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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 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a very red day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

Why Zoom Video Communications Was Down on Monday

| Eric Volkman

The company's latest acquisition isn't exactly cheap.

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International Stock News

What the Zoom-Five9 Deal Says About the Nasdaq's Future

| Dan Caplinger

Do companies think the bull market has run its course?

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Share Market News

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price on watch following asset sale update

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is selling off an asset...

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price good value amid acquisition news?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price was out of form and dropped lower with the market on Monday.…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are rated highly by analysts...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Telstra falls, Altium declines

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra, Altium and Nick Scali were all in the news for potential acquisitions.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price has dropped 18% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Lockdowns have taken their toll on outdoor advertising.

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Share Market News

How big will the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend be over the next 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant has been tipped to pay big dividends to investors...

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Cryptocurrencies

Down 7% over the week, will Bitcoin find a floor at US$30,000?

| Bernd Struben

Forecasting crypto prices is far from science. But that doesn't keep the crypto pundits from trying.

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Share Market News

Rarex share price leaps 21% intraday on resource upgrade

| Zach Bristow

A good day for the rare earths exploration company on the back of positive news...

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Capital Raising

Aeon Metals (ASX:AML) share price drops 11% on placement update

| Aaron Teboneras

This small cap ASX share is seeking to strengthen its balance sheet.

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Share Gainers

Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price has soared 24% in 2021

| Ken Hall

Why the Aussie winemaker's shares are on the charge in 2021...

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Resources Shares

What these 5 outperforming ASX shares have in common

| Bernd Struben

Used in everything from smartphones to fighter jets to wind turbines, nations are seeking to secure their rare earth element…

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Broker Notes

Top broker still thinks the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

Times may be hard for this airline but one broker sees a lot of value in its shares...

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Dividend Investing

Is the BOQ (ASX:BOQ) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is BOQ worth thinking about for income?

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Record Highs

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price just hit a new all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The conglomerate reached a new high of $59.68 during today's trading session.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded on the share market today?

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Share Market News

Here's why the Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) share price is down 5% in the last week

| Zach Bristow

More woes for ASX-listed travel companies...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

I'm investing for my kids. Any advice?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Take the #Investor5DayChallenge!

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Evolution, Oil Search, & SEEK shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Monday....

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Share Market News

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price bounces off 10-month lows, up 3% today

| Kerry Sun

July has not been kind to Polynovo shareholders.

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BNPL shares

Finally, some good news for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for Afterpay shareholders.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 healthcare shares are holding up in today's sea of red

| Kerry Sun

With a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the healthcare sector is home to some of the best performing ASX 200 shares…

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Financial Shares

Why is the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price up 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Douugh shares rising today?

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⏸️ International Shares

5 US shares investors will be watching on earnings this week

| Mitchell Lawler

These US shares will have all eyes on them this week.

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price slides on shock leadership change

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX energy behemoth is starting the week on a disappointing note.

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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 highly...

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Resources Shares

The Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is falling 8% today

| Brooke Cooper

No news is not necessarily good news...

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Share Market News

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price bounces back after responding to media speculation

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for this tech share...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Valmec (ASX:VWX) share price is gaining 25% today

| Brooke Cooper

An all-cash acquisition offer sent the Valmec share price rocketing upwards today.

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Resources Shares

Why the Dreadnought Resources (ASX:DRE) share price is charging 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

With China tensions mounting, the West is seeking secure alternate sources of critical rare earth elements.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price up over 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this online furniture retailer a lockdown winner?

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Share Market News

2 defensive ASX 200 shares that brokers rate as 'buys' this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Why does Goldman Sachs like Telstra and Coles shares right now?

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Retail Shares

Why the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price is going gangbusters

| Marc Sidarous

Talk of a new acquisition is putting investors at the head of the table.

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International Stock News

4 reasons you shouldn't invest like billionaires do

| Chuck Saletta

Just because they've made billions doesn't mean their investing strategies are optimized for those of us with less.

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Share Market News

Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price dumps on acquisition

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the online beverage supplier came out of a trading halt.

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Share Gainers

Empired (ASX:EPD) share price rockets 59% on takeover news

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the IT services company are soaring today.

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Gold

Here's why the Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price is rocketing 52% higher

| Bernd Struben

Small-cap mining shares can see a huge lift on promising exploration results.

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