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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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Cryptocurrencies

How this global crypto exchange indicator is bullish for Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

An increasing number of crypto investors may be looking to hold onto their digital assets rather than trade them

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Share Market News

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price climbs 16% in 3 weeks to 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

The 4x4 accessory giant continues its positive run in the green

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Broker Notes

Top broker names 2 ASX shares for retirees

| James Mickleboro

One of the best ways to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement is by having a passive income stream…

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Share Gainers

Why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is surging 6% on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Chalice Mining has a "globally significant discovery" in its hands.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price gains as Coonan plans to step down

| Brooke Cooper

The second head has rolled on the final day of Victoria's Royal Commission into Crown.

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Broker Notes

2 more ASX 200 shares tipped to positively surprise during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could surprise in August...

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's interest rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 dropped as the Australian dollar jumped after the RBA's rate decision. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Why the Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS) share price is soaring 16% to 8-year highs

| Bernd Struben

Copper is again trading near record highs as demand for the red metal remains strong

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Healthcare Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 healthcare shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Check out these excellent ASX 200 healthcare shares...

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Share Market News

Why the Galileo Mining (ASX:GAL) share price is racing 12% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The base metal company is moving ahead with its exploration efforts.

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International Stock News

Why is everyone talking about Amazon stock?

| Leo Sun

When this tech giant sneezes, the market catches a cold.

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Share Market News

Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price soars 16% on funding success

| Nikhil Gangaram

The lithium-ion battery start-up has secured $20 million in funding. We take a closer look

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Mayne Pharma, Paradigm, & PointsBet shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a great day...

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Technology Shares

Appen (ASX:APX) share price jumps 5% following positive broker update

| Mitchell Lawler

Could Appen find its footing with positive tailwinds?

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Share Market News

Top broker gives its verdict on the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price

| James Mickleboro

This buy now pay later provider's shares are up 19% in two days...

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International Stock News

Tesla keeps winning even as Chinese EV foes watch sales soar

| Dan Caplinger

Find out why the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle pioneer's stock led the Nasdaq upward Monday.

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Technology Shares

EML (ASX:EML) share price up 5% on Tuesday

| Marc Sidarous

What could be causing the share price to lift?

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Share Market News

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price powers 10% ahead on industrial site news

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX company's shares have been in strong form...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price has fallen off a cliff

| Kerry Sun

From record highs last week to a sudden 10% selloff. What happened to Fortescue shares?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 top ASX 200 shares that could be buys in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be worth a closer look...

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Share Market News

Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price leaps 12% on US project news

| Zach Bristow

Anson's shares jumped after a key announcement before the market open today

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips strong year ahead for 29Metals (ASX:29M) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the miner are set to rise according to an analyst.

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Travel Shares

What's being overlooked in the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Analysts reportedly believe the Sydney Airport share price is lagging up to 65 cents behind the airport's true value

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BNPL shares

The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is soaring 11% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It's proving to be a big day for IOUpay shares. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price hit a 52 week high

| Zach Bristow

The lithium miner extends its bumper year.

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International Stock News

3 key takeaways from Facebook's earnings report

| Jeremy Bowman

Share prices fell, but there was a lot of good news in the second-quarter results.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

Leading broker slaps $89 target on CBA (ASX:CBA) share price

| Mitchell Lawler

Analysts don't think CBA shares are worth the $100 label, here's why...

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

Why Afterpay, Bellevue Gold, Pilbara Minerals, & Zip are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is flying higher today

| Bernd Struben

You'll find rare earth elements in most every tech gadget you own.

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is rocketing 8%

| Marc Sidarous

The afterglow of the Afterpay deal is shining on Zip. Here are the details

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Share Fallers

What's driving the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price sharply lower?

| Kerry Sun

PointsBet shareholders are in for a rude awakening after a successful capital raising.

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Share Gainers

Why the Parkd (ASX:PKD) share price is soaring 78% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is having a bumper day on the ASX on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX lithium shares are beating the iron ore majors – again

| Brendon Lau

The fortunes of ASX iron ore shares and lithium miners continue to diverge. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Up another 12%, why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price keeps pushing higher

| Kerry Sun

Another double digit percentage gain for the $33 billion BNPL giant.

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Financial Shares

NIB Holdings (ASX:NHF) share price looks attractive long term – Expert

| Mitchell Lawler

Could NIB Health shares be worth a look at current prices?

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International Stock News

Why shares of Affirm Holdings were down over 16% in July

| Nicholas Rossolillo

But shares promptly regained that lost ground on Monday after Square announced the purchase of Affirm peer Afterpay.

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Energy Shares

Why the Comet Ridge (ASX:COI) share price is rocketing up 22% today

| Bernd Struben

Mergers and acquisitions are heating up on the ASX.

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Share Fallers

Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price drops on class action

| Nikhil Gangaram

The pharmaceutical company is the subject of legal proceedings.

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price wobbling on news of Mahalo project

| Brooke Cooper

Santos might soon increase its stake in the gas project in Queensland's Bowen Basin

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