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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: AGL rejects new takeover offer, Appen makes strategic investment

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having an off day...

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Share Gainers

Little-known ASX share explodes 60% on 'breakthrough' US certification

| Zach Bristow

One clear winner on the ASX today makes a comeback after more than a month off.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price has rocketed 24% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Could this have helped boost the Graincorp share price?

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International Stock News

Why Crypto Fantom is crashing lower

| James Brumley

A pair of its earliest developers aren't just leaving the project, but leaving the crypto business altogether.

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Resources Shares

Gold rush! Why are Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) shares up 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners are striking it rich today...

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Share Gainers

Here's why this ASX coal share is rocketing 52% today

| Zach Bristow

One ASX share is defying the odds today and is actually soaring well into the green.

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Gold

Why the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price is shooting 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This gold shares is glittering today...

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX shares are set for a shakeup this month

| Mitchell Lawler

The market will look a little different soon...

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Energy Shares

Why Woodside (ASX:WPL) shares are 'best placed' to benefit from the energy crisis: expert

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices are nearing US$120 per barrel.

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Healthcare Shares

Payday? Here's why the CSL share price is sliding this morning…

| Sebastian Bowen

The CSL share price is underperforming today, but for good reason...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Retail Shares

Could Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) be gearing up for an electrifying investment?

| Monica O'Shea

News today is that Wesfarmers could be interested in acquiring an electronics business.

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International Stock News

Could this cryptocurrency increase fiftyfold by 2030?

| Adria Cimino

Is this cryptocurrency on the path to being the world's third-biggest crypto player?

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Dividend Investing

Time is running out to secure the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) monster dividend. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's sending Rio Tinto shares into positive territory?

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Technology Shares

Down 36% in 2022, should investors jump on the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Kogan share price be an opportunity after the business’ drop?

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Resources Shares

Why these 2 ASX mining shares are in the spotlight today

| Brooke Cooper

Big news for these ASX mining stocks broke over the weekend...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just downgraded Blackmores (ASX:BKL) shares to a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores has been hit with a sell rating today...

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Technology Shares

Appen (ASX:APX) share price fails to lift off on strategic investment

| Bernd Struben

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way people learn.

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International Stock News

This growth stock is a machine learning powerhouse

| Anthony Di Pizio

Splunk is making all the right moves, making the stock a buy now and for the long run.

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Financial Shares

The IAG (ASX:IAG) share price managed to gain 8% in February. Here's how

| Brooke Cooper

IAG's interim results helped boost its stock last month.

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Resources Shares

Up 20% this year, what is the outlook for the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares have outperformed in 2022. What’s coming next?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price on watch amid improved takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A second offer has been made for AGL...

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are being dumped out of the index and replaced with…

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is rebalancing...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is a top buy right now: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Xero shares are struggling this year but could they be a buying opportunity?

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Broker Notes

Why this $7 billion ASX-listed company is a 'hidden gem': expert

| Tony Yoo

This business supplies Chemist Warehouse, which is a giant that's still rapidly growing. And Australians still need pharmaceuticals regardless of…

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Dividend Investing

Analyst tips 20% upside and 6.5% dividend yield for this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share could be a top option for investors...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend giants to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is a fan of these dividend shares...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Tyro is one of the ASX shares that is well-liked by brokers.

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Growth Shares

3 buy-rated ASX growth shares analysts are recommending

| James Mickleboro

Here are three growth shares to buy...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Growth Shares

Beaten-up: Are these 2 top ASX growth shares turnaround buys?

| Tristan Harrison

Cettire and Pointsbet have been beaten up. Are they turnaround ideas?

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Dividend Investing

Are these 2 top ASX dividend shares buys in March 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX dividend shares are candidates for income.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons why Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) is a strong ASX dividend share idea

| Tristan Harrison

These are three reasons why Soul Patts is a really good ASX dividend share.

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Growth Shares

Analysts see almost 100% upside for these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be in the bargain bin...

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ETFs

Here are 3 top ETFs for ASX investors to watch

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs to watch...

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Real Estate Shares

Here's why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price has loads of growth potential: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks shares have plenty of growth potential according to Ord Minnett.

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Share Market News

What on earth happened to the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price last week?!

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares were sold off again last week...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend with attractive yields that brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of dividend shares rated as buys...

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