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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

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price edges lower after annual meeting

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the account software company are down following comments from its chair and CEO

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Share Gainers

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price up 7% after dividend boost

| Zach Bristow

the insurance company has upgraded its dividend schedule in its FY21 half year earnings report.

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Technology Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price lifts off after dividend announcement

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates remaining at historic lows, dividend yields are in the spotlight.

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Share Market News

Everything to know about the Telstra (ASX:TLS) $1.35bn share buyback

| Mitchell Lawler

More than a billion dollars will be returned to Telstra shareholders. Here's how...

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Share Market News

Why GrainCorp, Myer, QBE, & Telstra shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

Myer share price leaps 7% on positive trading update

| Brooke Cooper

The trading update detailed some unaudited results of the financial year just past.

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⏸️ Property

Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) share price struggles following FY21 results

| Zach Bristow

The Australian property player has revealed its earnings performance.

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Dividend Investing

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price higher despite cancelled dividend

| James Mickleboro

AMP won't be paying an interim dividend...

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Resources Shares

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price slips on battery recycling update

| Zach Bristow

The lithium player released a key update today.

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Share Market News

New CEO announcement boosts Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The announcement of the CEO came earlier today.

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ESG

Why the Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) share price is taking off today

| Bernd Struben

This comes after the energy company's latest contract announcement.

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Earnings Results

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) share price falls after FY21 results

| Kerry Sun

The Goodman Group share price is falling sharply, despite exceeding FY21 forecasts

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Share Market News

Appen (ASX:APX) share price slides following board renewal

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is reshuffling its board.

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Bank Shares

What impact has BNPL giant Klarna had on the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a look at how much value Klarna has added to Commonwealth Bank...

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Share Gainers

GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) share price jumps 12% on guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp is having a very positive year. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

The Damstra Holdings (ASX:DTC) share price is up 50% in a month!

| Rhys Brock

What has caused the sudden rise in the share price?

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price on watch following FY21 earnings

| Marc Sidarous

The company declared a statutory loss of $2 billion.

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Share Market News

The Downer (ASX:DOW) share price on watch after FY21 earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Downer is in focus after swinging from a loss to a profit on its latest full year figures...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price is 40% lower than its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

What's behind the fall in the share price?

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Resources Shares

How do you value the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price?

| James Mickleboro

How do you know if BHP's shares are good value?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares rejoice. Life just got tougher for new neobanks

| Brooke Cooper

New kids on the banking block will have to raise the bar from now on.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price on watch following June quarter update

| Kerry Sun

How did Australia's third-largest bank perform in the June quarter?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is up 9% in a month

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are continuing to reach new highs.

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Record Lows

When was the worst ever day for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Kerry Sun

A2 Milk has had a number of double-digit down days. But which one was the worst?

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price in focus after delivering strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is back on form...

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Share Market News

Why these 2 top ETFs could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

There are some quality ETFs to consider for the long-term.

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Earnings Results

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price on watch after hitting guidance & $1.35bn buyback

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant has announced its results today...

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Dividend Investing

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is now trading on a forecast 2.3% fully franked dividend yield

| Ken Hall

How does the ASX energy share stack up against its peers when it comes to dividend yield?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is up 5% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Here's two happenings that might explain CSL's recent gains.

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Technology Shares

Is the NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

Is this data centre operator a share to buy?

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch as net profit jumps 57%

| Ken Hall

Why the ASX financials share is one to watch today.

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Rio Tinto share price an interesting idea right now?

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Share Market News

3 buy-rated ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX shares are rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp and BOQ are two well-liked ASX shares by brokers.

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Ask a Fund Manager

This 100-year-old company is the ASX share that keeps giving

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: NAOS Asset Management's Robert Miller tells why he loves an old dog with new tricks and…

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for income investors...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could offer good dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers and Magellan could be good options to consider for dividend income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) FY 2021 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from this telco giant on Thursday...

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