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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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ASX lithium shares record A line-up of green lithium batteries, indicating positive share price movement for clean ASX lithium miners
Resources Shares

What these 2 best performing ASX shares have in common….and what to expect next

| Bernd Struben

In the early 20th century fortunes were made on oil as petrol cars hit the roads. Now the world is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Wellnex Life (ASX:WNX) share price is crashing 75% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Wattle Health is back as Wellnex Life...

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Share Fallers

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price down almost 3% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

This comes despite no new announcements today.

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Share Gainers

Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price is racing 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is now up 1,000% over the last 12 months...

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Share Market News

The Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price lifts after quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the Australian coal miner are climbing on the back of the company's announcement

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Share Fallers

Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price down 8% on quarterly activities report

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the small cap gold producer are tumbling after missing production and cost guidance.

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Share Fallers

Why the PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price is sinking 6% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company's shares are under pressure today...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is trading near record highs – time to worry about popping bubbles?

| Bernd Struben

Every bull run in history has been followed by a market correction. The big question is when.

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Share Market News

Why is the SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price frozen today?

| Kerry Sun

The ASX-listed online broker is looking to raise up to $12 million in capital. Here are the details

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Afterpay & Zip sink again, ARB shoots higher

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is struggling to push higher on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price rallies 7% on confirmed bid

| Mitchell Lawler

A confirmed buyout proposal has added an extra 'spark' to this company's shares...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Actinogen (ASX:ACW) share price is rocketing 13% today

| Brooke Cooper

Yet again, news of Actinogen's XanaMIA trial has sent its shares through the roof.

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Share Gainers

Why the Dateline Resources (ASX:DTR) share price is rocketing 150% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this ASX resources share is rocketing higher...

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Broker Notes

Down 99%, this ASX share could now be a bargain buy

| Tony Yoo

Who's game for a very contrarian bet? This will take courage, but one expert reckons this food giant can only…

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Share Gainers

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price higher on Discover investment & partnership

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider is rebounding on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Proteomics International (ASX:PIQ) share price is halted

| Nikhil Gangaram

The shares in the medical technology company were last trading at 99.5 cents.

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Cannabis Shares

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is surging 15% higher

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis company is on a high today...

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Gold

Here's why the OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

It's shaping up to be a big day on the ASX for OceanaGold...

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Share Market News

Canva valuation beats out Afterpay (ASX:APT), what's next?

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie tech darling is now worth more than Afterpay...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 leading ASX 20 shares rated as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman is one of the ASX 20 shares rated as buys.

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Broker Notes

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price falls on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant has been downgraded by a leading broker...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares are the latest buy ideas from top brokers

| Brendon Lau

Investors hunting for bargains will want to put these ASX shares on their watchlist, according to our leading brokers.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price lower on Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this energy producer performed in the second quarter...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is down 64% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

It has been a disappointing 12 months for this former market darling...

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Capital Raising

EROAD (ASX:ERD) share price drives higher following transformational acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Here's why EROAD is raising funds...

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ETFs

2 easy ways to buy-and-hold lithium shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

Renewable energy generation and storage seems to be the future. So how do you invest in it for the long…

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is having a good year. Here's why

| Ken Hall

The regional bank is putting together a strong year for shareholders...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock dropped — again!

| Rich Smith

A new rival just threw some shade on Tesla's Model S.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price outperformed Westpac over the past 3 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank has been a great performer in recent months. But will the good times continue to roll?

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Transport Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price on watch after takeover bid rejected

| Marc Sidarous

The board says the offer is opportunistic and undervalues the company.

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Share Market News

Wilson Asset Management (WAM) thinks these 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

WAM is a fan of Johns Lyng and Seven West Media.

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Two ASX shares investors fighting each other to grab gold treasure.
Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to snap up before reporting season: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks to consider grabbing before the August financial results period potentially rockets their prices upward.

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Cryptocurrencies

Aussie startup set to launch first Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) payment card with Visa

| Mitchell Lawler

Spending with crypto on a card is set to hit the Visa network in Australia this year.

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price just had its worst day since 17 February. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

It was a day to forget for the Zip share price...

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Growth Shares

Is the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Adore Beauty share price be one to look at this year?

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Share Gainers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price has surged 3% this week

| Ken Hall

The Aussie iron ore giant shares are closing in on a new all-time high.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Check out these dividend shares that are tipped as buys...

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay share price just had its worst day since February 2021. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay share price had a tough time yesterday. Apple is reportedly working on a buy now, pay later offering.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares with BIG yields

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs and Charter Hall Long WALE REIT are two ASX dividend share ideas with large yields.

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Communication Shares

What's happening to the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price?

| Ken Hall

Why shares in Australia's largest telco are on fire right now.

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