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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 Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Transurban falls, Premier Investments jumps

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price zooms 21% on drill results

| Zach Bristow

Predictive Discovery shares are on the move following positive drill results. Here's what we know.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price sinks 6% on FDA update

| Brooke Cooper

Telix Pharmaceuticals' stock is struggling on the ASX today. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is rallying 3% on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

Things are looking up for the travel industry...

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Economy

ASX 200 shares jump as Fed flags bond tapering

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 is rising after the Fed flagged bond tapering.

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Share Gainers

Kingsgate (ASX:KCN) share price rockets 45% on Thailand update

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner are on fire to start the day's session

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Cryptocurrencies

AMP Capital's chief economist on the future of Bitcoin and altcoins

| Bernd Struben

All the top ranked cryptocurrencies gained overnight.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price falls as Chinese lithium prices hit new high

| Kerry Sun

Chinese producers are hungry for lithium, pushing prices to an all-time high

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Share Gainers

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price zooms 7% higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor share price is on form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price jumps 4%, iron ore back above US$100 a tonne

| Kerry Sun

Finally, there's some good news for the Fortescue share price. But will it last?

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Materials Shares

Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price jumps as net profit soars by 95%

| Marc Sidarous

The company's shares are on the rise after it released its results for FY21

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Share Gainers

Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) share price jumps after 93% profit growth in FY21 results

| Zach Bristow

Soul Pattinson shares start the day off well after its FY21 earnings release.

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Healthcare Shares

AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price soars 7% on news of rapid COVID-19 test

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the biotech company are gaining today following an update on its rapid diagnostic test

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Share Market News

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price surges on FY21 results, NPAT up 97%

| Aaron Teboneras

It was an eventful year for the retail conglomerate. Here are the details

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Fonterra (ASX:FSF) share price gains amid profit slide and flagged Australian arm IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Exciting times might be ahead for Fonterra Australia.

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REITs

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP) reveals acquisitions worth $351 million

| Tristan Harrison

Centuria Industrial REIT just revealed acquisitions worth $351 million.

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Share Gainers

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price up 5% on Kogan and Nissan deals

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this BNPL provider's shares are charging higher...

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International Stock News

This top cryptocurrency stock has a major drawback — Here's what investors need to know

| Neil Patel

Shareholders may not be getting the diversity and stability they originally expected.

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price climbs as shareholders vote for greater carbon cuts

| Zach Bristow

AGL's shareholders weren't shy to show their opinion through vote yesterday

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

This toll road operator is close to completing a major acquisition...

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Share Gainers

SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price charges higher on UK deal

| James Mickleboro

SeaLink's shares are rising again on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price in focus amid concerns over management churn rate

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been something of a revolving door for the bank's leadership recently. We take a closer look

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BNPL shares

The Square share price jumped 4% overnight. What could this mean for Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares?

| Marc Sidarous

The Afterpay share price could be on the move today following the overnight rise of Square.

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International Stock News

3 great reasons to buy Netflix

| Neil Patel

Due to some remarkably beneficial attributes, the outlook is still favorable for this streaming juggernaut.

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Share Market News

Why this analyst is bullish on the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been a good year so far for the private health insurer -- and it could get even better, according…

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Share Market News

2 top ASX growth shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Bailador Technology Investments is one ASX growth share to consider.

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Share Market News

How has the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price performed since reporting results?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's been happening with this telco giant's shares...

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Resources Shares

Should investors buy Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares in September 2021 for the 16% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Fortescue could be a good option for dividends?

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be top options right now...

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Investing Strategies

Expert gives 7 tips for investors in ASX shares during a market correction

| Marc Sidarous

Shane Oliver shares his thoughts for investors during a market correction.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be buys...

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX shares to consider

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker is one of the great ASX shares to consider for the long-term.

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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 today...

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price slips despite new 'Retro' launch

| Zach Bristow

The Aussie-born BNPL is launching a new app...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The risk from the rise of the 'finfluencer'

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Spreading the news about investing is great. Unless it's done badly...

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ETFs

2 excellent ETFs generating strong returns for investors

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ETFs that could be quality options...

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Share Market News

Worried about a looming ASX 200 crash? Read this…

| Bernd Struben

A market crash generally refers to a fall of 20% or more.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price slumps amid RBA concerns of sector vulnerabilities

| Brooke Cooper

The Reserve Bank of Australia is keeping a close eye on mortgages and housing prices. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price jumps 12% on key milestone

| James Mickleboro

The Rhythm Biosciences share price was on fire on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price just got upgraded by a leading broker

| Brendon Lau

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price got upgraded to "buy" following the successful $11.1 billion acquisition of WestConnex. Transurban…

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