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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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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL (ASX:CSL) shares? Here's what to look for this reporting season

| Kerry Sun

Why investors should keep an eye out for CSL's plasma collections this reporting season.

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Share Market News

Capital keeps flowing into ASX Biotech shares in 2021

| Zach Bristow

What is driving capital inflow into ASX biotech shares?

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Share Gainers

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price lifts on record production

| Kerry Sun

The mid-tier gold miner continues to kick goals, scoring record full-year production results

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Share Gainers

CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price rockets 9% on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is experiencing an explosion in growth.

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Share Fallers

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is crashing 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a bad day...

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Share Market News

Should you buy Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) shares in July for the dividend yield?

| Zach Bristow

We take an in-depth look at the Mineral Resources dividend and one broker's forecast for FY21 and FY22.

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Energy Shares

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price struggles despite rising oil price

| Brooke Cooper

What's going on with the Oil Search share price?

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Technology Shares

Why the Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price is falling today

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the artificial intelligence developer are dipping today. We take a closer look

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Investing Strategies

5 reasons why ASX share investors should be optimistic

| Tony Yoo

The Delta variant of COVID-19 has paralysed Australia once again. While the blame game rolls on, should shareholders be worried?

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Record Highs

Has the record breaking Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price hit its peak?

| Brendon Lau

The Rio Tinto share price surged on its record results and dividend, but is this as good as it gets…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price up 5% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are A2 Milk shares up 5% today?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Rio Tinto charges higher, IRESS rockets, Macquarie update

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very busy but positive day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) share price falls on profit decline

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how PayPal fared following its latest quarterly results...

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Share Market News

Magnis Energy (ASX:MNS) share price remains in trading halt

| Nikhil Gangaram

The lithium-ion battery cell producer has been in a trading halt since Tuesday.

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Capital Raising

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price rises on opening of Share Purchase Plan

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner is taking another step forward in its capital raising efforts.

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Technology Shares

Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price soars after record-breaking quarter

| Brooke Cooper

The market seems to be reacting positively to Tesserent's latest business update

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Share Gainers

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is surging 7% today

| Ken Hall

This comes after a strong production test update.

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Share Gainers

The Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price is up 5%. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

An upbeat June quarterly result rallies the Airtasker share price from near-record lows.

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Broker Notes

3 intriguing ASX shares to buy before reporting season

| Tony Yoo

It's that crazy time of the year again. But before the madness starts, have a think about this trio.

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

IRESS (ASX:IRE) share price rockets 16% on new takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

IRESS has received another takeover approach. Second time lucky?

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BNPL shares

Splitit (ASX: SPT) share price wobbles after business update

| Ken Hall

This buy now, pay later share is all over the place this morning. We take a closer look

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Record Highs

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price rallies 3% to record high after quarterly results

| Kerry Sun

After trading sideways for 7 months, the Fortescue share price is breaking out to new highs.

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International Stock News

Is Netflix's move into gaming a sign its best days are over?

| John Ballard

The company is dipping its toes into a new entertainment market as subscriber growth shows signs of slowing.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lower after Q1 and dividend update

| James Mickleboro

This investment bank is warning that dividends could be lower in the future...

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Healthcare Shares

API share price (ASX:API) falls after rejecting Wesfarmers takeover offer

| Brooke Cooper

API said no deal to Wesfarmers this morning.

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Resources Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price rises as rumours swirl over BHP deal

| Marc Sidarous

There are reports today the oil giant is closing in on a deal to buy BHP's petroleum assets

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price falls amid news of $500m land sale

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas is reportedly planning to sell land in inner Sydney to help pay down debt.

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Share Market News

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) share price sinks on growth slowdown warning

| Mitchell Lawler

Sometimes even beating expectations is not enough...

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Share Market News

The Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price has shot up 9%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The diagnostics company released its fourth-quarter business update today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price falls after API rejects takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers has hit a major stumbling block in its attempt to take over the Priceline owner...

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Share Gainers

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price pushes higher on Sydney expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This data centre operator is expanding its footprint...

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International Stock News

Why Alphabet stock popped on earnings

| Rich Smith

Consumers are active, advertisers are spending, and Google is reaping the profit.

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Capital Raising

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price halted after Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares have been put in a trading halt...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is flat 5 years on. But have the dividends paid off?

| Aaron Teboneras

We calculate if it has been worth investing in NAB shares over the long run...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch amid news all petroleum assets to go

| Kerry Sun

Fingers are pointing to the possibility the deal with Woodside is progressing.

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Travel Shares

Own Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| Ken Hall

What to watch from the Aussie airport operator in August

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52-Week Highs

These ASX 200 shares have just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are on fire this year...

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Dividend Investing

Is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Coles share price has been rising, might it be an opportunity?

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Travel Shares

Own Webjet (ASX:WEB) shares? Here's what to look at during reporting season

| Ken Hall

A few things to watch for investors in the Aussie travel share.

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares? What to look for during reporting season

| Ken Hall

Here are some things to watch for in August if you own the Aussie bank's shares.

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