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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 Market News

5 ASX shares under $10 that have more than doubled in the past year

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors have been left gobsmacked by the returns of these 5 ASX-listed companies...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price is flying higher today

| Bernd Struben

Capital raisings can fund new product developments and help fuel company growth plans

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Retail Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lower after selling stake in meal box company

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the supermarket giant are down after news of a sell-off...

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Resources Shares

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is slipping today

| Zach Bristow

IGO shares are on the move this afternoon. Here is the reason why.

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price lifts on project update

| Brooke Cooper

The Strike Energy share price is gaining today. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

Why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking a breather from yesterday's gains...

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price craters to 10-month low as iron ore prices plunge

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue continues its freefall amid weaker iron ore prices

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is slumping 1% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are BHP shares falling today?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, BlueScope, Fortescue, & Marley Spoon shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are in the red...

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Share Gainers

Why the Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price has surged 180% in a month

| Zach Bristow

Identitii shares have been on the move recently...

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52-Week Highs

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price hits 52-week highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Coal remains Australia's number 2 export earner...

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Share Gainers

Why AnteoTech, BlueBet, Flight Centre, & Mosaic Brands are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are racing higher...

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International Stock News

Apple's making a big change to the App Store; Here's what investors need to know

| Adam Levy

Apple is giving developers more options on how they accept payment.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are making the biggest moves on Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is spending the day in the red...

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Healthcare Shares

Medical Developments (ASX:MVP) share price hits new 52 week low

| Brooke Cooper

The Medical Developments share price is continuing to struggle today.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

IOOF and Alliance Aviation Services are two ASX shares that brokers like.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP & Fortescue fall, Flight Centre storms higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a busy day on the ASX 200...

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Materials Shares

The Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) share price is soaring 4% on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day on the ASX for Lynas Rare Earths.

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Share Gainers

Why the Brisbane Broncos (ASX:BBL) share price up 16% on Tuesday

| Zach Bristow

Brisbane Broncos' shares continue their run into the green on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price storms 6% higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker just became bullish on Flight Centre...

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Energy Shares

Why the Pan Asia Metals (ASX:PAM) share price is rocketing 39% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource minnow has drawn increasing investor interest over the past 2 weeks.

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Share Gainers

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price has rocketed 50% in 7 weeks

| Nikhil Gangaram

The wagering company is proving a winner for investors so far this year

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Share Gainers

Why the Mosaic Brands (ASX:MOZ) share price is shooting 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for Mosaic Brands...

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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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