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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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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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Real Estate Shares

'Attractive, stable': 2 ASX shares other companies rely on

| Tony Yoo

With interest rates rising again, consumers are about to close their wallets. So perhaps this pair of companies might be…

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Broker Notes

Domino's share price tipped to rise 40% amid 'absolutely undiminished' growth opportunity

| James Mickleboro

Domino's shares have been tipped to shoot higher...

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Broker Notes

Tolls and phones: Wilsons unveils 3 ASX shares to buy for a slowing economy

| Tony Yoo

The Reserve Bank is raising rates to intentionally reduce demand for goods and services. Which companies will fare best in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to rebound on Wednesday...

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX shares that analysts reckon have huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be in the buy zone in June...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that had a terrific Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

Why did these shares defied the market sell-off today?

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Energy Shares

Why has the Piedmont Lithium share price cratered 13% in a week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Piedmont shares have been heavily sold off by investors.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Temple & Webster share price plunge 10% today?

| Monica O'Shea

The furniture retailer's shares are not sitting too comfortably on Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX retail shares tumble following RBA rate rise

| Brooke Cooper

The boss of a retail industry body dubbed the RBA's decision "heavy-handed".

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Technology Shares

4 reasons ASX 200 tech shares might be down, but not out: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

Why pulling the pin on tech now might be premature.

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Bank Shares

How does the Westpac dividend yield compare to the other ASX banks?

| Sebastian Bowen

We see how the Westpac dividend stacks up against its ASX rivals.

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International Stock News

Representing 40% of Warren Buffett's portfolio, here is why Apple is a great stock to own today

| Luke Meindl

Could Apple be the perfect stock for current market conditions?

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's why the miner is being sued by this Russian aluminium producer

| Zach Bristow

The miner is facing a Federal Court battle...

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