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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges higher, Telstra climbs, NAB up

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra was a highlight today within the ASX 200.

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Check out these highly rated small cap ASX shares...

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ETFs

Healthcare, miners among top performing ASX ETFs in July

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at which ASX ETFs were the standouts last month

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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 Thursday.

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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price lifts as New Zealand plans to open up

| Aaron Teboneras

News the country is set to reopen to international travellers early next year will be a welcome boost for the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Telstra, AGL Energy, Downer

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Retail Shares

Why the Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price is up 9% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

Lockdowns and simple maths may be to answer.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Technology Shares

The Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up 87% in a month

| Mitchell Lawler

Investor excitement from recent announcements spills over into Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Pure Hydrogen share price rockets 16% after project update

| Zach Bristow

The run into the green extends today for Pure Hydrogen shares

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Share Market News

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price hits record high following dividend boost

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is keeping shareholders happy with its latest dividend announcement.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 dividend shares lifting to 52-week highs

| Kerry Sun

While typically slow moving, these ASX 200 dividend shares are breaking above 52-week highs.

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Share Gainers

The Incitec Pivot (ASX: IPL) share price is up 18% in the past month. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie manufacturer have been firing lately.

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Technology Shares

How this ASX ETF is helping protect our school kids

| Bernd Struben

Hackers have been increasingly targeting schools as remote learning has soared.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price in the buy zone after its Q3 update?

| James Mickleboro

Are this banking giant's shares in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The Telstra share price is on watch for FY22.

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Bank Shares

How to make the most of the CBA (ASX:CBA) share buyback

| Sebastian Bowen

How can you extract the maximum benefit from the new CBA share buyback program?

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price gains amid virtual travel pack

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas' virtual travel pack is just what wanderlusting Aussies need right now

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CBA's bumper profit, IAG's loss and Telstra expectations. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott casts the earnings spotlight on big ASX hitters including the Commonwealth Bank and IAG.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Appen, CBA, & Rio Tinto shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Charger Metals (ASX:CHR) share price is powering 28% today, up 240% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been a standout performer since last month.

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Share Gainers

Why the BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price hit a 52-week high today

| Zach Bristow

The steel producer continues its extended run into the money.

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52-Week Highs

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

| Mitchell Lawler

The Olympics might be over, but that's not stopping the Macquarie share price from setting its own record today...

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Energy Shares

The AGL share price is falling 5% lower this afternoon

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL share price is dropping dramatically today as investors pull the plug after the company's earnings report...

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the CBA share price in the buy zone?

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52-Week Highs

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price at new high despite development ruling

| Nikhil Gangaram

The grocery giant's shares are hitting new heights despite a negative ruling against one of its proposed land development in…

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price leaping 8% higher on results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 insurance company reported strong half year results.

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Share Market News

Who are the biggest movers on the ASX 300 this Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s a peek at the top movers among the ASX 300 index today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is pushing 4% higher this afternoon

| Zach Bristow

AMP shares continue to climb higher during afternoon trading after the company posted its half-year results this morning

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Capital Raising

Why is the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price frozen?

| Kerry Sun

Galan Lithium is looking to raise capital, but what for?

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Communication Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is driving 4% higher on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra share price is surging today...

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Industrials Shares

The Downer (ASX:DOW) share price is driving 4% higher this afternoon

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the integrated services provider are rising after the company released its full-year results for FY21

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Share Fallers

AGL (ASX:AGL) dividend slashed. Share price down 3% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

More headwinds for the energy giant as its dividend is now in the spotlight.

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Share Market News

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is down 7% today

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is deep in the red today...

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is progressing on its major project.

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Technology Shares

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price is storming 7% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech share announced record sales figures from its investee company Fatberry.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this small-cap ASX share can follow $6 billion rival

| Tony Yoo

Nothing's a sure thing but one expert reckons he's found something special.

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Share Gainers

Alexium (ASX:AJX) share price rockets 34% on sales update

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the textiles producer have been surging but are currently in a pause in trading...

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Share Market News

When was the best day on the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price chart in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

What was Zip's best day this year like?

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