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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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Retail Shares

Why this broker thinks the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is in the buy zone

| Sebastian Bowen

There's plenty to like about this strong ASX performer, says one broker

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Share Market News

Here's why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is sinking today

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the release of it's respiratory function results earlier.

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Energy Shares

Why the Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price is soaring 16% today

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a wild week for the Ecograf share price. Let's take a look at what's been driving it.

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Integrated Research, Michael Hill, & Whitehaven Coal are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on course to end the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Why the BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price could be set to jump higher

| Brendon Lau

Morgan Stanley is convinced that the BlueScope share price is poised to jump higher. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Proteomics International (ASX:PIQ) share price jumps after diabetes study readouts

| Zach Bristow

The biotechnology research company's share price is in the green today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Rio Tinto update disappoints, Evolution sinks

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price: this fund manager still sees a 'big opportunity'

| Mitchell Lawler

This fund manager is buying the Nuix dip, here's why...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The dark side of the WFH revolution

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Collaboration, across cities, countries, timezones and continents, is becoming the norm. So what's the downside?

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BNPL shares

This fund manager is considering selling down its Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

The Zip share price has surged and crashed multiple times in the past month. This fund manager thinks it could…

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Motley Fool Media

A jump in the ARB (ASX:ARB) share price, but no joy for the Woodside (ASX: WPL) share price. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Motley Fool Australia Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips joined Nine’s Late News on Thursday night

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Gold

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price slides 5% despite revealing major growth plans

| Kerry Sun

Growth initiatives and an improved outlook was not enough to inspire shareholders this morning.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Life360 (ASX:360) share price hit a record and could go higher

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has more than doubled in value in 2021...

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Communication Shares

Why Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares could be a buy before reporting season

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders have shed many tears for the telco monolith in the past 5 years, but this year has been brighter.…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla slipped Thursday

| Eric Volkman

Elon utters the "F" word.

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Share Fallers

Why the Buddy Technologies (ASX:BUD) share price is crashing 46% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Times certainly are hard for this ASX share...

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price rising amid competition concerns

| Mitchell Lawler

Loyalty might be a blessing and a curse for the proposed API and Wesfarmers merger...

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Broker Notes

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price higher on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker is feeling bullish about Xero...

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Share Gainers

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price is racing 6% higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

This betting technology company's shares are on form today...

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International Stock News

Why Facebook slumped on Thursday

| Eric Volkman

$1 billion initiatives aren't as impressive as they used to be, it seems.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price lower on Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant didn't have the best quarter...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price edges up as Seven Group wins control

| Brooke Cooper

How will Boral shares perform today after Seven Group nabbed more than 50% of the company's voting rights.

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Share Fallers

Why the Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price is sinking 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is ending the week deep in the red...

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Share Market News

Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up 30% in a week

| Zach Bristow

It's been a big week for the semiconductor company. Let's take a closer look

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Technology Shares

Now's the time to buy up mega-cap tech shares

| Tony Yoo

Think massive technology companies have had their day in the sun? This expert reckons they've only just started.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 outstanding ASX 50 shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two outstanding shares from the ASX 50 index....

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Energy Shares

Why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is outperforming Woodside in 2021

| Ken Hall

Why one Aussie energy giant is outperforming its rival in 2021.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is down 10% in the last month

| Ken Hall

The share price slump continues for the embattled wealth manager.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to win when lockdown ends

| Tony Yoo

WAM Leaders had an excellent 2021 financial year, but on which stocks have its portfolio managers placed bets for the…

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Transport Shares

It's been a great month for the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price

| Sebastian Bowen

July has been a stellar month so far for the airport's shareholders.

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Technology Shares

These 3 ASX 200 tech shares are down more than 4% this week

| Brooke Cooper

Many ASX tech shares have had a rough time since Monday.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Hipages (ASX:HPG) share price is up 34% in a month

| James Mickleboro

This tech share just hit a record high...

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with massive yields

| James Mickleboro

Check out these dividend shares with huge forecast yields...

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares analysts love

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been given buy ratings...

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Share Market News

WAM Leaders thinks these ASX shares might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

ResMed is one of the ASX shares that WAM Leaders likes at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the final day of an eventful week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Woodside down, Sezzle rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 dropped today. Woodside also declined after its quarterly update.

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price struggles as Optus cries foul

| Zach Bristow

This comes after it hit a new 52-week high earlier today.

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Growth Shares

2 highly-rated ASX growth shares tipped as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of highly rated growth shares...

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Share Gainers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price within 2% of all-time high

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto shares hit a two-month high today. Here are the details

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