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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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Broker Notes

Worried about how the federal budget might impact your ASX shares? Here's what Goldman says

| Zach Bristow

This year's budget is set to be an interesting one.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price all at sea today?

| Monica O'Shea

Beach Energy shares are struggling today. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Lake Resources, Nearmap, and Telix shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher on Tuesday...

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Healthcare Shares

What's driving the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with shares in the ASX medical devices company?

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Share Market News

Why is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price surging 6% higher today?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's driving the tech stock upwards on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Could these ASX shares get a boost from tonight's federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

The budget is tonight. Let's see which ASX shares stand to benefit.

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Record Highs

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) shrugs off sector falls to notch up all-time high

| Zach Bristow

The lithium player has reached another milestone on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price leaping 7% higher today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX tech shares are leading the index higher today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) share price rocketing 9% higher?

| James Mickleboro

Nitro shares are on fire on Tuesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price just reached a new 2022 high. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The world's original crypto has gained 15% over the past week.

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Resources Shares

This ASX miner just struck copper and its share price soared 280% before grinding to a halt

| Monica O'Shea

What did this copper miner discover?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price launching 7% on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

What's going on with the BNPL giant's stock today?

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Economy

Expert reveals 3 ASX shares to watch following tonight's federal budget

| Zach Bristow

What sectors and stocks are set to benefit? We take a closer look.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is leaping higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Telix shares are on the move...

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International Stock News

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price rockets 8% on stock split news

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla is splitting its stock... again

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Resources Shares

Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price lifts on lithium battery deal

| Monica O'Shea

The lithium miner has signed a memorandum of understanding with a US company.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price gains as $8.9b takeover gets a green light

| Brooke Cooper

There's been good news for Crown's proposed takeover.

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Bank Shares

Here's how Macquarie (ASX:MQG) is changing its portfolio of ASX shares in response to the Ukraine crisis

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest changes to Macquarie's holdings.

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Industrials Shares

This just caused the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price to soar 14%

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the defence contractor update the ASX with?

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Travel Shares

Is Qantas an ASX dividend share?

| Sebastian Bowen

When will Qantas' dividends take off again? Let's take a look.

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Technology Shares

Why Motley Fool analyst Chris Copley is so bullish on this ASX tech share

| Brooke Cooper

Is this small-cap tech share worth adding to your portfolio?

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Communication Shares

Ringing the changes: Telstra share price jumps amid latest restructuring news

| Brendon Lau

The telco has revealed further details of its proposed restructure. Here's what you need to know.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What's impacting the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price this week?

| Zach Bristow

What's got investors shying away?

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ETFs

Why this leading ASX ETF is in the spotlight this week

| Bernd Struben

Modern warfare is increasingly relying on shadowy cyber armies.

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International Stock News

Shiba Inu's ride higher accelerates as the token surges 18%

| Chris MacDonald

Another exchange has listed Shiba Inu, driving even more interest in this meme token.

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Resources Shares

What's with the Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto has some lithium news for the market today.

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Share Market News

Fundie is buying these 2 ASX All Ords shares at discount prices

| Zach Bristow

This fundie says the recent volatility is the perfect time to pounce on high-quality shares.

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Share Market News

Why international investors are flocking to ASX shares right now

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a look and see why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price climbs 4% as Morrison ups the ante

| James Mickleboro

Uniti has received another new offer...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price rocketing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap has started the second half strongly...

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin mining stocks just leapt higher

| Travis Hoium

As Bitcoin goes, so goes the miners.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares primed to bounce back: expert

| Zach Bristow

What are they? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price charges 8% higher on major offtake deal

| James Mickleboro

Lake has signed a major offtake deal...

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Share Market News

2 defensive ASX dividend shares offering reliable income

| Tristan Harrison

We take a look at two ASX dividend shares that could interest investors.

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Growth Shares

Growth will be back! Expert picks 7 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Not every growth stock will make a comeback, so here's how to select the ones that will.

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Growth Shares

Are these 2 compelling ASX shares buys in April 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could be some of the most compelling.

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Gold

The Northern Star (ASX:NST) dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

On your marks: Investors are about to receive this gold miner's latest dividend

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Bank Shares

Why has the NAB share price surged 10% in the past month?

| Aaron Teboneras

The NAB share price has stormed higher in recent times...

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Growth Shares

2 beaten down ASX growth shares analysts believe are great value

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares could be quality options...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Merry Federal Budget!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I know they’ll probably throw cash at us tonight, which is wrong and irresponsible, in my view.

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