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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

3 reasons why the Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price could be a standout idea

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Ethical might be a compelling business to consider.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The most important catalyst for outperforming ASX shares: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

When running the slide rule over your next potential share investments, have a close look at earnings upgrades.

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Broker Notes

Are there any reopening ASX shares that are still cheap?

| Tony Yoo

Post-COVID recovery stocks are all pretty expensive now. But 2 experts have picked 3 contenders that look good at the…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be in the buy zone...

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Retail Shares

2 compelling ASX shares that could be buys in October 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Lovisa and BWX are two ASX shares that may have good growth potential.

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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These shares are growing their dividends at a solid rate...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Brokers just upgraded these underperforming ASX shares to 'buy'

| Brendon Lau

Two ASX shares that have been sold-off recently may have caught a break as brokers just upgraded them to 'buy'.…

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Financial Shares

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

| Zach Bristow

Here we check in on some of the track history of IAG shares.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price down 10% in a week?

| Kerry Sun

From record highs to 2-month lows, why things are going against the Pilbara Minerals share price.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Santos (STO) share price lift on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Today was a good day on the ASX for the energy producer.

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International Stock News

What's the latest news on the Evergrande share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Monday has brought new drama for embattled Chinese property giant, Evergrande.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price halted?

| Zach Bristow

Atomo shares currently sit in a requested trading halt. Read on for more details.

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Gold

Here's why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is having a good start to the week

| Zach Bristow

Northern Star Resources' shares book additional gains today

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are on the move for the start of the week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way?

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Travel Shares

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price takes off amid resignation news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are pushing upwards...

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Resources Shares

King Island Scheelite (ASX:KIS) share price slips 6% following cap raise

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look at why the share price is in the red.

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Bank Shares

Why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price has lagged the ASX 200

| Brendon Lau

ASX 200 bank shares are charging higher but the Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) share price is…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price plunging 12% today?

| Zach Bristow

The Novonix share price has been following the price of lithium as it sinks.

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Travel Shares

The Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price is booming 8%. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Rex and its travel peers are having a great day on the ASX on Monday.

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Capital Raising

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price dives on capital raising update

| Aaron Teboneras

An impending share dilution could be concerning investors.

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Travel Shares

Why ASX 200 travel shares are having a bumper day

| Tristan Harrison

ASX 200 travel shares are having a big start to the week.

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Resources Shares

Yancoal (ASX:YAL) share price flies 15% as coal prices surge

| Zach Bristow

Yancoal shares are soaring today. Read on for more details.

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Communication Shares

When was the worst ever day on the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price chart?

| Brooke Cooper

Telstra's worst day ever on the ASX saw its share price drop 10.6%. Here's why.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price jumps following $6 bn share buy back completion

| Kerry Sun

CBA just completed a major value-enhancing transaction for its shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Auking Mining (ASX:AKN) share price rockets 40% on mineral update

| Zach Bristow

Auking Mining shares are well on the way up today. Here's the details.

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Gold

Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price soars 17% on record gold hit

| Zach Bristow

Metalstech shares are on the move today. Here's the details.

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Motley Fool Media

The week ahead: RBA meeting, new car sales, and jobs data. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott looks ahead as the RBA updates its view of the economy on Tuesday, plus the latest economic figures out…

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Share Gainers

Up 5%, the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is back to March 2020 levels. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

International travel could be on the cards next month, driving a sharp re-rate for Webjet shares.

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Healthcare Shares

It's been a rollercoaster for the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price over the last 6 months

| Zach Bristow

CSL shares have been on the volatility train lately. Here's the details.

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Capital Raising

Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price sinks 23% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The defence contractor's shares are getting hammered by investors...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price have such a lousy month in September?

| Aaron Teboneras

Some predict the iron ore price could reach as low as US$70 a tonne by the end of the year.…

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Retail Shares

2 leading ASX e-commerce shares that could be buys in October 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster is one of the fast-growing e-commerce ASX shares out there.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Intega (ASX: ITG) share price leaps 54% on takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

The engineering services company is moving ahead with a generous takeover offer.

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Share Gainers

Up 7%, the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price is surging. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Australians might be able to hop on an international flight as soon as next month.

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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise
Motley Fool Media

A budget blowout and a volatile ASX 200. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott discusses the ASX 200 rollercoaster and how the Australian economy has thrived with a Federal budget boost amid COVID-19…

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Healthcare Shares

How did ASX healthcare shares perform in the FY22 first quarter?

| Zach Bristow

ASX healthcare shares have pivoted from the major benchmarks in Q1 to book gains.

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Industrials Shares

Here's why the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price is lifting today

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the building supplies company are buoyant on divestment news...

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX shares in September

| Kerry Sun

These ASX shares were sent to the dog house last month.

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is down 4% in a week

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a tough week on the ASX for Wesfarmers.

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