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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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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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Dividend Investing

Dividend beasts: Here are 2 ASX dividend shares with expected yields over 10%

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers have picked out two businesses that could pay gigantic yields in the next financial year.

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Technology Shares

Tyro share price sinks 20% to new record low, what's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Tyro has lost its CEO to Star...

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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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ETFs

I think these 2 ETFs are too good to miss in July 2022

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs could be very effective investments during these difficult economic times.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Fortescue dividend compare with its peers over the last 5 years?

| Aaron Teboneras

How much has Fortescue paid in dividends over the last 5 years compared to other big miners?

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International Stock News

Why Apple was a sour stock on Tuesday

| Eric Volkman

Discouraging updates from a pair of analysts ding the iPhone maker's share price.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy according to analysts...

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Extremely cheap': expert names 3 ASX shares hot to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Datt Capital's Emanuel Datt puts up a trio of stocks that'll take advantage of the energy…

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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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Technology Shares

Here are 2 fantastic ASX tech shares that analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two tech shares that are highly rated...

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX growth shares have huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could have heaps of upside...

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price drops despite new Target deal

| Zach Bristow

The market continues to price in macroeconomic risks.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Has CSL been growing its dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the biotech giant still increasing its dividends in a post-COVID world?

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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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Blue Chip Shares

Are these blue chip ASX 200 shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips in the buy zone?

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