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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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Index investing

Own the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS)? Here's what you're invested in

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a look at the holdings of this popular exchange-traded fund.

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Resources Shares

The Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price is leaping 18% to a new all-time high today

| Brooke Cooper

What's caused the Liontown Resources share price to surge today?

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Share Market News

Why the Veem (ASX:VEE) share price is sinking 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are continuing to slide...

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Share Fallers

The Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price is sliding 7% on Monday

| Zach Bristow

Australian Strategic Materials shares have slipped into the red on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price surges 24% to record highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The uranium explorer's shares are going nuclear on Monday.

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Motley Fool Media

Job losses, but the RBA remains confident. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott shares his take on why the Reserve Bank is still optimistic about Australia's economic outlook.

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport share price soars 5% on latest takeover news

| Tristan Harrison

Sydney Airport shares are flying higher after receiving another takeover bid.

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Share Gainers

ASX uranium shares are booming double digits across the board on Monday. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

It's raining gains for the uranium sector.

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Resources Shares

Worried about iron ore prices? This ASX share has prices locked in at A$230/tonne

| Kerry Sun

This ASX iron miner will enjoy higher iron ore prices for the next 12-months.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price lower amid crypto defamation lawsuit

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's largest bank seems to be in a spot of bother from both ends.

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are the top movers in the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are making a move today?

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Share Fallers

The PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is down 14% in a month. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Are this sports betting company's shares in the buy zone?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price halted?

| Bernd Struben

Companies often pause their trading pending price sensitive announcements.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Sydney Airport jumps, Qantas falls

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is pushing higher on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Why the Magellan Financial (ASX:MFG) share price is down 21% in a month

| Zach Bristow

Magellan shares have slipped into the red from the opening of trade on Monday.

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price continues slide, down 13% in a month. What's happening?

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares continue to fall. What is happening?

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Share Gainers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price rises despite bearish broker note

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares are rising...

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price jumps amid rising oil prices

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be a Santos shareholder. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Two exciting ASX uranium shares get big price upgrade by broker

| Bernd Struben

China leads the world in plans to increase nuclear power output.

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52-Week Highs

Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price rockets 20% to 2-year high

| Nikhil Gangaram

After being in a prolonged bear market, uranium spot prices have soared in the past month.

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Share Gainers

Why the Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) share price is jumping 18% on Monday

| Zach Bristow

Lotus shares continue their march northwards this week.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Are you ready for the crash?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I don't think a crash is coming. I know it is.

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Capital Raising

Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price slides 11% following capital raise update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are having a tough time today...

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Share Gainers

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price lifts following bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are rising again on Monday...

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IPOs

Here are some of the ASX IPOs happening this week

| Brooke Cooper

It will be a big week for debutantes to the ASX....

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Broker Notes

What to watch at the Telstra (ASX:TLS) Strategy for the Future event this week

| James Mickleboro

It could be a big week for this telco giant...

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Travel Shares

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is nearing its 52-week high. Is now the time to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Are the company's shares a worthwhile investment?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price falls despite acquisition news

| Kerry Sun

It seems investors aren't impressed by the company's new acquisition ...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares are up 900% since the crash. These experts still think they're worth holding

| Mitchell Lawler

Let's investigate further.

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price edging higher amid lending blitz

| Zach Bristow

ANZ shares are under the radar once again on Monday as the company zooms in on its lending efforts.

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Share Fallers

Why the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price has tanked 20% in 5 weeks

| Kerry Sun

Galan Lithium shares are stalling after a bumper performance so far this year.

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Share Gainers

The SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price is up 23% in a week. What's next?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The online broker released a roadmap earlier this year that highlights its expansion plans.

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Share Gainers

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a positive start to the week for the Telix share price...

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Share Gainers

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price rises despite CEO selling 9m shares

| James Mickleboro

It has been a decent start to the week for the BrainChip share price...

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price down after major blow from ACCC

| Tony Yoo

Australia's largest airline is denied an alliance that would have accelerated post-COVID recovery on a lucrative flight path.

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Share Market News

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 13% so far this month

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner's shares have fallen off a cliff since July highs.

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Share Market News

HomeCo Daily Needs (ASX:HDN) share price halted on acquisition and guidance upgrade news

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this share is in a trading halt...

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Bank Shares

It's been a rollercoaster for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price over the last 6 months

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie bank are up and down in 2021

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price has outperformed Wesfarmers so far this year

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been another great year for Woolworths shareholders in 2021...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is in focus today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why market watchers might want to keep an eye on Wesfarmers today.

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