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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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Record Highs

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price smashes another record high

| Kerry Sun

This lithium producer is having a blockbuster 2021, setting another all-time record high today.

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Blue Chip Shares

The Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price has surged nearly 30% in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the medical recently hit a 52-week high.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Core Lithium, De Grey Mining, & Pro Medicus are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form today...

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Share Gainers

The Jumbo (ASX:JIN) share price hits a new 52-week high

| Brooke Cooper

Let's check out what Jumbo has been up to over the last 12 months.

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Share Gainers

Up another 6%, Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price hits 4-month high

| Kerry Sun

From looking bearish in May to bullish in June, Afterpay shares are on the comeback.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin's misfortunes spreading pain across the globe

| Bernd Struben

When the mines are booming, sell picks and shovels. When the mines shut down…run for the hills.

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How to invest

6 more shares that haunt fund managers

| Tony Yoo

Even the professionals have regrets. Here are half-a-dozen stocks that made them eat humble pie.

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Resources Shares

ASX copper shares up and down as copper price bounces back

| Brooke Cooper

The price of copper recovered overnight while China's attempts to cool it have flopped for the time being.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here are 3 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Mitchell Lawler

The clock is ticking on these upcoming dividend payments...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) partners with Xero's Waddle for new financing product

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA has plans for a cashflow solving product...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) reportedly looking to buy cancer care provider

| Brooke Cooper

In today's talk of the town, Wesfarmers might be taking its first steps into the healthcare sector

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International Stock News

Amazon's record Prime Day: Here are the stats

| Daniel Sparks

The e-commerce giant sold more than a quarter of a billion items.

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Healthcare Shares

Prescient (ASX:PTX) share price sinks despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The biotech company's shares are taking a fall today after reaching a multi-year high yesterday.

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Share Gainers

Harris Technology (ASX:HT8) share price up 9% on Amazon Prime Day update

| James Mickleboro

Amazon Prime Day was a big success for this online retailer...

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Share Market News

The Zip share price (ASX:Z1P) has risen 23% in June, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has risen by around 23% in the month of June 2021 to…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Cimic shares are pushing higher on the back of some positive news for the engineering company

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Share Gainers

Why the OM Holdings (ASX:OMH) share price is rocketing 30% higher

| James Mickleboro

It certainly has been a great day for this ASX share...

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International Stock News

Hollywood giant Spielberg joins forces with former foe Netflix

| Anders Bylund

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

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Resources Shares

Arafura (ASX:ARU) share price comes out of trading halt, sinks 20%

| Aaron Teboneras

Arafura shares have had a shocker of a day upon returning from a trading halt...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is charging 11% higher

| Bernd Struben

In the global hunt for resources, the natural environment must be protected.

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Resources Shares

Why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price is halted today

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares are frozen today after the highly prospective lithium developer released news of a capital raising.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.25%: Woolworths sinks, Afterpay jumps, Westpac NZ update

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for ASX 200 shares...

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Gold

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is lifting off today

| Bernd Struben

When you're exploring the Outback for resources, you never know what you might strike.

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International Stock News

Six things investors need to know before investing in cryptocurrencies

| Namrata Sen Chanda

Cryptocurrency investing can be confusing for newbies. Here are the factors you must consider as you get started.

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Share Fallers

Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) share price lower despite Japan update

| James Mickleboro

This pizza chain operator has been very busy in Japan...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares that are rated as buys by multiple brokers.

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Share Fallers

Why the Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price is down 12% today

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is under pressure on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has fallen 44% in 2021

| Brooke Cooper

What's been going wrong for Kogan this year?

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Blue Chip Shares

4 top ASX 200 shares analysts rate highly

| James Mickleboro

Here are some highly rated ASX 200 shares for investors to look at...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price down 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths is splitting into two on Thursday...

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BNPL shares

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price higher on US update

| James Mickleboro

This buy now pay later provider released an update today...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock jumped on Wednesday

| Daniel Sparks

Is a rebound in Bitcoin on Wednesday impacting the electric-car maker's stock?

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Share Fallers

Why the Earlypay (ASX:EPY) share price is sinking 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This payments company has just raised funds to fuel its growth...

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Investing Strategies

5 reasons interest rate hikes won't smash your ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Central banks are getting itchy, so stock markets are nervous. But one expert reckons investors don't have much to worry…

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Share Market News

2 high-quality ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

TPG and the Magellan Infrastructure Fund could be high-quality ASX shares.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after NZ update

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has provided an update on its New Zealand operations...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) onboards Amazon, Nike, Target to 'one-time card'

| Tony Yoo

The buy now, pay later provider's app now allows payments for massive brands that cover almost half the online shopping…

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips South32 (ASX:S32) share price to rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant could be about to benefit from an aluminium bull market...

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Share Market News

Got money to invest for dividends? Here are 2 ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares might be ideas for income, like Adairs.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields right now...

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