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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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Gold

What's the outlook for the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Gold has slipped from recent highs but remains up more than 5% year-to-date.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price just close at a new 2022 high?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares had a corker of a day. This might be why...

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Industrials Shares

No deal: Here's why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price sank 11% today

| Monica O'Shea

The shipbuilder's share price took a big hit on Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares have just recorded new 52-week highs.

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Bank Shares

NAB, ANZ and CBA shares in focus as top broker tips extra $5b share buyback

| Brendon Lau

If the prediction comes to pass, ASX big banks could repurchase around $15.8 billion of their shares in FY22.

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Resources Shares

Despite a lacklustre Wednesday, the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price remains up 20% in a month. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's been driving the company's share price lately?

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International Stock News

Can Ethereum reach $4,000?

| Rick Munarriz

The cryptocurrency almost hit $5,000 four months ago, but now it's time for a more realistic near-term target.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares for long-term income potential: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX dividend shares could be solid income contenders.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price rocketing 19% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share keeps surging higher...

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Energy Shares

Own Origin (ASX:ORG) shares? Why a shareholder advocacy group is demanding immediate suspension of this joint venture

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX energy company is facing calls to suspend one of its projects.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Cettire, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Resimac shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Wednesday...

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Gold

Could these ASX 200 gold shares be set for more gains in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Investors often turn to gold in times of uncertainty.

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Resources Shares

'Coming together nicely': Why the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price is surging 14%

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the company's share upwards?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Seek (ASX:SEK) share price sliding today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Seek shares are falling today... but for a good reason.

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Financial Shares

What's driving the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price lower on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

IAG shares have been making gains in 2022 so far. That's before the market digested today's news on the insurer's…

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Healthcare Shares

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price spikes 7% as healthcare stages comeback rally

| Zach Bristow

Is the medical devices company staging a comeback?

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International Stock News

2 signs investors are regaining their confidence in the stock market

| Dan Caplinger

Indexes were higher, and a couple of stocks showed just how much enthusiasm there still is for the market.

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52-Week Highs

Banking gains! NAB share price hits yet another 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB shares are exploring new highs today...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share price slipping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

It seems the experts are split about which direction Virtus shares will go next.

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Technology Shares

Is the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on the way back up to its January highs?

| Zach Bristow

Could this be a turning point for Xero?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price going gangbusters today?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at why the buy now, pay later share is so hot today.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Calix, Carnarvon, and Imugene shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher today...

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Share Gainers

Lithium party: Riversgold (ASX:RGL) share price surges another 41%

| Bernd Struben

The outlook for lithium demand remains strong amid a global push towards electrification.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 40% upside for the South32 (ASX:S32) share price

| Zach Bristow

Hear what brokers are saying about the mining and metals company.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price is shooting 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Calix is having such a good day...

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Share Gainers

On fire! Why is the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price up 8% right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Kogan shares seem to have boarded a rocket ship this morning...

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and crypto stocks are soaring

| Anders Bylund

The crypto market enjoyed several items of market-moving news from Malaysia.

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Share Fallers

'Selldown': Here's why the Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is sliding 8%

| Tristan Harrison

Cettire shares are sinking after a selldown by the founder.

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Investing Strategies

Why investing in shares still offers the 'best return potential' in 2022: expert

| Zach Bristow

There is much to pontificate on with this debate.

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How to invest

Is this the secret behind ASX shares that outperform?

| Bernd Struben

Could this be the critical element that brings drive and vision for change to a company to make it successful?

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Technology Shares

Leading the pack! ASX tech shares storm higher on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares are on fire today...

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Dividend Investing

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

It's payday time for those who invested in Woodside last month.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block and Zip jump, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having another positive day...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price jumps amid rumoured Macquarie approach

| Brendon Lau

Last week media speculation forced Uniti to admit it had entered into discussions with New Zealand fund manager Morrison &…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price is having such a stellar day

| Monica O'Shea

A cancer trial update appears to be exciting investors on Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) shares spike on first results after rebrand. Has it worked?

| Zach Bristow

Let's check in and see.

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Energy Shares

Carnarvon (ASX:CVN) share price explodes 36% higher on 'material' oil find

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is on fire on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

The Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price is surging 11% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The fintech lender has exceeded its previous FY22 growth forecasts.

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