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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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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResApp share price lifting today?

| Matthew Farley

Progress on a takeover bid for the company has been announced.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Challenger share price climbing on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in the investment management company are receiving a much-welcomed boost today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a top run on Thursday?

| Brendon Lau

ASX tech shares are surging back in Thursday morning trading.

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Share Gainers

'Outstanding economics': Anson Resources share price rockets 35% on lithium news

| James Mickleboro

Shares in the lithium explorer are hitting record highs today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the De Grey share price rushing higher on Thursday?

| Matthew Farley

De Grey released good news from its Mallina project in Western Australia.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price charging higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX buy now, pay later share acquired Afterpay in January this year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price surges 9% on ACCC takeover nod

| Zach Bristow

The compeition watchdog has given the green light, paving the way for the company's acquisition.

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Healthcare Shares

Healthia shares halted on $15m cap raise and acquisition spree

| Cathryn Goh

This small-cap healthcare share is continuing its acquisitive streak.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the ResMed share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shares have been given a boost...

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Energy Shares

Why has the oil price been so volatile lately?

| Zach Bristow

There are plenty of undercurrents feeding into oil prices.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FBR share price climbs amid Brickworks takeover rumours

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two businesses about to build a closer partnership?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price rallies 31% following rejected takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The fintech has slapped back a a takeover offer valuing it at close to $700 million

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Earnings Results

Electro Optic Systems share price crashes 35% after first-half shocker

| James Mickleboro

EOS shares are crash landing on Thursday...

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Travel Shares

Is now a good time to buy Flight Centre shares?

| Brooke Cooper

One top broker tips a 17% upside for the travel giant's stock.

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Motley Fool Media

GDP soars and the ASX digests higher rates. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott explains the balance between strong economic growth and inflation, and the knock-on effect when energy and materials prices fall.

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Travel Shares

'Reckless?' Why the $400 million Qantas share buyback is dividing experts

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 airline recorded an underlying loss before tax of $1.9 billion for the 2022 financial year.

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Healthcare Shares

Looking to buy Mesoblast shares? Here's the latest on where the ASX biotech is at with the FDA

| Zach Bristow

We check in on the progress of this ASX regenerative medicine player.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price crashing 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Woodside shares are having a very red day...

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Bank Shares

Could this help give the CBA share price an even bigger jump on its ASX counterparts?

| Tristan Harrison

A new member of the leadership team could help unlock more potential.

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International Stock News

Why Netflix was a star stock today

| Eric Volkman

Increased bullishness from a veteran Netflix analyst and news of potential cost cuts gave the stock a meaningful lift.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be top options for investors...

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these ASX dividend shares are buys today

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been named as buys...

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Dividend Investing

Dividend beasts: 3 ASX shares forecasting higher dividends in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Bigger dividends could be very attractive in 2023.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares turning ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

Today will be the last day to bag the latest dividends from these two ASX 200 shares.

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Opinions

How I'd invest my very first $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share ticks all the boxes as a beginner investment, which is why I'd be happy to…

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Share Fallers

2 ASX shares to buy as risk-reward plays after reporting season: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks that could give you a few more dollars to spend for Christmas.

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Technology Shares

4 ASX tech shares for the 'patient investor': expert

| Tony Yoo

These software companies have shown 'a newfound zeal in cost cutting'.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Fundie reveals the 2 ASX shares he'd buy and hold for 4 years

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Hamish Tadgell reveals the stocks he'd tuck away in the bottom drawer for long-term…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rebound on Thursday...

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX 300 healthcare share winners on Wednesday

| Matthew Farley

Which trio of healthcare shares flew higher today?

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Broker Notes

Why is the NAB share price diving more than the other big 4 ASX banks today?

| Brendon Lau

This broker thinks any good news is already priced in to the NAB share price.

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Financial Shares

How do Argo shares measure up to other LICs like AFIC?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check out Argo's performance data compared to its rivals...

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Bank Shares

Why rising rates are a 'sugar hit' for ASX 200 bank shares: Macquarie

| Zach Bristow

Experts are predicting ASX bank shares will benefit from higher interest rates over the next six months.

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Resources Shares

Latin Resources share price follows ASX sell-off amid 'excellent high‐grade lithium' news

| Brendon Lau

The miner battled all day to stay above the line, only to fall at the final bell.

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Resources Shares

Arafura defies sell-off in ASX mining shares to stay buoyant. Is this why?

| Mitchell Lawler

Fending off a negative performance is impressive in the context of today's market...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's sell-off to post notable gains.

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share has exploded 38% so far this week

| Matthew Farley

It's been a stellar few days for one ASX gold miner on the back of positive exploration news.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares getting blasted on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Aside from a select few, most ASX 200 mining shares are tumbling lower today.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just dropped 8% despite Merge progression

| Bernd Struben

Only two of the top 100 cryptos by market cap are in the green over the past 24 hours.

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Share Market News

Could these 'little' businesses be a secret weapon for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is growing in many different ways.

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