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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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Healthcare Shares

Race Oncology share price soars 16% on buyback news

| Aaron Teboneras

The pharmaceutical company's shares are receiving a welcome boost today.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price dips despite telco named 'Australia's most trusted'

| Brooke Cooper

The company has been crowned Australia's most trusted telco brand in 2022.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price slides again and is now down 12% this week

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's shares are down 12% this week...

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Bank Shares

What exactly is going on with ASX 200 bank shares and the RBA rate rise?

| Bernd Struben

The banks could come under pressure if the Aussie housing market falls.

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Share Market News

Why is the NAB share price sinking on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's another red day for NAB shares and its peers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Coles share price a bargain buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Coles shares are down over the last month. But, brokers think the business is good value. Time to buy?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Magellan rebounds, Crown's takeover boost

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has dropped deep into the red today...

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International Stock News

Better buy: Twitter vs. Meta Platforms

| Leo Sun

Which controversial social media company is a better investment?

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Opinions

Why I love investing in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I believe ASX shares are a very effective way of building wealth over time.

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Share Market News

Why is the Crown share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

Crown shares are rising on Thursday morning...

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Resources Shares

How is the BHP share price performing so far in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP is having a good month so far as it marks a major drilling milestone.

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Technology Shares

How has the Xero share price performed since reporting FY22 results?

| Bernd Struben

Most ASX tech shares have come under pressure this year amid rising interest rates.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price lifts amid 'important' renewable energy step

| Brooke Cooper

Rio Tinto is making moves on its plan to power its Queensland aluminium assets with renewables.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy right away with $2,000

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these ASX growth shares are opportunities, in my opinion. Here's why.

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International Stock News

Amazon stock split is complete. Time to buy the stock?

| Jeremy Bowman

Amazon stock looks more compelling than it has in a long time.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Syrah share price crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

Syrah shares are deep in the red on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

Here's why I think these ASX tech shares are buys in June

| Tristan Harrison

Therse two tech stocks look like quality ideas to me during this period of uncertainty.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock bounced today

| Howard Smith

Tesla is looking to bolster its battery supply chain, and the tie-up is with a Buffett-backed company.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares up by more than 130% so far in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

These All Ords stocks have shaken off the index's woes to post impressive gains.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price pushes higher on Hamish Douglass return

| James Mickleboro

Magellan's shares have been given a boost this morning...

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Technology Shares

Why has the BrainChip share price fallen 16% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

What's happened to the BrainChip share price lately?

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is bullish on the Allkem share price

| James Mickleboro

Morgans remains bullish on this lithium share...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker thinks the Woolworths share price is cheap

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares could be great value after recent declines...

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Resources Shares

Are these 2 ASX energy shares a buy amid booming oil prices?

| James Mickleboro

These energy shares could be in the buy zone...

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ETFs

How has the ASX-listed Betashares CRYP ETF been performing?

| Bernd Struben

The ETF launched shortly before the world’s top cryptocurrencies hit all-time highs and began to slide.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares the Aussie lifestyle can't do without

| Tony Yoo

Interest rates are climbing and Australians are shutting their wallets. But what are the companies that they will stay loyal…

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Investing Strategies

My shares have plunged 40% but I'm buying like there's no tomorrow: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Is it time to buy now, or is there more pain to come for stock investors? One expert has an…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to tumble on Thursday...

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Blue Chip Shares

Here are 2 ASX 50 shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 50 shares to buy...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue share price is 8% higher so far in June

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue shares are enjoying strong returns this month.

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Energy Shares

Peninsula Energy share price soars 20% amid US news on uranium market

| Monica O'Shea

Uranium shares were hot on the ASX today

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International Stock News

Why is everyone talking about Netflix stock?

| Parkev Tatevosian

The streaming pioneer is experiencing a turnaround from its rapid growth trajectory, startling the investor community.

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52-Week Lows

The Wesfarmers share price is trading at 2-year lows. Time to plough in?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers shares have been falling. Is it time to jump on the conglomerate?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy according to analysts...

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Healthcare Shares

Goldman Sachs names 3 ASX healthcare shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are three healthcare shares that Goldman rates highly...

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Technology Shares

The Wisetech share price is down 33% this year, despite the fact the company's rolling in cash. What gives?

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech's books are in far better shape than many other ASX tech shares.

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Bank Shares

Why is Macquarie the only ASX 200 bank share in the green today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be why Macquarie dodged today's carnage?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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How to invest

Popular ASX shares and crypto platforms merge in $1.5bn deal

| Tony Yoo

Two Australians apps that have enjoyed explosive user growth during COVID-19 are combining to offer both stocks and cryptocurrency trading…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price flying higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

Woodside shares are on the rise today.

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