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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

Why is the Paradigm share price surging 6% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

A new successor has been found to lead the company.

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Resources Shares

Liontown Resources share price leaps 4% amid Tesla offtake extension

| Mitchell Lawler

Liontown gets a little more time to secure a definitive agreement with Tesla...

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Vulcan share price is charging 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has started the week strongly...

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International Stock News

In long-term investing, market volatility should be an afterthought

| Stefon Walters

Keep your eyes on the long-term prize.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price surged 6% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Core Lithium shares are off to a flying start on Monday.

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Energy Shares

AGL demerger news 'huge day for Australia': Mike Cannon-Brookes

| Brooke Cooper

Cannon-Brookes is heralding the shelving of AGL's demerger plan.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: AGL demerger scrapped, A2 Milk jumps

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a strong start to the week...

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ETFs

Why now could be a good time to invest in Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF

| Tristan Harrison

This low-fee ETF could be a compelling investment to consider.

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International Stock News

Let Dividend King stocks lead you to the promised land

| Stefon Walters

Consistency wins over time.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk share price climbing 11% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Could news from a peer be driving the A2 Milk share price higher today?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price deflates 4% in light of new future

| Mitchell Lawler

The 185 year-old company will remain intact, but will need to find a new way forward...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price surging 8% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Block's shares are on fire on Monday...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Elders share price in reverse today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Elders share price is dropping after trading ex-dividend today.

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ETFs

2 ETFs I'd buy in June 2022

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve got my eyes on some leading ETFs that could be opportunities in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Why these ASX coal shares could be 'bigger than Ben-Hur': fundie

| Brendon Lau

The future of ASX coal shares could be burning bright despite coal falling out of favour with many investors.

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these 2 ASX dividend shares are buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares could be opportunities according to experts.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Yancoal share price is crashing 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Yancoal shares are sinking on Monday...

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International Stock News

Is Apple an excellent dividend stock to buy?

| Parkev Tatevosian

The company does not have a long history of payouts, but it has the qualities of an excellent dividend stock.

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Technology Shares

I think these 2 ASX tech shares are buys in May

| Tristan Harrison

May 2022 seems like a good month to consider ASX tech shares.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price charges higher: Can this tech share keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Xero is on form on Monday. Where next for its shares?

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Opinions

This top fund manager thinks these 2 ASX shares are buys

| Tristan Harrison

The investment team at WAM have identified two compelling ASX shares.

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BNPL shares

'Intestinal fortitude' or just wishful thinking? Why do some investors stick with Zip shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Is there still something to like about Zip shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price rockets 77% on US deal with Biden Administration

| James Mickleboro

Bubs shares have started the week very strongly...

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Technology Shares

My #1 ASX share idea for May 2022

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is my preferred pick because of its global growth potential.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price on watch as demerger scrapped

| Mitchell Lawler

The energy giant has given up on its plans to split in the face of unrelenting opposition.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Galileo Mining share price shot to the stars in May?

| Aaron Teboneras

What a month it has been for Galileo Mining shares.

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Share Market News

The corporate cop is suing ANZ: share price on watch

| Tony Yoo

The bank allegedly misled 165,000 credit card customers. And it's still doing it, according to ASIC.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'd buy these 2 ASX 200 shares

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that both of these ASX 200 shares are good buying options.

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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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Resources Shares

Mineral Monday: What you need to know about vanadium and which ASX shares are cashing in on it

| Bernd Struben

China currently produces almost 60% of the global vanadium supply.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium shares set to roar back: experts

| Tony Yoo

Lithium stock prices have plummeted the last few weeks. Is this a juicy buying opportunity?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the AVZ Minerals share price caused such a stir in May

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares have spent most of the month suspended...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares experts think have sold off too much

| Tony Yoo

Which stocks have seen their value plummet even though the underlying businesses have not changed one iota? This pair.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are positive on these dividend shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to start the week on a high...

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International Stock News

Beginner investor? Consider starting here

| Justin Pope

Build your portfolio with a solid foundation to avoid disaster later.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy with 5% yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could offer big yields for income investors...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares I think are great long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares have strong outlooks this decade. Here's why...

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ESG

Why we're still buying ASX 200 shares that are 'high emitters': fundie

| Bernd Struben

ESG investors have focused on future facing industries, like renewables, ignoring the large potential improvements that can be made by…

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