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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

Here's the outlook for the Rio Tinto share price in FY23

| Zach Bristow

Base metal prices have seen drops in recent months - what does this mean for Rio?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers on Tuesday.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here are details on the telco's 2,000 new Australian call centre workers

| Monica O'Shea

We check the latest news from the teleco giant.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 supermarket shares lead as household spending jumps

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these supermarket giants.

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Growth Shares

Here's why analysts are tipping these ASX growth shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these growth shares are in the buy zone...

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 energy shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Can they power up even more?

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Technology Shares

Has a turnaround already begun for ASX tech shares? Experts reveal the outlook for FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares were pummelled in the first six months of 2022. Is it time to buy?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Blue Chip Shares

Broker names 2 more blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares that Morgans rates as buys...

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Energy Shares

Worley shares dip despite deal with Santos

| Aaron Teboneras

The two behemoths in their respective fields are teaming up.

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Share Market News

ASX share investors confident despite market turmoil: survey

| Bernd Struben

75% of surveyed Australian retail investors said they are confident with their investments.

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Retail Shares

What's the outlook for the Wesfarmers share price over the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX 200 retail share is being pummelled. Can the next few months offer hope?

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Bank Shares

Are falling BNPL shares pushing the ASX banks higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX bank shares profiting from the woes of BNPL shares today?

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Share Market News

These were the best (and worst) performing ASX 200 sectors of FY22

| Brooke Cooper

FY22 was great for ASX 200 utility shares, but not so bright for their tech-focused peers.

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Travel Shares

ASX 200 travel shares slide amid travel chaos and cancellations

| Monica O'Shea

It hasn't been a good day on the market for ASX 200 travel shares.

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BNPL shares

Outlook for Zip share price 'uncertain' following scrapped merger: UBS

| Bernd Struben

Zip originally announced its intention to acquire Sezzle on 28 February, intending to pay about $491 million.

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Share Fallers

Why Allkem, Kogan, Metcash, and Sezzle shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Eagers Automotive share price lifts on 'improved outlook'

| Aaron Teboneras

Eagers shares are set to finish the day on a high.

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Retail Shares

Does the FY23 outlook make ASX retail shares look like bargains?

| Tristan Harrison

Clouds are gathering for retailers. But are they attractive bargains for investors?

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Bank Shares

Down 9%, can CBA shares bounce back in FY23?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are CBA shares a buy or a sell for FY2023?

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers Automotive, Viva Energy, Woolworths, and Zip shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Tuesday...

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Travel Shares

Regional Express shares hold steady amid response to fly-in fly-out takeover speculation

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on at the regional air carrier?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price tumbling 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX lithium stock is among the most traded on the market today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Costa Group shares down, responds to ASX query. What happened?

| Aaron Teboneras

Costa released its response to the price query issued by the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

Where is the BHP dividend heading through to FY25?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the BHP dividend going from here?

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International Stock News

Better advertising stock: Alphabet vs. Amazon

| Will Healy

Both stocks will probably beat the market, but one is likely to serve ad-oriented investors better.

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52-Week Highs

The Endeavour share price just hit a new 52-week high!

| Sebastian Bowen

The Endeavour share price just hit a new 52-week high. Here's the tea.

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Retailers could hit back on AEMO fees

| Brooke Cooper

Australian energy retailers reportedly considered going to battle against expected charges from the market operator.

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Technology Shares

Why are these 2 ASX ecommerce shares hitting two-year lows?

| James Mickleboro

These ecommerce shares are struggling on Tuesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Could this one metric be why the Ethereum price is down 5% today?

| Bernd Struben

Ethereum’s merge will see the blockchain transition from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake protocol.

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How to invest

What were some of the key lessons for ASX investors in FY22?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some valuable takeaways from the financial year just passed.

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International Stock News

2 reasons Elon Musk's Twitter break-up is destined to lose in court

| Brett Schafer

Historically, it has been tough for someone to abandon a deal after they signed it just because they get cold…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price powering down 6% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the lithium producer's shares on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Zip scraps Sezzle merger, Lake Resources' short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Cannabis Shares

Green shoots or just weeds? The outlook for ASX cannabis shares in FY23

| Zach Bristow

Are cannabis stocks set to rise along with the broader industry in the new financial year?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why are Bitcoin miners shutting down in Texas?

| Bernd Struben

Texas’ electricity grid is at capacity amid a scorching heatwave.

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Communication Shares

ASX 200 telco marches higher on $820 million asset sale

| Bernd Struben

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board is taking a 70% stake in Spark’s TowerCo business.

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Technology Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the WiseTech share price

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech shares are down 32% in 2022. Time to buy?

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Industrials Shares

Electro Optic Systems share price dips amid shock CEO resignation

| Aaron Teboneras

Electro Optic Systems shares are having another tough day at the office.

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Broker Notes

'Gems in the chaos': The outlook for ASX 200 shares in FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert says investing over the next decade will be harder, but long-term investors should seek opportunity.

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