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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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Growth Shares

Why PPK (ASX:PPK) and Li-S Energy are this fund's largest positions

| Mitchell Lawler

This fund is holding a big chunk of PPK in its portfolio...

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Share Fallers

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lower after raising $700 million

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant has raised funds....

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Technology Shares

Why ASX tech shares are crashing on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

ASX tech shares open to a sea of red on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price tanked 15% in 3 weeks?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Much of the bearish sentiment towards the Polynovo share price can be traced back to its full-year report.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price down 16% this month?

| Zach Bristow

The rare earths producer's shares are edging lower this past month. Here are the details.

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Economy

The S&P 500 just dropped 2%. Why is this impacting ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P 500 fell 2% overnight. ASX shares are being impacted.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) share price crashed 20% this month?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's notable dividend may also have caused it's downfall.

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Share Fallers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price lower despite retail shareholder update

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant reiterated its growth plans today...

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Share Fallers

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price falls despite positive lithium plant update

| James Mickleboro

This clean lithium company's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

How China's energy crisis could be good for BHP (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO)

| Brendon Lau

The iron ore price found its feet recently and BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO)…

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Travel Shares

Why has the REX (ASX:REX) share price gained 6% so far this week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good week so far for REX's stock despite the company releasing seemingly unfortunate news.

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Share Fallers

Square slides 5%. What does this mean for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Things aren't looking good for Afterpay on Wednesday.

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52-Week Lows

Why the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price is slumping to a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner remain under pressure as investors watch monetary policy and yields worldwide.

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Bank Shares

Why these experts say the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price could be on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The big bank's stocks have cooled down in the past month. But with reporting season coming, is it time to…

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Growth Shares

Here are 2 strong ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Check out these growth shares that analysts rate highly...

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Materials Shares

Why the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price has underperformed the ASX 200 in the last 3 months

| Ken Hall

Shares in the building supplies group have been struggling lately. Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields...

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Bank Shares

Why these experts think the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The big bank's stocks have cooled off in the past month. So is it time to purchase now, just before…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys in October 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks and Adairs could be good ASX dividend shares to consider for October 2021.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX shares are going ex-dividend today

| Ken Hall

Investors may want to keep an eye on these Aussie companies as they trade ex-dividend today.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the Sonic share price...

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Value Investing

2 beaten-up ASX shares that could be buys in October 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan is one of the ASX shares that could be worth considering in October 2021.

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 hot ASX growth shares that this income fund manager favours

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Redpoint's Max Cappetta explains stocks with astronomical dividend yields aren't necessarily the best for an income…

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Broker Notes

Top broker says ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This sleep treatment company's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Retail Shares

Up 116% in a year, is the City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price good value?

| Tristan Harrison

After its huge rise, is the City Chic share price at a good price?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200...

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Retirement

2 excellent ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be a good fit for retirees...

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ETFs

2 top tech ETFs for ASX investors in October

| James Mickleboro

These tech ETFs are highly rated for a reason...

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Growth Shares

2 founder-led ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Check out these highly rated founder-led shares...

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International Stock News

Tesla share price climbs following latest disruptive development

| Mitchell Lawler

This latest development rates your driving and gives a score, and here is what it could mean for Tesla...

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Resources Shares

Los Cerros (ASX:LCL) share price jumps 7% on gold update

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors appear excited about the company's prospects...

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Share Fallers

Why is the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price down almost 4% on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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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 Tuesday.

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Motley Fool Media

Oil at a 3 year high and travel stocks soar. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Energy shares rallied on the back of surging oil prices, travel stocks responded to renewed optimism about opening up and…

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) share price leaps 6% on investment news

| Zach Bristow

Origin's investments are starting to pay off.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price leaping 7% on Tuesday?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's further analyse.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Domino's, Temple & Webster, & Xero shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are tumbling on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE) share price surges 30% on assay results

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move today...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 5% today

| Kerry Sun

There is no relief from iron ore prices, giving back gains on Tuesday.

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