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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 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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Investing Strategies

What I'd do with these ASX dogs of 2021: expert

| Tony Yoo

No one talks about them at the BBQ, but there are some ASX shares that have left a sour taste…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 highly rated ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated...

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BNPL shares

More pain for ASX buy now, pay later shares in 2022: expert

| Tristan Harrison

ASX payment shares are predicted to have another rough year.

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ETFs

3 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs that could be buys...

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Technology Shares

Are these 2 ASX tech shares good buys in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Xero and Adore Beauty are two ASX tech shares that could be attractive.

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Investing Strategies

If this is poker, we're now ALL-IN on ASX shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

Despite the recent volatility, the Australian stock market is still the place to be, says Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Check out these buy-rated dividend shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 today...

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Broker Notes

What is the outlook for the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

Experts weigh in on the bank's outlook.

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Share Market News

Why did Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) shares jump 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This fund just hit a new all-time high...

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Energy Shares

Why did the AGL share price outperform the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

AGL shares beat the market in a big way today...

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Healthcare Shares

Argenica (ASX:AGN) share price leapt 12% on US patent news today

| Monica O'Shea

This biotechnology company has released positive patent news.

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