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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

How to turn $20,000 into $180,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These shares have generated strong returns for investors over the last 10 years...

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Dividend Investing

Experts are tipping these ASX dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy next week...

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Broker Notes

4 great value ASX shares we just bought: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here are many ideas of shares to pick up currently that have tailwinds independent of rising interest rates and a…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were deep in the red last week...

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy as a new investor

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three ASX dividend shares that could be good for beginners.

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Financial Shares

Is the IAG share price a defensive buy amid rising interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are IAG shares finally in the buy zone yet?

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Resources Shares

Broker names 2 of the best ASX resources shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be in the buy zone...

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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 Friday.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares that could be excellent buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be top buy and hold options...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Catapult, CSR, and Select Harvests shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price is soaring 3% today. Could this be behind its gains?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what's going on with the travel agent's stock on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

After its recent surge, the Polynovo share price is down 8% this week. Is it a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Polynovo shares have moved in circles over the past week.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Experts reveal what makes the bank's BNPL product 'stand out from the pack'

| Brooke Cooper

NAB Now Pay Later has earned praise from these personal finance experts.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Coles share price lagging the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket's stock is the consumer staples sector's worst performer today.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Core Lithium share price is storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium share price is storming higher on Friday...

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Retail Shares

Why are ASX 200 retail shares climbing on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

There's good news in the latest retail trade data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price having such a strong end to the week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto shares have been treading upwards in recent times.

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Share Gainers

Is the party drawing to a close for the Cobalt Blue shares?

| Zach Bristow

How is the ASX miner faring?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Technology Shares

RPMGlobal share price climbs on share buyback news

| Zach Bristow

Shareholders could be in for a treat should the company pull through with this one.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this little-known ASX mining share is soaring 87% today

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares soaring by more than 30% on Friday

| Zach Bristow

Check out today's high-performance ASX miners.

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International Stock News

One little-known crypto that could benefit from a rebound in the NFT market

| Dominic Basulto

The new, less speculative phase of the NFT market will favor cryptos that provide utility to investors.

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Travel Shares

What's boosting the Webjet share price 3% higher on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The online travel agent's stock might be getting a boost from international airline optimism.

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Share Gainers

Why Infomedia, Pilbara Minerals, PointsBet, and Talga shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher on Friday...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price losing ground on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are CSL shares missing out on the market's gains on Friday?

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Xtek share price rocketed more than 40% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Xtek shares are on fire today...

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF having such a cracker of a day?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is driving this ETF higher today...

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International Stock News

Amazon stock rallied today — here's why now might be the time to buy

| Joe Tenebruso

Could this be the start of the rebound investors have been waiting for?

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Cryptocurrencies

A16z crypto fund readies another $4.5 billion for deployment, but where?

| Mitchell Lawler

Crypto remains a desirable industry to invest in for a16z...

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Energy Shares

Why has the Invictus Energy share price dumped 29% this week?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are still running for the hills.

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Energy Shares

TGIF: Here's why ASX 200 energy shares are outperforming today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own these ASX 200 energy shares.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Sayona Mining share price is leaping 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Sayona Mining shares are set to end Friday on a high note.

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price is 'trading at its largest discount to its peers in 15 years': Is this justified?

| Bernd Struben

ANZ finds itself in a similar position to NAB three years ago before Ross McEwen took the reins.

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Share Market News

Could now be a great time to start investing in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good time to start investing in ASX shares? There has been a lot of volatility in 2022.

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International Stock News

Ethereum sinks 10% on 7-block reorg — Here's what to know

| Chris MacDonald

What is a blockchain reorganization and why does it matter?

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Share Gainers

Up 6%, why has the Vulcan share price surged higher today?

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the green so far for Vulcan.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Appen crashes, lithum shares jump

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week strongly...

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