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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 Fallers

Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price dives 16% after first-half results

| Kerry Sun

Shares in Freelancer are sinking today following the release of the company's 1H21 results. Here are the details

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Resources Shares

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are expecting more mergers and acquisitions in the months ahead.

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Share Market News

Why the BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price hit a record high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The steel producer is poised to impress investors this earnings season...

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Share Fallers

Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price slides 7% after successful $110 million capital raising

| Kerry Sun

A successful capital raising is dragging the Dubber share price lower on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is racing 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This biotech company is helping fight the Delta strain of COVID-19...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price falls amid reports of ACCC's concerns

| Brooke Cooper

The ACCC is reportedly keeping an eye on the liquor, hotel, and gambling giant's growth strategy.

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Financial Shares

Here's how the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price has performed against the financial sector

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Macquarie compares to its financial sector peers so far this year.

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Earnings Results

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price charges 7% higher on strong FY 2021 result

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer had another strong 12 months...

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Share Gainers

Why the OZ Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is jumping 10% on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

This copper producer had a strong second quarter...

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Share Gainers

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price rises on solid Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This energy producer is performing in line with expectations in FY 2021...

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Motley Fool Media

Lynas share price soars, BHP and Rio on watch, A2 on the naughty list. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Lynas delighted shareholders with a surge in volume and sales, BHP closed at new highs, A2 Milk's China woes continue…

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Record Highs

July has been a great month for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are travelling higher of late...

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price on watch following spin-off IPO update

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium producer is one step closer to spinning off its battery metals projects

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Financial Shares

Here's why the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price is up 27% so far in 2021

| Aaron Teboneras

The insurance group's shares appear to be making something of a comeback in 2021.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is down 35% in 5 years. But have the dividends paid off?

| Brooke Cooper

We've done the math so you don't have to.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Plumbing, health, tech: 3 ASX shares to buy for instant diversification

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: The Montgomery Fund's Joseph Kim reveals how diversified his fund is with companies from all walks…

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Financial Shares

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

| Ken Hall

Here's some of what investors will be watching for the Aussie insurer in August.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares are growing strongly...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that many brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp and Monash IVF are two ASX shares that a few brokers like.

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New ASX share buy ideas
BNPL shares

Could it be time to consider buying Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Afterpay a buy today?

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares that could be buys in August

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are highly rated right now...

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Medibank (ASX:MPL) shares in July for the dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Medibank a dividend buy today?

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Industrials Shares

Why has the Brickworks share price rocketed up 50% in the last year?

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks shares have performed strongly over the last 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are growing at a solid rate...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with BIG dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares have big dividend yields. One of them is Nick Scali.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Up 70%, the Conico (ASX:CNJ) share price is breaking records today

| Aaron Teboneras

This mineral explorer is soaring to multi-year highs after announcing positive drill results.

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after asset sale blow

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's asset sale took a blow today...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip ASX shares could be worth a look...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Lynas soars, City Chic jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 was flat, though Lynas was a highlight.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price was a lockdown winner, so what's going on now?

| Brooke Cooper

Investors are treating the Kogan share price quite differently in lockdowns this year, compared to company's boom-time days of 2020.

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Resources Shares

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is down another 8%

| Marc Sidarous

Troubles at its proposed North Carolina site are hurting the mining company.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin's 12% daily price gain dwarfed by this lesser-known token

| Bernd Struben

It's been a good 24 hours for most crypto investors.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares flying around the share market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting and buy-rated small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares could be worth watching closely...

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Travel Shares

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price weakens as COVID cases continue

| Mitchell Lawler

It appears that COVID-19 woes continue to weigh on the Webjet share price...

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Broker Notes

Why UBS just upgraded these 3 ASX shares to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is clinging to its record high with a top broker upgrading these ASX shares to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What to expect from the ASX 200 during earnings season

| Bernd Struben

In today's environment, company guidance is likely to be more important than ever.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 employee busted stealing $470,000: Watch it unfold

| Tony Yoo

Two years' imprisonment for a casino staffer who peeked at baccarat cards and tipped off his co-conspirator.

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Share Fallers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price tumbles 4% on Monday. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

What a rollercoaster month it's been for Zip shares.

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