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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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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share offers the best dividend yield for FY22?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top brokers are forecasting dividend yields of 14% to 17% from the big three ASX 200 miners in FY22.

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ETFs

What dividend yield is the Vanguard MSCI Index ETF offering to ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the Vanguard MSCI Index ETF even pay dividends?

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Bank Shares

In the green: Why the NAB share price is rising on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Is this bolstering the banking giant's stock today?

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price slumps 5% despite takeover speculation

| Tristan Harrison

A takeover could be in the works with Megaport. So, why are shares down?

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX financial shares going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check out some funds going ex-div this week.

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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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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price outperforming the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

ANZ shares are pushing higher despite the market weakness...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price charging 5% higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Weebit Nano is progressing the development of its ReRAM technology.

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Materials Shares

Down 8%, why is the Vulcan Energy share price burning away today?

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares are deep in the red on Wednesday...

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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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BNPL shares

Zip shares sink 6% despite BNPL spend doubling this financial year

| Monica O'Shea

The BNPL company's shares are tumbling today. We take a look at why.

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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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REITs

3 ASX financial shares going ex-dividend today

| Aaron Teboneras

We check a trio of REIT shares trading without rights on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Transurban share price languishing today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Transurban share price is performing rather well today, despite the company going ex-dividend.

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ESG

Own BHP shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner plans to slash emissions

| Bernd Struben

Miners have come under pressure around the globe to mitigate the environmental impacts of their operations.

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ETFs

Can the ASX-listed HACK ETF provide exposure to shares fighting what Warren Buffett calls the 'number one problem with mankind'?

| Zach Bristow

Global growth for cybersecurity is tipped to take off this decade.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How did the Coles share price stay positive in June while the ASX 200 slumped?

| Bronwyn Allen

Over a tumultuous month of trading for the ASX 200, the Coles share price is one of just a few…

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BNPL shares

Down 6%, what is dragging the Block share price lower on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with Block today?

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International Stock News

4 potential winners from Netflix's advertising plans

| Adam Levy

Netflix needs a big partner or two for its forthcoming ad-supported tier.

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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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Dividend Investing

Why the Rural Funds share price is falling today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Rural Funds share price tanking today? It's not as bad as it looks.

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Energy Shares

Hazer shares climb 8% amid CEO appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The hydrogen producer's shares are off to a flying start on Wednesday.

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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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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price slides despite lithium production increasing 54%

| Monica O'Shea

Pilbara Minerals reports a boost in lithium production. But that wasn't enough to keep the company's shares in the green…

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Technology Shares

Own Nearmap shares? Here's how much cash the company has up its sleeves

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX tech share boasts a "very strong balance sheet".

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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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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares surging today?

| Zach Bristow

Energy shares are extending their rally today amid a global uptick in energy commodity prices.

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International Stock News

3 reasons Tesla could soar after its stock split

| Anthony Di Pizio

The electric vehicle manufacturer is firing on all cylinders (not literally, of course).

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International Stock News

GameStop is in trouble — and it's not because of Congress

| Will Healy

The threat of a slow-moving Congressional committee is not the stock's most pressing worry.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price falls after hackers begin laundering $100 million bridge exploit

| Bernd Struben

Crypto bridges enable the transfer of tokens between different blockchains, but can provide hackers with opportunities.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Own Immutep shares? Here are 3 takeaways from the company's investor update

| Zach Bristow

Investors were mute to the update.

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Technology Shares

Behind the ASX share: What makes WiseTech tick?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's a breakdown of the $12 billion tech company's business.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the Goodman Group share price is sinking today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happening with the global property group's shares on Wednesday?

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International Stock News

Why Meta Platforms plunged on Tuesday

| Billy Duberstein

On a bad day for tech stocks, Meta did even worse on the back of a pair of negative headlines.

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price jumps 17% following 'momentous milestone'

| James Mickleboro

Liontown has signed offtake and funding agreements with auto giant Ford...

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