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ASX Share Market News

The Motley Fool will keep you up to date with all the latest ASX share market news. Get news, commentary and perspectives on the Australian and international stock markets today. From daily share price movers and broker ratings to takeovers, IPOs, and the economic events shaping the ASX, we cover the stories that matter to Aussie investors.

Recent ASX Share Market News

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day ahead for the ASX 200!

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, e-commerce ASX shares soar, Metcash rises

| Tristan Harrison

Although the ASX 200 was flat, e-commerce ASX shares had a strong day.

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) customers compromised in a cyberattack

| Mitchell Lawler

The second-biggest company in the world is still susceptible to hacks...

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ASX Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most actively traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is Pilbara Minerals the most traded ASX 200 share today?

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price

| James Mickleboro

Can this ASX share keep on soaring?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price seesaws after rejecting increased bid

| Marc Sidarous

The construction company says the latest Seven offer still "significantly" undervalues its shares.

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ASX Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 6%…profit taking, competition or lockdown fears?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later craze shows little sign of abating.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price is surging 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Because NASA knows problems are better solved by a crowd.

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Share Fallers

COVID-19 lockdown hits oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the share price of the outdoor advertising company.

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Share Gainers

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price surges 7% despite litigation outcome

| Zach Bristow

Redbubble shares continue their recovery following a verdict in the company's US litigation case.

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Share Gainers

Why the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price is pushing higher today

| Kerry Sun

Could new COVID-19 lockdowns across Australia be driving the supermarket giant's shares higher on Monday?

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ASX Share Market News

WAM's WAR on the ASX! Wilson's new LIC hits the share market

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM's latest LIC has just debuted ont he ASX. Here's the lat

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares highly...

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Broker Notes

The ASX shares most impacted by Australia's job squeeze

| Brendon Lau

The ASX shares of this company that is most affected by the skills shortage just got downgraded by JPMorgan.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Gold Road, Qantas, & Talga shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough start to the week for these ASX shares...

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ASX Share Market News

Nuix (ASX:NXL) shares continue to tumble on financial, legal concerns

| Rhys Brock

Here are the reasons Nuix shares have continued to be sold off.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX biotech shares are all up at least 120% in a year

| Zach Bristow

These 3 biotech shares have gone gangbusters across the past 12 months.

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Share Fallers

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is sinking today

| Kerry Sun

Amid fresh travel restrictions, Qantas shares are back down to November 2020 levels.

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Share Gainers

Why the RedHill Education (ASX:RDH) share price is rocketing 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has been rocketing higher on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price tumbles nearly 7%

| Nikhil Gangaram

It hasn't been a good morning for the BNPL giant

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Retail Shares

The Autosports (ASX:ASG) share price is up 6%. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The car dealer's share price is revving higher on increased earnings and a new acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why Atomo, Metcash, Temple & Webster, & Woolworths are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Hydrix (ASX: HYD) share price is shooting 70% higher

| Bernd Struben

Detecting potential heart attacks early on can be a lifesaver.

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Share Gainers

The Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price has gained 20% in the last 12 months

| Rhys Brock

Despite that, investors will still be vary after a disappointing first half in 2021.

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ASX Share Market News

Perpetual Ltd (ASX:PPT) share price sets new 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

Shares for the Australian financial services player build on previous gains to set a new 52-week high in this morning's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Yojee (ASX:YOJ) share price is up 31% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The software company's shares are on fire today, and here's why...

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Share Gainers

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price jumped 10% this morning

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares received a temporary boost this morning. Let's take a look at what could have fueled the rally.

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Share Gainers

Temple & Webster share price surges with other ASX COVID winners

| Brendon Lau

Temple & Webster Group isn't the only ASX share that is taking off today as most states impose COVID-19 lockdowns…

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BNPL shares

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price slips despite new partnership

| Kerry Sun

A partnership to enter the Middle East markets fails to inspire shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price dips following vehicle finance sale

| Zach Bristow

The banking giant just offloaded its auto finance business.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Metcash results, Costa returns, travel shares sink

| James Mickleboro

A lot has been happening on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) shares are up almost 50% since their IPO

| Rhys Brock

There are several key drivers behind the massive rise.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Cyclopharm (ASX:CYC) share price is crashing 42% lower

| Bernd Struben

Some disappointing news from the FDA is sending investors running for the hills.

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ASX Share Market News

What's moving the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price today?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the medical technology company are wobbling following a new product announcement this morning.

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ASX Share Market News

Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price rockets 59% on COVID-19 test update

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is starting the week with a bang...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) share price lifts following acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

Nitro does some signing of its own with its latest acquisition...

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ASX Share Market News

Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price charges higher after reporting FY 2021 profit surge

| James Mickleboro

Metcash has handed in its full year results this morning...

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Capital Raising

Why the Costa (ASX:CGC) share price is down 4% today

| James Mickleboro

This horticulture company has raised funds to make a key acquisition...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares ready to go off this year: experts

| Tony Yoo

The Australian stock market is at all-time highs, so are there any bargains left? Four experts have 3 tips for…

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