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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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Energy Shares

Here's why the Woodside Energy share price is green all over today

| Brooke Cooper

Rising oil prices might be bolstering this ASX 200 energy giant today.

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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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International Stock News

How to keep investing during high inflation

| Chuck Saletta

It might be tough to invest when your costs are rapidly rising, but investing just might be your best shot…

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the 4DMedical share price exploding 40% today?

| Bernd Struben

4DMedical signed a three-year, nationwide contract with I-MED Radiology Network.

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Technology Shares

Why is the BlueBet share price rocketing 16% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

BlueBet shares are off to a flying start on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Why is the PointsBet share price sinking on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet's shares are having an off day...

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Dividend Investing

Do Adairs shares really boast a 9% dividend yield?

| Brooke Cooper

This All Ords retail stock is currently offering a hefty dividend yield.

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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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Travel Shares

Why this smaller ASX travel share is locking horns with Qantas over regulation

| Monica O'Shea

Here's the latest on Regional Express' battle with Qantas over regional flight routes.

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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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International Stock News

2 monster Warren Buffett stock-split stocks to buy right now

| Harsh Chauhan

Investors can buy these Warren Buffett stock-split plays at attractive levels.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price slips amid move to fortify war chest by $400 million

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie is raising funds. Here's how...

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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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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Here's why the $5K staff bonus could be up in the air

| Monica O'Shea

Qantas sounds alarm bell on $5K bonus to employees

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Healthcare Shares

What was the Sonic Healthcare share price when it first listed on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Sonic Healthcare has an interesting history...

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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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International Stock News

Better stock-split buy: Alphabet or Tesla?

| Bradley Guichard

These titans will be splitting their stocks shortly. But which one will outperform in the long run?

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Earnings Results

Collins Foods share price jumps 11% on FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

This KFC restaurant operator had a strong year...

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Dividend Investing

Do Bank of Queensland shares really offer a dividend yield above 6%?

| Brooke Cooper

The $4.5 billion bank's dividend yield surpasses those offered by most of its fellow ASX 200 banks.

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Legendary share market investing expert and owner of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett
International Stock News

My top Warren Buffett stock to buy right now

| Chuck Saletta

Why not consider the Warren Buffett investment that comes with Buffett himself at the helm?

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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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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares that experts rate as buys this week

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy now...

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Dividend Investing

How much has Westpac paid in dividends in the past 5 years?

| Aaron Teboneras

We calculate all the dividends Westpac has paid to shareholders since 2017.

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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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International Stock News

Meme stocks are doomed (in the long run)

| Adam Levine-Weinberg

Meme stock investors are learning that hype alone can't keep a stock at stratospheric levels forever.

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Dividend Investing

Time is running out to secure the Goodman Group dividend. Here's what you need to do

| Aaron Teboneras

Goodman goes ex-dividend on Wednesday, so today is the last day for dividend investors to buy.

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Always peaks and troughs': Fundie names when ASX shares will stabilise

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Datt Capital's Emanuel Datt takes a look at the current turmoil in share markets and picks…

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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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Growth Shares

Analysts tip big returns from these ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX growth shares analysts expect big returns from...

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been named as buys...

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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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Energy Shares

What fuelled the Beach Energy share price 4% higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors rallied up Beach Energy shares throughout the day. Here's 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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Share Market News

Down 60% in 2022, what's happening to the Pure Hydrogen share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

What on earth is going on with Pure Hydrogen shares?

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Resources Shares

Will AVZ Minerals shares finally return to trade this week?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares have been suspended all month. Will they return soon?

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