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Share Market News

Why the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company making progress in the clinical study...

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Share Market News

Why the Allegiance Coal (ASX:AHQ) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has updated its coal production guidance. Here are the details

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Share Fallers

Why APA, Kathmandu, Nickel Mines, & Sigma shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Financial Shares

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price just hit another 52-week low, down 17% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Let's look into what's weighing on the Magellan share price.

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Share Gainers

Qantas (ASX: QAN) share price higher as US plans to open air travel

| Kerry Sun

Things are looking up for the travel industry.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees ~50% upside in the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy this struggling infant formula company's shares?

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Cryptocurrencies

How could a share market correction impact cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?

| Sebastian Bowen

How will Bitcoin fare in the next market correction or crash?

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Resources Shares

What the Evergrande crisis could mean for ASX 200 iron ore shares

| Bernd Struben

Is the world about to witness China's Lehman Brothers moment?

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Share Fallers

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

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue shares are on a slippery slide down south. Here's what the experts are saying

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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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Resources Shares

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price lifts amid bosses' optimistic outlook

| Brooke Cooper

Core Lithium's future is blindingly bright if its bosses are to be believed.

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Share Market News

Why Atlas Arteria, Baby Bunting, De Grey Mining, & New Hope are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having good days...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the biggest winners and losers on Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are on the move?

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Share Gainers

Why the GTI Resources (ASX:GTR) share price has boomed 100% in a month

| Zach Bristow

GTI shares have climbed higher over the last month. Here are the details

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds into positive territory led by energy and materials shares

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 has managed to shake off Evergrande concerns, trading flat this afternoon.

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Travel Shares

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is lifting off this Tuesday

| Marc Sidarous

Investor optimism may be lifting the travel sector today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price underperforming Coles today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's with Woolies shares today?

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Resources Shares

Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price falls as IGO due diligence begins

| Brooke Cooper

The nickel producer's shares are jittery today amid continuing takeover talks

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Tax

Warning to all ETF shareholders doing their tax returns

| Tony Yoo

Exchange-traded funds are so popular now, but there is a taxation trap ready to maim any investor who is not…

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Share Fallers

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price has fallen in the last week. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Westpac shares have struggled over this past week. Here are the details.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price lower despite latest 'disruptor' investment

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shares are falling, despite revealing a new investment.

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Broker Notes

3 experts pick 3 ASX shares to rocket in next 12 months

| Tony Yoo

Fund managers pick 2 healthcare stocks and one agricultural product maker as Australian companies that can withstand market volatility.

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Communication Shares

Why this broker loves the current Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price

| Sebastian Bowen

What's not to love about the current Telstra share price?

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Share Market News

The Boral (ASX:BLD) share price has fallen 17% since Seven took control

| Zach Bristow

We take a look at how shares in the building and construction materials group have been performing

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Share Fallers

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price sinks 7% on half year update and guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Sigma has handed in its half year results...

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts amid Western Areas rumours

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the rumours surrounding the nickel producers today.

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Share Market News

Here's what has been moving the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price in September 2021

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are having a tough month...

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Resources Shares

Why the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price is lifting on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Why this Aussie coal miner is bucking the trend of losses on Tuesday.

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Motley Fool Media

A fall in unemployment during a pandemic? What do the numbers really mean? Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The ABS unemployment numbers may not be all that they seem. And what's going on with underemployment?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: APA makes AusNet bid, New Hope results impress

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Why is everyone talking about ASX SPI Futures?

| Zach Bristow

ASX SPI Futures are making the rounds in investor conversations today. Here are the details.

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Broker Notes

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price has room to grow: expert

| Kerry Sun

The growth story for the retail conglomerate is far from over, according to this expert

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Retail Shares

2 strong ASX retail shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Baby Bunting is one of the strong ASX retail shares worth considering.

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Share Fallers

Clover (ASX:CLV) share price sinks 7% on FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

It was a tough year for this specialist ingredients company...

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Share Market News

RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price drops amid ESG company acquisition

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are down this morning amid acquisition news...

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Gold

The Emerald (ASX:EMR) share price is soaring 6% after a gold mine update

| Brooke Cooper

The gold explorer's stock is having a great day on the ASX. Here's why

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Motley Fool Media

Iron ore, ASX 200 get nailed. Infrastructure on the menu. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It was a rough day on the ASX, particularly for mining and materials investors, amid concerns over China's falling steel…

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Share Gainers

New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price jumps on $337m profit turnaround

| Brendon Lau

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) share price is outperforming today after it posted a big turnaround in full…

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price bounces higher despite iron ore sliding below US$100 a tonne

| Kerry Sun

Iron ore below US$100 a tonne? No worries.

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Energy Shares

Why the Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) share price is up 200% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

Rising uranium prices and investor speculation may be the reason...

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