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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

I'm doubling down on 2 ASX shares that keep going down: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

When business performance is not rewarded by the stock market, what do you do?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares analysts say are buys now

| James Mickleboro

These top dividend shares could be buys...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to buy now at bargain prices that you've forgotten about

| Tony Yoo

There are many cheap stocks currently out there to consider. Here's a pair you might not have on your radar.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price has fallen 10% in a month

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX travel share has been in descent over the past month.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in March

| Motley Fool Staff

The days are growing cooler, but the experts reckon these dividend players will hold the heat nicely for your passive…

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Opinions

These 2 compelling ASX shares are a buy: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has told investors about two ASX shares that it’s excited about.

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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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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio (ASX:RIO) share price down 12% in a week?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's been impacting the miner's stock lately.

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Technology Shares

Hero to Xero? The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is now down 36% in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero isn't anyone's hero right now...

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price climbs amid rumours the telco plans to take on US giants

| Monica O'Shea

The Australian telco may be on the verge of a major new deal.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price down 44% YTD?

| Zach Bristow

What's the go with tech shares like Novonix in 2022?

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Healthcare Shares

Why CSL (ASX: CSL) shares climbed on Monday

| Zach Bristow

The biotech giant had a good start to the trading week today.

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ESG

3 roadblocks for ASX shares trying to become greener : Expert

| Zach Bristow

Hear what this expert has to say about sustainable finance in the region.

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Energy Shares

Ampol (ASX:ALD) shares higher on sale of its Gull business in NZ

| Monica O'Shea

What did the ASX petroleum company announce 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 today.

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Earnings Results

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) investors don't bite after earnings, shares down 13% YTD

| Zach Bristow

Vulcan Energy can't catch a bite today either.

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Materials Shares

Neometals (ASX:NMT) shares surge 12% on plans to partner with 'one of the greatest names in the automobile industry'

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the ASX minerals development company announce?

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International Stock News

Amazon's putting a bigger focus on grocery this year

| Adam Levy

It's shutting down non-grocery physical retail stores.

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Financial Shares

Why ASX 200 bank shares are storming higher today

| Zach Bristow

ASX financials have clawed back gains and are leading the way today.

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How to invest

Why now is a great time to invest in ASX shares (even if you're fearful of an uncertain world)

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing for the long term is never a bad idea, even when it seems like it is...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price surged 10% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at why the global wine company's share price is bubbling this month?

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52-Week Highs

Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) hits 52-week high, accepts CapVest bid

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest from Virtus Health today.

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International Stock News

3 strong Warren Buffett stocks for a volatile market

| Chuck Saletta, Barbara Eisner Bayer, and Eric Volkman

Businesses that are built to last can be a great way to ride out tough times for stocks.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price powering ahead by 7% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have yet again zoomed higher...

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Share Fallers

Why Nickel Mines, Paladin Energy, Tassal, and Westgold shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red...

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International Stock News

Could this Warren Buffett recommendation be your ticket to a million-dollar portfolio?

| Maurie Backman

Here's what one of the best investors of our time suggests.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 is up, so why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are going the opposite way to the ASX 200 today...

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Share Gainers

Why CSL, Dicker Data, Elders, and Virtus Health shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares have started the week strongly...

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International Stock News

Alphabet and Amazon stock splits: 3 high-flying stocks that could split next

| Sean Williams

Two high-profile FAANG stocks splitting their shares may entice these companies to follow suit.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Westgold (ASX:WGX) share price falling 14% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are being sold off on Monday.

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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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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price climbs amid technology investment

| Monica O'Shea

What did the ASX travel agent accounce today?

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 shares trade ex-dividend tomorrow. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 200 shares are trading ex-dividend tomorrow?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares that brokers rate as buys with huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are two hot lithium shares that brokers rate highly...

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite Indonesian project update

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a tough week on the ASX for the Australian nickel producer.

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International Stock News

Down 50% in 2022, should you buy this top streaming stock right now?

| Neil Patel

General market uncertainty, combined with slowing revenue growth, has punished shares.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price slips but CEO says Ukraine puts 'spotlight' on natural gas

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares have had a wild start to the week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Elders jumps, Magellan and Zip tumble

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

The CBA (ASX:CBA) share price has gone nowhere in 10 months… time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares: buy or sell?

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International Stock News

Should you buy Amazon stock now or wait until after the stock split?

| Parkev Tatevosian

The e-commerce giant will be splitting its shares 20-for-1, pending shareholder approval.

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