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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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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares analysts believe have enormous growth potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are three ASX shares with enormous potential...

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Hub24, Rio Tinto, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price has lost 10% since February. Is it an opportunity?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's been a rough couple of years for IAG shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Why Alliance Aviation, Life360, Ramsay Health Care, and Whitehaven Coal are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Materials Shares

Macquarie is tipping another 40% upside for the Pilbara Minerals share price. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

How high will the shares of this ASX lithium miner go?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Resources Shares

What are the 10 biggest ASX shares in the lithium space

| Aaron Teboneras

Who are the top 10 biggest lithium companies on the ASX?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Coles share price in the green today?

| Monica O'Shea

Here's how Coles is working with farmers on meeting its carbon emissions goals.

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International Stock News

Here's why the Netflix share price is plunging 25% in after-hours trading

| Mitchell Lawler

A 10-year track record has been broken for Netflix, leading to a 25% fall in its share price...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Betmakers share price halted amid reports of major News Corp deal

| Bronwyn Allen

Rumour has it that Betmakers will supply the technology for a new online sports betting company coming to Australia.

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Gold

This ASX gold share is surging 27% on takeover news

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders are being encouraged to vote yes.

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Gold

Why has the Newcrest share price gained 11% in a month?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a great month for shareholders in the gold miner.

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Travel Shares

Why are ASX 200 travel shares taking off on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX travel shares are on the up today.

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Travel Shares

Why are Webjet shares still among the most shorted on the ASX

| Aaron Teboneras

The company’s shares have been heavily shorted this month.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the Soul Patts share price is getting whacked today

| Sebastian Bowen

Soul Patts shares are seemingly bucking the market today. But here's why it's not all bad...

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Energy Shares

Faults and financials: Why is the AGL share price getting zapped 6% today?

| Mitchell Lawler

A fault at Victoria's largest power station has been followed by selling pressure on AGL shares...

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Resources Shares

This ASX miner just made a major rare earths discovery, and its share price is surging 146%

| Monica O'Shea

What did the company's drilling results reveal?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price underperforming today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Year to date Zip shares are down more than 70%.

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52-Week Highs

The APA share price just powered to a 52-week high

| Tristan Harrison

APA shares have been climbing. It reached a 52-week high today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Ramsay rockets and Rio Tinto disappoints

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Missed out on Shiba Inu? This crypto could hit $1 million by 2030

| Trevor Jennewine

This digital asset could turbocharge your portfolio.

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Technology Shares

Nearmap share price falters following record quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

Nearmap shares fall mute on another milestone.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price dips amid $330m share buyback

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Santos update the ASX with?

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Resources Shares

Coal hard cash: Here's why the Whitehaven share price just hit a multi-year high

| Bronwyn Allen

The Whitehaven share price hit a new 52-week high on open this morning.

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International Stock News

Why The Sandbox cryptocurrency is soaring today

| Scott Levine

The Sandbox is looking to raise real funds to help with its virtual space.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ramsay Health Care share price rockets 28% higher on takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay shares are rocketing after it received a takeover offer...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock popped before earnings

| Rich Smith

The Shanghai factory gets back to work -- slowly.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price falls on weak Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has handed in its first quarter report card...

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why this week's operations update could disappoint

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are in focus this week as the company plans to release its quarterly update.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Fortescue dividend compare to its sector?

| Aaron Teboneras

The iron ore miner is known for its generous dividend payouts. So, how does it stack up against its rivals?

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Industrials Shares

Could this ASX 200 share be one of the best monopoly plays there is?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the toll road operator could be capable of producing margins of 80%.

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Blue Chip Shares

These 2 blue-chip ASX shares are opportunities: expert

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is one of the blue-chip ASX shares that WAM likes right now.

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ETFs

What the heck is so good about Cybersecurity ASX ETF, HACK?

| Tristan Harrison

The HACK ETF is a popular choice among investors. Let's look at why.

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Dividend Investing

If you'd invested $5,000 in NAB shares just after the COVID crash, here's what you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

Investing in NAB shares 2 years ago would have reaped some serious benefits.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ramsay Health Care share price on watch amid $14.8bn takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay has received a takeover offer...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs has just slapped buy ratings on these ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could offer strong returns to investors...

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Broker Notes

It's time to buy these 2 fallen ASX shares again: expert

| Tony Yoo

One professional has named a pair of beaten-down stocks he that thinks is ready for a massive rebound.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped as buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Beers and planes: 3 ASX shares killing it right now

| Tony Yoo

One portfolio manager has picked out a trio of businesses he proudly holds in his fund that are going great…

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