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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 the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is outperforming the energy sector today

| Monica O'Shea

Ampol has received clearance from the New Zealand Commerce Commission to acquire Z Energy.

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ETFs

The ASX is set to welcome a new Quality ETF. Here's what we know…

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX to welcome yet another new ETF soon...

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International Stock News

Why Alibaba, JD.com, and Didi stocks rocketed higher on Wednesday

| Danny Vena

A broad relief rally buoyed many Chinese companies.

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Share Gainers

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price surges again, up 50% in 7 days. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been an amazing week for Electro Optic Systems shareholders.

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Healthcare Shares

Own Medibank (ASX:MPL) shares? Now you own a piece of this tech start-up

| Monica O'Shea

What new investment did Medibank announce today?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block and Zip shoot higher, Ampol's acquisition boost

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a very good day!

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Broker Notes

Are Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares cheap right now? Read what analysts say

| Zach Bristow

Don't forget what we mean by cheap here...

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Share Gainers

The Block (ASX:SQ2) share price is soaring 11% today. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

The fintech's shares are on the rise. Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Can the South32 (ASX:S32) share price crack $6 this year?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts say the company is well-positioned for growth.

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Resources Shares

Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price surges 13% higher on 'wonderful news'

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for Poseidon Nickel shares...

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Gold

Is the party over for ASX 200 gold shares?

| Brendon Lau

Gold shares have been supported by the rising gold price in recent weeks.

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International Stock News

Why did Tesla stock pop today?

| Rich Smith

That's an excellent question. Next question, please.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

'Highly opportunistic': Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price higher despite Turquoise takeover setback

| Zach Bristow

The mining company is facing a fresh hurdle ahead of a proposed acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price rockets 18% on 'huge lithium' find

| Zach Bristow

Check out the latest lithium find from Jindalee.

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Share Gainers

Why is the 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price rocketing 30% today?

| Bernd Struben

Seven million Australians live with or are impacted by lung disease.

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Dividend Investing

Want to secure the biggest ever dividend from this ASX 200 share? Here's why you need to buy today

| Aaron Teboneras

What’s sending Carsales shares into positive territory today?

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ETFs

2 beaten down ETFs for ASX investors to check out

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs have tumbled in 2022...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares open with a bang following US interest rate rise

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is lifting off on Thursday...

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Financial Shares

Why 'now is the time' to buy QBE (ASX:QBE) shares: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates could see a big lift in the insurance giant's profits.

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Motley Fool Media

Few losers after a good day on the ASX. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Motley Fool's Scott Phillips looks at the winners and losers on a day of gains for the ASX, while…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price climbs amid reports Vocus will make a play

| Zach Bristow

Shareholders suggest a Vocus deal would provide more 'unity' versus the current offer.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Is Warren Buffett's best in the past?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Just because a company’s shares look expensive on a ‘price per share’ basis, don’t believe it.

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Bank Shares

Expert: NAB shares 'top pick' in the banking sector

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has named NAB as its top pick for the WAM Leaders investment portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Renewable energy shift 'is about to accelerate' making Vulcan (ASX:VUL) shares a buy: Broker

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares could be in the buy zone....

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Dividend Investing

The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price has only added $4 in 8 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much to Woolies' dividends weigh in the company's total returns?

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Technology Shares

Why investors should reduce their exposure to ASX tech shares in 2022: expert

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates will put pressure on companies valued for their far future potential earnings.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 compelling blue chip ASX shares to buy: top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Endeavour and Computershare are two ASX blue chips well-liked by a top fund manager.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price to rise over 20%

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Webjet shares?

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Time to sell ASX 200 shares written on a clock.
Investing Strategies

This is when to sell your ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

There is an abundance of advice on which stocks to buy when. But here are some rare tips about how…

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Dividend Investing

3 high-dividend ASX shares that are TRAPS: expert

| Tony Yoo

High-yield income stocks are all the rage now, but punters need to beware of investments that look too good to…

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Investing Strategies

Busted: 3 common 'myths' about crypto

| Tony Yoo

The fund manager who dumped shares to go 'all in' on digital assets busts some of the misconceptions about cryptocurrencies…

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Dividend Investing

2 dividend shares analysts rate as buys with big yields and even bigger upside

| James Mickleboro

These could be the dividend shares to buy...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A good day is expected on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Growth Shares

2 highly rated ASX shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Why did the Nickel Mines share price rebound today?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Nickel Mines share price be recovering?

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Communication Shares

'Significant step': What's boosting the Telstra share price this week?

| Monica O'Shea

What is Telstra building?

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Dividend Investing

If you invested $10,000 in Macquarie (ASX:MQG) shares a decade ago, here's what it would be worth now

| Aaron Teboneras

We look how much an investor would have pocketed if they bought Macquarie shares 10 years ago.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares rated top buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares are expected to pay sizeable dividends.

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares analysts are tipping for big things

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares have been tipped as buys...

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Communication Shares

What dragged on the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price today?

| Zach Bristow

It seems a key update wasn't enough to get investors biting today.

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