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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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Technology Shares

What's with the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

After gaining 15% in a week, the battered Nuix share price might be recovering from its misfortunes.

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price is flying high on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are up in trading today but, according to Goldman Sachs, this is not likely to be a long-term…

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Share Market News

Johns Lyng (ASX:JLG) share price edges higher on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX is expanding its business portfolio...

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Pharma Industries, Audinate, NRW, & Vulcan are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is back on form on Monday and charging higher. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index…

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Gainers

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is gaining 3.5% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is on fire in 2021...

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price see-sawing today

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with Strike Energy today?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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ETFs

What is the Vanguard Ethically Conscious ETF (ASX:VETH)?

| Mitchell Lawler

Let's get ethical... ethical...

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Capital Raising

Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price sinks 8% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

This lithium company's shares are starting the week on a disappointing run...

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Bank Shares

Top broker tells investors to stand ready to take profit on ASX bank shares

| Brendon Lau

The golden run for ASX bank shares may be coming to a close as the tailwinds are waning.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price lifts amid news of bid to acquire Citi banking

| Brooke Cooper

Could NAB be hoping to purchase Australia's fifth largest credit card provider?

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Share Gainers

Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is surging 12% higher

| Ken Hall

The chips are certainly up for this Aussie tech company today.

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Travel Shares

It has been a big past year for the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price

| Kerry Sun

After rallying in November last year, the airliner's shares have struggled to keep the momentum going.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Wesfarmers makes API takeover bid, BHP & Rio Tinto rising

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on the rise on Monday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Patrys (ASX: PAB) share price is climbing 13% today

| Aaron Teboneras

This small-cap ASX share revealed some exciting news today.

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Record Highs

Audinate share price (ASX:AD8) rockets to new all-time high

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie tech company are soaring this morning.

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Share Gainers

Why the Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) share price is climbing on Monday

| Ken Hall

News of an executive reshuffle looks to have investors buying in to the Australian broadcaster.

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Gold

Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price flops on demerger of gold assets

| Brooke Cooper

Chalice has taken a giant leap from its gold mining roots. It plans to remove the golden metal from its…

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

Super Retail and Charter Hall Retail REIT are two ASX 200 dividend shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Australian Pharmaceutical (ASX:API) share price soars 18% on Wesfarmers bid

| Mitchell Lawler

It is a busy day for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries...

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Share Fallers

SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price dives 11% after fourth quarter results

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the emerging share trading platform are tumbling today. Here's the rundown.

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Share Gainers

Why the BHP share price is charging higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The BHP share price is nearing a record high...

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Energy Shares

The Santos (ASX:STO) share price is having a rough month

| Brooke Cooper

The oil producer's shares have been struggling as its boss says emissions reductions are crucial to its business.

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price?

| Ken Hall

What's ahead for the ASX oil and gas giant amid the COVID-19 uncertainty?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price rises on API takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is finally putting its money to work...

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Share Gainers

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price higher on acquisition and rebrand news

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare company's shares have started the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer has started the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price is up 25% in 2021

| Rhys Brock

This women's clothing retailer has defied the COVID downturn to raise the fashion stakes.

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Share Gainers

The LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is up 14% this month

| Rhys Brock

A new deal could be the spoonful of sugar this tech company needs to turn its year around.

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Bank Shares

Why the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price is beating the ASX 200

| Brendon Lau

The CBA share price is outrunning the broader market over the past year. Here's what you need to know...

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Ask a Fund Manager

'That hurts': Fund manager reveals his 35-bagger 'failure'

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Cyan Investment Management's Dean Fergie also picks two hot ASX shares that play in not-your-typical industries.

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price in focus following update

| James Mickleboro

More changes are happening at this embattled infant formula company...

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Share Fallers

The Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price is 35% off its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

Let's take a look at some of the factors that have been putting downward pressure on the company's shares.

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Share Fallers

It hasn't been a great 2021 so far for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price

| James Mickleboro

AMP shares are out of form again in 2021...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: COVID wobbles ASX as shares retreat

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Healthcare Shares

The 5 best ASX 200 healthcare shares of financial year 2021

| Brooke Cooper

Which ASX healthcare giant bested the rest in the financial year just been?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip shares analysts rate highly

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are fans of these blue chip shares...

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Broker Notes

Is it a good time now to buy Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Could now be a good time to think about Sydney Airport shares?

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Investing Strategies

Get ready: There's a massive buying opportunity coming

| Tony Yoo

The reflation trade is looking shaky, so growth shares are preparing to grab the spotlight back off value stocks. And…

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares that could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Check out these growth shares that analysts rate highly...

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