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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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Communication Shares

TPG, Telstra share prices wobble on ACCC allegations and court action

| Marc Sidarous

The ACCC is alleging the 2 ASX telcos, and Optus, misled consumers.

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Share Market News

These 10 ASX 200 shares hit new 52-week highs this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs...

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Healthcare Shares

The best and worst performing ASX 200 healthcare shares of 2021

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic hasn't been a tailwind for many medical companies.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin is now up 40% in just 3 weeks. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin is up big... again.

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Share Market News

FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price soars 22% today, up 37% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is eyeing strong growth for the future...

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lower amid fresh revelations

| Mitchell Lawler

Oil Search is making matters messy for Santos...

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Growth Shares

2 quality ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been given buy ratings...

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Share Market News

FY 2021 results preview: Is the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying this retail giant's shares this month?

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Share Fallers

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price slumps amid latest West Gate Tunnel drama

| Zach Bristow

The West Gate saga continues for the toll-road operator.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares being heavily traded on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Financial Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price rises on Citi consumer business acquisition

| Marc Sidarous

NAB will acquire a raft of Citi's existing consumer businesses in Australia.

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Energy Shares

What can we learn from the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price history?

| Sebastian Bowen

Almost exactly a year ago today, AGL was sitting at over $17 a share. What happened?

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BNPL shares

How did the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price respond last earnings season?

| Kerry Sun

Could last earning season give Zip investors any pointers?

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Financial Shares

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price surges as FY21 earnings outperform

| Brooke Cooper

The market is responding positively to Suncorp's results.

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Cryptocurrencies

Beyond Bitcoin – the risks and rewards of investing in altcoins

| Bernd Struben

The smaller end of the crypto market has seen some big winners...and big losers.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price struggles amid supply concerns

| Marc Sidarous

An oak barrel shortage may be the latest worry for wine investors.

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price plunged 15% from all-time highs

| Kerry Sun

From record highs to 1-month lows, what happened to Fortescue?

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price edges higher despite falling oil price

| Aaron Teboneras

Has the company's shares bottomed out?

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Share Fallers

Why ELMO, Flight Centre, Northern Star, & Regis shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week in the red...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price struggles amid renewed climate pressure

| Brooke Cooper

BHP shares are in the red, instead of being in the green.

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Share Fallers

All eyes on Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares this reporting season

| Nikhil Gangaram

Australia's national airline has been rocked by lockdowns recently.

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Share Gainers

Family Zone (ASX:FZO) share price climbs 17% on UK acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

UK expansion through acquisition has Family Zone investors excited...

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International Stock News

Tesla stock: Headed to $1,200?

| Daniel Sparks

One analyst thinks the electric-car maker's shares could rise more than 70% over the next 12 months.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Tassal (ASX:TGR) share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

If the same takeover multiples for Huon were to be applied to the Tassal share price, its shares could jump…

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG) share price dives 8% on potential $40m underpayment

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is hoping a quick remedy to its potential breach.

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Share Gainers

Why Family Zone, IAG, Latitude, & Suncorp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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International Stock News

Amazon investors are getting its e-commerce business for free

| Billy Duberstein

After a post-earnings dip, Amazon shares look undervalued.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is flying today

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been an encouraging week for the rare earth miner.

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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price tumbles: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

This online travel agent's shares are under pressure today...

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Share Market News

The economy and ASX earnings in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott dives into the latest economic data and earnings reports due this week from some big ASX hitters including Telstra…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price struggles after online order outage

| Brooke Cooper

Woolworths is investigating what caused its platforms to go offline this morning.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price lifts despite recession warning

| Bernd Struben

With half the nation in and out of lockdowns, the economic pain is mounting.

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Share Market News

De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price falls amid drilling extension news

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the gold miner have plunged amid news that could potentially extend the company's Eagle gold resource.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) share price halted?

| Kerry Sun

With its share trading on hold, Core Lithium says it could be producing lithium as soon as 2H 2022.

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Share Gainers

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price soars on contract with $305b pharma giant

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are excited about the prospects in 4DMedical's first commercial contract in the pharmaceutical industry...

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International Stock News

3 reasons Shopify should buy Affirm

| Anthony Di Pizio

Following Square's $29 billion deal for buy now, pay later leader Afterpay, Shopify's next big opportunity could be sitting right…

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Earnings Results

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) share price wobbly on FY21 earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aurizon FY21 results are out today, and the company has also given investors a glimpse as to what's ahead…

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is higher today after sale update

| Brooke Cooper

Westpac has officially agreed to sell its life insurance service for $900 million.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Charger Metals (ASX:CHR) share price has surged 100% in a week

| Kerry Sun

This recent IPO has surged 100% in less than a week.

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