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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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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price hitting the dirt today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could a new energy report be weighing on the coal producer's stock on Friday?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the ASX 200 shares dominating trading volume today.

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Capital Raising

The Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is sinking 9% on Friday. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are dumping Douugh shares in droves...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Pengana Capital (ASX:PCG) share price struggling today?

| Zach Bristow

The fund manager is having a bit of an up and down day on the share market.

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Capital Raising

Why the Ironbark Zinc (ASX:IBG) share price is rocketing 23% today

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the ASX minerals explorer announce?

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Share Market News

Top broker: The Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price has more than 20% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Citi thinks there’s plenty of upside for Bubs.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, AVZ, Irongate, and Santos shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Johns Lyng (ASX:JLG) share price in focus amid capital raise and major US acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going on with the Johns Lyng share price lately.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) sinks again. Who's going to catch that falling knife?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos' big price swings can equate to some big wins and some equally big losses.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price rocketing 42% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Laybuy share price has exploded higher today. What's going on?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Done deal: Santos (ASX:STO) and Oil Search (ASX:OSH) merger becomes effective

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy giants' merger will create an industry heavyweight.

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Share Gainers

Why Grange, Iluka, Perpetual, and Telix shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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ETFs

Which ASX dividend ETF offers the highest income yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX dividend ETF comes out on top?

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Resources Shares

Grange Resources (ASX:GRR) share price soars 24% on supersized special dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

The iron ore pellet producer's shares are set to finish the week on a very positive note.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price have such a lousy month in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

November wasn't kind to Xero...

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay-Square takeover deal is worth $9bn less now

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay-Square transaction is worth a lot less now than in August...

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Technology Shares

2 rapidly growing ASX e-commerce shares

| Tristan Harrison

Cettire is one of the ASX e-commerce shares that is growing really quickly.

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REITs

Home Consortium (ASX:HMC) share price struggles despite 'transformational year'

| Zach Bristow

The property and fund manager company's share price is up and down today.

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Resources Shares

The Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) share price has tumbled 22% in a month. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The Arafura share price is seemingly in a slump...

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Resources Shares

What this EV forecast could mean for top ASX 200 resource shares

| Bernd Struben

As the world moves towards electrification, lithium and copper shares have drawn renewed investor interest.

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Cryptocurrencies

Is the RBA about to join the digital currency revolution?

| Brooke Cooper

Is the Reserve Bank gearing up to launch an eAUD?

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Share Market News

Could this be a bigger threat to ASX shares in 2022 than COVID?

| Brendon Lau

Why a dwindling supply of a vital diesel additive could threaten our economy in 2022.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is plummeting 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are being pounded by ASX investors today.

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BNPL shares

Could this ASX share really be the next Afterpay (ASX:APT)?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later space has delivered some outsized gains for early investors.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Apollo Tourism & Leisure (ASX:ATL) share price roars 23% higher. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The campervan and RV company has announced its latest plan to boost its COVID-19 recovery.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Fortescue CEO steps down, Westpac buyback update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is finishing the week with a splutter...

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Capital Raising

Here's why the EBOS (ASX:EBO) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price falls following surprise CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's CEO is stepping down...

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BNPL shares

Expert warns Zip (ASX:Z1P) and cohorts may need to raise more capital in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

Payments industry expert warns of potential pain for ASX BNPL shares in 2022.

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International Stock News

Why this cryptocurrency soared nearly 30% today with the overall crypto market down

| Chris MacDonald

Little-known cryptocurrency Celo is making a name for itself today.

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Economy

Evergrande officially defaults, downgraded by Fitch. What next?

| Tristan Harrison

Fitch has downgraded Evergrande after it reportedly defaulted.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is falling today

| Zach Bristow

The oncology company's share price is off to a bad start on Friday.

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Capital Raising

Why is the AVZ (ASX:AVZ) share price crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ's shares are sinking on Friday...

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International Stock News

Why the Bitcoin price declined over the last 24 hours

| Chris MacDonald

Cathie Wood's prediction of a 1,000% price surge can't counter worries about crypto mining restrictions.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why investors should never try to time the market or themes

| Tony Yoo

This fund manager reveals her biggest regret in investing and how the average punter can avoid the trap.

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Broker Notes

Is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price great value? Here's what analysts think

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy CSL shares?

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International Stock News

Why Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Polkadot are heading lower today

| Chris MacDonald

These top cryptocurrencies are taking a breather today.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price higher on $3.5bn buyback update

| James Mickleboro

Westpac is amending its buyback...

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Resources Shares

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is jumping again on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares are on form again today...

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