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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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Broker Notes

Is this ASX bank share a better buy than the big four banks?

| Brendon Lau

One alternative bank share might be looking too cheap to ignore.

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Share Gainers

Carsales share price launches 5% as profit lifts to $161m

| Brooke Cooper

The automotive classified company's financial year 2022 earnings appear to have impressed the market.

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International Stock News

Just how safe is the stock market right now?

| Katie Brockman

Stocks are rebounding, but should you really invest right now?

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Earnings Results

Bailador Technology share price leaps 5% as FY22 profits soar

| Bernd Struben

Bailador is a specialist investor in the information technology and media sectors.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares soaring between 6% and 20% on new finds

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what these three ASX mining shares discovered.

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Retail Shares

Kogan share price drops amid warehousing legal battle

| Tristan Harrison

A warehouse legal battle is the latest headache for Kogan shareholders.

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Materials Shares

Is Novonix considered an ASX lithium share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Novonix be considered an ASX lithium stock?

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Real Estate Shares

GPT share price lifts despite 30% profit plunge

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how GPT Group is shaking off a poor headline figure to move higher today...

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International Stock News

Stock market sell-off: How I'm continuing to make passive income

| Reuben Gregg Brewer

I love my dividend stocks, and since I'm still not retired, market downturns let me buy more of what I…

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Core Lithium share price is soaring 10% on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium developer has started the week off with a bang.

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Capital Raising

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price freefalls 27% following $66m cap raise

| Aaron Teboneras

Paradigm shares have erased all of last week's gains...

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price slips following release of Q3 update

| Bernd Struben

The big four bank released its third quarter update this morning, but a lack of detail may be seeing some…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nearmap share price jumps 30% on takeover news

| Brendon Lau

The Nearmap share price rallied 33% to $2.01 in early trade on Monday, but remains below the bid price.

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy share price tumbles 9% as production slides

| Monica O'Shea

What did Beach Energy report?

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International Stock News

Your investments vs. a bear market: How to come out on top

| Chuck Saletta

Bear markets can provide a great opportunity for you to emerge in a better space after they end.

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Earnings Results

Argo share price lifts on record 2022 financial year profit results

| Bernd Struben

The strong profits were driven by record dividend payouts from some of the LIC’s holdings.

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Earnings Results

Bendigo Bank share price slumps 5% following FY22 results

| Aaron Teboneras

How did Bendigo Bank perform in FY22?

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi share price dips as full-year dividend jumps 43%

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how FY22 panned out for this Aussie retailer...

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Energy Shares

Hoping to pounce on AGL shares? Here's what to watch when the energy giant reports this week

| Brooke Cooper

AGL is gearing up to post its full-year earnings on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why India can't get enough of Aussie coking coal and which ASX shares have exposure

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX coal mining shares could benefit from India’s strong demand for coal.

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Healthcare Shares

The ASX 200 company selling everything it makes due to its major competitor being out of the market: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

ResMed is performing strongly right now.

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Resources Shares

How did the Fortescue share price respond last earnings season?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's what happened to the Fortescue share price when the company dropped its first-half results.

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Resources Shares

Here's why I dig the Rio Tinto share price right now

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a good reason to go hunting for shares of this ASX miner right now.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares rated as buys....

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Resources Shares

Is the Santos share price a buy following the energy giant's latest acquisition?

| Tristan Harrison

Santos has slipped, should investors seize the opportunity?

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International Stock News

3 US stocks that could be worth $1 trillion by 2032

| John Ballard

Buying these stocks today could be a rewarding move in 10 years.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Did you know you're investing in lithium when you buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium is part of Wesfarmers’ future.

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Earnings Results

Carsales share price on watch as full-year profit jumps 23%

| Brooke Cooper

The company's final dividend also improved 9% to come in at a fully franked 24.5 cents.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? How the telco is tackling inflation pressures

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra has some ‘natural hedges’ against inflation.

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Opinions

How and where can an ASX investor make money in a dysfunctional share market?

| Tristan Harrison

Forager has outlined some investment thoughts amid the current market situation.

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Travel Shares

Do experts think the Flight Centre share price is ready for imminent takeoff?

| Tristan Harrison

We consider whether this ASX travel share has the ticket to growth.

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International Stock News

3 reasons I'm buying this crypto hand over fist

| RJ Fulton

Polygon continues to showcase why it might just be the blockchain of the future.

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy BHP shares? Here's what to watch when the mining giant reports this week

| Tristan Harrison

What kinds of things should investors be looking at in the Big Australian's upcoming result?

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Bank Shares

Why this leading fund manager's favourite ASX 200 bank share is NAB

| Tristan Harrison

NAB is the best bank share to own, according to WAM.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price on watch following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has released its third quarter update...

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX shares Wilsons just bought

| Tony Yoo

One medical and one lithium stock have had their exposures increased in the advisory's portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two top dividend shares that brokers say are buys...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX blue-chip shares reporting this week

| Cathryn Goh

Keep your eyes peeled for reports from these ASX heavyweights.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong day on Monday...

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