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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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Materials Shares

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price jumps on battery recycling update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's fast-tracking its commercial strategy.

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ETFs

Think 2021 was the ASX year of the ETF? 2022 might blow it out of the water

| Sebastian Bowen

ETFs continued to boom in 2021...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Magellan shares crash 28%, CIMIC tumbles

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

5 unstoppable trends to invest $5,000 in for 2022

| Keith Speights

They could be like PCs in the 1980s and the internet in the 1990s.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) share price is sliding today

| Zach Bristow

The mining explorer's shares are failing to catch bids after the latest company update.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been a stellar performer in 2021.

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Resources Shares

Up 20% in a month: Is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have gone up. But is it a buy?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price jumping 16% today?

| James Mickleboro

Humm's shares are jumping on Monday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What could the Playtech deal mean for Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Aristocrat Leisure's planned takeover could provide a major long-term boost to its stock.

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Financial Shares

Earnings Upgrade: What's got the AUB (ASX:AUB) share price spiking today?

| Zach Bristow

Here are the details.

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Healthcare Shares

What's with the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price yo-yo today?

| Monica O'Shea

Telix has received US FDA approval for its cancer imaging tool.

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Technology Shares

The Novonix share price has tumbled 25% so far in December. What's going wrong?

| Mitchell Lawler

Novonix shares have been under pressure in December. What's going on?

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International Stock News

3 cryptocurrencies with clear-cut competitive advantages

| Sean Williams

Competitive edges and differentiation are imperative to stand out in the rapidly growing crypto space.

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Technology Shares

Why the 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price is charging 8% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The tech company's shares are starting the week off in the green.

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Resources Shares

Reshuffle: Why is the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price sliding today?

| Zach Bristow

Let's find out.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price tumbles after announcing Bardoc Gold acquisition

| James Mickleboro

St Barbara's shares are falling on Monday...

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Bank Shares

Broker says NAB (ASX:NAB) share price offers 12% upside plus dividends

| James Mickleboro

Here's why NAB's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price falls despite asset sale announcement

| James Mickleboro

Westpac continues to simplify its business...

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Share Fallers

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price crashes 23% after losing major contract

| James Mickleboro

Magellan's shares are getting hammered again....

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International Stock News

3 things you shouldn't do if the stock market crashes

| Ryan Downie

These three investing strategies can get you through the next market cycle.

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Energy Shares

Could 2022 be a good year for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a look at what some experts are forecasting for the AGL share price in the new year.

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Energy Shares

Is the Santos (ASX:STO) share price well oiled and gassed up for 2022?

| Mitchell Lawler

Fuelled up on a big merger, is Santos ready to conquer 2022?

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Travel Shares

How high will ASX travel shares fly in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

Will travel stocks soar or sink in the new year as Australia tries to figure out what to do with…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been named as buys...

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Retail Shares

How will ASX retail shares go in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

Aussies will be weaned off government support and won't be trapped at home for most of the year (we think).…

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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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Technology Shares

The Altium (ASX:ALU) share price has risen 20% this year. What's the outlook for 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Altium shares have performed well in 2021. What’s next in 2022?

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ETFs

2 strong ETFs that could be buys for 2022

| Tristan Harrison

The two ETFs in this article could be top ones to own.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Check out these top dividend shares...

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Healthcare Shares

Experts rate these 2 ASX healthcare shares as buys in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Volpara is one of the ASX healthcare shares that experts like for 2022.

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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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International Stock News

Here's how the stock market could turn $10,000 into $450,000

| Kailey Hagen

You don't need any investing experience to do this.

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Growth Shares

3 highly rated ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

2 great ASX dividend shares rated as buys for 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs is one ASX dividend share for compelling income.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX retail shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are three retail shares to buy in 2022...

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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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Share Market News

Is the dividend big enough to make the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Will CBA pay big enough dividends to make the share price a buy?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling very positive about these shares...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 Index could be set for a huge makeover in 2022. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 could be feeling all brand new in 2022...

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could CSL be a buy after its announced acquisition?

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