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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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ETFs

Here are the pros and cons of investing in the pending US Bitcoin ETFs

| Bernd Struben

While SEC approval may add trust, it cannot eliminate the inherent risks.

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ETFs

The Hydrogen ETF (ASX:HGEN) share price jumped 18% last week

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX hydrogen ETF has performed pretty well...

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 (ASX:S32) share price lifting on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The mining and metals company is having a good day...

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Energy Shares

Why ASX uranium shares are rallying on Monday

| Kerry Sun

The uranium sector is running hot again.

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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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Share Market News

The week ahead: RBA minutes, employment and consumer spending. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

As lockdowns look set to ease further, Scott Phillips discusses Reserve Bank optimism for an economic recovery and other financial…

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Technology Shares

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price climbs on increased capital raise

| Aaron Teboneras

Archer shares are pushing higher after a positive release.

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Motley Fool Media

Economic recovery ahead and unemployment in focus. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

As lockdown rules relax and NSW spends up big, is this the kickstart the economy needs?

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| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Saving money is awesome. Saving a life is better.

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Technology Shares

Infomedia (ASX:IFM) share price sinks 14% on shock resignation

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are free-falling...

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Industrials Shares

Can the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price hit $30 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Brickworks shares reach $30 by Christmas?

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Share Market News

Top broker says Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is a buy and could rise 21%

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Rio Tinto shares?

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Materials Shares

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price lifts 5% on battery anode update

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be an EcoGraf shareholder.

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Financial Shares

Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is rocketing 10% this Monday

| Marc Sidarous

Today's quarterly results are exciting investors.

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Financial Shares

Here's what happened to the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price in the FY21 third quarter

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a busy second-half so far for AMP...

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares open higher as oil prices double in past 12 months

| Kerry Sun

Oil and gas players continue to climb as oil prices extend gains on Monday.

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Broker Notes

2 gold ASX shares experts are loving right now

| Tony Yoo

Want to invest in a so-called safe-haven? Here are a couple of stocks rated as "buy" that'll give you exposure…

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Share Market News

Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price soars 21% following asset sale

| Mitchell Lawler

Superloop is in for a $140 million windfall on the back of this sale...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Aristocrat's $5bn acquisition, Zip falls on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on Monday...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price so volatile?

| Sebastian Bowen

Volatility, why is thy name Afterpay?

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is jumping 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The market is reacting positively to news of an expanded agreement for the use of Alcidion's Miya Precision.

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Share Gainers

Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price shoots 9% higher on HomeCo merger plans

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity is heating up...

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Capital Raising

Propel Funeral (ASX:PFP) share price halted ahead of cap raise

| Kerry Sun

Propel Funeral shares will be on hold until Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Class (ASX:CL1) share price explodes 60% on takeover news

| Mitchell Lawler

A takeover proposal has launched the Class share price to a multiyear high.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price edges lower following share buy-back completion

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are heading south today...

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Share Gainers

Senex (ASX:SXY) share price jumps 16% to multi-year high amid takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is shooting higher on Monday...

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Capital Raising

Lark Distilling (ASX:LRK) share price frozen amid acquisition and capital raise

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for Lark Distilling, despite its stock being put in the freezer.

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Share Gainers

MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price jumps 11% on record first quarter update

| Kerry Sun

Down 32% year-to-date, life is coming back into the MyDeal share price after today's positive news.

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Record Highs

Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price hits new high on record quarterly inflows

| Marc Sidarous

A record quarter sees the wealth manager hit a record high.

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price edges higher after record quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

Can the Zip share price follow through after today's positive first quarter update?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price rises amid acquisition announcement

| Mitchell Lawler

HUB24 is looking to expand its hold with an acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price races higher on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer is performing positively in FY 2022...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is jumping 11% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is starting the week strongly...

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Share Fallers

Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price crashes 10% on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is starting the week deep in the red...

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Growth Shares

These 2 ASX shares have been named as good opportunities

| Tristan Harrison

Webjet and MAAS Group are two ASX share ideas.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price on watch as New Zealand travel returns

| Tristan Harrison

Qantas shares are in focus as trans-Tasman travel is allowed again.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price halted for $5bn Playtech acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat is making a huge acquisition...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be buys. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 punished ASX shares that could come roaring back

| Tony Yoo

This trio has been slaughtered over the past year, but one market commentator reckons there's hope for long-term investors.

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Growth Shares

3 highly rated ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated growth shares...

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