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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 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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Resources Shares

Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price higher on new joint venture

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest news boosting the mineral exploration company's share price.

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is soaring 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are nearing its 52-week highs.

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Share Gainers

Why the Adacel (ASX:ADA) share price is rocketing 39% today

| James Mickleboro

Adacel's shares are flying high on Thursday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Crown (ASX: CWN) share price lifts after last-ditch licence push

| Brooke Cooper

Crown has submitted a final plea for its Victorian casino licence ahead of judgement-day on 15 October.

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares lagging the ASX 200 on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

ASX tech shares are leaving much to be desired on Thursday...

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Share Market News

The Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is frozen today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The pharmaceutical cannabis producer is preparing for a big announcement…

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Gold

Here's why the Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

A sliding gold price isn't slowing down exploration for the yellow metal.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Telstra, NAB, & QBE results

| James Mickleboro

It has been another very busy day for the ASX 200...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lifts amid activist calls to halt fossil fuel asset sales

| Marc Sidarous

Activists are pushing BHP to shut down these assets rather than sell them.

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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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