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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

Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price zooms higher on NZ$2.8bn Z Energy acquisition

| James Mickleboro

This fuel retailer is making a key acquisition...

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Resources Shares

Why the Nexus Minerals (ASX:NXM) share price just leapt to an all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are seesawing on Monday.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares rise amid market sell-off

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 energy shares are standing tall amid a weak market.

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Bank Shares

Own Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares? Here's what to expect from its FY21 results

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland will be releasing its results this week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price struggles amid $2b deal speculation

| Zach Bristow

Is Australia's largest rail freight company considering an acquisition?

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Resources Shares

Is Fortescue Future Industries listed on the ASX?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how to get a slice of Fortescue Future Industries on the ASX.

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Travel Shares

Will the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price follow Ryanair's surge on reopening?

| Bernd Struben

ASX travel shares have widely rebounded from their pandemic-fuelled selloff, but most remain well below their early 2020 levels.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker sees 16% upside for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's where the AMP share price could be heading...

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Share Market News

Why are ASX hydrogen shares in the spotlight on Monday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Green hydrogen is getting the green light in Gladstone...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) share price plunging 19%?

| Brooke Cooper

A joint investigation by numerous media outlets into Star Entertainment has seemingly worried the market.

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Financial Shares

Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price surges 7% on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

Fatfish shares are starting the week off with a bang...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Kuniko (ASX:KNI) share price soaring 13% on Monday?

| Kerry Sun

Kuniko expands its exploration potential in Norway.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price is surging 11% today

| Bernd Struben

As the world reopens, the demand for green energy resources is booming.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Star shares crash, tech shares tumble

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a poor start to the week...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is rocketing 18% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Douugh shares on fire today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Z Energy (ASX:ZEL) share price leaps 6% on Ampol takeover news

| Zach Bristow

Ampol shows its hand again in a final attempt to acquire the New Zealand fuel company.

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Downer (ASX:DOW) share price struggling today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Downer shares are failing to gain traction today.

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Share Market News

Why the Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer isn't going anywhere today...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price gains amid Twiggy's planned $1bn hydrogen investment

| Brooke Cooper

Twiggy has taken another huge leap towards renewables.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price slips as bank spruiks carbon credit opportunity

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's biggest bank wants a slice of the carbon credit action.

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Share Market News

API (ASX:API) share price lifts following guidance upgrade

| Tristan Harrison

The API result is rising after increasing its profit guidance for FY21.

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Gold

Up 191% in 1-year, why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price is on a rollercoaster today

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices have yet to strongly react to renewed inflationary fears.

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Technology Shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is down 3% today

| Kerry Sun

Another whipsaw day for the Afterpay share price ...

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price lifts after Federal Court makes judgement

| Zach Bristow

The courts have ruled in favour of insurers.

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Broker Notes

Could the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price hit $15 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Could the PointsBet share price be heading higher?

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Energy Shares

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is down 10% this morning

| Bernd Struben

It seems the energy company's share price has not lit up on its latest news...

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Dividend Investing

Do these ASX dividend shares really have 20%+ yields?

| James Mickleboro

Are these yields too good to be true?

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 (ASX:NDQ) ETF share price struggling lately?

| Kerry Sun

The NASDAQ ETF is struggling to make headway. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

These 7 ASX shares are going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are trading ex-dividend this week...

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Energy Shares

Here's what happened to the Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) share price in the FY22 first quarter

| Brooke Cooper

Woodside's stock spent most of the quarter in the red before gaining nearly 24% in the final days of the…

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BNPL shares

Could the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sink to $5.50 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price fall to $5.50 by Christmas?

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Broker Notes

Could the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price reach $35 by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Can the ANZ share price keep rising?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ampol (ASX:AMP) share price on watch after Z Energy takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

Ampol is buying New Zealand's largest fuel retailer...

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two growth shares that are rated highly...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares analysts rate highly

| James Mickleboro

These two dividend shares are rated as buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on Monday on the ASX 200...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price struggle in the September 2021 quarter?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares have been struggling in the last few months. What’s going on?

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Broker Notes

Could the NAB share price hit $30 before the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for the NAB share price?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high quality ASX 200 shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares rated as buys...

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