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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

Here's why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price surged 18% today

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas prices are forecast to remain elevated during the global reopening.

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International Stock News

Does the tech sell-off affect EV stocks like Nio?

| Daniel Foelber and Howard Smith

The red-hot electric vehicle industry isn't immune to market volatility.

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Technology Shares

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is sinking 10% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are scrambling to sell Douugh shares as the company prepares to dilute existing shareholder value.

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Healthcare Shares

Rationale behind CSL (ASX:CSL) acquisition play not 'immediately apparent': Macquarie

| Brooke Cooper

Rumours regarding a potential acquisition have reportedly left analysts scratching their heads.

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52-Week Lows

Here's why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price just hit another 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

It has been another disappointing day for Kogan shares...

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Opinions

'Crazier than the dot-com era': Charlie Munger on current share market valuations

| Tristan Harrison

Charlie Munger believes that current market valuations are crazy.

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International Stock News

Is a $1 million retirement nest egg enough?

| Christy Bieber

You may be surprised to find $1 million doesn't go as far as you might think.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could interest-paying crypto accounts be coming to a CBA (ASX:CBA) branch near you?

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates at historic lows, income investors are expanding their virtual horizons.

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Share Gainers

Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price pushes higher amid ASX 100 inclusion

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre shares are rising on Monday...

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International Stock News

5 Ways Inflation Can Hurt Stocks

| Chuck Saletta

As people and companies are forced to adjust to inflation, it can change their behaviours -- and where they put…

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Share Gainers

Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) share price surges 8% higher on guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan Steel has started FY 2022 very strongly...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price jumps 7% on strong half year results

| James Mickleboro

Metcash shares are starting the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price jumps on $1bn fly ash sale

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price is in the spotlight as expectations for a big capital return just increased.…

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52-Week Lows

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price sinks again after CEO is kicked out

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor CEO is leaving with immediate effect...

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International Stock News

Shiba Inu soars and crashes, but it's still holding up this week

| Chris MacDonald

Despite headwinds, this token is doggedly moving forward.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price in focus as Square vote confirmed for next week

| Brooke Cooper

Afterpay shareholders will soon get their say on a monumental takeover.

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Resources Shares

The Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is having a year to forget. What's next?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's on the agenda for Newcrest?

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Technology Shares

Why these 3 ASX tech shares could plunge this week

| Tony Yoo

They have been booted out of an exclusive club, so supply will be up. Will that send their stock prices…

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Broker Notes

Can Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) ever fill the hole left by Chinese exports?

| James Mickleboro

What's happening in China for this wine company?

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Share Market News

Evergrande admits it may not meet debt repayments

| Tristan Harrison

Evergrande has told the market it may run out of money.

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Healthcare Shares

2 healthcare ASX shares that Morgans loves right now

| Tony Yoo

COVID-19, Delta, Omicron… Health is the topic du jour. Here's a pair of stocks that are set to take advantage.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares have been tipped as buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of dividend shares that could be in the buy zone...

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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 the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs just added this ASX healthcare share to its conviction buy list

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share could be a strong buy..

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

Where is the Christmas cheer for the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares are not having a strong start to the festive season.

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Financial Shares

What happened to the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price last month?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving IAG shares into the red?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with 4% yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares with great yields...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price had such a lousy start to December?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's caused the company's shares to fall recently?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling very positive about these shares...

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 mining and resource shares of November

| Brooke Cooper

Last month was rough for these shares...

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price could be a high-quality buy

| Tristan Harrison

Xero shares could be a high-quality pick to consider.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's how these 4 top traded cryptos performed in November

| Bernd Struben

While digital assets can deliver some rapid gains, the losses can come just as quickly

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Broker Notes

Analysts rate these ASX 200 shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts are tipping huge gains for these small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you're interested in adding some small caps to your portfolio, then you may want to check out the ones…

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Growth Shares

2 fast growth ASX shares that could be buys in December 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Volpara is one of the ASX growth shares that could be compelling in December 2021.

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Dividend Investing

Hold the phone! Why Telstra (ASX:TLS) could be a dividend share to buy

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for income investors to buy Telstra's shares?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could this be a fly in the ointment for Woolworths' (ASX:WOW) push into healthcare?

| Tristan Harrison

Woolworths could find that its API takeover attempt has some roadblocks.

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Energy Shares

What happened to the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price in November?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares failed to reverse the negative investor sentiment

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