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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Financial Shares

How does the IAG (ASX:IAG) earnings result compare to Suncorp?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does IAG's FY21 earnings report compare to that of rival Suncorp?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 top blue chip ASX shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for blue chips? Check out these options...

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52-Week Highs

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price rockets 16% on earnings beat

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare technology company's shares were the best performers on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Market News

Which shares topped ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) trading volumes on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals saw a hefty day of trade today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, BHP falls, Pro Medicus soars

| Tristan Harrison

The BHP share price decline was a large factor in the ASX 200 edging lower today.

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: BHP Group, Domino's, CSL

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Wednesday...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Two things to avoid this earnings season

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Diamond hands? Laser eyes? Don't let them distract you from the main game....

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⏸️ Dividends

What you need to know about the CSL (ASX:CSL) dividend dates in 2021

| Aaron Teboneras

To be eligible for CSL's upcoming dividend, here's what you need to know...

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Resources Shares

How did the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price respond last earnings season?

| Aaron Teboneras

How did the company’s shares react following its H1 FY21 result?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

How did the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price respond last earnings season?

| Zach Bristow

Perpetual shares are in focus as the financial services company is due to report its FY21 earnings tomorrow.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income your thing? These 3 ASX dividend shares just declared bigger payments

| Mitchell Lawler

Reporting season gives dividend investors something to celebrate...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the IDT (ASX:IDT) share price is rocketing 25% on Wednesday

| Marc Sidarous

The company claims it can make 100 million doses of mRNA vaccine within 18 months.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price rises after broker tips $5bn buyback

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price is back on form on Wednesday. In afternoon trade, the banking giant's…

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Share Market News

What is the outlook for the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price following FY21 results?

| Tristan Harrison

Does BHP have a good outlook for FY22 after its FY21 report?

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) earnings release. How does it compare to expectations?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's possible that some developments are influencing the company's shares even more than its earnings numbers today.

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Share Market News

Why Bapcor, BHP, CSL, & Netwealth shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a red day for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the biggest winners and losers mid-week?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is pushing ahead mid-week...

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Motley Fool Media

BHP to sell assets to Woodside, Domain surges and Magellan crashes. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott unpacks the BHP (ASX: BHP) asset sale and the latest earnings result from top performer Domain.

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Communication Shares

Southern Cross (ASX:SXL) share price booms 6% as profits nearly double

| Marc Sidarous

The company has had quite the turnaround from the previous financial year.

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Financial Shares

MA Financial (ASX:MAF) share price surges 10% on record first half results

| Brooke Cooper

A strong 6-month performance has sent shares in financial services group rocketing.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price leapt 9% today

| Zach Bristow

Incannex shares are on the move after the company updated investors on its next moves.

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BNPL shares

How the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price responded last earnings season

| Nikhil Gangaram

The BNPL player is due to report its FY21 earnings tomorrow.

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Share Market News

Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB) share price pushes higher on project update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the rise...

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Technology Shares

How did the Iress (ASX:IRE) share price respond last earnings season?

| Ken Hall

We look at how the financial tech company's shares have reacted to recent earnings releases.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How did the ASX share price respond last earnings season?

| Sebastian Bowen

With ASX Ltd due to report its FY2021 earnings tomorrow, we check how the market operator fared last earnings season?

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Share Gainers

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price jumps 7% on major Merck collaboration

| James Mickleboro

Telix shares are nearing a record high on Wednesday...

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Healthcare Shares

What is the outlook for the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price following FY21 results?

| Sebastian Bowen

Where to now for CSL shares?

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Share Fallers

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price slumps despite 10% revenue growth

| Zach Bristow

CSL shares are on the move down in this afternoon's session.

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Retail Shares

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price down as market awaits FY21 earnings

| Brooke Cooper

The footwear retailer's FY21 results could drop at any moment.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) confirms BHP oil and gas merger

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors contemplate whether Woodside has bitten off more than it can chew...

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Domain, Domino's, & Pro Medicus shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong day...

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) earnings release. How does it compare to expectations?

| James Mickleboro

Here's how the CSL result compares to what the market was expecting...

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Share Market News

How did the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price respond last earnings season?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's examine last years results.

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Share Gainers

Deterra (ASX:DRR) share price lifts after successful demerger

| Zach Bristow

Deterra was spun off from Iluka Resources in October 2020.

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Share Market News

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price jumps 7% on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker thinks this energy producer's shares are in the buy zone...

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Share Fallers

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price tumbled 12% in the last week

| Kerry Sun

There has been a sharp pullback from record highs for the largest ASX-listed lithium player.

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Share Market News

Aldoro Resources (ASX:ARN) share price slides 11% despite drilling update

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the company's shares rebound?

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