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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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Travel Shares

Here's why ASX 200 travel shares are taking off today

| Bernd Struben

Travel shares rise and fall on positive or negative pandemic news...

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Bank Shares

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is racing 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) share price has been a strong performer today. In afternoon trade, the regional…

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ETFs

Betashares CRYPTO ETF (ASX:CRYP) drops 16% in the past week. What's next?

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptocurrencies sold off alongside risk assets over the past week.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker says the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price is heading lower

| James Mickleboro

Are Cochlear's shares overvalued?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) share price lifts on $117 million acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the news the market's been waiting for...

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price go backward in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

What went wrong for Woodside shares last month? We take a closer look

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Healthcare Shares

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price shoots 6% higher on Roche agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

An auspicious day…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Our 10th Birthday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price a serious bargain after losing 23% in a month? Here's what Motley Fool analyst Trevor Muchedzi says

| Brooke Cooper

Is BlueBet worth looking into? Here's what this expert thinks...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker is tipping 58% upside for Bluescope (ASX:BSL) shares

| Zach Bristow

One leading broker reckons Bluescope shares are steeled for some upside.

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Healthcare Shares

Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) share price rockets 100% on study results

| Monica O'Shea

Why are investors so excited about Neuren Pharmaceuticals today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) shareholders give green light for Santos merger

| Zach Bristow

Shareholders in the PNG oil and gas explorer have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a long-running merger deal.

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Bank Shares

What happened for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

November wasn't a great month for the big four ASX banks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Zip update impresses, BOQ rises

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Missed out on Ethereum? Here's a possible alternative

| Trevor Jennewine

This digital asset should benefit as decentralized finance becomes more popular.

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Communication Shares

Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price soars 12% on guidance upgrade

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors keep a close eye on any changes in company guidance.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Recce (ASX:RCE) share price is rocketing 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's latest clinial trial update seems to have excited investors...

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price jumps 9% after hitting $10 billion milestone in November

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are jumping on Tuesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price smashing Coles this year?

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash has materially outperformed Coles in 2021.

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International Stock News

Why Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana Fell This Morning

| Chris Neiger

The cryptocurrencies are falling in sympathy with Bitcoin's slide.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's going on with the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price and is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with the Bapcor share price?

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lifts as airline expands freight capacity

| Bernd Struben

The growth in e-commerce has led to increased demand for rapid freight transport.

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Record Highs

Why is the James Hardie (ASX:JHX) share price trading at all time highs?

| Zach Bristow

The cement manufacturer has had a great past two months.

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Broker Notes

The Origin (ASX:ORG) share price has only gained 1% so far this year. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is this energy share a buy?

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Cryptocurrencies

Crypto investors missing millions after 2 Aussie exchanges collapse

| Tony Yoo

Customers of myCryptoWallet and ACX are in a panic as the apps stop withdrawals then shut down, leaving them unable…

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Energy Shares

Own AGL (ASX:AGL) shares? Report finds 73 environmental risks at power plant

| Brooke Cooper

One of AGL's coal-fired power stations is at the centre of controversy

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Financial Shares

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is sinking to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Magellan's CEO is out...

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International Stock News

Why the Price of Shiba Inu is down today

| Bram Berkowitz

The cryptocurrency seems to be following broader moves in the crypto market.

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price on watch following trading update

| Brendon Lau

The insurance group outlines its latest business forecast.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price have such a great month in November?

| Brooke Cooper

Woolworths' shares WOWed the market last month...

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Dividend Investing

Could the BHP (ASX:BHP) dividend be set for a boost?

| Aaron Teboneras

Will the company increase its dividend?

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price on watch amid FY22 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Bank of Queensland is performing in FY 2022...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares that tick all the right boxes for the long term: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Alphinity Investment Management's Elfreda Jonker reveals her 2 biggest active holdings, which are set up to…

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend shares have generous fully franked yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are two top dividend shares...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips 30% upside for the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks is leading stock idea according to one broker.

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Share Market News

What is the outlook for interest rates in Australia? Here's what Westpac thinks

| James Mickleboro

When are rates going to rise?

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these 2 top ASX shares are buys in December 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Treasury Wine Estates and Adairs are both rated as buys by brokers.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

The White Rock Minerals (ASX:WRM) share price plunged 23% today

| Monica O'Shea

Why did shares in this explorer fall to a yearly low today?

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Resources Shares

Here's why this top broker is tipping 20% upside for the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie reckons that Pilbara is a buy with 20% upside.

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