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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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52-Week Lows

Here's why the Mosaic Brands share price just crashed 56%

| Zach Bristow

Investors are running for the hills.

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Technology Shares

How are ASX 200 tech shares performing following the RBA rate hike?

| Bernd Struben

On the heels of the RBA interest rate hike, the tech sector is far outperforming the financial sector.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most 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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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares jumping today?

| Monica O'Shea

News that the US President is seeking Congress support for a $4 billion uranium plan is seeing energy shares bounce.

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Share Gainers

Why Atlas Arteria, Boral, Fonterra, and Paladin Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Wednesday...

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IPOs

Southern Palladium share price zooms 30% higher on ASX debut

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has just hosted its latest IPO. Let's check out how its going.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech company just did a deal with Bunnings, and its share price is up 20%

| Aaron Teboneras

Zoom2u shares are set to finish the day on a positive note.

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ETFs

1 week in: Here's how the ASX's newest ETF is tracking

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has a brand new ETF. But how has it been faring since its launch?

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Share Market News

Zip share price tumbles 6% as Apple Pay Later threat looms large

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with BNPL shares?

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Broker Notes

Why is the GrainCorp share price racing higher today?

| Brendon Lau

The government agriculture and resources research bureau is tipping Australia will have a bumper winter crop.

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Travel Shares

Australian competition watchdog goes up against Nasdaq giant. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Airbnb is being taken to court by the ACCC on allegations of misleading conduct.

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52-Week Lows

The Bank of Queensland share price just hit a 52-week low. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it buy or sell for BOQ at this new 52-week low?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares cracking new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue to wind up industrials and miners this year-to-date.

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Resources Shares

'We are thrilled': Why this ASX mining share is flying 22% higher today

| Monica O'Shea

What did this explorer discover?

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX small-cap share is surging 19% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Titomic shares are flying high on Wednesday.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price lifts amid ACCC decision

| Brooke Cooper

The Qantas share price is lifting amid news the ACCC has dropped its investigation into alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the IGO share price is making headlines on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

A Western Australia Supreme Court made orders yesterday to affirm a major acquisition.

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Bank Shares

Rate pain? ANZ share price dips to 52-week low on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Why is the ANZ share price tumbling again?

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price dips ahead of US investor conference presentation

| Zach Bristow

The conference is a big annual event.

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 bank shares plunging on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Banks can increase their lending margins amid higher rates, but they could see negative impacts on the quality of their…

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price gains lag BHP despite green steel deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The mining giant is aiming to reach net-zero emissions across its operations by 2050.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares having such a cracker run on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why uranium shares are soaring today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price having such a stellar day?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are up today. One US broker thinks there is more upside.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price tumbles 5% on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

The big four bank is the financial sector's worst performer today.

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International Stock News

Thinking about buying Shiba Inu? Read this first

| Anders Bylund

Fiverr may just be the next wealth-building Shiba Inu investment, but with staying power for decades to come.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Boral rockets, big four banks tumble

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is rebounding on Wednesday...

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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 bank is the first to pass on the full RBA rate hike?

| Bernd Struben

Westpac lifted its mortgage lending rates and also increased the interest paid on its one-year term deposits.

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Economy

What is stagflation and how will it impact ASX shares?

| Brendon Lau

The RBA's 50-basis point increase to the cash rate, and promises of more to come, will inevitably slow economic growth.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Paladin Energy share price jumping 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for uranium shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Arteria share price leaps 16% amid takeover speculation

| Brooke Cooper

A major infrastructure fund appears to be eyeing off Atlas Arteria.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Fonterra share price surges on $50 million share buyback announcement

| Bernd Struben

The dairy co-op is engaging in a $50 million on-market share buyback.

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Technology Shares

BrainChip market cap is 'not even close to where it can and should be': CEO

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip's CEO believes the company has a bright future...

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International Stock News

2 reasons to invest in crypto — and 1 reason to steer clear

| Stefon Walters

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

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Broker Notes

Are these 2 compelling ASX shares buys in June 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have decided that both of these ASX shares are good ideas.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie still sees 'material upside' for ASX lithium shares

| Brooke Cooper

This top broker wasn't deterred by last week's lithium sell-off.

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Share Market News

Boral share price charges higher amid controversial CEO appointment

| James Mickleboro

Boral has named its new CEO...

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Technology Shares

2 beaten down ASX tech shares that analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These beaten down tech shares could be buys...

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BNPL shares

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the Zip share price in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

The start of June has been another rollercoaster ride for Zip shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Top analyst says Accent share price has almost 70% upside

| James Mickleboro

Accent shares could be great value according to Bell Potter...

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Energy Shares

What's coming up for the Woodside share price in June?

| Sebastian Bowen

Chances are Woodside shares will follow the movements of the crude oil price.

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