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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

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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Technology Shares

Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price on watch after beating FY 2021 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price was on form on Thursday. The performance management software company's shares rose…

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for options in the mining sector? Check out these shares...

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Economy

ASX 200 struggles despite lowest unemployment rate in a decade

| Marc Sidarous

Today's numbers are good for the economy, but had little effect on the ASX 200

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, PolyNovo, Vulcan, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price jumps 8% after preliminary profit release

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good day for the manufacturer of 4WD accessories after the company released its preliminary financial results

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Financial Shares

Pendal Group (ASX:PDL) share price climbs higher despite net outflows

| Mitchell Lawler

Cash is going out, but investments are going up...

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares are offering trailing yields of 10% today

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at 2 ASX dividend shares catching the eye today

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BNPL shares

Afterpay & Zip shares: Brokers react to Apple and PayPal BNPL news

| James Mickleboro

It has been a big week for the BNPL market

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Share Fallers

Short-lived $10 party for the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price

| Kerry Sun

After surging past the $10 milestone on Wednesday, shares in the lithium miner are tumbling on Thursday.

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52-Week Highs

The Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Brooke Cooper

What's been driving the Medibank share price to new heights?

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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 Market News

Fresh blow to ASX 200 travel shares as Victoria lockdown looms large

| Brendon Lau

Victoria is about to add to the woes of ASX 200 travel shares as the state is likely to lockdown…

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Rhythm Biosciences, Sezzle, & Spark shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are on form today...

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Share Gainers

Myer (ASX:MYR) share price rallies to 52-week high despite lockdowns

| Kerry Sun

The embattled retailer's shares are rallying today. We take a closer look

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price lower amid reported mRNA vaccine delays

| Brooke Cooper

The biotech giant's shares are having another day to forget.

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