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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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Energy Shares

What's going wrong for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price in November?

| Aaron Teboneras

The energy provider's shares have been having a difficult time of late. We take a closer look

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Communication Shares

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price has beaten the ASX 200 in the last 3 months

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in the telco providers have been on the rise lately...

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Share Fallers

Why the Nitro (ASX:NTO) share price is down 9% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nitro shares have returned after raising $117 million from institutional investors...

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Bank Shares

How does the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) dividend compare to its sector?

| Aaron Teboneras

We look at how the Bank of Queensland dividend measures up against its competitors.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech shares in focus as Nasdaq plunges 1.7%

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what happened on US markets overnight.

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Broker Notes

Morgans just bumped up its target for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Westpac shares?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We will remember them

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

In memory of those who served, suffered and died in war.

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Share Market News

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on watch after delivering strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

Xero has handed in its half year results...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 unloved ASX shares ready to skyrocket

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Fidelity International's Kate Howitt explains why it's best to buy umbrellas when it's not raining.

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Broker Notes

Citi tips Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price to dip 16% following API deal

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers has been hit with a sell rating...

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Bank Shares

How does the CBA share price performance stack up against the other big banks?

| Bernd Struben

The big banks have all outperformed the ASX 200 over the past 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Can the e-commerce boom keep helping the Goodman (ASX:GMG) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman shares keep rising as the e-commerce boom continues.

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price a buy now, or wait for later?

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares have been falling. Is it a buying opportunity now?

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Economy

Why does NAB's (ASX:NAB) CEO want house prices to fall?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does NAB's CEO really want to see lower house prices?

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IPOs

Another billion-dollar baby lists on ASX this Friday

| Tony Yoo

If you like IPOs you'd be in heaven this week. Here's another giant about to float on the local bourse.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX shares with growing dividends

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are growing nicely...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare shares could give your portfolio a boost...

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Share Fallers

The Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price tumbled 14% today. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

The company was the worst performing share in the ASX 200 today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Myer (ASX:MYR) share price holds the fort amid news of Vicinity lawsuit

| Zach Bristow

Another legal challenge is thrown Myer's way...

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price the best blue-chip bet for 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Telstra shares an opportunity for blue chip investors?

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Share Fallers

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is now down 40% since July

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Magellan share price been struggling lately?

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares for your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Check out these small cap shares...

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Technology Shares

Dough (ASX:DOU) share price surges another 43% on Wednesday. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Douugh shareholders have been jumping for joy this week...

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Resources Shares

Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price plummets 17% on merger

| Zach Bristow

One team in the merger isn't faring so well after the announcement.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price fall on Wednesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Thumbs up for its latest takeover offer wasn't enough to impress shareholders today...

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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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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price dips as WA government plays hardball on borders

| Brooke Cooper

Flight Centre's CEO is contemplating legal action against the Western Australian government.

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Technology Shares

Finally, a good day for the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price. What's happening?

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan shares rose around 2% today. What is going on?

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ETFs

Why is the ETFS Fintech & Blockchain ETF (FTEC) not listed on the ASX?

| Tony Yoo

An ETF Securities executive tells The Motley Fool why it listed with Australia's alternative stock exchange for its latest product.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles (ASX:COL) share price slips as the company prepares for a new era

| Mitchell Lawler

Is Coles now better than before the pandemic?

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Resources Shares

Why is the KGL (ASX:KGL) share price up over 14% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are upbeat about the company's future prospects...

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Share Gainers

The Castle Minerals (ASX:CDT) share price has surged 78% in a week. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a close eye on potential new lithium projects.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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52-Week Highs

Race to the top: These 3 ASX shares all smashed new 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

Here we take a look at three market standouts from today's session.

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Broker Notes

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is the latest to be upgraded by a top broker

| Brendon Lau

Value is emerging in the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price even though it has largely gone nowhere in the…

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Materials Shares

The Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price is still running low. What's happening?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's gone wrong with Li-S Energy?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price continuing to slide on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Beach Energy CEO has addressed rumours the company's major shareholder wants out.

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Cryptocurrencies

Looking for crypto investing advice? Why your financial adviser's lips may be sealed

| Bernd Struben

Regulations appear to be lagging the rapid pace of cryptocurrency adoption.

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay, Immutep, Pushpay, and Vulcan shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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