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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

Santos (ASX:STO) share price jumps amid rising oil prices

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be a Santos shareholder. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Two exciting ASX uranium shares get big price upgrade by broker

| Bernd Struben

China leads the world in plans to increase nuclear power output.

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52-Week Highs

Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price rockets 20% to 2-year high

| Nikhil Gangaram

After being in a prolonged bear market, uranium spot prices have soared in the past month.

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Share Gainers

Why the Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) share price is jumping 18% on Monday

| Zach Bristow

Lotus shares continue their march northwards this week.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Are you ready for the crash?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I don't think a crash is coming. I know it is.

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Capital Raising

Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price slides 11% following capital raise update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are having a tough time today...

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Share Gainers

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price lifts following bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are rising again on Monday...

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IPOs

Here are some of the ASX IPOs happening this week

| Brooke Cooper

It will be a big week for debutantes to the ASX....

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Broker Notes

What to watch at the Telstra (ASX:TLS) Strategy for the Future event this week

| James Mickleboro

It could be a big week for this telco giant...

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Travel Shares

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is nearing its 52-week high. Is now the time to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Are the company's shares a worthwhile investment?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price falls despite acquisition news

| Kerry Sun

It seems investors aren't impressed by the company's new acquisition ...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares are up 900% since the crash. These experts still think they're worth holding

| Mitchell Lawler

Let's investigate further.

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price edging higher amid lending blitz

| Zach Bristow

ANZ shares are under the radar once again on Monday as the company zooms in on its lending efforts.

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Share Fallers

Why the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price has tanked 20% in 5 weeks

| Kerry Sun

Galan Lithium shares are stalling after a bumper performance so far this year.

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Share Gainers

The SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price is up 23% in a week. What's next?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The online broker released a roadmap earlier this year that highlights its expansion plans.

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Share Gainers

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a positive start to the week for the Telix share price...

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Share Gainers

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price rises despite CEO selling 9m shares

| James Mickleboro

It has been a decent start to the week for the BrainChip share price...

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price down after major blow from ACCC

| Tony Yoo

Australia's largest airline is denied an alliance that would have accelerated post-COVID recovery on a lucrative flight path.

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Share Market News

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 13% so far this month

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner's shares have fallen off a cliff since July highs.

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Share Market News

HomeCo Daily Needs (ASX:HDN) share price halted on acquisition and guidance upgrade news

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this share is in a trading halt...

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Bank Shares

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

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie bank are up and down in 2021

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price has outperformed Wesfarmers so far this year

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been another great year for Woolworths shareholders in 2021...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is in focus today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why market watchers might want to keep an eye on Wesfarmers today.

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Dividend Investing

These 8 ASX shares are going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to know which shares will be trading ex-dividend this week? Here they are.

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Transport Shares

Want to invest in space? Here are 4 ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson are launching themselves off the planet, so why can't you as an investor?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price on watch after new takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

A new takeover offer has been made for Sydney Airport...

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Retail Shares

4 ASX shares just got a massive boost

| Tony Yoo

When it comes to trust, it seems our supermarkets are top of the list...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts rate these ASX dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are highly rated right now...

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⏸️ Growth Investing

Why Appen (ASX:APX) and this ASX growth share could be buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys with yields above 4%

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash and Nick Scali are two ASX shares with sizeable yields.

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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...

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Technology Shares

Broker names the 3 best ASX tech shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be ones to buy...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that may be worth looking at this weekend

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay and EML Payments are both good ASX shares to consider.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker says Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra share price could still be great value...

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares could be top options for income investors...

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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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Financial Shares

Is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price bouncing back in September?

| Aaron Teboneras

The IAG share price is steadily gaining this month. We take a closer look at why.

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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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Earnings Results

How have ASX resources shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

The resources sector has benefited from strong commodity prices for most of FY21, leading to plenty of earnings season winners.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Star (ASX:SGR) share price is up 26% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

The release of its full-year results and investor optimisim may be fuelling its rise.

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