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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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International Stock News

What investors are watching with Ethereum right now

| Chris MacDonald

The upcoming merge is a big deal, and investors have a lot to consider with this massive upgrade.

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Earnings Results

Zip share price lifts despite $1 billion loss for FY22

| Matthew Farley

Share in the BNPL provider are in the green despite major one-off losses. Here's what the company reported.

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Financial Shares

Pendal share price soars 15% on takeover news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s good news for Pendal shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Humm share price dips after profits tumble 25%

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Humm's FY22 financials stack up.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares I think are top buys after reporting

| Tristan Harrison

These technology businesses could be too good to ignore right now.

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Motley Fool Media

Earnings highs and lows, and energy policy in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A look at the latest earnings season winners and losers, carbon capture policy call, and what's in store from the…

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Earnings Results

IDP Education share price leaps 11% as revenue surges in FY22

| Zach Bristow

IDP Education recognised double-digit gains in FY22.

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International Stock News

Does this make Amazon stock a buy?

| Anthony Di Pizio

It's about to get easier to buy a Peloton, and that's great news for Amazon.

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price just flew 8% higher on $400 million share buyback

| Bernd Struben

While the airline still posted a hefty loss for FY22, that loss was half of what it suffered last year.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price rockets then stalls on US$9m half-year loss

| Brooke Cooper

The tech stock is having a volatile day after the company posted a US$9.4 million first-half loss.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares going ex-dividend today

| Cathryn Goh

These shares are lagging the market today.

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Earnings Results

Nine Entertainment share price takes off after 71% profit boost and 'record' dividend

| Tony Yoo

The media company is riding high after buoyant results, but what do ASX investors think about its fortunes?

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Bank Shares

NAB is the ASX 200 bank share I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve chosen my favourite bank.

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Earnings Results

Whitehaven Coal share price slips despite record $1.95 billion profit

| Matthew Farley

The coal producer has reported its earnings for FY22. Here are the details.

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Earnings Results

Perpetual share price tumbles on full-year earnings and takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

The company has posted a $101 million profit and a $6.02 per share bid for its ASX 200 peer.

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Earnings Results

Regis Resources share price charges higher on record gold sales

| Bernd Struben

The ASX miner achieved record gold production over the 12 months of 437,000 ounces.

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Earnings Results

City Chic share price plummets 13% as cash flow sinks in FY22

| Raymond Jang

Shares in the retailer shot 13% lower at the open today. Here is what you need to know.

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Resources Shares

Could the winds of change be blowing for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The latest plans of Fortescue Future Industries could lead to huge wind farms in Western Australia.

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Earnings Results

South32 share price gains ground on record FY22 earnings and special dividend

| Brendon Lau

The South32 share price is climbing after the miner's FY22 results broke a few records.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the next Newcrest dividend? Here's what you need to do

| Aaron Teboneras

Time is running out to secure the Newcrest dividend.

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International Stock News

Helium crypto soars as investors expect big announcements in September

| Chris MacDonald

Helium is one of today's biggest movers to the upside in the crypto world, with an intraday move of as…

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price is down 4% in August. What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

It's proving a tough month for this big four bank. We take a look.

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Technology Shares

Analysts name 2 growing ASX shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two highly rated ASX growth shares...

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Earnings Results

Woolworths share price on watch as sales leap 9% to $61 billion

| Aaron Teboneras

What happened in FY 2022 for Woolworths?

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Earnings Results

Appen share price on watch as interim dividend scrapped

| Brooke Cooper

Appen shares could be in for a big day on the back of the company's first half earnings.

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Earnings Results

Allkem share price on watch amid a record year

| Mitchell Lawler

Will a record year be enough to please Allkem shareholders today?

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Share Gainers

Guess which little-known ASX lithium share has surged 75% in the past month

| Zach Bristow

Lake Resources continues to outshine many of its peers on the chart.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Rio Tinto share price in the spotlight on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

Rio comes in with a sweetened deal today.

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Earnings Results

Qantas share price on watch after $1.9b loss, $400m buyback

| Tony Yoo

The airline reveals its third consecutive report in the red, but is cautiously optimistic about the coming years.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares rose today ahead of the stock split

| Howard Smith

Tesla's 3-for-1 stock split takes effect when shares begin trading tomorrow morning.

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Earnings Results

Flight Centre share price in focus as full-year revenue surpasses $1 billion

| Brooke Cooper

The travel giant recorded a 154% improvement in revenue for FY22, returning to profit in the second half.

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Opinions

Why I'm watching these ASX All Ordinaries shares like a hawk

| Cathryn Goh

These two ASX tech shares are at the top of my watchlist.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the CSL dividend forecast through to 2025

| James Mickleboro

Where is the CSL dividend heading?

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Broker Notes

'Bright outlook': Expert picks 2 ASX shares that touch Aussies everyday

| Tony Yoo

Brands that Australians use everyday can be a great place to start when coming up with stocks to invest in…

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Broker Notes

Broker says Endeavour share price weakness is a 'value entry point'

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping this drinks giant as a buy...

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Earnings Results

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting today

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering which ASX companies are releasing results on Thursday?

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 shares will trade ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

It's a busy time of year for dividend investors.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs names 4 reasons the Westpac share price is cheap

| James Mickleboro

Are Westpac's shares dirt cheap?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are buys now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these dividend shares could be buys now...

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