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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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Resources Shares

How will Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) shares be impacted by the Falcon spin off?

| James Mickleboro

Chalice is spinning off an asset...

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International Stock News

Renewable energy stocks: Is now a good time to buy?

| Reuben Gregg Brewer

The future is clearly going to be driven by increased demand for renewable power, but does that make renewable power…

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price edges higher amid Barossa project sale

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are responding in kind the Santos' latest announcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

EBOS (ASX:EBO) share price on watch amid cap raise and $1 billion acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

EBOS announced a major acquisition this morning. Here are all the details.

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Share Gainers

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price lifts off after ACCC gives takeover green light

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport takeover has been given a boost...

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International Stock News

Coinbase stock: Bull vs. Bear

| Rich Duprey and Rick Munarriz

The biggest crypto marketplace hasn't performed nearly as well as some of the biggest coins on its platform.

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price lower amid $25 million penalty

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has been hit with a penalty...

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Resources Shares

Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price shoots 12% higher on Volkswagen deal

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan has signed a deal with the world's largest automaker...

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Broker Notes

2 market-leading ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman and Elders are both liked by brokers.

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Financial Shares

3 ASX finance shares to buy right now (hint: no big banks)

| Tony Yoo

Forget the big four, here is a trio of financial stocks that could benefit from the post-COVID economic tailwinds.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How did the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price perform in November?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's all the market heard from Treasury Wine last month.

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IPOs

Could Cotton On be gearing up for an ASX IPO soon?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why are rumours circulating of a potential public listing for Cotton On?

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Broker Notes

Goldman says Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is a buy with 25% upside

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Webjet shares? This broker thinks it is...

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Healthcare Shares

This fundie shorted Polynovo (ASX:PNV) shares in 2019. Here's how much he would have made

| James Mickleboro

Was PolyNovo a good short idea?

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Growth Shares

2 compelling ASX shares that could be buys in December 2021

| Tristan Harrison

City Chic is one of the ASX shares that could be smart considerations.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price struggle last month?

| Bernd Struben

The big banks have benefited from hot running Aussie property markets.

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Close your eyes': ASX share you can buy and forget

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Alphinity Investment Management's Elfreda Jonker reveals the stock to put in your top drawer and be…

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Dividend Investing

Why CBA (ASX:CBA) and this dividend share could be buys

| James Mickleboro

CBA and this dividend share could be in the buy zone...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares you've never heard of that experts love

| Tony Yoo

You have to be different from the herd if you want to do better than average. Here are some suggestions…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs loves these ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two tech shares rated highly...

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Broker Notes

Why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price could be cheap for patient investors

| James Mickleboro

Is IAG cheap? This broker thinks it could be...

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Resources Shares

KGL Resources (ASX:KGL) share price rockets 34% on copper update

| Monica O'Shea

The mineral exploration company had another rocking day today.

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Energy Shares

What happened with the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Pure Hydrogen doing so well lately?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos (ASX:STO) share price climbs as merger clears key PNG hurdle

| Zach Bristow

The long-drawn Santos-Oil Search merger gets another step closer today...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker thinks the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is a buy right now

| Brendon Lau

There's more than the roll of a dice at play for this embattled casino operator.

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Materials Shares

The Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price pumped 5% higher today. What happened?

| Brooke Cooper

Wednesday was a good day on the ASX for Pilbara and its peers.

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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 Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price surging 5% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share had a very strong day...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) starts construction of project to double online fulfilment capacity

| Aaron Teboneras

Here is the lowdown on the company's latest project.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Cooper Energy, PolyNovo, and Sigma shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

Up 700% this year, what's sending the Environmental Group (ASX:EGL) share price 38% higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The environmental protection company has announced impressive trial results on overcoming PFAS chemical contamination.

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ETFs

Why is the ETFS Hydrogen ETF (ASX:HGEN) share price climbing today?

| Mitchell Lawler

More energy companies are exploring the potential of hydrogen energy...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's with the Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price today, up 9%?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a day in the green for the luxury goods retailer.

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Healthcare Shares

Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price surges 13% on study success

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in the medical company are surging today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Survey reveals surprising crypto swing as Aussie housing bubble fears grow

| Bernd Struben

Record low interest rates have spurred rapid housing price growth across Australia.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is surging 13% today

| Zach Bristow

Strike is all systems go in the past month, making up ground on a lacklustre year.

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Share Gainers

Up 27% in a month, the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price just hit another 9-year high. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Here's why the rare earth minerals player is up 27% in a month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

WAM (ASX:WAM) share price higher on PM Capital fund takeover news

| James Mickleboro

The WAM share price is rising on Wednesday...

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