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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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International Stock News

Is Netflix stock at a tipping point?

| Parkev Tatevosian

Macroeconomic headwinds have hurt Netflix in 2022; the trend could turn around in the year's second half.

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Travel Shares

These 2 ASX travel shares are tying the knot for the next 10 years

| Zach Bristow

Rex has signed agreements with a number of travel agency groups, most noticeably Flight Centre.

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Financial Shares

Is the Challenger share price cheap after sliding 13% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Challenger shares have had a rough month. Time to buy?

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price is rocketing 14% today. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

ASX BNPL shares are enjoying a welcome boost today.

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Technology Shares

This small-cap ASX share is soaring 33% on strategic partnership news

| Aaron Teboneras

LiveHire shares are set to finish Friday on a high note.

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International Stock News

Should you sell biotech stocks if there's a recession?

| Alex Carchidi

It's probably better to think about whether to buy more shares.

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ETFs

2 fantastic international ETFs for ASX investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two popular ETFs that provide international exposure...

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Resources Shares

Down 9% in a week, what's going on with the Chalice Mining share price?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough week – and year – for the Chalice Mining share price.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares having such a dire week?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are concerned about slowing commodity demand from China and a potential global recession.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Kogan share price jumping 12%?

| James Mickleboro

Kogan's shares are ending the week strongly...

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Technology Shares

Why ASX 200 tech shares are outperforming the market on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares on fire today and leading the broader market. Here are the details.

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Energy Shares

What's going on with the Woodside Energy share price today?

| Zach Bristow

Woodside shares continue to recede this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Qantas' market update, lithium shares rebound

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week positively...

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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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