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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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⏸️ Investor Education

How is the ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) share list compiled?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does the ASX 200 Index work exactly?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The Adairs (ASX:ADH) dividend more than doubled in FY21

| Kerry Sun

A record financial result will see a generous dividend paid out to Adairs shareholders.

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BNPL shares

August has been a great month so far for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay share price has performed strongly in August 2021.

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Healthcare Shares

What happened to the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price last earnings season?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie biotech were smashed on Friday before recovering late in the day

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Bank Shares

August has been a great month so far for the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the banking giant are up almost 6% in the month

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 2 mid cap ASX shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Limited (ASX: NXL) and these mid cap ASX shares could be great long term investments for investors. Here's why they…

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Growth Shares

Here are 3 buy-rated ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are rated as buys...

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ETFs

3 popular ETFs that could be top options for ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs are popular for a reason...

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Cochlear, Sydney Airport, TPG

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Friday...

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Share Market News

BCI Minerals (ASX:BCI) share price advances following 108% increase on revenue

| Aaron Teboneras

How did the company perform for the 2021 financial year?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividends shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer investors attractive yields...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 top trading ASX 200 shares this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded this Friday?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Gainers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is up 11% this week

| Zach Bristow

It's been a great week on the ASX for the milk company. We take a closer look...

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International Stock News

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) share price in focus as it reveals its answer to Zoom

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the workplace about to go even more virtual?

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Share Fallers

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price sinks: How did its result compare to expectations?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the market was expecting from Cochlear...

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Earnings Results

MyState (ASX:MYS) share price gains on 21% NPAT increase

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the bank and funds management company performed during FY21...

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Bank Shares

What's moving the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price this week

| Bernd Struben

The big banks are entering the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space.

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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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Share Gainers

Neuroscientific Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:NSB) share price leaps 11% on study update

| Zach Bristow

This comes after the release of an announcement. Let's take a further look.

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Share Market News

Why the WhiteHawk (ASX:WHK) share price is rocketing 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors appear excited about the online cybersecurity company's latest news...

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Share Fallers

Why Cochlear, Santos, St Barbara, & TPG shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Cannabis Shares

ASX cannabis shares eyeing $63 billion in legal global sales

| Bernd Struben

Global perceptions of cannabis have come a long way since the 1960s...

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Share Gainers

Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price jumps 10% after Twiggy Forrest buys stake

| James Mickleboro

This nickel producer's shares are on fire again today...

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share is down 11% in a week

| Mitchell Lawler

Let's uncover what is going on here...

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Share Market News

Which ASX companies are ending the week as the biggest movers today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which companies are the biggest movers today?

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is sinking, still up 140% this year

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the lithium player are on the down today, but zooming out shows a different picture.

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Share Fallers

What's going on with ASX lithium shares today?

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are in the red today.

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Earnings Results

PWR Holdings (ASX:PWH) share price edges lower despite strong earnings

| Aaron Teboneras

The auto parts company's shares are in reverse today...

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Redbubble, Treasury Wine, & Western Areas are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong finish to the week...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is down 8% in a week

| Zach Bristow

Let's examine why.

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Technology Shares

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price fell 7% last time it reported

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen is set to report its half-year earnings next week....

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Resources Shares

Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price slips 15% in 30 days

| Brooke Cooper

The Australian exploration company is having a poor run on the ASX

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Technology Shares

Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is plunging 15% today

| Bernd Struben

Securing intellectual property patents can be highly lucrative, when successful.

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Share Gainers

Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) share price jumps ahead of full-year results

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the online retailer are on the rise. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Why the Temple and Webster (ASX:TPW) share price has jumped 18% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are looking to finish the week on a high note.

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Share Fallers

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price has crashed 21% in a week

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price has been having a tough time of late. Since this time last week,…

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price hits 52-week high amid diversification rumours

| Marc Sidarous

The telco is reported to be keen on buying the Aussie assets of New Zealand’s largest sustainable electricity generator

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Huon (ASX:HUO) share price wobbles as Twiggy ups crusade against JBS

| Brooke Cooper

Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has thrown more punches at JBS' bid to take over Huon Aquaculture.

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Communication Shares

How does the TPG (ASX:TPG) earnings result compare to Telstra?

| Mitchell Lawler

How does TPG's 1H FY21 earnings report compare to that of rival Telstra?

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