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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 Gainers

This ASX 200 share has made new record highs every week for the past 8 weeks

| Kerry Sun

The Mineral Resources share price might deserve a gold medal after this record setting performance.

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⏸️ International Shares

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) share price slips despite smashing estimates

| Mitchell Lawler

An estimate-beating quarter fails to push Apple shares higher.

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Share Gainers

Nitro (ASX:NTO) share price pushes higher following strong Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this tech company is performing in FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price races higher after 440% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

This auto retailer's profits are swelling in FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Why the ALS (ASX:ALQ) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This testing services company's shares are rising today...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price is in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is making amends in recent times.

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Resources Shares

The IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is falling. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The recent quarter looks to have been a productive one for IGO.

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Investing Strategies

3 long-term trends ASX share investors can buy into

| Tony Yoo

Have we passed peak air travel? An expert warns punters to keep an eye on big picture themes when picking…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The Westpac (ASX: WBC) share price is down 20% in 5 years. But have the dividends paid off?

| Brooke Cooper

We've done the maths on this dividend share so you don't have to.

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after announcing Ring of Fire acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian is adding to its nickel exposure...

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Share Market News

Own Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares have been a very strong performers in 2021. Since the start of the year, the…

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Travel Shares

What is the outlook for the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price?

| Kerry Sun

With cases mounting in NSW but Victoria exiting lockdown, what's the outlook for Qantas?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that keep growing their dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Sonic Healthcare and Brickworks keep increasing their dividends for shareholders.

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Share Market News

Why the Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are poised for a big day after posting a positive trading update...

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Growth Shares

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price could be a buy after the FY21 result

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster’s share price could be one to look at after strong FY21 growth.

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Record Highs

5 ASX 200 shares hitting record highs. What do they have in common?

| Kerry Sun

The resources sector is surging, which has helped lift some ASX shares to all-time highs. We take a closer look

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares to hold onto for the next 5 years

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: The Montgomery Fund's Joseph Kim names the stocks that he'd be delighted to keep for the…

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price a good dividend opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

The Rio Tinto share price may offer a large dividend yield this year.

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Dividend Investing

2 highly rated ASX 200 dividend shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares could be buys

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price backtracks despite upbeat drilling results

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares can't catch a break today...

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Share Market News

Is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying this insurance giant's shares?

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big dividend yields? Look no further...

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Share Market News

Meet Spriggy, NAB Ventures' latest investment outside the ASX

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's NAB Ventures' latest investment. Have you heard of Spriggy?

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Share Gainers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price zoomed 15% higher

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer's shares were on form on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Temple & Webster surges, Japara soars

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today. Temple & Webster shares went up after reporting its result.

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Share Market News

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price lifts 5% on lithium update

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the diversified battery anode material company released an update earlier today.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were the most heavily traded today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share has traded the most today?

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Gold

The best and worst ASX gold shares to own so far in 2021

| Bernd Struben

Gold is often turned to in times of economic uncertainty.

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⏸️ International Shares

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price climbs on record revenue and profits

| Mitchell Lawler

Tesla shines after record-breaking quarterly result...

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Share Market News

Why the Venturex (ASX:VXR) share price is surging 7% in afternoon trade

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner's shares are continuing to deliver astronomical returns to shareholders...

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Share Market News

Aurelia Metals (ASX:AMI) share price tanks 17% after quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

It's been a tough trading day for the minerals exploration company.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up 7%

| Brooke Cooper

Province shares are soaring today amid news of a new appointment to the company's board

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ETFs

2 excellent international ETFs for ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

Here are two international ETFs you ought to know about...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price is halted

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the lithium-ion battery manufacturer have been frozen ahead of a potential capital raise

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Share Market News

CBA and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Demand was strong for these ASX shares last week...

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International Stock News

Why Netflix's Q2 earnings suggest subscriber growth for Disney+

| Parkev Tatevosian

Netflix's management said something during the conference call that you may find interesting.

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) has beef with Apple. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The boss of Australia's largest bank calls out Apple for stifling competition.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin tumbles 9% following Amazon payment plans denial

| Bernd Struben

Trading on media speculation is a risky endeavour.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price within arms' reach of all-time highs

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are making a dash for a new record high right before reporting season.

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