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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

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price rallies on major expansions

| Kerry Sun

The struggling Openpay share price tips higher on wins in the healthcare and automotive sectors.

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Share Market News

Why is the AMA Group (ASX:AMA) share price halted?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have taken a beating lately...

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Small Cap Shares

3 growing small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could be going places...

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in firing line of United Nations' climate action

| Bernd Struben

Coal producers are coming under increasing pressure as global bodies move to decarbonise energy sources

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price struggles amid possible union action

| Brooke Cooper

The Communications Union disagrees with Telstra's decision to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for some workers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this be the next international challenge for Treasury Wines (ASX:TWE)?

| Mitchell Lawler

A challenger could be approaching in the esteemed winemaker's fastest growing market.

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Motley Fool Media

Fortescue's big fall, job ad numbers disappoint and rates in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Fortescue shareholders, including Twiggy Forrest, are to enjoy a massive payday which explained the fall in the Fortescue share price…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price is up 75% in a month.

| Zach Bristow

IDT shares have soared well into the green over the last month.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

This mining share could be in the buy zone...

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Share Gainers

Harris Technology (ASX:HT8) share price jumps as sales tripled

| Brendon Lau

The Harris Technology Group Ltd (ASX: HT8) share price jumped after it posted a tripling in revenue thanks to the…

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Share Market News

Alumina (ASX:AWC) share price flat despite potential tailwinds for bauxite

| Kerry Sun

Alumina shares are sitting on the fence on Tuesday ...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to take off after excellent reporting seasons

| Tony Yoo

Looking for inspiration after August results? Here are a couple of stocks that still have plenty of legs, according to…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price jumped 7% in a month

| Zach Bristow

Medibank shares have been an ASX winner over the last month.

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Share Fallers

Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price sinks 8% after Woolworths sells its stake

| James Mickleboro

Marley Spoon shares are under pressure on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

The Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is up a whopping 500% this year

| Rhys Brock

It's been an incredible year for the online fashion retailer so far. We take a closer look

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could provide growing income in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

APA Group is one of the ASX dividend shares that could provide growing income.

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Energy Shares

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is down 16% in a month. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares can't seem to catch a break.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price could get boost from WestConnex rumour

| Brendon Lau

Investors may finally have a reason to get excited again about the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price on reports…

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Resources Shares

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is in the spotlight this week

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares are on watch this week...

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Capital Raising

Why the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price is frozen on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Aussie Broadband is looking to raise capital after a stellar FY21 performance

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is in focus on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas is getting closer to offloading its under-developed land in Sydney's Mascot.

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Share Market News

Top broker says Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this top broker thinks Xero shares are a buy...

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Fortescue, & Rio Tinto shares could tumble today

| James Mickleboro

A pullback in iron ore prices could weigh on these shares today...

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is up 5% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay shares have had quite a month...

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Motley Fool Media

Spring clean your finances, and #getabetterrate. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott ran through some simple ways to stop wasting money and kick start your savings.

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Healthcare Shares

When was the best day ever on the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price chart?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what spurred the healthcare company's best single-day share price performance ever.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is down 6% in a month

| James Mickleboro

It has been another disappointing month for A2 Milk...

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How to invest

4 tax-time tips for first-time ASX share investors

| Tony Yoo

Pay attention, rookies. This is advice direct from the Australian Taxation Office.

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Dividend Investing

3 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares could have big yields in FY 2022...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys with yields above 5%

| Tristan Harrison

Accent Group is one of the ASX dividend shares considering for income.

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Resources Shares

How does the BHP (ASX:BHP) dividend compare to its sector?

| Aaron Teboneras

We stack up BHP's dividend against its rivals.

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ETFs

2 excellent ETFs for ASX investors this week

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be worth considering...

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Growth Shares

2 COVID-hit ASX shares that could be buys now

| Tristan Harrison

IDP Education and Corporate Travel could be opportunities to consider.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look out for on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 top blue chip ASX 200 shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for blue chips? Check out these options...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges higher, Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) falls, Hansen (ASX:HSN) declines

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today. Soul Patts gave a profit update.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Alumina shares rocketed almost 9% after market open this morning, before cooling off later in the day.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares fell today – here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Delta strain could pull the plug on the resurgent demand for oil.

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Share Gainers

Another day, another Dominos (ASX:DMP) share price all-time high

| Zach Bristow

Domino's shares continue their impressive run today.

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Share Fallers

The Kuniko (ASX:KNI) share price is on a wild ride, sliding 14% today

| Zach Bristow

Kuniko shares have been on the big red slide today in another display of volatility

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