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Share Market News

Temple and Webster shares tumble 8% amid bleak US consumer confidence

| Zach Bristow

ASX retail shares are being punished today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Gainers

Why Liontown, Metcash, Star, and Weebit Nano shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are performing strongly on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares dodging selling pressure on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX shares.

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Retail Shares

ASX 200 retail shares in the doldrums today despite improving sales data

| Bernd Struben

Despite another monthly uptick in sales figures, retailers are under pressure on the ASX today.

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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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52-Week Lows

These 3 ASX All Ordinaries shares are hitting new 52-week lows today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these All Ords stocks are suffering on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Xero share price slipping 6% today?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a painful day for the cloud accounting giant.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Carsales sinks, Liontown jumps on Ford agreements

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a disappointing day on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

After the sell-off, experts think these 2 lithium ASX stocks are great buys

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers think that these ASX lithium stocks could charge up returns.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price inches ahead despite broker cutting its price target by 16%

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares are edging higher despite a bearish broker note...

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Broker Notes

Top broker backs a tasty 20% upside for the Collins Foods share price

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share could have plenty of upside ahead...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Carsales share price crashing 15% lower today?

| James Mickleboro

Carsales shares are sinking on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre share price struggles amid dwindling household cashflows forecast

| Zach Bristow

The travel company was among many ASX shares that tracked lower today.

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Materials Shares

Sayona share price surges 25% on lithium production plans

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX lithium share exploded this afternoon.

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Share Gainers

Hazer lifts 11% amid the ASX hydrogen share reaching a construction milestone

| Aaron Teboneras

What caused the Hazer share price to pop on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

These 2 ASX tech All Ords shares are hitting new 52-week lows today

| Tristan Harrison

Despite another good day for the All Ords, two ASX tech shares are going in reverse.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares bouncing back on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

Coal shares are extending their gains today.

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Share Market News

Evolution shares take out most traded after experiencing worst fall in more than a decade

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miner Evolution is topping today's share trading volume charts...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which small-cap company is soaring 71% on a takeover bid from an ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

ALS’ non-binding takeover offer represents a massive premium on HRL’s recent share price.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, BWX, Imugene, and Wesfarmers shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping into the red today...

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Share Gainers

Why BlueBet, Collins Foods, Northern Star, and Tassal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers shares are having a difficult day...

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Capital Raising

How has the Carsales share price performed after past acquisitions?

| Sebastian Bowen

Carsales shares are frozen right now amid acquisition moves.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Tech shares tumble, Collins Foods jumps

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

What did the SEC just say about Bitcoin?

| Bernd Struben

Commodities and securities face significantly different regulations in United States markets.

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Capital Raising

BWX share price sinks 38% following capital raising at dizzying discount

| Aaron Teboneras

BWX shares are feeling the wrath of investors after the steep discount offered by the company.

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Opinions

Sniffing out an opportunity: Why I think the Dusk share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Dusk shares smell like a good deal to me.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Electro Optic Systems share price frozen today?

| Brooke Cooper

The space, defence, and communications company is undergoing a capital raise.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tassal share price rockets 14% on $1 billion takeover bid

| Bernd Struben

The board of the Tasmanian-based salmon farming company believes the takeover proposal is not in the best interests of shareholders.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to buy ASX dividend shares? Here are 2 that experts rate highly

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra is one of the expert picks for solid share price growth and income returns.

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Opinions

Is the Brickworks dividend yield of almost 5% too good to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

After a dip in the Brickworks share price in 2022, the dividend yield has improved. Here's why I like this…

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Opinions

Where to find value in growth? Here are 2 ASX shares I'd buy in July

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these ASX shares could achieve good things in the future.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to edge higher on Tuesday...

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Investing Strategies

'Don't get too bearish': 3 ASX shares Wilsons just added

| Tony Yoo

There's definitely a risk of recession in the short term, says one expert, but chances are inflation pressures will ease…

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Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares in the All Ords that soared today

| Monica O'Shea

These two ASX tech shares performed well today. We take a look at why.

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Share Market News

Melbourne man jailed for insider trading of ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Former executive of a listed company sentenced after selling his stocks while aware of information that the public was not…

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