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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

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price falls amid new budget airline competition

| Brooke Cooper

If all goes to plan, Jetstar won't be Australia's only budget airline for much longer...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price tumbled 22% since August?

| Zach Bristow

It's been rough sailing for the rare earths producer lately.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? What to expect from its FY21 results

| James Mickleboro

NAB's full year results aren't far away...

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Travel Shares

What percentage of Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares are owned by institutions?

| Mitchell Lawler

We take a look at who really owns the bulk of Sydney Airport shares

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IPOs

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) shares set to hit ASX boards today

| Kerry Sun

The Liontown spin-off will make its ASX debut this afternoon.

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International Stock News

Top 5 global shares held by Aussie investors in Q3 revealed: eToro

| Bernd Struben

You'll find a lot of quality investments on the ASX, but don't ignore the opportunities overseas.

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Broker Notes

What this leading broker is saying about the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price

| Zach Bristow

Analysts have weighed in on the iron ore giant's latest plans.

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Energy Shares

It's building hydrogen equipment, but what else does Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries do?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's a breakdown of what Fortescue Future Industries has been up to lately

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Share Fallers

Why the Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price is crashing 34% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer could be mining in a protected area...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price edges lower following $1.3bn hit to earnings

| Kerry Sun

Write-down of assets, additional provisions and other costs will weigh on Westpac's second half earnings.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up 7% this week after iron ore cracks US$130 a tonne

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are bouncing higher this week following a rebound in iron ore prices

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Motley Fool Take Stock

NSW has reopened. Time to buy?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Is there a simple answer to the $64,000 question?

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Broker Notes

2 more of the best ASX share ideas according to this top broker

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

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Broker Notes

Could the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price hit $2.80 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Are this lithium miner's shares heading even higher?

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Share Fallers

Why has the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price plunged 27% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has been driving the Vulcan share price lower lately

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be in the buy zone...

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price could be a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

Redbubble shares could be good to consider, according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons this broker thinks the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Newcrest share price could be a buy...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares analysts love

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are rated as buys...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares set to double in the next year

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Datt Capital's Emanuel Datt explains why his 2 biggest holdings are set to rise 100% in…

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Share Market News

Could the IAG share price hit $6 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Does the IAG share price have a chance of hitting $6 the end of 2021?

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is bullish on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Kerry Sun

Westpac is Tyndall Asset Management's top bank holding. Here's why it's bullish.

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Dividend Investing

When will the Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend increase?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra dividend going to increase again soon?

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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 the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price in the green today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are Treasury Wine investors popping a bottle after today's gain?

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Small Cap Shares

2 stellar small cap ASX shares tipped for strong growth

| James Mickleboro

Check out these stellar small caps...

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares keep giving investors a payrise

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks and Sonic Healthcare are two ASX shares that keep growing the dividend.

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Share Fallers

Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) share price slides amid $72m acquisition update

| Zach Bristow

The funds manager's share price finished the day lower on acquisition news.

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Technology Shares

Why did ASX tech shares just have such a good FY22 first quarter?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the ASX's tech shares over the recent quarter...

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Share Fallers

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price slips following Federal Court judgement

| Zach Bristow

QBE has been in the red today as the insurance industry gets a let off from the Federal Court.

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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 Monday.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price struggles amid latest API speculations

| Tristan Harrison

The Wesfarmers share price struggled today.

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Travel Shares

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price has beaten the ASX 200 in the last 6 months

| Mitchell Lawler

It has been an exceptional period of performance for the Webjet share price...

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Energy Shares

How did the Santos (ASX:STO) share price perform in the last quarter?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a great quarter for Santos shares.

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Technology Shares

Xero (ASX: XRO) subsidiary inks new partnership with CBA

| Bernd Struben

The move towards automation is streamlining many financial processes.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price just hit a 52-week high?

| Brooke Cooper

oOh!Media has been experiencing some turbulence today.

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Dividend Investing

WAM Research (ASX:WAX) dividend hits 8% after share price drop

| Sebastian Bowen

A WAM dividend is on its way to investors...

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Platinum, Star, & Strike Energy shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week deep in the red...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Resources Shares

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price rockets 52% on gold update

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look at the gold update.

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