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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 Market News

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price powered up today

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is rising today after the company announced it would enter the renewable…

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Share Gainers

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price surged 19% in March

| Ken Hall

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price surged higher in March as broader investor sentiment pushed the electronics share…

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Bank Shares

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price jumped 8% in March

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price jumped 8% higher in March, outperforming the ASX 200. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Kangaroo Island Plantation (ASX:KPT) share price is rising today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Kangaroo Island Plantation share price has risen today after the company rejected a $20 million offer to buy its…

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Share Gainers

The Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price finished 77% higher in March

| Kerry Sun

There could be more than meets the eye for the Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) share price that finished 77% higher…

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Share Market News

Why the Acrow (ASX:ACF) share price is running higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Acrow Formwork and Construction Srvc Ltd (ASX: ACF) share price is running higher on the back of a positive…

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Healthcare Shares

Universal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Universal Biosensors share price is rising today after the company signed a Canadian distribution agreement for its wine testing…

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Healthcare Shares

Exopharm (ASX:EX1) share price plunges 17% after animal testing results

| Lucas Radbourne

The Exopharm (ASX:EX1) share price is sliding today after the company's osteoarthritis animal treatments showed no effect on the rats…

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Technology Shares

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price outperformed in March

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price was a positive performer in March and charged notably higher. Here's why investors were buying...

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Share Market News

Creso (ASX:CPH) share price edges higher on product launch

| Aaron Teboneras

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) share price is edging higher following its new CBD-based product launch. Here's what the…

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Cannabis Shares

Here's why ASX cannabis shares are lighting up today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX cannabis shares are rising today after New York state in the US legalised recreational marijuana use. Let's take a…

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Share Fallers

Why Computershare, Macquarie, Race Oncology, & Webjet are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Webjet Ltd (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 value shares still good value? Why these experts are at loggerheads

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 growth shares or ASX 200 value shares? Investors looking towards the next stage of the pandemic recovery may…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Fluence (ASX:FLC) share price surging 12% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Fluence (ASX: FLC) share price is surging today after news of 3 orders for the company's water treatment products…

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Share Market News

The Zimplats (ASX:ZIM) share price is up nearly 93% since January. What's going on?

| Marc Sidarous

The Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM) share price has surged 93% since the beginning of this year. We take a…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price sank 17% in March

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price was out of form and sank notably lower in March. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price soars 40% on Microsoft deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price is skyrocketing after the sanitiser producer announced US approval and supply partnerships.

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rose 11% in March

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price had a top month in March, rising 11%. Here's what went right for…

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International Stock News

Deliveroo shares flop on market debut

| Tony Yoo

There was an omen when several big investors boycotted the gig economy giant over how it treats food delivery drivers.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 boom as Joe Biden unveils massive infrastructure, tax package?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will US President Biden's new infrastructure tax plan be a boon for ASX 200 shares? Here's all the details so…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price is surging today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Identitii Ltd (ASX: ID8) share price is surging 8% in early-afternoon trade following a contract renewal. Here's all the…

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Share Market News

Why the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is going around in circles

| Kerry Sun

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has seemingly gone nowhere since February 2020. Is it time to give the…

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Capital Raising

Why the SG Fleet (ASX:SGF) share price is one to watch next week

| Ken Hall

The SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX: SGF) share price will be on watch when it returns to trade on Tuesday…

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International Stock News

Amazon is doubling down on this multibillion-dollar opportunity

| Harsh Chauhan

The e-commerce giant is taking steps to stay ahead of its rivals in a key market.

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Share Market News

What's driving the Bitcoin price back towards new record highs?

| Bernd Struben

Is the Bitcoin price in a bubble? Not if you look at this week's action. We look at why Bitcoin…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price up 8% this morning?

| Brooke Cooper

he Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price is rising this morning, as Sayona Mining Limited (ASX: SAY) shared news it…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Why the Pursuit (ASX:PUR) share price is plummeting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pursuit Minerals Ltd (ASX: PUR) share price is plummeting despite announcing it has received firm commitments to fund its…

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price fell 20% in March

| Kerry Sun

Why increasing competition, an underperforming tech sector and broker concerns drove the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price down 20%…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.25%: AMP names new CEO, Boral's buyback, Webjet sinks

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Webjet Ltd (ASX:WEB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares to buy in April 2021

| Tristan Harrison

The 3 ASX shares revealed here could be good buys this month, including healthcare business Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT).

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International Stock News

Goldman Sachs plans to let wealthy clients invest in Bitcoin

| Bram Berkowitz

The investment bank will offer exposure through tokens, derivatives, and more-traditional financial vehicles.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Boral, Rhipe, & Zoono shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lower after APRA crackdown

| Marc Sidarous

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is sinking today after APRA found Macquarie Bank breached certain regulations.

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Share Fallers

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price falls on $250m recovery-readying offer

| Mitchell Lawler

The Webjet Ltd (ASX: WEB) share price is falling after the company announced a $250 million convertible note offering to…

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Share Market News

Why the Vimy Resources (ASX:VMY) share price is charging 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Vimy Resource share price is charging higher today, up 8%. We look at what's driving investor interest in the…

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Share Market News

What's with the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is trading flat this morning despite announcing a new market entry. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) sued over 'misleading' conduct

| Tony Yoo

Big bank in hot water for allegedly slugging customers $55 million in fees that they should not have been charged.

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Resources Shares

Why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is climbing

| Ken Hall

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price has edged higher at the market open after an update on its South…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price has been a strong performer on Thursday. Here's why its shares are charging…

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