100 a tonne

| Kerry Sun

Finally, there's some good news for the Fortescue share price. But will it last?

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Materials Shares

Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price jumps as net profit soars by 95%

| Marc Sidarous

The company's shares are on the rise after it released its results for FY21

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Share Gainers

Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) share price jumps after 93% profit growth in FY21 results

| Zach Bristow

Soul Pattinson shares start the day off well after its FY21 earnings release.

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Healthcare Shares

AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price soars 7% on news of rapid COVID-19 test

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the biotech company are gaining today following an update on its rapid diagnostic test

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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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