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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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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price struggles as Seven waits to take over

| Brooke Cooper

The finish line is in sight for Seven Group's takeover. What might it mean for Boral?

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Share Market News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price sinks 5% despite new board member

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are reversing yesterday's gains.

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Share Market News

Doctor Care (ASX:DOC) share price slides 11% after quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

The telehealth provider has had an off-colour morning on the ASX.

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Record Highs

The Pinnacle (ASX: PNI) share price hit an all-time high this week

| Ken Hall

Why this Aussie fund manager's shares are shooting into record territory.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Spark takeover, Virgin Money update

| James Mickleboro

It has been another eventful day on the ASX 200...

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Gold

Here's why the Tesoro Resources (ASX:TSO) share price is tumbling 31% today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are often quick to reward and quick punish small-cap gold miners on resource results.

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Broker Notes

What this top broker thinks of the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the online retailer...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock fell on Tuesday

| Daniel Sparks

Despite stronger-than-expected reported second-quarter results, shares are trading sharply lower.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) share price hit a new 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

The new bid values the company at $5.2 billion.

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Share Market News

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price slides 5% after quarterly results

| Zach Bristow

An early dive for the ASX gold miner on its latest results.

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Technology Shares

Why the Life360 (ASX:360) share price is marching higher today

| Bernd Struben

Technology now enables us to keep track of our family's whereabouts.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price lower after major investment into lithium

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto wants to join the lithium party.

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Share Fallers

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price lower following major regional branch changes

| James Mickleboro

CBA is changing how people bank in regional locations...

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Share Gainers

Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price edges higher after business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is finishing the year off on a strong note.

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Share Market News

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price falls despite strong quarter and US plans

| Kerry Sun

Smaller BNPL players are struggling to inspire investors.

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International Stock News

Amazon reportedly considering deal with top movie theater chain in India

| Beth McKenna

The e-commerce giant is in talks with several Indian entertainment companies about a potential stake, according to Reuters.

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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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