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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 Fallers

Why the Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price is down 20% in 3 months

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the oil and gas exploration company have struggled lately. Here are the details

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price bounces as US rebrand puts a dent in traffic

| Mitchell Lawler

Data points to potential rebranding teething issues for US operations...

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Now you own JAB shares

| Brooke Cooper

NAB is repurposing its logo to support Australia's vaccine rollout.

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Financial Shares

Own AFIC (ASX:AFI) shares? Here's what you're invested in

| Marc Sidarous

If you want to know the shares AFIC owns then look no further

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is underperforming the tech sector over the past year

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough 12 months on the ASX for the buy now, pay later company...

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Broker Notes

Experts reveal 3 high-conviction ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

It's a crazy, unpredictable world out there. So when the professionals are pretty sure about some stocks, you better listen.

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Share Market News

Fund managers are buying Kogan (ASX:KGN) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been loading up on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

ASX uranium shares are booming: What's all the hype about?

| Kerry Sun

Here's all your answers as to why the uranium sector is surging.

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Cryptocurrencies

Survey reveals big shift in Australians investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum

| Bernd Struben

More female investors are dipping their toes in the crypto markets.

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Broker Notes

This ASX share doubled this year but has 40% more to go: expert

| Tony Yoo

Portfolio Manager Tobias Yao tried to tell everyone back in June that this stock was a great buy. He still…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name Westpac (ASX:WBC) and this dividend share as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these ASX 200 dividend shares highly...

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Blue Chip Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated...

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Resources Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) mining shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could boost your portfolio in 2021...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could be buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

ResMed is one of the ASX 200 shares that could be options for growth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better day for the ASX 200 on Friday?

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⏸️ Growth Investing

2 fast-growing ASX shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been named as buys...

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, CBA, Omni Bridgeway, & South32 shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares were out of form on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks, BHP and CBA fall

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell 1.9%, marking one of the worst days in 2021.

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Broker Notes

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price could be worth $28: broker

| Mitchell Lawler

Could the Woodside and BHP merger present a big opportunity?

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Share Fallers

How does the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price compare to the ASX 200 today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

You know it's been a tough day on the market when shares in embattled A2 Milk outperform the broader index.

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Share Market News

Adherium (ASX:ADR) share price rockets 53% on US FDA clearance

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are hitting a new 6-month high...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest trading ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share topped trading volumes today?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price slides as iron ore value continues tumbling

| Zach Bristow

Shares in Rio Tinto are falling along with the the price of iron ore. We take a closer look

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Small Cap Shares

2 buy-rated small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These small caps have buy ratings on their shares...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Thursday – yes there were some

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX share market down today?

| James Mickleboro

The share market had a very disappointing day on Thursday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price outperforms despite auditor concerns

| Brooke Cooper

The Crown share price has outperformed the ASX 200 following the release of its annual report, including a worrying warning…

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Share Market News

Here were the most popular US shares for ASX investors last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Which US shares were ASX investors buying last week?

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Industrials Shares

Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price hits record high amid copper spin-off rumours

| Marc Sidarous

A rumored spin-off of a metals subsidiary has sent Sol Patts to a new all-time high.

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX: OSH) share price falters after market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in reverse...

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Technology Shares

Tech shares leading ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) losses on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 tech shares are taking a beating on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

The Renascor Resources (ASX:RNU) share price is up 41% in 30 days

| Brooke Cooper

The Renascor Resources share price is having a brilliant month of growth. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Australasian Gold (ASX:A8G) share price explodes 80% higher before being halted, then resumed

| Sebastian Bowen

What on earth happened to the Australasian Gold share price today?

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Share Gainers

Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price jumps 10% on US initiatives

| Zach Bristow

Shares in Thomson Resources are on the move today. Here are the details

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Share Market News

A closer look at how ASX hydrogen shares are faring in 2021?

| Mitchell Lawler

Hydrogen: how it started, how it's going...

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Share Gainers

Camplify (ASX:CHL) share price rallies 20%, up 110% in a month

| Nikhil Gangaram

The good times just keep getting better for the caravan-sharing platform

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Share Fallers

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price slides as WestConnex bid day arrives

| Zach Bristow

Transurban shares slide amid more developments in the WestConnex saga.

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Share Market News

Why the Senex (ASX:SXY) share price is pushing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are bucking against the ASX trend...

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Earnings Results

How have ASX retail shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

After a strong recovery from the 2020 COVID-driven downturn, ASX retail shares have had a mixed performance in 2021.

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