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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 Gainers

Why AGL, Genetic Signatures, Liontown, and Novonix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Monday...

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International Stock News

Bitcoin and Ethereum are crashing: Is now the time to invest?

| Katie Brockman

Downturns can be smart buying opportunities, but are Bitcoin and Ethereum good investments right now?

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IPOs

This ASX share just dived 25% following its IPO. What happened?

| Brooke Cooper

Not all floats rise to the top...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) supply woes continue with retailer receiving half of normal deliveries

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is having a tough time of late.

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Broker Notes

Why you shouldn't expect the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price to bounce back in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Is 2022 going to be another disappointing year for A2 Milk shares?

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Broker Notes

Why the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Accent shares are closing in on a 52-week low...

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Healthcare Shares

Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) share price leaps 6% on COVID test news

| Monica O'Shea

A saliva-based test for detecting the Omicron COVID-19 variant is sending GSS shares soaring today.

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy in 2022? Leading brokers size up the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price

| Zach Bristow

With 2022 set to be the year travel returns, investors are talking about the Qantas share price.

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International Stock News

Could Shiba Inu Surpass Dogecoin in 2022?

| Adria Cimino

The answer is yes... and no.

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Retirement

2 top ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be a top options for retirees...

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52-Week Lows

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price has hit 3 52-week lows in the last month. What now?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might drive the Zip share price in 2022.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price has tumbled 10% since the start of 2022. Is it a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

The cryptocurrency is having a disappointing start to the new year.

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Broker Notes

2 highly-recommended ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Nickel Mines is one highly-recommended ASX share.

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International Stock News

This cryptocurrency could 10x by 2026

| Neil Patel

Heightened investor interest and the potential for real use cases support this coin's potential.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is surging 8% today

| Zach Bristow

The AGL share price is catching bids again today amid a broker upgrade.

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Share Gainers

VGI Partners (ASX:VGI) share price climbs 10% amid possible merger

| Monica O'Shea

A merger or acquisition may be on the cards.

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International Stock News

Tritium is set to list on the Nasdaq this month, but what about the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

An electrifying opportunity awaits a shareholders' vote before being unlocked to the public...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Following the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) API takeover? Here are some key dates to watch out for

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what will happen next with Wesfarmers' long-awaited takeover.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price tumbling today?

| Zach Bristow

The Tyro Payments share price hasn't had a great start to the trading week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: AGL and Novonix shares shoot higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Could this crypto be the Solana of 2022?

| Taylor Carmichael

Solana soared 11,000% in 2021. Fantom's coin did better, with an epic 14,000% jump. It might do it again.

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Industrials Shares

James Hardie (ASX:JHX) management shakeup continues. Here's what you should know

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the need-to-know details on James Hardie's leadership changes.

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Technology Shares

CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price leaps 7% as revenue surges

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is growing at a rapid pace in FY22.

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Share Fallers

What went wrong for the Aurizon share price (ASX:AZJ) in 2021?

| Monica O'Shea

Coal prices didn't help Aurizon in 2021.

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price jumped 23% in 2021

| James Mickleboro

CBA shares were on form in 2021...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price melting 22% today?

| Zach Bristow

It's a nasty start to the trading week for the resource exploration company.

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Resources Shares

What's impacting the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

Fortesque Metals is starting the week in the green amid news of a strategy shift.

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Technology Shares

What's going on with the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus shares are falling heavily again...

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Energy Shares

Own Santos (ASX:STO) shares? Here's the outlook for oil prices in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

It could be an robust year for oil producers.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price higher on $142m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Incitec Pivot is making an acquisition...

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Resources Shares

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price jumps 7% on Nasdaq listing plans

| James Mickleboro

Novonix is heading to Wall Street...

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Financial Shares

Own Medibank (ASX:MPL) shares? Here are some key dates to watch in 2022

| Aaron Teboneras

Want to know when the company’s 2022 announcements are expected? Here are the details.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can Ethereum overtake Bitcoin in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

Can the perennial bridesmaid finally overtake the flagship crypto this year? One expert reckons it's Ether's best chance yet.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Auto parts business Bapcor is one ASX 200 idea for growth.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price significantly underperform the other big banks in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the Westpac share price didn't keep up with its peers'.

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Opinions

2022 will be an awesome year for ASX shares: Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Don't worry about persistent inflation. This year shares will continue their charge upwards, says one expert.

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Investing Strategies

How much the average Australian investor earned in 2021

| Tony Yoo

Ever wondered how large the portfolios of your friends and neighbours are? And how much they raked in last year?…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two top dividend shares...

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Broker Notes

Here's what this broker thinks of the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price

| James Mickleboro

Where next for ResMed's shares?

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