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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

ASX 200 lithium shares get busy amid dire supply call

| Brooke Cooper

A shortfall of battery materials could put the brakes on climate change action, according to Tesla insider.

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Share Market News

Why did the Netflix share price lift despite losing 970,000 subscribers?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what the streaming giant reported today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Leo Lithium share price launching 5% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Leo Lithium shares are providing some short-term relief.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Megaport rockets, Allkem's update, tech shares rally

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a stellar day on Wednesday...

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Opinions

2 All Ords ASX shares this fund manager thinks are compelling

| Tristan Harrison

WAM likes both of these shares this financial year.

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International Stock News

2 mistakes to avoid in a bear market

| Prosper Junior Bakiny

Falling for these traps could cost you money.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star share price edges higher following 'strong' quarterly performance

| Aaron Teboneras

Northern Star shares are edging higher following a robust performance.

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Energy Shares

What is driving the Paladin Energy share price 7% higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The company’s Langer Heinrich Mine is expected to start producing uranium again in the March quarter of 2024.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price rises 8%: Can it keep climbing?

| James Mickleboro

Xero's shares are flying on Wednesday...

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Travel Shares

Will the Qantas share price fly higher in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this airline an underrated opportunity?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price launching 5% higher today?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 tech sector is surging on Wednesday and Novonix is along for the ride.

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip share price storming 9% higher?

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip shares are booming on Wednesday...

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Earnings Results

Iluka share price leaps 6% on increased mineral sands production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mineral sands explorer and producer reported broadly increased production at higher prices.

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International Stock News

Ethereum surges, but Ethereum classic up much more on merge anticipation

| Chris MacDonald

As Ethereum moves toward a proof-of-stake existence, Ethereum Classic is getting outsize attention from both crypto miners and investors.

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Financial Shares

Pendal share price slides amid 'potential transaction'

| Aaron Teboneras

In the past 12 months, Pendal shares have fallen by 44%.

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Energy Shares

Beach share price falls despite solid FY22 revenue growth

| James Mickleboro

Beach shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price explodes 38% on June quarter profit

| Monica O'Shea

What was so impressive about the ASX tech company's results today?

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price falls despite record quarter

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share had a strong finish to FY 2022...

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Investing Strategies

The only certainty in uncertain times: expert

| Tony Yoo

Both the listed and IPO markets have shown this year that investors and businesses have retreated into their shells. So…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price higher after more than tripling Q4 sales

| James Mickleboro

Bubs had a strong final quarter...

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Earnings Results

Atlas Arteria share price lifts as revenue spikes 19%

| Brooke Cooper

Today is shaping up to be a good day for the toll road operator's stock.

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International Stock News

Why a recession could be good for Netflix

| Jeremy Bowman

The streaming pioneer is stronger than the market thinks.

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Financial Shares

'Ready to compete': Will AMP seek out new opportunities or stick to its knitting?

| Tristan Harrison

Can one of the ASX's most unloved businesses turn things around?

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Motley Fool Media

ANZ to buy Suncorp's banking business, and real wages going backwards. Scott Phillips on Sky News First Edition

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

ANZ will need to clear a few hurdles before this mega banking deal can proceed.

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Investing Strategies

'Unusually cheap': ASX experts call out massive buying opportunity

| Tony Yoo

Many portfolios will be deep in the red right now. Some fund managers have identified the best buys to grab…

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Extraordinarily cheap': The ASX share where 77% of its value is cash

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Cyan Investment Management's Dean Fergie reveals two shares that are absolute bargains at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong day on Wednesday...

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Growth Shares

3 blue chip ASX 200 shares experts say are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are three blue chips experts rate as buys...

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Technology Shares

Down 76% this YTD, can the Novonix share price claw back gains?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a tough 2022 so far for the ASX battery tech company.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? CEO touts its 'digital bank' status in competitive landscape

| Monica O'Shea

AMP CEO Alexis George is optimistic about the company's digital future.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price in danger from a resurgent ANZ?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the rise of one competitor hurt NAB’s chances of growth?

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do you really need in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation can help people retire. But how much of a nest egg is needed?

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Resources Shares

'We have clearly seen the peak': Sector veteran gives earnings season warning for ASX mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Falling commodity prices and increasing costs are set to impact ASX mining shares in the near future, says one expert.

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Share Market News

Which ASX rich listers have grown their fortunes over the past year?

| Aaron Teboneras

Who are Australia's most wealthy individuals?

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? Here's a look at the biotech's balance sheet

| Zach Bristow

CSL shares have lent investors strategic upside early in FY23.

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Materials Shares

Down 40% in 2022: Is the Liontown share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has been tipped to climb materially higher...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 stocks posted the biggest gains on Tuesday.

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Cryptocurrencies

These are the stocks making hay from the Bitcoin price upturn

| Bernd Struben

Not unlike gold miners, Bitcoin miners are leveraged to the price of the virtual tokens they earn as rewards for…

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Technology Shares

Why did the Xero share price have such a lousy session today?

| Monica O'Shea

What was behind ASX tech shares having such a tough day on the market?

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Bank Shares

Top broker gives its verdict on ANZ's Suncorp Bank acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a top broker is saying about ANZ's big deal...

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