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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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Retail Shares

Here's what 2 income experts think of the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price

| Sebastian Bowen

What do these 2 experts think of JB shares today?

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Share Gainers

Why the Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price surged 9% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are chasing Poseidon shares today after a positive update to its Golden Swan drilling program.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

GWA (ASX:GWA) boosts dividend – share price rockets 11%

| Bernd Struben

COVID-19 has lifted consumer awareness of hygienic practices.

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Financial Shares

How does the IAG (ASX:IAG) dividend compare to its sector?

| Sebastian Bowen

What are IAG's dividends looking like today?

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BNPL shares

One massive reason for keeping Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares

| Tony Yoo

Even if you don't want Square stocks, two experts pointed out a compelling motivation for retaining your Afterpay holding.

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Share Market News

Here's why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is flying 32% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the release of an update earlier.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) dividend boost with shares up on Monday

| Kerry Sun

BlueScope announces a special dividend following record FY21 earnings.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price records a modest rise on dividend slash

| Zach Bristow

Australia's largest online automotive and marine classifieds business notches a conservative share price rise on its latest report.

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, AVZ, BHP, & GWA shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price slips despite Rex (ASX:REX) agreement

| Brooke Cooper

The new deal will see Flight Centre offer Rex services to its customers.

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares could still receive a rival bid: analysts

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay share price could receive some last minute bids.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Galaxy (ASX:GXY) share price rises as Orocobre merger draws closer

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy share price will be leaving the ASX boards soon...

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Share Fallers

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

The Baby Bunting share price is tumbling as brokers downgraded the shares on its results. But is this a buying…

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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price tumbles amid latest lockdown woes

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share have been hammered in recent times...

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Gold

Here's why the Musgrave Minerals (ASX:MGV) share price is soaring 12% today

| Bernd Struben

Prospecting for gold has come a long way since panning in the rivers.

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Share Market News

Why is the 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price halted?

| Aaron Teboneras

All eyes will be on the company's pending announcement this week.

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Communication Shares

Seven West Media (ASX:SWM) share price falls 5% on FY21 earnings

| Brooke Cooper

It's a bad day on the ASX for Seven West Media, despite reporting relatively positive FY21 results.

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REITs

GPT (ASX:GPT) share price rallies 3% on FY21 earnings

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the diversified REIT are pushing higher this afternoon. Here's why.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: A2 Milk jumps on takeover speculation, Carsales rises

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is in the red on Monday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price up 11% amid fresh takeover talks

| Tristan Harrison

A2 Milk shares are rising in response to a potential takeover effort.

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Healthcare Shares

Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price rockets 50% on capital raise and results

| Bernd Struben

The biopharmaceutical company is progressing on numerous clinical trials.

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Earnings Results

Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price sinks 5% on FY21 earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

The company's shares are slumping following a 16% reduction in revenue. Here's the nitty gritty of its FY21 result...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price falls amid latest push to AI technology

| Brooke Cooper

Could AI be the future of Tabcorp's wagering business?

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Dividend Investing

Despite Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) dividend boost, shares down 10% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

This bank's shares are under a lot of pressure on Monday...

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Technology Shares

The Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price crashes 15% on FY21 earnings

| Marc Sidarous

Profits plummeted 68% over the financial year.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price slides as the bank plans digital home loans

| Bernd Struben

Smaller, nimbler fintech companies are eager to capture more of Australia's home mortgage market.

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Dividend Investing

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) dividend increased 52%: Shares fall on Monday

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi's shares are lower on Monday despite its big dividend increase...

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX: WBC) share price is up 5% in a week. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good week for Australia's oldest bank.

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price edges lower on FY21 earnings

| Aaron Teboneras

Sales momentum was strong for JB Hi-Fi in FY2021, with heightened customer demand for consumer electronics and home appliances.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) on watch as BHP asset acquisition verdict nears

| Mitchell Lawler

Woodside and BHP negotiations are in focus as competition heats up...

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Financial Shares

How did the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price perform last reporting season?

| Kerry Sun

Despite major indices rallying to all-time highs. Shares in the managed funds business have struggled to outperform.

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Energy Shares

How did the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price go last earnings season?

| Aaron Teboneras

How did the company’s shares perform following its FY20 full-year results?

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Share Gainers

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price higher on new takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This airport operator has received an improved takeover approach...

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Bank Shares

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is up 4% in a week

| Nikhil Gangaram

What's behind the share price gain?

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Share Fallers

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is down 4% in a month. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

Australia's national airline is facing ongoing challenges.

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Earnings Results

GWA (ASX:GWA) share price in the spotlight after it released its FY21 profit results

| Brendon Lau

GWA's profits have fallen despite the building boom, but the more important question is how much of the bad news…

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Travel Shares

It hasn't been a great month for the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Momentum in Sydney Airport shares has stalled since rejecting a takeover bid last month.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $1,000 in Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) shares a decade ago, how much would they be worth now?

| Aaron Teboneras

Is the company’s shares a worthwhile long-term investment?

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price on watch on FY21 earnings

| Brooke Cooper

Beach Energy's oil production and profits fell in FY21.

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