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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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Broker Notes

Lithium boom: Broker tips Mineral Resources share price to jump 23%

| James Mickleboro

Here's a lithium share that analysts rate highly...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares that are cheap enough to buy now

| Tony Yoo

A volatile market means there could be some juicy rotation opportunities. Let's take a look at a couple of technology…

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Healthcare Shares

March was a stellar month for the Polynovo share price. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what boosted the medical device company's stock 10% higher last month.

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Investing Strategies

5 worst mistakes ASX share investors make during a sell-off

| Tony Yoo

There are common errors in investing that can be avoided. Do you sometimes fall into these traps?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Travel Shares

ASX travel shares have been flying higher over the past month. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

Travel shares are on the up. Why?

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ETFs

How did the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF fare in March?

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanguard's VGS ETF had a strong month. But strong enough to beat the ASX 200?

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Energy Shares

Why has the Beach Energy share price tumbled 11% in a month?

| Bernd Struben

Crude oil prices have retreated from multi-year highs, impacting high flying ASX 200 energy shares.

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Share Market News

Why did this ASX mining share surge 14% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Shareholders drove the price up on this ASX mining share today after the company announced some good results.

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Financial Shares

Why has the AFIC share price leapt 5% in 4 weeks?

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC has had a corker of a month. Let's dig into why...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Virtus Health share price outperformed today

| Brooke Cooper

The company has been posed yet another takeover offer.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas share price backtracking 5% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Lynas shares are on the slide this week...

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Broker Notes

This lagging ASX sector could be next to outperform

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a look and analyse.

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Technology Shares

What's the go with the Kogan share price today?

| Zach Bristow

Tech shares have begun to soften again.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this crypto is the most resilient to inflation: experts

| Bernd Struben

Inflation is ramping up across the world, with further increases expected in Australia.

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Opinions

Bank CEO: Interest rates are headed higher than markets expect. How could this affect ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

A leading banker has predicted interest rates may rise even higher than expected.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can the Bitcoin price really top US$500,000?

| Bernd Struben

The total supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million, with just 2 million more to come.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Heard of this ASX battery metals share? It's skyrocketed 413% this year

| Zach Bristow

Initial investors will be more than satisfied with this player.

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Industrials Shares

Why has the Washington H. Soul Pattinson share price leapt 13% in 3 weeks?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been on the move in recent times...

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Record Highs

A toast! The Endeavour share price just hit an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's drinks all round at Endeavour today after a new record high share price

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price sinks again, down 6%

| Tristan Harrison

In the last few months the Magellan share price has suffered as FUM inflows turned into outflows.

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Resources Shares

Why Macquarie says the BHP share price can gain another 19%

| Monica O'Shea

We check what one broker thinks could be in store for the BHP share price.

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Share Gainers

How is the Sayona share price still soaring, even on a down day for the ASX?

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares have been some of the best performers over the past year.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

AMP share price hits $1 mark for first time since February: analysis

| Zach Bristow

More upside to come? Let's take a look.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Magnis share price tumbling 5% on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this weighing on the lithium-ion batteries-focused share?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IGO share price slips amid latest takeover rumours

| Brooke Cooper

How high is IGO willing to bid for Western Areas?

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ETFs

3 ASX exchange-traded funds slumping to 52-week lows today

| Sebastian Bowen

These exchange-traded funds have seen better days than today...

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Share Fallers

Why Andromeda Metals, Block, Paladin Energy, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price dips despite project green light

| Aaron Teboneras

The energy company provided a positive update today.

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, Kelsian, PolyNovo, and Weebit Nano shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why did this ASX lithium share soar 18% today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a bright start to the day for one ASX minerals explorer.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares with impressive management teams

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks have a brilliant crew of people behind them, according to fundies.

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Technology Shares

A growing ASX 200 tech share to buy now: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Australia is behind many developed nations in the pace of cloud adoption.

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Share Gainers

In a sea of red, these ASX 200 coal shares are floating above water. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Coal shares are red hot in 2022.

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Energy Shares

Could April be a good month for the AGL share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could AGL shares be a buy today?

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Gold

Is Newcrest Mining considered a defensive ASX share?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether this ASX gold miner qualifies as a 'safe haven' investment.

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Capital Raising

Zip share price sinks following share purchase plan results

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares are having another shocker day.

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