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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

Why are ASX 200 energy shares tumbling on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on ASX energy stocks today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is jumping 8% despite the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk's shares are jumping on Tuesday despite the market selloff...

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Bank Shares

What is the CBA (ASX:CBA) dividend payout ratio sitting at?

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at how CommBank's dividend is faring...

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Technology Shares

There's a new kid on the Block (ASX:SQ2), but how does it make money?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a look at where all of those billions come from...

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BNPL shares

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price edges lower amid leadership change

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is bolstering its management team.

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International Stock News

How to invest — and why — with Tom and David Gardner

| Chris Hill

There's no substitute for being invested with skin in the game in the world at large.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Zip confirms Sezzle talks, Fortescue's Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a day to forget... again

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price tumbles 7% on production slide

| Bernd Struben

Energy prices are widely expected to remain elevated in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Two top ASX 200 mining shares to watch in 2022: Saxo Markets

| Bernd Struben

Iron ore could retest its 2021 highs later this year.

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Energy Shares

Why 2022 could be a strong year for the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price: Saxo Markets

| Bernd Struben

The rush to sustainable energy is inadvertently offering tailwinds to ASX oil and gas shares.

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Resources Shares

The Critical Resources (ASX:CRR) share price is diving 10% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on the base metal and lithium explorer's stock on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price rockets 16% on trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move during Tuesday trade.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are ASX consumer staples shares really 'safe' to hold in a market selloff?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are consumer staples shares really 'safe' investments?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price rocketing 20% higher?

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle is a takeover target...

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Technology Shares

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price drops 6% amid agreement with US battery cell developer

| Monica O'Shea

It seems investors are not convinced by the battery developer's US plans.

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International Stock News

Apple stock before earnings: Sell or Buy?

| Harsh Chauhan

The tech giant faces a litmus test going into the release of its quarterly report on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has performed modestly so far in FY22 under tough operating conditions.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower following Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Retail Shares

Why is the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price backtracking today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has experienced challenging trade conditions of late.

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price higher amid Sezzle acquisition talks

| James Mickleboro

Will Zip soon acquire Sezzle?

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Bank Shares

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is outperforming its big bank peers in 2022. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

ANZ is besting its peers so far this year. We take a closer look.

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price reach pre-COVID highs?

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL has had a tough couple of years from COVID-19.

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International Stock News

The cloud wars are heating up, and Amazon is primed to thrive

| Adam Spatacco

Amazon stock has been practically flat for the past year. The company's growth in the cloud market may be overlooked…

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy after the market meltdown

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be in the buy zone...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Kogan share price has a lot of potential upside

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan shares could be an attractive opportunity after its fall.

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Ask a Fund Manager

This is where share markets are headed from here: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish polishes his crystal ball to see where stocks might be in…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares Morgans rates as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two buy-rated dividend shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a tough day...

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International Stock News

This crypto will be the Ethereum of 2022

| John Ballard

Investors should get familiar with this fast-growing blockchain.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 excellent blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of blue chip ASX 200 shares that have been rated as buys...

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Investing Strategies

3 top ASX shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These top shares could be buys in 2022...

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Energy Shares

Why AGL (ASX:AGL) and Origin (ASX:ORG) shares tumbled today

| Monica O'Shea

ASX energy shares have had a rough start to the trading week.

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Economy

CBA reveals the Australian economy's leading state amid COVID surge

| Bernd Struben

The states and territories have all been impacted by the pandemic.

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Gold

These 'golden' ASX shares weighed on the All Ordinaries Index today

| Brooke Cooper

Today wasn't a good day for ASX gold shares.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price awaits judgement day as earnings draw near

| Mitchell Lawler

Half year results are fast approaching for A2 Milk, what can we expect...

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Broker Notes

Is the TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) share price good value?

| James Mickleboro

Is this telco giant a buy?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price in reverse today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's causing the company's shares to head south on Monday?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's why the bank could be facing a $200m class action

| Brooke Cooper

Legal action is reportedly brewing against NAB.

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