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Share Gainers

Here's why the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price is surging 13% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Block shares are hitting their stride today...

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Healthcare Shares

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price lifts on Omicron study results

| Zach Bristow

Omicron has been dealt another blow thanks to Starphama's latest study results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's going on with the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Domino's shares are defying traditional norms...

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ESG

Tell him he's dreamin': Are the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) green hydrogen plans realistic?

| Bernd Struben

Green hydrogen could offer a new clean energy alternative.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price enjoying green start to the week as Joyce says 'we're seeing huge demand'

| Monica O'Shea

Travel demand is on the rise, spelling good news for the airline's shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price falling following Zip's takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle shares are falling despite the company accepting a takeover offer from BNPL rival Zip Co.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price rocketed 22% in a week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big week for Tesserent stock.

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International Stock News

Can Shiba Inu reach $1?

| Rich Duprey

A monstrous jump in the dog-themed cryptocurrency seems unlikely.

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Broker Notes

Why is the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price fizzling 11% today?

| Brendon Lau

The resources company isn't having a great Tuesday.

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Earnings Results

Yancoal (ASX:YAL) share price surges 15% as dividends merrily return

| Zach Bristow

The coal miner has released its FY21 results. Here are the details.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price has struck out this morning

| Zach Bristow

Investor's simply aren't interested in Strike shares so far today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Zip shares tumble, AUSTRAC takes aim at Crown

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a strong day...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Party pooper? Why the Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price is slumping today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Endeavour shares falling today?

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Resources Shares

Why is the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price rocketing 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the IGO share price higher on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price lights up 18% as lithium resource doubles

| Mitchell Lawler

More lithium than first thought...

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Resources Shares

The latest Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) dividend is the biggest in Australian history. What's next for the miner?

| Zach Bristow

If commodities stage another rally, there could be positive signs for the miner.

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price buzzes 8% higher on lithium project news

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the lithium miner's shares higher on Tuesday?

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Share Gainers

Why did the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price leap 8% in February?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares picked up their game in February...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sinking 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are under pressure today...

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Investing Strategies

What happens to PE ratios when interest rates rise?

| Tony Yoo

Inflation will only be magnified now that there's a war in Europe. Here's what to do with your stock portfolio,…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock popped today

| Rich Smith

Panasonic plans to ramp production of Tesla's new 4680 rechargeable battery.

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Bank Shares

Here's how the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price performed in February

| Bernd Struben

Banks are eyeing the prospects of higher interest rates in the year ahead.

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Earnings Results

Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price sinks 13% after first half losses grow

| James Mickleboro

Dubber's shares are falling on Tuesday

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's the bank's latest move to 'better prepare for future growth'

| Monica O'Shea

What changes is ANZ making to its business structure and executive team?

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) doubles down on 'core business' with $1.8 billion sale

| Mitchell Lawler

$1.8 billion going straight into the piggy bank...

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Travel Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price falls on AUSTRAC court proceedings news

| James Mickleboro

Crown is being taken to court

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Origin (ASX:ORG) share price edging lower today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's weighing down Origin shares on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that could get a slice of a record $81bn farm output this year

| Brendon Lau

It could be blue skies ahead for these ASX agriculture shares...

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International Stock News

Why the Sandbox cryptocurrency went from red to green today

| Chris MacDonald

The gaming metaverse cryptocurrency is surging for a couple of reasons today.

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International Stock News

Market correction: 2 top tech stocks down 63% and 78%

| Trevor Jennewine

Wall Street is overlooking the long-term value of these businesses.

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price sliding this week?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what might be weighing on the insurer's stock.

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Broker Notes

Lithium bonanza! Broker says the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price could double

| James Mickleboro

Allkem could be a lithium share to buy...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form in February...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off in February...

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REITs

Will ASX REITs get smashed by rising interest rates?

| Tony Yoo

If shares are tanking this year, perhaps real estate could save us? An expert answers whether this theory is right.

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Growth Shares

2 great ASX shares to buy in March 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could be great options in March 2022, say experts.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in March 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

The weather will be turning cooler soon but experts reckon the long-term forecast for these shares is fine.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy...

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Resources Shares

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is a buy: broker

| Tristan Harrison

One top broker thinks that the Woodside share price is a buy.

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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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