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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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Travel Shares

Here's what's impacting the Qantas share price on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Qantas could be a big beneficiary of the Australian economy's reopening momentum.

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Australian Vanadium share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors may be wary about unspecified additional share dilution from the open-ended share purchase plan.

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Dividend Investing

What's the outlook for ASX 200 dividend shares in the second half of 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

And which ASX dividend stocks are the best payers?

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX coal shares sliding today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a tough day on the ASX for coal miners...

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Resources Shares

The Lake Resources share price has plummeted 30% in a month. What's going on?

| Aaron Teboneras

The clean lithium developer’s shares have been taking a hammering. We take a closer look.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Appen, Objective Corp, and WiseTech shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price tumbling 4% today?

| Zach Bristow

ASX miners are under selling pressure today.

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Broker Notes

Are newly-listed Lottery Corp shares worth buying? ASX brokers weigh in

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker says Lottery Corp provides a rare mix of defensiveness, growth, and yield.

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Energy Shares

Coronado share price slips despite record coal prices

| Monica O'Shea

What did Coronado reveal at the AGM today? Let's take a look.

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Gold

What's the outlook for ASX 200 gold shares in June?

| Bernd Struben

Gold prices hit multi-year highs in March amid rising geopolitical tensions. What can we expect next?

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Resources Shares

Essential Metals share price jumps on lithium update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is pushing higher on Thursday...

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Earnings Results

Volpara share price up on record full-year results

| Zach Bristow

ASX investors appear to be pleased with Volpara's results.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Nitro Software share price leaping 8% today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are bidding up tech shares in today's session.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Yancoal share price on ice today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Yancoal shares are in a trading halt. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Appen rockets, Westpac super update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is being dragged lower on Thursday...

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International Stock News

Why Snap shares were bouncing back today

| Jeremy Bowman

A day after the stock tumbled, investors saw a buying opportunity.

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Opinions

Why I think these 3 ASX shares are top-quality buying at today's prices

| Aaron Teboneras

Here are my top 3 ASX shares that I believe are in bargain territory.

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Resources Shares

Galileo Mining share price surges another 25% on 'very important' drill results

| Brooke Cooper

The company has broken its trading halt with exciting assay results.

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Broker Notes

Low on milk? Fear not, here's why Citi is bullish on the A2 Milk share price

| Zach Bristow

US market entry has been a goal for the company for many years.

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Earnings Results

Champion Iron share price falls on FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Champion Iron shares are under pressure on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 shares UBS just added to its 'best ideas' list

| Brendon Lau

UBS explains why some ASX 200 shares can thrive in the current market volatility.

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Technology Shares

2 beaten-up ASX tech shares with major upside: experts

| Tristan Harrison

REA Group is one of the ASX tech shares looking compelling right now, says Morgans.

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Earnings Results

Here's why the New Hope share price is tumbling 8% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

Coal prices have reached all-time highs amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Catapult share price tumbling 6% lower today?

| James Mickleboro

Catapult shares are falling on Thursday following the release of its full-year results...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price rockets 35% on Telus takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Appen shares are rocketing on Thursday after receiving a takeover approach...

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Bank Shares

NAB share price lifts amid BNPL product reveal

| Brooke Cooper

The bank's BNPL offering will see shoppers foregoing late fees and interest when it's launched in July.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock raced higher today

| Rich Smith

Cathie Wood is buying more shares of the EV maker -- and you might want to, too, based on this…

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Resources Shares

Are ASX 200 mining shares good options for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX miners are known for being big dividend payers. Are they good ideas for income?

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ETFs

These 2 ASX ETFs are focused on 'green' technology

| Tristan Harrison

Some ETFs give exposure to areas like green technology. Here are two of them.

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 2 of the best ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks are hot property...

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Bank Shares

Here's why the Westpac share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares are climbing on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

Bank of Queensland shareholders will become a little richer today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price on watch amid $1.2 billion takeover bid

| Mitchell Lawler

Appen gets lobbed a $1.2 billion buyout, but is it enough?

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Blue Chip Shares

Broker names 2 ASX 200 shares with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

A top broker says these ASX 200 shares could be in the buy zone now...

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Share Market News

Australia's renewable energy output could triple by 2030 under Labor. Will that impact these ASX 200 shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Some ASX 200 shares appear better equipped for the energy transition than others.

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Ask a Fund Manager

These 3 ASX shares have plunged this year: Expert reveals what to do

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Catapult Wealth's Tim Haselum reveals whether he would cut or keep a trio of 'fallen stars'.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 shares to buy after the selloff

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip ASX 200 shares could be in the buy zone after recent market weakness...

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ETFs

3 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top ETFs to watch...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How safe is the Woolworths dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

The supermarket giant has a long history of paying dividends.

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