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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

ASX 200 up, Westpac caught in potential fraud, RPMGlobal rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today, although Westpac was in the headlines for the wrong reasons again.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are the 5 best performing ASX tech shares from FY21

| Mitchell Lawler

These ASX tech shares delivered amazing returns in FY21...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares moving on the market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 shares dominated the market today with rocketing trading volumes?

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been rated as buys...

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Share Market News

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price bounces back to finish in green

| Zach Bristow

After a volatile start, the developer of cloud-based software solutions came out on top today.

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Growth Shares

2 explosive ASX growth shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of growth shares growing rapidly...

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Resources Shares

Why the GWR Group (ASX:GWR) share price soared 9% today

| Marc Sidarous

Big iron ore production and good news on its gold company spin-off watered the mouths of investors today. Here are…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Galaxy (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre (ASX:ORE) shares rise on merger update

| James Mickleboro

This mega-merger could be weeks away...

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Dividend Investing

ASX blue chips set to unleash buybacks and dividends! But which is better?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends and buybacks... Which is better for the discerning ASX investor?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Thorn Group (ASX:TGA) share price closes 6% lower as it goes ex-dividend

| Zach Bristow

The takeover target will pay a final dividend to shareholders on 21 July.

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, IPH, Novatti, & QBE shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Gainers

Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price rockets 1000% in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been quite a ride for the natural resources company so far this year. We take a look at what's…

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Travel Shares

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price jumps on new four-step COVID-19 plan

| Mitchell Lawler

Travel investors like the look of the new four-point COVID plan...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ACCC fines Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) for 'excessive' surcharges

| Brooke Cooper

An excessive surcharge on card transactions has Nine Entertainment in the hot seat.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price is climbing today

| Marc Sidarous

Surging coal prices and positive broker notes are seeing investors buy into the $2 billion mining company

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is slipping today while the ASX 200 gains

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a wild ride for the Afterpay share price in recent months. We take a look at its volatility.

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Chalice Mining, IDP Education, & Imugene are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Share Market News

Wondering which US shares Aussies bought last quarter? Here's the answer

| Sebastian Bowen

Which was more popular with Aussie investors: Tesla or GameStop?

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Share Market News

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is rocketing 20% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX share is on the receiving end of a much needed welcomed boost.

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IPOs

29Metals (ASX:29M) slips on biggest ASX mining debut in a decade

| Mitchell Lawler

The newest copper player on the ASX has arrived...

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Share Gainers

Cyclopharm (ASX:CYC) share price jumps on trading update

| Nikhil Gangaram

Today's gains will be welcome news for shareholders after major Monday's selloff.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower after revealing $200m potential fraud

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price has given back its morning gains and is trading lower this afternoon.…

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Financial Shares

Why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is on the rise today

| Marc Sidarous

The insurance giant has announced an $85 million pay day after selling one of its businesses.

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Best Shares

Here are the 5 best performing ASX All Ords shares from FY21

| Sebastian Bowen

Imugene was the best performing All Ords share for FY21....

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Record Highs

The Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price rose 16% in June. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

With iron ore, lithium and mining services, Mineral Resources seems to do it all

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Energy Shares

The 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is up 23% today

| Brooke Cooper

88 Energy shares have gained a mammoth 76% over the past 30 days.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price is up 20% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

This language testing company's shares just hit a record high...

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Communication Shares

Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price slips following successful retail offer

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the telecommunications infrastructure company are wobbly after today's announcement.

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Share Market News

ASX company boss finally exits after 98% wiped off share price

| Tony Yoo

Everyone has used or swung from this company's iconic product, but its shareholders have had a miserable time the past…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.25%: IDP Education rockets, Westpac hit with $87m bill

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is performing positively on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Cashrewards (ASX:CRW) share price jumped 17% today

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the cashback ecosystem just rallied 55% in two days. Here's why.

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Capital Raising

Costa (ASX:CGC) share price dips on opening of retail entitlement offer

| Aaron Teboneras

Costa is looking to add more shares to its registry.

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Share Gainers

Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price skyrockets 19% on record result

| Mitchell Lawler

Tinybeans delivers a big result...

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IPOs

BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price rockets 84% higher following IPO

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company is on fire after completing its IPO...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Reckon (ASX:RKN) share price has gained 25% this week

| Brooke Cooper

Novatti is standing by its intention to buy a strategic stake in Reckon despite its share price collapsing today

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BNPL shares

Got Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares? Here's what the company has in store for FY22

| Kerry Sun

International expansion? Continued growth in the US? Here's what Zip has planned for FY22.

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Share Market News

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price dips on acquisition

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the sport analytics company will be receiving extra attention from investors today.

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Share Gainers

Australian Rare Earths (ASX:AR3) share price up 100% in 2 days after IPO

| James Mickleboro

This has been a very successful IPO...

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Record Highs

Why the RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price hit an all-time high today, up 5%

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is having a big day out today.

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