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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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Materials Shares

The Liontown share price has tumbled 20% so far in June. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the ASX lithium favourite have a 110% upside?

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Dividend Investing

How much have Soul Patts shares paid in dividends over the last 5 years?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a peek to see what the investment house has paid out since 2017.

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Investing Strategies

Is it safe to buy ASX shares right now?

| Tony Yoo

And if it is, what's the one ASX share to pick up at the moment? One expert gives his take.

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Cryptocurrencies

'No crazy bug': Here's the latest on the Ethereum merge

| Bernd Struben

The shift from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake protocol will speed up transactions and greatly reduce the amount of energy…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy to combat inflation

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares are in the buy zone according to analysts...

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Dividend Investing

Dividend beasts: 3 ASX 200 shares that have powered up their dividends over the past 5 years

| Mitchell Lawler

These three ASX 200 companies have been upping their dividends for five consecutive years -- what beasts!

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Share Market News

Could this help boost the Xero share price in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Xero is lifting prices for subscribers. Will this help the share price?

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Materials Shares

Is it too late to buy ASX lithium shares?

| Tony Yoo

An expert gives his thoughts on the future of demand for the battery ingredient, and names one ASX lithium share…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a very poor finish to the week...

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Growth Shares

Analysts are tipping these ASX growth shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these growth shares are in the buy zone...

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price has sunk a brutal 10% so far this week. What gives?

| Zach Bristow

Investors appear to be discounting the stock amid pending risks in Australia's housing and mortgage segment.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that defied Thursday's slump to leap higher

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at three ASX All Ordinaries shares that ended the day in the green.

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Retail Shares

This ASX 300 retail share could grow its global store network by 260%: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Here's why Lovisa is one expert's favourite five-year buy and hold idea.

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares still ASX dividend heavyweights?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it still worth holding the telco's shares for the dividends? We take a closer look.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of top dividend shares to buy...

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Gold

The Northern Star share price is down 25% from its April high. Is now the time to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Northern Star shares have fallen off a cliff over the last couple of months.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Boral share price sinking on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue to price in rising cost pressures.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price turns positive. Could today be its first green day in June?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Zip shares see their first day of gains for over a week today?

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52-Week Highs

What's driving the Beach Energy share price to a new 52-week high today?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 energy share defied the index's sell-off on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price soars again despite CEO forecasting oil prices will pull back

| Monica O'Shea

Will oil prices come back down from their current highs?

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Broker Notes

Down 20% in a month: Top broker tips 75% upside for the Adairs share price

| James Mickleboro

Adairs' shares are down 20% in a month. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Travel Shares

'We need your help': What's dragging on the Qantas share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The flying kangaroo is facing ground staff shortages as travel numbers rebound quickly.

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Broker Notes

Can the Pilbara Minerals share price recover from a 28% loss this year?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are still evaluating the sector's outlook.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price slips to 10-month low amid Thursday's sell-off

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares are falling again...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price defying today's sell-off?

| Brooke Cooper

The CSL share price is lifting while its sector is also outperforming on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Cleanaway share price heading south today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Cleanaway shares can't seem to catch a break lately.

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International Stock News

4 reasons to buy Alphabet before its stock split

| Leo Sun

The tech giant is still a promising long-term investment.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares rocking new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks are shaking off the index's suffering to post new 12-month highs today.

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Dividend Investing

Broker tips 2 ASX 200 dividend shares with major upside AND juicy yields

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra is one of the ASX 200 dividend shares that one broker believes are buys.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie shares are beating the other ASX 200 banks again today. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is Macquarie is the only ASX 200 bank in the green today so far...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is betting on the Jumbo share price rising 25%

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo shares could be great value according to Morgans...

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Financial Shares

Appen share price sinks 7% to 4-year low. Time to pounce?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Appen share price have better days?

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Materials Shares

Brokers say lithium price could halve by 2023 but Core Lithium disagrees. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The company is developing the Northern Territory's Finniss Lithium Project.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Santos share price smash a 2-year high on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

The leading energy producer is continuing to gain momentum today.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX retail share is rebounding 22% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Mosaic Brands closed down 53% yesterday after reporting it was looking at a full year loss in FY22.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Cleanaway, Syrah, and Westpac shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Thursday...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price plunging 6%?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's dive in and find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Crown, Magellan, and Shaver Shop shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

ASX coal shares have been soaring lately. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Strong demand and tight supply have sent coal prices to record highs this year.

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