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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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Resources Shares

Rarex (ASX:REE) share price up 915% in a year as rare earth heats up

| Lucas Radbourne

The RareX share price is rising as Australia's rare earth miners become a global focus, while Lynas shares fall amid…

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) and other BNPL shares face looming prospect of regulation

| Marc Sidarous

BNPL shares Zip and Afterpay are lower today following the US tech sell-off and hints the RBA is once again…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Dividend Investing

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price has had a top week

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra (ASX: TLS) share price is having a good week so far. Here's why the ASX's largest telco might…

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Technology Shares

ASX tech shares: A once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares look set to have another day of carnage. But could this be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price slides on a new melanoma preclinical study

| Mitchell Lawler

The Race Oncology Ltd (ASX: RAC) share price has failed to rally on news of a new preclinical study with…

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Share Market News

Why the Blue Energy (ASX:BLU) share price rocketed 44% this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Blue Energy (ASX: BLU) share price is soaring today following a positive update with Origin Energy (ASX: ORG). Here…

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Share Market News

The Paladin (ASX:PDN) share price dives 15% on capital raising

| Kerry Sun

The Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) share price has fallen 14% after the completion of its transformational placement

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Share Market News

Why the Musgrave Minerals (ASX:MGV) share price is charging 9% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Musgrave Minerals share price is charging 9% higher today. We take a look at the ASX gold miner's latest…

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Share Market News

The iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price is up today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

iCandy Interactive Limited's (ASX: ICI) share price is up after it shared news of an acquisition in a hyper-casual gaming…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.3%: Afterpay & Zip lower, AGL signs Portland Smelter deal

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price slides despite new contracts

| Bernd Struben

The Cimic (ASX: CIM) share price is sliding this morning, down 2.4% after the construction company announced another 2 contract…

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Share Market News

Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) share price surges 77% on Telstra deal

| Marc Sidarous

The Spacetalk Ltd (ASX: SPA) share price is in the stratosphere today after the company announced a major deal with…

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Clover, QBE, & Volpara shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) are two of four ASX shares pushing higher despite the…

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Share Market News

Why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price is down today

| Brooke Cooper

The Calix Ld (ASX: CXL) share price is down 2.67% today, as the company embraces a future-focused technology, funded by…

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Share Market News

Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price falls following placement

| Brooke Cooper

The Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is down 5% today after the rare earths miner released details of a successful…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock fell sharply on Thursday

| Daniel Sparks

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated. What happened Shares of…

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Share Gainers

Why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is avoiding the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price is not letting the market selloff hold it back on Friday. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Shocking new numbers reveal Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price resilience

| Bernd Struben

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is sliding today along with the ASX 200. We look at how the airport…

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Share Market News

Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price jumps on strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is pushing higher this morning after the company provided an update on its…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price may be under pressure today

| Kerry Sun

An 8% sell-off for US BNPL Affirm and rising bond yields could threaten the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price…

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price lower despite cannabis sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is out of form on Friday despite releasing a cannabis sales update this…

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International Stock News

Why are the Nasdaq's highest-growth stocks panicking about a strong economy?

| Dan Caplinger

The answer may lie in a simple concept.

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Share Market News

ASX weakness could be met with $19bn "dividend bonanza"

| Brendon Lau

The drop in the market could soon be met with a circa $19 billion wall of capital as investors collect…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is now down 44% from its high

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is under pressure on Friday and is tumbling lower. Here's why its shares…

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Share Fallers

Coles (ASX:COL) share price lower after announcing greenhouse gas emissions targets

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is on the move today following the announcement of its greenhouse gas emissions…

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower after raising US$1.5 billion

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is on the move today after raising US$1.5 billion. Here's why it…

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Growth Shares

2 quality ASX shares to buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares are quality businesses and have long-term growth plans to be the leading business in their industry.

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX shares are breaking out into record highs

| Kerry Sun

While the ASX 200 might be chopping back and forth, here are some ASX shares breaking into new record territory.

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Share Market News

Nasdaq slumps 3% overnight, ASX 200 tech shares under pressure today

| Kerry Sun

Inflation fears and rising bond yields pushed the Nasdaq 3% lower overnight. This could see weakness across ASX 200 tech…

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Share Market News

Is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price could be in the buy zone following its update...

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares with huge potential

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 small cap ASX shares have really big global growth potential, they are Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) and Volpara Health…

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International Stock News

3 reasons Amazon stock could underperform in 2021

| Adam Levy

Long-term investors should take the opportunity to buy shares.

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IPOs

Airtasker IPO: staff demand 10 times the shares offered

| Tony Yoo

The well-recognised gig economy business will list Monday on the ASX. How will it fare as high-growth tech stocks fall…

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How to invest

How I'd build a portfolio by investing in top shares now

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of top shares today could be a sound means of generating impressive returns over the long…

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Energy Shares

Beach, Santos, & Woodside shares on watch after oil prices crash

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares could come under pressure after oil prices crashed lower overnight...

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Broker Notes

We're betting on ASX growth shares: global fund

| Tony Yoo

Markets around the world are rotating to value stocks. But this investment house is going the other way -- read…

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX growth shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX growth shares could be great long-term investments at the current prices, like Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF).

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Share Market News

Are COVID-19 vaccine worries affecting the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has been falling in 2021. Let's look at whether vaccine concerns are adding to…

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors right now. Here's why...

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