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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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Opinions

Why the share market pessimists are wrong

| Tony Yoo

Stock markets have been in turmoil this year. So do you now listen to the bears who are now all…

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in February 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking for some ASX shares to fall in love with this month?

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for February

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares offering good yields...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares riding the wave of green energy and ethical investing

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is one of the ASX shares that is seeing growth in its green energy.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Small Cap Shares

4 small cap ASX shares for your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Here is a group of small cap shares to watch...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Earnings Results

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price lifts 4% on quarter of expansion

| Mitchell Lawler

A big quarter of building out Novonix's capability resonates with investors today...

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Share Market News

What is green shorting and which ASX 200 shares are being targeted?

| Brooke Cooper

This ESG investment style is worth knowing about...

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Energy Shares

Why have ASX energy shares become such hot property in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX energy shares have defied the market gloom to take off in 2022.

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Earnings Results

Here's why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price leapt higher today

| Zach Bristow

US regulatory updates mark the quarter for the ASX regenerative medicine company.

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ETFs

2 popular ETFs for ASX investors to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for ASX investors...

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price tumble 13% on Monday

| Aaron Teboneras

AnteoTech shares have suffered in the past week.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker is bearish on the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries business

| James Mickleboro

Is Fortescue Future Industries going to destroy shareholder value?

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price slump to fresh, 9-year lows today?

| Monica O'Shea

While this share is having a bad day, it's outperforming financial shares this year.

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares have had a shaky start to 2022. Here's what investors are planning: survey

| Bernd Struben

Dividends remain important, particularly for older investors.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price has 32% upside

| James Mickleboro

This pizza chain operator could be a buy...

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Growth Shares

2 fast-growth ASX shares with major plans

| Tristan Harrison

Bubs and Pushpay both have plans for long-term growth.

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Broker Notes

Why the CSR (ASX:CSR) share price is on this broker's top 2022 buy list

| Brendon Lau

The building products supplier has enjoyed a fine start to the trading week.

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Share Gainers

ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB) share price goes into overdrive, up 9% on revenue surge

| Brooke Cooper

ARB shareholders are switching gears today.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Fallers

Why Ansell, AnteoTech, Dubber, and NIB shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Monday...

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Technology Shares

Straker Translations (ASX:STG) share price surges 24% after company 'achieves 99% revenue growth'

| Aaron Teboneras

Straker's outlook remains robust due to its better-than-expected organic growth...

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Share Gainers

Why Airtasker, ARB, Bubs, and Sezzle shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Monday...

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Bank Shares

How does the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) dividend compare to the big four banks?

| Sebastian Bowen

What kinds of dividends does Macquarie have under the hood?

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is having such a positive day

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's helping boost Tyro's shares today.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price gaining altitude today?

| Monica O'Shea

Qantas and its ASX travel share peers are having a good day.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price sinks again. Here's where it could find support: expert

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies have lost a combined US$1 trillion since November's market highs.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) vs Traditional Owners: $400m battle continues

| Mitchell Lawler

What could be overshadowing the Rio Tinto share price today?

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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 as buys...

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Technology Shares

Own BrainChip (ASX:BRN) shares? Here's some of the institutional investors which have also bought up big

| James Mickleboro

Who's buying BrainChip shares?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Telstra (ASX:TLS) boosts IoT cred with new acquisitions

| Brooke Cooper

Telstra is deepening its Internet of Things capabilities. Here's how.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Irongate (ASX:IAP) share price rallies 17% on Charter Hall takeover proposal

| Tristan Harrison

Irongate shares are jumping today after another takeover approach from Charter Hall.

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Share Market News

Could Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) be about to launch a new ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Ethical is exploring new territory...

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Earnings Results

Here's why the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price is surging 13% today

| Monica O'Shea

The software-as-a-service provider's share price is having a great start to the week.

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Gold

Own ASX gold shares? World Gold Council reports big boost in demand

| Bernd Struben

Gold demand from central banks remains strong.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is rocketing 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on fire this Monday.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Why is the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price sliding 7% today?

| Zach Bristow

JP Morgan is now bearish on NIB and reckons further downside is imminent.

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Earnings Results

Here's why the Bluebet (ASX:BBT) share price is tanking 5% today

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors were expecting more out of the wagering company's earnings in Q2 FY22.

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