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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 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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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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Share Market News

Why the AWN (ASX:AWN) share price is rocketing 14% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The AWN Holdings Ltd (ASX: AWN) share price is rocketing 14% today after a positive update on its partially-owned subsidiary,…

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Share Market News

COVID, US stimulus, Gamestop and a retreating Reddit army: The battles continue

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 and global share markets are well up even as the Reddit army's favourites, like Gamestop and AMC,…

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Share Market News

The Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price is rocketing 16% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Raiz (ASX: RZI) share price is surging more than 16% higher today following a positive trading update from the…

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Share Market News

Millionaire maker! Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price now up 300% in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

The Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price is now up more than 300% just this week. Here's why this star company has…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that humbled successful fundies

| Tony Yoo

Max Cappetta says he feels sheepish that his Xero stocks shot up 100% and it still underperformed compared to this…

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Share Market News

Fleetwood (ASX:FWD) share price soars 10% following half-year results announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fleetwood Corporation Limited (ASX: FWD) share price is soaring following the release of its preliminary half-year results for FY21.

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Share Gainers

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is surging 17% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is surging higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are on form this afternoon...

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Share Market News

Why is the European Metals (ASX:EMH) share price 12% higher today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The European Metals share price exploded this morning following the announcement of a $7 million placement.

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International Stock News

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares rise despite Bezos resignation

| Sebastian Bowen

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares continued to rise after-hours on massive sales, despite the resignation of founder and CEO Jeff…

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Share Market News

Shares in Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) enter voluntary suspension

| Nikhil Gangaram

Securities in Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) have entered voluntary suspension after the company released an announcement earlier today. What did…

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Share Gainers

Why the Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) share price is surging 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX:VUK) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 and surging…

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Share Market News

Here's how I'd invest in value shares to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of high-quality value shares could be a sound means of generating a portfolio valued in excess…

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International Stock News

3 reasons Microsoft is a great growth stock

| John Ballard

Keep investing simple by socking some money away in this awesome tech stock.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Estia Health, HUB24, & South32 shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) and South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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