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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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Dividend Investing

How ASX dividend shares can provide support through periods of uncertainty

| Bernd Struben

Companies that can afford to pay dividends often have strong balance sheets.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard International Shares ETF just a big bet on the FANG stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

VGS is a popular ASX ETF. But it really a diversified investment? Let's check it out...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new multi-year highs on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own these ASX 300 shares...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: AVZ and EML shares jump

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Is Amazon stock a buy this month?

| Chris Neiger

There are strong reasons to invest in Amazon right now that have nothing to do with its stock split.

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Travel Shares

What's impacting the Flight Centre share price today?

| Zach Bristow

Travel looks set to rebound, judging by the latest vision of Sydney Airport.

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Broker Notes

Top broker warns this ASX 200 share may be next to issue a profit warning

| Brendon Lau

Which company is tipped to be next in line to provide a revised profit downgrade?

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Dividend Investing

Keen to bag the next New Hope dividend? Read this

| Aaron Teboneras

The New Hope dividend received a much welcomed boost last month...

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ETFs

3 exciting ETFs for ASX investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are three ETFs that could be buys...

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why the miner could be gearing up to offload more carbon-heavy projects

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors reading between the lines on this one?

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Resources Shares

Iluka Resources share price marching higher on demerger news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer is looking to simplify its structure as it diversifies into rare earths.

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Energy Shares

Despite its struggles, the Beach Energy share price had a stellar March quarter. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Last quarter was a rollercoaster for the Beach Energy share price.

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International Stock News

Why Solana is rising today

| Bram Berkowitz

Robinhood announced that it is adding Solana to its popular investing platform.

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Resources Shares

AVZ Minerals share price shoots 10% higher on Manono Lithium project update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a strong day...

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ETFs

Are these 2 leading ETFs good buys in April 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

These two ETFs could be leading ideas for diversification and growth this month.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these dividend shares are in the buy zone...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the PointsBet share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet shares are on the rise today

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Broker Notes

Own ANZ shares? Here's why this broker is predicting 'revenue headwinds'

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Here are the top 10 ASX mining companies by market cap

| Aaron Teboneras

Who are the ASX's biggest mining companies?

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Dividend Investing

If you'd bought $10,000 of Rio Tinto shares 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

Investing in Rio Tinto shares 5 years ago would have returned solid wealth...

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Bank Shares

Do CBA shares offer the highest big bank dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

What do the experts think CBA will pay in dividends this year?

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Dividend Investing

Woolworths shareholders get their dividends today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

Payday has come for Woolworths shareholders...

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Bank Shares

What to expect from the Westpac half year result

| James Mickleboro

Next month, investors will have their eyes on the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price when the banking giant…

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Industrials Shares

The Aurizon share price had a stellar first quarter. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Aurizon share price outperformed the ASX 200 by 5% last quarter.

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Growth Shares

Takeover talks: EML share price in focus

| Tristan Harrison

EML is a leading payments business that is attracting interest from a private equity group.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Iluka or Lynas shares for rare earths exposure?

| James Mickleboro

Which rare earths producer should you buy?

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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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International Stock News

Why Shiba Inu is soaring today

| Bram Berkowitz

Robinhood recently announced it is adding the token to its online brokerage platform.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares skyrocketing on major new discoveries

| Monica O'Shea

Why did these companies have such a cracking day on the ASX on Tuesday?

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Share Fallers

How has the Nickel Mines share price been performing since the big squeeze?

| Zach Bristow

Selling pressure continues...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker says the Vulcan share price can more than double

| Zach Bristow

Analysts say there's plenty more to come for the lithium player.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Jindalee share price rockets 13% on USA lithium demerger news

| Monica O'Shea

The mineral exploration company had some big news for the market today.

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Resources Shares

What is the biggest mining company on the ASX right now?

| Tristan Harrison

One of the world’s biggest mining companies is on the ASX.

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Energy Shares

What was the highest ever AGL Energy share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

When was the AGL share price's last all-time high? A while ago...

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Share Fallers

The Novonix share price fell a further 5% on Tuesday. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

Novonix has incurred heavy losses in 2022 so far.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Kogan share price slipping to a 4-week low on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's dragging the online retailer's stock lower?

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Share Market News

Guess which 2 ASX shares were the best and worst All Ordinaries performers of the quarter

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords had some big winners and some big losers over Q1.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price powering down by 8% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

We check what's affecting the clean lithium developer's shares today.

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX mining stock just rocketed 56%

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a very good day for mining share Ragnar Metals...

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