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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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Materials Shares

Why did the Lynas share price lose 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lynas shares dropped heavily on Monday. What went wrong?

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Bank Shares

Why did the Bank of Queensland share price lag the other ASX 200 banks today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's why Bank of Queensland shares are further in the red on Monday...

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Healthcare Shares

The ASX had its worst day in 6 weeks, but the CSL share price gained. Why?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the market undervaluing CSL's stalwart status?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Liontown share price beat the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

Is the future promising for this ASX lithium share?

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Earnings Results

Altium share price on watch after smashing guidance in FY22

| James Mickleboro

Altium has released its full year results for FY 2022...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied the market's downturn on Monday.

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Share Market News

3 ASX mining shares that went gangbusters on Monday

| Matthew Farley

Three ASX mining shares far outshone their sectors' performances today. Let's check which ones.

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Gold

Why did the Newcrest share price just slump to a 6-year low?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX gold miners are getting panned today. Here's the tea.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Piedmont Lithium share price plunging 10% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

This is what appears to be driving Piedmont shares lower on Monday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Cryptos retreat. Is the Bitcoin price rally over?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price has moved very much in tangent with risk assets in 2022, though often with bigger ups and…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 41% in a year, is it too late to buy Graincorp shares in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just energy prices that have gone through the roof this year. Grains and most food prices have shot…

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is a familiar name.

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Resources Shares

Down 16% in a week, what's next for the Core Lithium share price?

| Mitchell Lawler

Will lithium be derailed, or are better days still to come?

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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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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF having such an awful start to the week?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF is having a forgettable Monday so far...

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Resources Shares

What's with the Fortescue share price on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue is rangebound today whilst iron ore continues its woes.

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Communication Shares

Looking to buy Telstra shares? Here's how the telco's results stack up against TPG's

| Tristan Harrison

Is Telstra performing better than its peers? Let's take a look.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price sinking 5% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares are taking a beating today. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

The NAB share price is trading on a 4.6% dividend yield right now. How does this compare to other banks?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how NAB's dividend yield stacks up against those of its ASX 200 banking peers.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Adbri, Magellan, and Reliance Worldwide shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red...

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares cracking new highs on Monday

| Matthew Farley

Let's check which companies' share prices are flying high this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why EML, Nearmap, NIB, and Nick Scali shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend today

| Brooke Cooper

These shares are underperforming today. Here's why.

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International Stock News

3 tips for surviving a recession, according to Warren Buffett

| Katie Brockman

If a recession is looming, here's how to prepare.

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Earnings Results

Janison share price slides as net loss after tax falls by triple digits

| Aaron Teboneras

We check the education technology company's FY22 report card.

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Record Highs

The Whitehaven share price just leapt to another all-time high. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy share has been a major beneficiary of soaring global coal prices.

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Motley Fool Media

The falling petrol price, climate change and ASX futures. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How will climate change impact Australia's financial system and what do falling prices at the bowser signify?

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Resources Shares

Could this be set to boost ASX 200 iron ore shares?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what the experts have to say on the outlook for iron ore.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little-known ASX coal share just rocketed 100%

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did this ASX coal share double in value this morning?

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX lithium shares are outperforming the market today

| Brendon Lau

Which lithium shares are resisting the ASX sell-off today?

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Resources Shares

Could the BHP share price be set to benefit from 'China reopening'?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a solid earnings report, what's next for BHP shares?

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Earnings Results

Star Entertainment share price slides on $32 million loss

| Matthew Farley

The casino group released its earnings report today.

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International Stock News

3 cryptos I would regret not buying on the dip

| Michael Byrne

The crypto downturn is giving long-term investors another bite of the apple.

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Energy Shares

New Hope share price slides despite quarterly coal production boost

| Monica O'Shea

What did New Hope report to the market today?

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Earnings Results

Southern Cross Media share price wobbles despite 85% FY22 dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The company has decided to hold onto its television assets.

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Materials Shares

Dreadnought share price leaps 5% on rare earths 'significant growth potential'

| Zach Bristow

The share market has heard of another boost for Dreadnought today.

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Energy Shares

APA share price slips on CEO resignation and earnings preview

| Brooke Cooper

The company's CEO will step down as its plan to enter the US via acquisition is dumped.

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Materials Shares

Anson Resources share price surges 17% on lithium news

| Brooke Cooper

The Paradox Project's reported lithium resource has increased 324%.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the monster Ampol dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

The petroleum company will be paying out an all-time record dividend.

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Earnings Results

Chorus share price lifts as company declares 35 cents per share dividend

| Zach Bristow

Chorus posts earnings today.

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