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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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Energy Shares

Is APA evolving into an ASX-listed hydrogen share on this $260m news?

| Brooke Cooper

The company has made another move towards blending hydrogen.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price sinks on iron ore weakness

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto shares are having a poor start to the week...

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International Stock News

Should you really buy stocks now or wait a while longer?

| Adria Cimino

Some stocks are trading at incredibly low prices.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Temple & Webster share price surging 11% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Temple & Webster shares rocketing 11% today?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 company is about to see $7 billion of shares released from escrow

| Mitchell Lawler

13 July 2022 could open the flood gates for this company.

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Travel Shares

Why are ASX 200 travel shares lifting off on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's driving ASX 200 travel shares today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rockets 14% but experts say cryptos aren't out of the woods yet

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have come under pressure from rising interest rates and falling confidence as some major projects have collapsed or paused…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Bubs shares are under pressure on Monday...

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Technology Shares

Appen share price jumps 10% despite ASX 200 exit: What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Appen's shares are on form on Monday...

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Opinions

Is it time to go bargain hunting for ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have their say on whether shares are now too cheap to ignore.

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International Stock News

Down 45%, here's 1 reason to buy Tesla's dip and 2 reasons to stay away

| Luke Meindl

Does the market have it all wrong with Tesla? Here's what investors need to know before buying shares of the…

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International Stock News

3 of my biggest investing regrets — and How you can avoid them

| Katie Brockman

Don't make the same mistakes I did.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 80% on a new copper strike

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this ASX mining share outperforming the market today?

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Materials Shares

Leo Lithium shares hit the ASX this week. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Leo Lithium shares are hitting the ASX boards this week...

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price spike 7% this morning?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check what may have been behind the jump in the AI company's share price earlier today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price crashing 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Iron ore futures have just taken a dive.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares getting hammered on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

China imports some one billion tonnes of iron ore each year, but it’s economy looks to be slowing.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX 200 infrastructure shares 'ripe for takeout': expert

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

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Materials Shares

What's with the Core Lithium share price on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Core Lithium share price is slumping today. But that isn't why it's a big day for this ASX lithium…

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Retail Shares

Why is the Kogan share price soaring 6% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The online retailer's share price is rebounding on Monday.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech company just became profitable, and its shares are rocketing 14%

| Bernd Struben

Credit Clear saw a record month in May, with $3.03 million in revenue.

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Broker Notes

Top broker names 4 ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are four lithium stocks that a leading broker rates highly...

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Share Market News

Fortescue share price plunges 7%, but here's why Twiggy's not worried about a Chinese iron ore cartel

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giant is among the lowest cost producers of the industrial metal.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy share price tumbling 7% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Natural gas prices are down today. But there might be more than that driving Beach Energy shares lower?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price sliding on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why the Woodside Energy share price could be struggling today.

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International Stock News

3 reasons not to worry about a stock market crash

| Chuck Saletta

Market crashes are inevitable. If you're prepared for them, they're a lot easier to get through.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Hawsons Iron share price spiked 12.5% on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

Hawsons Iron is moving closer to exporting its high-grade iron ore products.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: PointsBet jumps, energy shares sink, Vicinity's upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a poor start to the week...

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Healthcare Shares

ResApp share price frozen as $180m Pfizer takeover bid hangs in the balance

| Brooke Cooper

The value of Pfizer's takeover bid may soon come to light.

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International Stock News

Shares in Aussie EV charging station company Tritium have plunged 60% since February. What's next?

| Mitchell Lawler

It is a tough time for the Tritium share price, but could there be a reason for optimism?

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Share Gainers

Transurban share price jumps as dividends hit pre-pandemic highs

| Brendon Lau

The toll road operator is in the green today after announcing some good news for shareholders.

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Opinions

Beginners: Investing in ASX shares for the first time? Here's what you should know

| Tristan Harrison

Investing in ASX shares can be very rewarding. These tips could help beginners.

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International Stock News

Should You Pull Your Money Out of the Stock Market Right Now?

| Maurie Backman

Don't let your nerves get the better of you.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these good value ASX dividend shares: brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks could deliver a mixture of big dividends and capital growth, according to experts.

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Growth Shares

What I love about these 2 ASX growth shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two businesses that are growing globally and look good value to me.

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Technology Shares

Infomedia share price surges 9% following third takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Infomedia has received a third takeover approach...

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price lifts amid new sustainability partnership

| Bernd Struben

Airlines are turning to sustainable aviation fuel to reduce their carbon emissions.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Here's what to know about the company's latest green hydrogen push  

| Brooke Cooper

The energy giant is looking into building a South Australian hydrogen hub.

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Technology Shares

PointsBet share price jumps 15% on SIG investment and bonus options news

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet's shares are heading higher at last...

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