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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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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Santos (ASX:STO) share price to climb 17%

| James Mickleboro

This broker sees a lot of value in the Santos share price...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: HUB24 & Netwealth impress, A2 Milk surges again

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is jumping 11% to a multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares just hit a multi-year high...

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Communication Shares

Why is the Swoop (ASX:SWP) share price frozen today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The telecommunications company's shares have been put on ice for now...

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Travel Shares

Why this top broker is bullish on the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price

| Zach Bristow

Analysts see a long growth runway for Qantas shares.

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Technology Shares

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price rockets 18% on crypto update

| Kerry Sun

Douugh users in the United States will soon be able to trade and transact with cryptocurrencies.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price have such a great FY22 first quarter?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at A2 Milk shares over the past quarter...

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Financial Shares

Why the Harmoney (ASX:HMY) share price is up 8% today

| Bernd Struben

The consumer credit company has announced record quarterly results.

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Travel Shares

Own Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares? Here's the latest development on the takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

Market watchers might want to keep an eye on Sydney Airport over the next few trading days...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price to jump 80%

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Mineral Resources shares?

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Share Gainers

ASX uranium shares are surging this week. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

A bullish overnight performance for uranium and rising spot prices are driving up these ASX-listed players

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Broker Notes

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price jumps a further 13% on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good couple of days for this infant formula company...

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Share Market News

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares aren't going anywhere today...

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Financial Shares

Netwealth (ASX:NWL) share price jumps 10% following record quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

Record-breaking inflows have shone a light on Netwealth shares today...

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Share Gainers

Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price up 4% on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Adore Beauty had a strong first quarter...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this KFC operator's shares are rising again...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The FFI Holdings (ASX:FFI) share price has lost 18% this week. Could this be a case of mistaken identity?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a busy week for FFI Holdings on the ASX and for Fortescue Future Industries in the media.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price on watch after first quarter update

| Kerry Sun

Which direction will the Redbubble share price go after its first quarter update?

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price have such a great FY22 first quarter?

| Aaron Teboneras

Flight Centre has been one of the best movers on the ASX lately.

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Share Market News

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price on watch after record Q1 performance

| James Mickleboro

This fintech was a strong performer in the first quarter...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend share opportunities rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Deterra Royalties is one of the ASX dividend shares that could be worth owning for income.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 reasons why Bubs (ASX:BUB) shares could be worth owning

| Tristan Harrison

Bubs shares could be worth owning for a few different reasons.

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price could be a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster shares could be worth considering.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why I'd hold this coal-mining ASX share for 4 years: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Datt Capital's Emanuel Datt recalls the expensive lesson that taught him the importance of dollar-cost averaging.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares could be an attractive option to consider.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this leading broker rates these dividend shares highly...

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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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Healthcare Shares

Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share price shrugs off latest acquisition hurdle

| Brooke Cooper

The Virtus share price was unfazed by today's seemingly unfortunate news.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price down 5% as iron ore retreats

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are down again, following a pullback in iron ore prices.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price have such a lousy FY22 first quarter?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares have had a disappointing run of late...

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Motley Fool Media

NSW cash splash, business confidence up, Qantas (ASX:QAN) down on Bonza news. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

NSW residents boost the bottom line with a Freedom Day spending spree, and good news across the economy as business…

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Resources Shares

Why this IMF forecast could spell good news for ASX copper shares

| Bernd Struben

Copper is among the critical metals needed for a global green energy transition.

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ETFs

ASX set to welcome first cryptocurrency ETF… but there's a catch

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX is set to host its first crypto ETF, sort of...

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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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Share Fallers

Gascoyne (ASX:GCY) share price slides 9% after board rejects takeover

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner's shares have taken a dip today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles (ASX:COL) share price lifts amid CEO's forecast of record Christmas

| Tristan Harrison

Coles shares are rising as the supermarket is expecting a record Christmas 2021.

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Broker Notes

Could the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price reach $7.50 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy AGL shares?

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lifts despite Clive Palmer sell-off

| Brooke Cooper

The market appears unfazed by Clive Palmer selling his stock in Qantas.

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Industrials Shares

Could Brickworks (ASX:BKW) shares be a greener investment than first thought?

| Mitchell Lawler

How does Brickworks stack up for environmentally conscious investors?

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way mid-week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are on the move during Wednesday trade?

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