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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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Gold

Up 191% in 1-year, why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price is on a rollercoaster today

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices have yet to strongly react to renewed inflationary fears.

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Technology Shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is down 3% today

| Kerry Sun

Another whipsaw day for the Afterpay share price ...

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price lifts after Federal Court makes judgement

| Zach Bristow

The courts have ruled in favour of insurers.

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Broker Notes

Could the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price hit $15 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Could the PointsBet share price be heading higher?

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Energy Shares

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is down 10% this morning

| Bernd Struben

It seems the energy company's share price has not lit up on its latest news...

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Dividend Investing

Do these ASX dividend shares really have 20%+ yields?

| James Mickleboro

Are these yields too good to be true?

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 (ASX:NDQ) ETF share price struggling lately?

| Kerry Sun

The NASDAQ ETF is struggling to make headway. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

These 7 ASX shares are going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are trading ex-dividend this week...

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Energy Shares

Here's what happened to the Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) share price in the FY22 first quarter

| Brooke Cooper

Woodside's stock spent most of the quarter in the red before gaining nearly 24% in the final days of the…

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BNPL shares

Could the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sink to $5.50 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price fall to $5.50 by Christmas?

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Broker Notes

Could the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price reach $35 by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Can the ANZ share price keep rising?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ampol (ASX:AMP) share price on watch after Z Energy takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

Ampol is buying New Zealand's largest fuel retailer...

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two growth shares that are rated highly...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares analysts rate highly

| James Mickleboro

These two dividend shares are rated as buys...

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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 Monday on the ASX 200...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price struggle in the September 2021 quarter?

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto shares have been struggling in the last few months. What’s going on?

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Broker Notes

Could the NAB share price hit $30 before the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for the NAB share price?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high quality ASX 200 shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares rated as buys...

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price hit $45 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the Woolworths share price reach $45 before the end of the year?

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Bank Shares

How did ASX bank shares perform in the last quarter?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX banking share was the winner last quarter?

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Check out these dividend shares with big yields...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that are rated as buys by multiple brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Monash IVF is one of the ASX shares that brokers like at the moment.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's what happened to the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price in the FY22 first quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at how the biotechnology giant's shares performed over the last quarter

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be quality options for investors...

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Value Investing

2 ASX shares that could be worth researching this weekend

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue and Accent could both be worth researching this weekend.

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Share Market News

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price a buy for its 7% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Might Westpac be a buy for its expected dividends in FY22?

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Broker Notes

Why this expert reckons the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price is on special

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket giant could be a good pick amid a volatile stock market...

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Resources Shares

Own BHP (ASX:BHP) shares? Here's why the miner won't be jumping onboard the hydrogen train

| Brooke Cooper

BHP's boss has seemingly ruled out the early adoption of hydrogen-powered steel production.

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Broker Notes

Could the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price reach $4.50 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has been on fire in 2021. Since the start of the year,…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Retail Shares

Can the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price reach $60 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Might the Wesfarmers share price reach $60 by Christmas?

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be buys. Here's why...

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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 Friday.

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52-Week Highs

Why is the Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX) share price jumping 7% to record highs?

| Mitchell Lawler

Beacon turned on the party lights to end the week with a record high share price...

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Record Highs

Why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price hit its all-time high on Friday

| Zach Bristow

Another strong finish to the week for the Australian banking giant.

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52-Week Highs

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price hits 52-week high on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors pushed Bank of Queensland shares to a new milestone today...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) share price was on ice today

| Zach Bristow

Recce shares are under the spotlight after an announcement by the company today

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