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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the BWX share price halted on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The personal care products company is preparing to make an important announcement...

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ESG

Own BHP shares? 'Almost unbelievable' breakthrough could be key to miner's climate strategy

| Bernd Struben

The Federal Government is considering whether carbon stored in tailings dams will count towards carbon credits and offset schemes.

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Technology Shares

What's boosting the Damstra share price today?

| Brendon Lau

The company has signed a three-year deal with a copper miner. Here are the details.

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International Stock News

Profit off the bear market with Microsoft stock

| Bradley Guichard

It may be tough to hear amid the market noise, but an opportunity may be knocking for Microsoft stock.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Evolution share price tumbling 10% so far this week?

| Zach Bristow

Despite potential tailwinds, performance continues to head south.

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Technology Shares

Block share price jumps 9% following Cathie Wood investment

| James Mickleboro

Block's shares are jumping on Friday. Here's why...

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International Stock News

Should you buy growth stocks right now?

| Alex Carchidi

It depends on when you might need to use the money from your investment.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Betmakers share price is rocketing 22% on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

The betting technology company is off to a flyer today amid news of a share buyback.

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Materials Shares

Vulcan share price rockets 25% on Stellantis deal

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rocketing higher on Friday. Here's why...

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ETFs

Down 15% in 2022, is it time to jump on Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian shares have been sold off this year. Here’s my view on the VAS ETF.

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International Stock News

Here's what moved Tesla shares today

| Howard Smith

Investors reading past the headlines saw more long-term good news for the electric vehicle leader.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price takes off following market update

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares are on the move on Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2024

| James Mickleboro

BHP's dividends could be very juicy in the coming years...

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Dividend Investing

Are NAB shares really offering a dividend yield above 5%?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 banking giant is currently offering an attractive dividend yield.

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Opinions

Here's why I think the REA Group share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Things may be looking tough for the property market, but I believe REA Group is a top pick.

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares with 6%+ yields experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares rated as buys...

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Investing Strategies

2 cheap ASX 200 shares to buy that no one talks about: Glenmore

| Tony Yoo

Looking for hidden gems? Here is a pair of stocks one fund is holding onto tight, despite precipitous falls in…

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Materials Shares

Vulcan share price on watch amid landmark $76 million automaker investment

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could have a good day on Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Here are the details about the Westpac dividend being paid today

| Aaron Teboneras

Westpac shareholders should check their bank accounts today.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The ASX share I hold to 'sleep really well at night': fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: U Ethical's Jon Fernie reveals why supermarkets are looking attractive for the next half-decade.

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Dividend Investing

Building up income: 2 ASX dividend shares I believe are buys

| Tristan Harrison

In a rising interest rate environment, I think ASX dividend shares are looking even better opportunities.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares that experts rate as buys....

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Resources Shares

Here's why analysts rate these ASX 200 mining shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price is struggling. When will cryptos see a bottom?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors may need to wait for the US Federal Reserve to ease the pace of its tightening before the…

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Broker Notes

Could ASX lithium shares be set for a boost?

| Bronwyn Allen

A top broker's upgrade on its lithium price forecast bodes well for ASX lithium shares, which have lost major value…

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price surge 5% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The insurance stock has bounced back from a recent 10-year low.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price underperform the other ASX 200 banks today?

| James Mickleboro

CBA shares underperformed the rest of the big four today...

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International Stock News

This Warren Buffett advice could save your portfolio in a bear market

| David Jagielski

Buying more shares of a distressed stock could just end up putting more of your money at risk.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Liontown share price slump 9% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough day on the ASX for the lithium developer. Here's what happened.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price tumble on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share has taken a hit on Thursday...

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Communication Shares

'Just didn't cut it': Look out Telstra, a new high-speed start-up is coming for you!

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra is facing a fresh competitor. Here's what we know...

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Gold

The Northern Star share price has lost 7% so far this week. What's happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough week for the gold miner's shares. We take a look.

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Broker Notes

Down 70% in one year: Is the Magellan share price a turnaround buy?

| Tristan Harrison

After such a heavy fall, can the fund manager turn things around or is there more pain ahead?

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Energy Shares

What's going on with the Beach Energy share price on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Beach shares are under pressure on Thursday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Technology Shares

Why is the Xero share price leaping higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero shares are shooting the moon today. What's gotten investors so excited?

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Share Fallers

Here's why this ASX 200 gold share is tumbling 15% to a 7-year low

| Bernd Struben

Permitting delays at one project and the decision to review the expansion of another project has put St Barbara under…

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Share Gainers

2 tiny ASX mining shares surging on new discoveries

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good day to own these ASX-listed small cap miners.

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Share Fallers

Why Cooper Energy, Lake Resources, Leo Lithium, and Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having bad days...

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