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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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Capital Raising

Why the Ora Banda (ASX:OBM) share price is sinking 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The gold miner's share are continuing to fall this year...

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Healthcare Shares

The Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is stumbling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The pharmaceutical company's shares are losing ground. Let's look at its new contract award.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price has gained 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The company's shares are up today, as is the number of people using its platform.

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Share Gainers

Why the MNF (ASX:MNF) share price is racing higher again today

| James Mickleboro

This technology company's shares are rising again on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company has doubled in value over the last 12 months. Here's why the gains may not be…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares that brokers reckon might be dividend traps

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX dividend shares could be an income trap in 2022 and beyond?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The battle for Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) shares isn't over yet!

| Bernd Struben

With institutional investors increasingly interested in agricultural assets, the competition for Vitalharvest is heating up.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mad Paws (ASX:MPA) share price wagging its tail on acquisition news

| Mitchell Lawler

Barking with joy following acquisition...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX 200 shares with exposure to cloud computing

| Kerry Sun

COVID-19 has accelerated the demand for cloud services.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is marching higher today

| Bernd Struben

While the world is focused on COVID, the search for better cancer treatments continues apace.

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Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, Contact Energy, EML, & OM Holdings are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

S&P Global gives ASX bank shares the thumbs up

| James Mickleboro

The big four banks are in favour with this ratings agency...

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Motley Fool Media

The mining boom is digging us out of recession, but where to for the BHP share price?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The ties that bind: a closer look at our booming resources sector and its impact on the economy.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could this be the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender?

| Brooke Cooper

El Salvador plans to increase its population's financial freedom by naming Bitcoin an official currency

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Energy Shares

The AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) old dog with green new tricks

| Mitchell Lawler

AGL Energy has green plans for Liddell power station...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Superloop (ASX:SLC) shares remain halted amid cap raise and acquisition

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares won't be going anywhere until tomorrow after it revealed a $100 million capital raising and telco acquisition.

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Capital Raising

Why the National Storage (ASX:NSR) share price is frozen

| Aaron Teboneras

The self-storage operator announced some big news today...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) just made it a bit more expensive to buy a house with higher interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac is the latest bank to increase the interest rate for potential buyers.

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How to invest

Is the ASX 200's stellar 2021 performance normal?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the ASX 200's stellar 2021 performance normal?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: Tech shares rise, Ansell names new CEO

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the market on Tuesday...

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Energy Shares

Ampol (ASX:ALD) partners with startup developing hydrogen power banks

| Brooke Cooper

Ampol's newest partner is delivering hydrogen energy solutions.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are recommending investors sell these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso (ASX:CPH) share price is racing 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis and psychedelics company’s shares are racing higher again...

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Share Market News

Macquarie and Nuix face ASIC investigation: report

| Tony Yoo

More bad news for the tech company, its major backer and shareholders as the corporate watchdog probes the IPO.

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International Stock News

Tesla Plaid is so good Elon Musk says the Plaid+ is cancelled

| Rich Duprey

Besides, there's a new supercar on the horizon.

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Share Gainers

Why the Cogstate (ASX:CGS) share price is rocketing 73% higher

| James Mickleboro

The first new treatment approved for Alzheimer’s disease since 2003 is giving this healthcare technology company a boost...

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Share Fallers

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price lower despite CEO appointment

| James Mickleboro

Here's who will be leading this health and safety products company through its next phase...

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Gold

Breakdown in gold and inflation link leaves more questions than answers

| Brendon Lau

Has modern-day monetary policy broken gold’s link to inflation?

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International Stock News

Apple employees don't ever want to go back to the office

| Rich Duprey

They call on CEO Tim Cook to let them keep working from home.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price rocketed 39% higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium was in the spotlight on Monday after its shares rocketed 39% higher for the day...

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price still a buy after its AUSTRAC update?

| James Mickleboro

This broker isn't concerned by the AUSTRAC investigation...

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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares that haunt fund managers

| Tony Yoo

Regrets I've had a few: professional investors reveal the stocks that humbled them, either because they held them or missed…

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Capital Raising

Why the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The online auto listings company is making progress on its expansion plans...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could be buys for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Centuria Industrial Reit and Rural Funds Group could be solid dividend payers in the coming years.

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Technology Shares

The tech shares to buy now (and the ones to avoid): analyst

| Tony Yoo

Most of last year's big winners are now trading at a heavy discount. But an expert warns bargain hunters to…

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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are growing their dividends...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

What's happening on the market on Tuesday?

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Communication Shares

Why the Vonex (ASX:VN8) share price surged 10%

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the telecommunications company have jumped with its latest purchase.

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Small Cap Shares

2 excellent small cap ASX shares to watch very closely

| James Mickleboro

Keep your eyes on these excellent small cap ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) gives its employees paid time off to get COVID jabs

| Brooke Cooper

Westpac is the latest ASX-listed company to incentivise getting vaccinated.

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