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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

'Price makers': 2 ASX shares to protect against inflation

| Tony Yoo

Everyone's stopped talking about inflation now that the Delta variant of COVID-19 has ravaged Australia. But one expert says it's…

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Gold

The Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is falling on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a tough day on the ASX for Regis and its ASX 200 gold peers.

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Coronavirus News

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price edges higher as CEO calls for open borders

| Bernd Struben

Australia's retail and hospitality sectors are struggling under COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Share Gainers

The Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is flying 7% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's investigate further.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) shares rise as CEO reassures market on new FDA questions

| Brooke Cooper

Mesoblast's CEO has reiterated the company is still working to gain FDA approval.

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Share Market News

Refundid rides the Afterpay (ASX:APT) wave with $3m funding round

| Mitchell Lawler

Say goodbye to waiting around for refunds...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price under pressure as iron ore slides to 7-month low

| Kerry Sun

Weak Chinese demand and manufacturing data might weigh on the mining giant's shares

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Share Market News

Caravel (ASX:CVV) share price edges lower on infill drilling results

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are losing ground...

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, NIB, Northern Star, & Redbubble shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a bad day...

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Share Gainers

Jervois Global (ASX:JRV) share price up 5% on Freeport Cobalt acquisition

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the mining company are on the move today. Here are the details

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Technology Shares

2 leading e-commerce ASX shares that could be buys in September 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster is one ASX e-commerce ASX share worth watching.

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Share Fallers

This leading broker tips Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price to rise by 42%

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue shares have dipped into the red on Thursday, but one broker predicts there are better things to come

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Resources Shares

The Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price surges another 5% on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big week for the Novonix share price.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP sinks, Flight Centre expansion

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

Why the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price is soaring 6% today

| Bernd Struben

Uranium demand is forecast to grow as the world seeks to decarbonise.

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Share Market News

Macquarie Bank (ASX:MQG) share price rises on build-to-rent housing plans

| Zach Bristow

The investment banking giant is testing the waters in a new property niche in Australia.

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Share Fallers

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price has underperformed the ASX 200 in the last year

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Great Boulder (ASX:GBR) share price rockets 68% on drilling results

| Aaron Teboneras

Can Great Boulder shares zip past their multi-year high?

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Share Fallers

Why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price fell 8% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a volatile day for Redbubble shares...

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Gold

West Wits (ASX:WWI) share price tumbles 12% despite strong gold potential

| Bernd Struben

The gold price is up 5% since 10 August.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price to rise 39%

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to take a punt on PointsBet shares?

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Share Fallers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is down 7% today

| Kerry Sun

The iron ore major is deep in the red on Thursday

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares could struggle due to lockdowns – expert

| Kerry Sun

Growth could slow for ASX 200 bank shares as lockdowns continue to weigh on economic growth

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Energy Shares

ASX energy shares on watch after OPEC's latest move

| Bernd Struben

OPEC+ has moved to boost global crude output.

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Capital Raising

Why the Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer's shares have been halted today. Here's why...

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is up 14% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

Renewed optimisim and a positive travel update may be spurring investors to buy

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Financial Shares

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is down 28% so far in 2021. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been weighing on AMP's stock lately...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys in September 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs is one of the ASX dividend shares worth looking at.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is down 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The BIg Australian's shares are having a day in the red...

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Share Fallers

It hasn't been a great week so far for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price

| Zach Bristow

It's been a difficult week for the banking giant. We take a closer look

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price falls despite expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This travel share is edging lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price rallied 10% in August

| Kerry Sun

Despite ongoing lockdowns and surging COVID-19 cases, Qantas shares managed to hit a 4-month high in August. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is down 3% in a week

| Nikhil Gangaram

What's dragging the IAG share price down?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Another reason software wins

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

They will come, and you will build it

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Bank Shares

The CBA (ASX:CBA) share price is now trading on a 3.46% fully-franked dividend yield

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will be eyeing the company's upcoming dividend

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend shares slashed their payouts in August

| Ken Hall

These ASX 200 companies slashed their dividend payouts in August.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 25% in a month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this lithium miner was on form in August...

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend shares increased their payouts this earnings season

| Ken Hall

These Aussie companies boosted their payouts after strong earnings

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Broker Notes

Top broker says CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Is the CSL share price good value?

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Growth Shares

3 quality ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been given buy rating...

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