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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

The Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) share price up after asset purchase

| Zach Bristow

Things are flowing well for the plumbing manufacturer and supplies company today.

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lower after Oil Search rejects merger proposal

| James Mickleboro

Santos is wanting to merge with Oil Search...

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Share Gainers

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price up 3% after announcing plans to enter Arizona

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the sports betting company are making a comeback after it revealed plans to tackle the Arizona market

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Costa (ASX:CGC) share price edges higher on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The horticultural company is expanding its portfolio.

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Share Market News

Here's why Incannex (ASX:IHL) shares are in a trading halt

| Nikhil Gangaram

The pharmaceutical up-and-comer has requested trading in its shares be placed on hold.

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Share Gainers

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price rises despite UK acquisition collapse

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay's UK acquisition won't be going ahead as hoped...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price higher after announcing Money by Afterpay app roll out

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider is branching out with its new app...

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price plunges 7% in 7 days

| Brooke Cooper

Nuix shares are dropping again. Could ongoing ASIC investigations be to blame?

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Record Highs

The Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is near an all-time high. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Why do investors want a piece of the Aussie pizza franchise in 2021?

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Retail Shares

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

Sales of home office equipment took off in the wake of COVID lockdowns.

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Share Market News

What happened on the US stock market overnight and how could it impact ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a great start to the week on Wall Street...

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock was falling Monday

| Rich Smith

Earnings are coming next week, and Wall Street is only cautiously optimistic.

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price outperforms following digital wallet launch

| Kerry Sun

Woolworths shares held up amidst broad selling across the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in focus after strong FY 2021 performance

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is one to watch closely today. This follows the release of the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is down 7% this last month

| Brooke Cooper

A quiet month hasn't stopped the IAG share price from dropping significantly.

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Dividend Investing

The AGL share price is now trading on a 10% dividend yield

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AGL's10.2% dividend too good to be true?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price in focus after revealing takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search has caught the attention of an unnamed company...

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield fully franked ASX dividend shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares could be in the buy zone...

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Ask a Fund Manager

Here's our secret software ASX share that just keeps giving: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Totus Capital's Ben McGarry and Tim Warner also tell why they're keeping the faith in Amazon…

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after announcing $1.5bn buy-back

| James Mickleboro

ANZ isn't letting recent COVID-19 outbreaks stop it from returning funds to shareholders...

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Technology Shares

2 top ASX tech shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster and FINEOS are two ASX tech shares that brokers like.

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Energy Shares

ASX energy shares on watch after oil prices sink 8%

| James Mickleboro

Oil prices have taken a big tumble...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

Why Zoom Video Communications Was Down on Monday

| Eric Volkman

The company's latest acquisition isn't exactly cheap.

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International Stock News

What the Zoom-Five9 Deal Says About the Nasdaq's Future

| Dan Caplinger

Do companies think the bull market has run its course?

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price on watch following asset sale update

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is selling off an asset...

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price good value amid acquisition news?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price was out of form and dropped lower with the market on Monday.…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are rated highly by analysts...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Telstra falls, Altium declines

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra, Altium and Nick Scali were all in the news for potential acquisitions.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price has dropped 18% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Lockdowns have taken their toll on outdoor advertising.

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Share Market News

How big will the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend be over the next 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant has been tipped to pay big dividends to investors...

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Cryptocurrencies

Down 7% over the week, will Bitcoin find a floor at US$30,000?

| Bernd Struben

Forecasting crypto prices is far from science. But that doesn't keep the crypto pundits from trying.

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Share Market News

Rarex share price leaps 21% intraday on resource upgrade

| Zach Bristow

A good day for the rare earths exploration company on the back of positive news...

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Capital Raising

Aeon Metals (ASX:AML) share price drops 11% on placement update

| Aaron Teboneras

This small cap ASX share is seeking to strengthen its balance sheet.

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Share Gainers

Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price has soared 24% in 2021

| Ken Hall

Why the Aussie winemaker's shares are on the charge in 2021...

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Resources Shares

What these 5 outperforming ASX shares have in common

| Bernd Struben

Used in everything from smartphones to fighter jets to wind turbines, nations are seeking to secure their rare earth element…

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Broker Notes

Top broker still thinks the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

Times may be hard for this airline but one broker sees a lot of value in its shares...

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Dividend Investing

Is the BOQ (ASX:BOQ) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BOQ worth thinking about for income?

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Record Highs

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price just hit a new all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The conglomerate reached a new high of $59.68 during today's trading session.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded on the share market today?

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