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Share Fallers

Why the Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price was smashed today

| Ken Hall

The Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) share price has been smashed today as other gold producers report weaker production…

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Resources Shares

Stanmore Coal (ASX:SMR) share price surges after signalling name change, renewables focus

| Lucas Radbourne

Stanmore Coal Limited (ASX: SMR) shares are up 5% today after the company released its Chairman's AGM Address to Shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Kalamazoo (ASX:KZR) share price slipping today?

| Lucas Radbourne

Kalamazoo (ASX: KZR) share price is dipping today despite news of promising gold potential in the quarterly activities report.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price is tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why the retail giant's shares are under…

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Resources Shares

The Legend Mining (ASX:LEG) share price is up 10% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Legend Mining (ASX: LEG) share price is flying today with news of 2 intercepts of nickel-copper sulphide at Mawson…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Link (ASX:LNK) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price has come under pressure after its takeover collapsed this morning...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price is pushing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is edging higher today following a positive announcement. We take a look…

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Share Fallers

Why JB Hi-Fi, Link, Ramelius, & St Barbara shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) are two of four ASX shares tumbling notably lower on Wednesday.…

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Healthcare Shares

Should CSL (ASX:CSL) be your next dividend share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) be your next ASX dividend share? The 1.04% yield may look paltry, but sometimes it's…

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Share Market News

The Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price jumped over 11% today

| Kerry Sun

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) share price jumped 11.5% after its largest shareholder and Tesla supplier plans to double…

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Resources Shares

Is it dangerous investing in ASX resources shares at record highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX resources shares like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) have been on fire recently. But here's why investing in this…

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Share Gainers

Why the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price jumped to a 2-year high today

| Brendon Lau

The Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) share price rallied to a near two-year high on the back of its latest…

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Share Gainers

Why the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price has rocketed 9%

| Ken Hall

The MGC Pharma Ltd (ASX: MGC) share price is rocketing higher amid a broader rebound and North American product update…

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Share Gainers

Why Airtasker, Appen, Downer, & Kogan shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) are two of four ASX shares charging notably higher on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why the AMP (ASX:AMP) slumped to a new 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price has slumped more than 3 per cent to a new 52-week low as…

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International Stock News

Microsoft beats Wall Street's expectations with strong Q3 earnings

| Trevor Jennewine

The tech giant reported another strong quarter, but shares dropped 3% after hours.

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Technology Shares

The Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price is soaring 8% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Freelancer Ltd (ASX: FLN) share price is soaring, but with no news released by the company, ASX watchers might…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Tombador Iron (ASX:TI1) share price up 11% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Tombador Iron Ltd (ASX: TI1) share price is rocketing higher today, up more than 11%. Here's why investors are…

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Share Market News

Why the Australian Vintage (ASX:AVG) share price is seesawing

| Ken Hall

The Australian Vintage Limited (ASX: AVG) share price is retracing its steps this afternoon after a trading update from the…

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Share Fallers

Why West African Resources (ASX: WAF) shares are tumbling

| Ken Hall

West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF) shares are tumbling lower today after a disappointing quarterly update from the Aussie miner.

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Bank Shares

Why the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after releasing an update on a class action...

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Share Market News

What's causing the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price surge?

| Ken Hall

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price has surged more than 6% this morning after a strong quarterly trading…

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International Stock News

Tesla's Bitcoin sale helped boost quarterly profits

| Lou Whiteman

The company sold down a part of its recently acquired crypto holding.

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Resources Shares

American Pacific (ASX:ABR) share price sinks 5% as CEO exits

| Marc Sidarous

The American Pacific Borates Ltd (ASX: ABR) share price is dropping today as its CEO and managing director announces his…

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Share Market News

5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price jumps 7% on quarterly results

| Kerry Sun

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX: 5GN) share price is having a bumper day after the company released its latest quarterly…

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Healthcare Shares

The Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is on the rise today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Orthocell Limited (ASX: OCC) share price is up with news the company's hoping to fast-track its US approval after…

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Share Gainers

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is racing 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is racing 5% higher on Wednesday. Here's what is causing investors to buy its…

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International Stock News

GameStop, soon to be debt-free, adds $551 million to coffers

| Rich Duprey

The video game retailer now has all the financial tools it needs to launch its transformation.

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Resources Shares

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price craters 8% on production fall

| Mitchell Lawler

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price is sinking today after the gold miner reported increasing costs and a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB) share is rocketing 7% higher

| Ken Hall

The Minbos Resources Ltd (ASx: MNB) share price has charged higher this morning after a quarterly update from the Aussie…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.5%: Coles Q3 update, Westpac settles class action, JB Hi-Fi loses its CEO

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on…

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International Stock News

Amazon to roll out Prime in-garage grocery delivery nationwide

| Rich Duprey

Convenience is the driving force behind a service that picked up momentum during the pandemic.

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BNPL shares

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price slides despite positive quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price can't seem to catch a break even after posting a positive March…

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Share Gainers

Why the Respiri (ASX:RSH) share price shot 18% higher today

| Ken Hall

The Respiri Ltd (ASX: RSH) share price has shot 18% higher this morning after an update from the Aussie medical…

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Healthcare Shares

Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price slumps despite 'strong growth'

| Marc Sidarous

The Alcidion Group (ASX: ALC) share price is on the slide today following the company's release of its Q3 results.…

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Share Gainers

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price rises on first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is pushing higher following its Q1 update. This brings its market cap to…

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Share Gainers

Why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is racing higher

| Ken Hall

The Race Oncology Ltd (ASX: RAC) share price is climbing higher this morning after an update from the Aussie healthcare…

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Technology Shares

Life360 (ASX:360) share price climbs on 'accelerating growth'

| Kerry Sun

The Life360 Inc (ASX: 360) share price is on the move again today after the company posted its March quarterly…

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price is surging 5% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price is climbing 5% in morning trade following a positive update from the company.…

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