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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 Fallers

Why AGL, Bubs, BWP, & Origin shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday..

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares offering big yields today

| Sebastian Bowen

Brickworks Ltd (ASX: BKW) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares investors can look to today for decent income…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.7%: AGL & Origin sink lower, Qantas pushes higher

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares are making a big splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

With an 8% yield, the Centuria Office REIT (ASX:COF) share price is on the rise

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Office REIT share price is gaining this morning, up 3%, after the company released its HY21 results.

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Share Market News

Here's why the SRG Global (ASX:SRG) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG) share price is up 2% after the company announced two contract wins. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why Alliance Aviation, REA Group, SEEK, & Vulcan shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

King Island Scheelite (ASX:KIS) share price explodes 58% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The King Island Scheelite share price went through the roof this morning, shooting up over 50%. Here's why.

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Share Market News

4 most trusted ASX companies (and the 4 least trusted)

| Tony Yoo

It seems Australians have gained a new appreciation for life's necessities after the COVID-19 pandemic. But as for Facebook? Urgh.

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International Stock News

Report: Kia to build Apple's electric car in Georgia in 2024

| John Rosevear

A South Korean media source says that a deal will be announced soon.

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International Stock News

GameStop (NYSE:GME) appoints 3 new Vice Presidents from Amazon and Chewy

| Anders Bylund

These high-level leaders come with years and years of experience in the e-commerce sector.

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Share Fallers

Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is crashing lower on Thursday morning. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is storming 14% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is storming 14% higher on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Healthcare Shares

The Aroa (ASX:ARX) share price has surged 60% since its IPO

| Rhys Brock

The Aroa (ASX:ARX) share price has surged 60% since the Polynovo (ASX: PNV) competitor listed on the ASX in July.…

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Share Market News

Why the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price is up in early trade today following the release of its half-year…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is on the move today after announcing changes to its board...

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Share Gainers

Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) share price surges 13% higher on Qantas (ASX:QAN) deal

| James Mickleboro

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX:AQZ) share price is surging higher after announcing a deal with Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN)...

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Share Fallers

Why the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price is sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price is under pressure on Thursday after announcing $2.7 billion worth of charges...

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International Stock News

The worst isn't over for GameStop: Here's why

| Rick Munarriz

The video game retailer's stock has plummeted roughly 80% from its peak, but it's not a value play right now.…

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) tipped to increase dividend by 50% next week

| Brendon Lau

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price will be on watch as the market is expecting a big…

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd buy dirt-cheap shares now to capitalise on a stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dirt-cheap shares right now could produce high returns in a stock market recovery, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) share price will be on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) share price is on watch after announcing a 70% interim dividend increase.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Leading broker tips 3 ASX shares to positively surprise during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares to positively surprise during earnings season...

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ASX tech shares
Growth Shares

3 compelling ASX tech shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

ASX tech shares have compelling business models that allows for quick growth and high profit margins. Here are 3 to…

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Growth Shares

2 explosive ASX growth shares to buy immediately

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this explosive ASX growth share could be top options for investors to buy right now...

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⏸️ Income

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share could be among the best on offer for income investors...

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ETFs

2 great ETFs to buy for growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 exchange-traded fund (ETFs) in this article could be buys for the growth potential, like Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF…

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Growth Shares

Why ResMed (ASX:RMD) shares could be a fantastic buy and hold option

| James Mickleboro

Here's why ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares could be a great buy and hold option for Australian investors right now...

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⏸️ Income

Got money to invest for dividends? Here are 3 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have money to invest for dividends? There are some ASX shares to consider including Washington H. Soul Pattinson…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.9%, Afterpay drops, CBA rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO went up by 0.9% today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price fell 1.6% after an…

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Share Market News

The Zicom Group (ASX:ZGL) share price shot up 128% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Zicom (ASX: ZGL) share price gained a whopping 128% today off the back of a $60 million new contract…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for growth

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares in this article are generating growth and could be worth looking at, including…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

In this article are two ASX shares rated as buys by brokers. One of those picks is infant formula business…

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Share Market News

Financials sector rallies as ASX 200 sees third day of gains

| Gretchen Kennedy

The S&P/ASX 200 Index is higher today led by the financials sector. This follows the RBA announcement to maintain quantitative…

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Share Market News

GameStop chaos: How Aussie fund doubled money in 2 days

| Tony Yoo

No, they didn't have GameStop shares – but they snapped up a safer investment that made an absolute windfall when…

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Share Market News

Why this Goldman Sachs forecast could see these 3 ASX energy shares lift off

| Bernd Struben

If the UBS and Goldman Sachs analysts got these forecasts right, these 3 ASX energy shares could see their share…

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Share Gainers

Why the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price rocketed 32% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX:BPH) share price was rocketing higher again on Wednesday. Here's why it jumped 32% higher...

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Share Market News

RBA relief! Why the ASX 200 is set for a bumper year… or 3

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) looks set for a bumper 3 years as the RBA fuels QE and indicates rates…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NRW (ASX:NWH) share price jumps as it moves closer to Primero acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is close to retesting its one-year high after declaring its bid for…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish…

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