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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 Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Galan Lithium, Suncorp, & Vulcan shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Friday...

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52-Week Highs

Why has the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price reached a 52-week high on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the health insurer hit another milestone high in early trade today.

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Financial Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price falls amid climate revolt

| Marc Sidarous

A climate activist group says the bank's climate commitments are not good enough

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Share Gainers

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is up 43% for the year. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

What's behind the share price rise?

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Cryptocurrencies

Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Bitcoin, a marriage made in crypto heaven?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 will look very different if or when the Bitcoin-hungry Square replaces Afterpay shares with Square CDIs.

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Share Gainers

Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: ASM) share price soars 10% to all-time high, here's why.

| Kerry Sun

ASM shares are booming to fresh highs. What's driving the breakout?

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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 Market News

Which ASX shares are the biggest movers on the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is set to finish the week with a new record.

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Resources Shares

What can we learn from the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price history?

| Kerry Sun

From trading sideways to doubling in 12 months. What can history tell us about Mineral Resources?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What's going on with the Alexium (ASX:AJX) share price?

| Zach Bristow

The specialty chemicals group has today given an insight into its trading halt

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Share Market News

What's lifting the Star (ASX:SGR) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Australians gamble billions of dollars per year on poker machines.

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Share Market News

Clean TeQ Water (ASX:CNQ) share price edges higher on contract win

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares hit a high note.

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, PointsBet, Premier Investments, & Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high...

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Technology Shares

Why US celebrities are buying into this ASX share

| Tony Yoo

Fancy owning the same company as swimming champion Michael Phelps? Here's your chance.

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Share Market News

Why is the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price halted on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Firefinch shares halted today?

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Gold

Why ASX 200 gold shares are deep in the red this year

| Bernd Struben

Gold reached all-time highs in 2020, but predictions it would keep running higher have not materialised.

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Energy Shares

Could it be time to consider buying Santos (ASX:STO) shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is Santos being overlooked? We take a look at its latest activities...

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Retail Shares

Friday drinks: Why does the Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price lift on Fridays?

| Brooke Cooper

What's with Endeavour shares gaining on Fridays?

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Travel Shares

Move over Qantas (ASX:QAN). This ASX airline share is profiting during COVID

| Marc Sidarous

A surge in demand during the pandemic has seen Alliance flying high.

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Share Gainers

The Global Lithium Resources (ASX:GL1) share price is up 52% in a week

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer's shares hit a record high today...

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Share Market News

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price history: The major highlights (and low points)

| Sebastian Bowen

What have been some highs and lows of the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price over the past 5 years?

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Resources Shares

Why the Charger Metals (ASX: CHR) share price is up 80% this week

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a great week for ASX newby Charger Metals...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Telstra 52-week high, PointsBet rises on US update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to finish the week on a high...

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Bank Shares

Why CBA (ASX:CBA) is backing the RBA in push for payment reforms

| Bernd Struben

Fintech companies face different regulations from traditional banks.

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Share Fallers

Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price tumbles 6% after $50 million placement

| Kerry Sun

Galan Lithium has successfully raised $50 million to drive its lithium projects.

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares could be heading higher from here...

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares to follow suit after CBA dividend hike: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

Dividend investors rejoice! This expert expects more dividends to come from ASX 200 bank shares...

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Share Gainers

Duratec (ASX:DUR) share price rockets 14% on new contract

| Zach Bristow

Another contract win in its defence portfolio sees investors chasing Duratec shares this morning.

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Share Gainers

Why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up 9% on Friday

| Kerry Sun

Australia's first zero carbon green hydrogen project is pushing ahead on multiple fronts.

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Share Market News

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is powering 10% ahead today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is further securing its technology...

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share of Digicel acquisition must be a minority — CEO

| Zach Bristow

The telco giant is in the spotlight again

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Gold

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price higher on major funding announcement

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices have been slipping, putting pressure on ASX gold stocks.

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Share Market News

Top brokers give their verdict on the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this telco giant's shares?

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Share Gainers

Why the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager's shares are pushing higher on Friday...

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International Stock News

Cathie Wood loves these 3 crypto stocks

| Jamal Carnette, CFA

ARK Invest has high expectations for these three cryptocurrency-related stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are rising today..

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Share Fallers

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price crashes 10% on FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this retailer performed in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why the Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company announced a major leadership change.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock edged higher on Thursday

| Daniel Sparks

Demand for Tesla vehicles may not be slumping in China after all.

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price on watch after 'unfair' loans finding

| Brooke Cooper

The Federal Court has found the bank's small business loans contain unfair clauses

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