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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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Technology Shares

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price surges 9% after app launch

| Kerry Sun

There's a new investing app on the block, offering brokerage-free investing to Australians.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have been running the ruler over these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Why the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price is tumbling today

| Bernd Struben

With the EV and renewable energy revolution in full swing, everyone's talking about copper.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) share price is charging 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The gold explorer is glittering on Wednesday...

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International Stock News

Report: Apple planning upgrades, updates for Apple Watch

| Eric Volkman

A version rolling out next year will apparently contain a blood sugar monitor.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price dips despite ESG acquisition news

| Brooke Cooper

A new acquisition has (so far) failed to ignite the mining industry software provider's share price.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Actinogen (ASX:ACW) share price up 414% in 3 months?

| Frank Tzimas

This biotech company has been going gangbusters over the past year. Let's take a closer look.

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Share Gainers

Why the Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is rebounding 9% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful week for this online retailer...

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Share Gainers

Why the AVITA (ASX:AVH) share price is jumping 8% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day so far for this healthcare share...

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International Stock News

2 reasons Netflix will win its merchandising gambit

| Rick Munarriz

The leading premium streaming video service has an online store. It's bigger than you think.

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Bank Shares

Top broker tips Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price to charge higher

| James Mickleboro

This regional bank's shares could be heading higher...

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Broker Notes

Buy these 6 ASX shares, say Wilson analysts

| Tony Yoo

Stuck for investment ideas? Here are half-a-dozen quick stock tips from some of the smartest brains in the business.

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Broker Notes

Here's an ASX growth share priced like a value stock: analyst

| Tony Yoo

This 106-year old company only recently debuted on the ASX. One fund manager reckons it's a golden opportunity.

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Growth Shares

2 explosive ASX growth shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares are growing rapidly...

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to look at these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with very long dividend growth records

| Tristan Harrison

APA and Soul Patts are two businesses that have grown their dividend for many years.

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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 Wednesday....

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Nuix jumps, REA buys stake of Simpology

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 went up again today, extending its strong run.

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch this month

| James Mickleboro

Keep an eye on these small cap ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

The McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price fell 15% today. What happened?

| Sebastian Bowen

The health and beauty company's shares took a dive today after it announced a takeover proposal would not be going…

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Bank Shares

Is Westpac's (ASX:WBC) life insurance approaching its sell-by date?

| Brooke Cooper

Rumours that Westpac is putting its life insurance business under the hammer are swirling.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Theses 3 shares have been the most active on the ASX 200 today.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Kazia Therapeutics (ASX:KZA) share price got a 6% boost today

| Brooke Cooper

Kazia's investigational drug, Paxalisib, is set to be involved in its ninth ongoing clinical study.

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Resources Shares

New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price seesaws after coal pricing update

| Kerry Sun

An earnings upgrade has struggled to fire up the coal mining company's shares.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares have attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

Looking for attractive yields? Check out these dividend shares...

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BNPL shares

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price misses out on today's BNPL gains

| Sebastian Bowen

The BNPL company is not having the best of days today.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers just upgraded these ASX shares to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The market hit a new record high on the first trading day of the week and two ASX shares are…

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Share Market News

What's lifting the Cash Converters (ASX:CCV) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Whether you're looking for second hand bargains or want to swap something you own for cash, this ASX share connects…

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Cannabis Shares

Here's why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price is down 5%

| Brooke Cooper

Following the TGA's clarification of distribution requirements, the Australian medicinal cannabis producer faces a change of rules.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Financial Shares

Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is rocketing 17% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The digital credit company's shares are making huge gains on the back of a positive trading update

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Share Market News

Here's why the Secos (ASX:SES) share price is rocketing 18% today

| Bernd Struben

With landfills nearing capacity, compostable packaging is in the spotlight.

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Share Gainers

The Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is up 20% this month

| Kerry Sun

The meal kit delivery service shares are on the move this month.

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Energy Shares

Leigh Creek Energy (ASX:LCK) share price plummets 14% on capital raise

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a bad start to the week for Leigh Creek Energy shares...

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Cettire, Leigh Creek Energy, & McPherson's are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good start to the week for these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

Up 1,169% in 1 year, why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is higher today

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) trend shows little sign of abating.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Japara (ASX:JHC) share price shoots higher on second takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is a bidding war brewing for this aged care provider?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is up 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

A2 Milk shares have been enjoying a good run of late. Here's what the company has been up to.

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Record Highs

Why the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price is up 7% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

ResMed looks set to win from a key rival's product recall...

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