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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

Which ASX 200 dividend shares have investors been heavily trading this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have been heavily buying and selling these dividend shares...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) and other BNPL shares in focus as RBA looks to rein in regulation

| Mitchell Lawler

Buy now, pay later shares have regained the attention of the Reserve Bank of Australia...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Red Dirt (ASX:RDT) share price down 14% this week?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are piling out of Red Dirt Metals shares. Here's the lowdown

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Resources Shares

Talga (ASX:TLG) share price edges lower on Vittangi graphite project update

| Aaron Teboneras

Talga is progressing with its plans at the Vittangi graphite project.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why Aurizon, De Grey Mining, Lynas, and Yancoal shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Friday...

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52-Week Lows

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price threatens fresh year-to-date low

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto shares briefly marking fresh year-to-date lows amid tumbling commodity prices.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what's next for the Bitcoin price: expert panel

| Bernd Struben

Records are made to be broken.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Materials Shares

Magnis Energy (ASX:MNS) share price leaps 6% on lithium battery update

| Aaron Teboneras

The New York lithium-ion battery plant is almost complete...

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Share Gainers

The Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is rocketing 7% on Friday

| Zach Bristow

Cettire shares are regaining field position today...

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, Core Lithium, Cardno, and Nuix are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Lykos Metals (ASX:LYK) share price rockets 80% in first 2 days of trade

| Mitchell Lawler

This high flying metals explorer has nearly doubled since its IPO...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price underperforming the big four lately?

| Zach Bristow

The regional bank has been inching lower of late. We take a closer look

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Resources Shares

QX Resources (ASX:QXR) share price rockets 43% on lithium project update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are enjoying fresh new highs.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Cashrewards (ASX:CRW) share price is surging 15% on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

Cashrewards' time on the ASX may be short-lived...

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Bank Shares

What's happening with the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

The government is scrutinising superannuation providers.

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Share Fallers

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price slumping today?

| Kerry Sun

BHP shares tumble as all-important copper and iron ore prices fall overnight.

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Communication Shares

What's been happening with the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the Telstra share price over the week...

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Share Market News

The Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price is on the rise after trading update

| Zach Bristow

The travel company released its latest earnings report today. Here are the details

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Capital Raising

Flexiroam (ASX:FRX) share price surges 24% following cap raise

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are set to end the week on a positive note.

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Industrials Shares

Carbon Revolution (ASX:CBR) share price sinks 7% on quarterly revenue drop

| Bernd Struben

Carbon fibre wheels can significantly reduce the weight of cars and up their performance.

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52-Week Highs

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price soars to 52-week high on international travel update

| James Mickleboro

Qantas is bringing forward its international travel plans...

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Industrials Shares

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price stalls despite 'enviable' battery opportunity

| Kerry Sun

Li-S Energy has ambitious plans to disrupt the lithium-ion battery industry.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price surges 5% as acquisition talks confirmed

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving up Aussie Broadband shares today...

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Technology Shares

Over the Wire (ASX:OTW) share price halted amid possible takeover

| Mitchell Lawler

Aussie Broadband is sniffing around the telecommunications company. Here are the details

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Share Market News

HESTA boss calls out ASX 300 companies without net-zero targets

| Brooke Cooper

Here's which ASX 300 shares the $64 million super fund wants to see set 2050 net-zero targets...

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Broker Notes

What this top broker thinks of the Santos (ASX:STO) share price

| Zach Bristow

Leading broker's have chimed in with their opinion on Santos' outlook.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: BHP and Rio Tinto fall, Qantas higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been another busy day on the ASX 200...

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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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