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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: ANZ hit with class action, GUD sinks

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Materials Shares

Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price leaps 5% on US$39 million payday

| Zach Bristow

The gold and lithium exploration company's share price is having a good day so far.

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Share Fallers

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price lower amid credit card class action

| James Mickleboro

The lawyers are circling ANZ again...

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Financial Shares

What's JP Morgan saying about ASX 200 bank shares?

| Zach Bristow

JP Morgan is taking a relatively bullish stance on the financials sector.

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Share Market News

The Starpharma (ASX: SPL) share price surges on Vietnam launch

| Brendon Lau

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price is racing ahead this morning after confirming its antiviral nasal spray will…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price falls on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

2021 has been a big year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX.

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International Stock News

Could Rivian, Lucid, or Nio become the next Tesla?

| Daniel Foelber

How does the competition stack up to the EV industry leader?

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Travel Shares

3 best-performing ASX travel shares in November

| Tony Yoo

Omicron-induced border closures meant it was a brutal month for holiday stocks. But this trio somehow managed to have a…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by top brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Audinate and EML shares are both rated as buys by plenty of brokers.

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Share Market News

Why the PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) share price is winning today

| James Mickleboro

PlaySide is teaming up with many of the most influential gamers in the world...

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ESG

Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price sinks on earnings update

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are increasingly concerned about ESG issues within their portfolios.

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Financial Shares

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price drops as insurance sale completes

| Tristan Harrison

Suncorp shares are dropping amid the sale of its RACT Insurance business.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) share price frozen today?

| James Mickleboro

Liontown Resources is undertaking a major capital raising...

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin are all surging today

| Chris MacDonald

All eyes are on megacap tokens today, with this group climbing meaningfully higher.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price go backwards in November?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what went wrong for the travel agency last month.

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Share Gainers

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price jumped 22% in November

| James Mickleboro

It was a good month for this beaten down miner...

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Resources Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price tipped for 18% upside

| Mitchell Lawler

One broker is expecting more upside in the Lynas share price...

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Is EnGeneIC listed on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Can you buy EnGeneIC shares?

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy in December...

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares that could provide rock-solid income

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks and Soul Patts may be able to provide dependable income.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can Bitcoin edge out gold and bonds as a future store of value?

| Bernd Struben

Australia has yet to see its first direct Bitcoin ETF

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Ask a Fund Manager

Advisor reveals the 3 most popular ASX shares among his clients

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Medallion Financial's Michael Wayne picks the investments that have served him well for many years and…

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Hoping to unwrap some investment goodies this month?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the first day of the month...

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International Stock News

3 reasons why Solana could just be getting started

| Michael Byrne

Lightning-fast transaction speed and an expanding ecosystem indicate Solana has a bright future.

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International Stock News

Monday showed why a long-term investing strategy is more important than ever

| Dan Caplinger

Reversals of Friday's big plunge show that discipline is key.

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Growth Shares

2 buy-rated ASX shares with big growth plans

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are growing quickly and could leading contenders.

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IPOs

The Biome Australia (ASX: BIO) share price just flopped on IPO

| Sebastian Bowen

This IPO didn't go to plan...

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Hannans (ASX:HNR) share price shot 14% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares had an impressive day...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price frozen today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Creso is once again in a trading halt...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

Is something big about to go down with Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a closer look at what's happening with the energy giant's share price...

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Cryptocurrencies

How did the Aussie crypto miners ETF fare during its first month?

| Bernd Struben

The ETF offers Aussie investors indirect exposure to digital currencies

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Talga share price plunged 18% on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

Investors were clearly not impressed with the company's latest update.

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Retail Shares

Here's why ASX retail shares are in the spotlight on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the ASX retail shares acquisition hungry investors might want to keep an eye on.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday so far

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Healthcare Shares

Are Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) shares a buy? Here's what Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget says

| Mitchell Lawler

What's the case for buying Nanosonics shares now?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price halted amid acquisition news

| Zach Bristow

The digital commerce software solution's company's shares are on ice this Tuesday.

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