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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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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Gold rockets 24% amid today's wider crypto selloff. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

The lesser-known token was born from a hard fork with Bitcoin back in 2017.

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Financial Shares

What does AFIC's ASX share portfolio look like?

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC is a popular LIC on the ASX. We take a look at what shares it holds in its portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Group 6 Metals share price surged 24% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

What made this miner's share price so hot?

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Materials Shares

Why investors are saying sayonara to Sayona Mining shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Sayona Mining shares have been sold off this week...

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Here's the 'key risk to watch' post election

| Bernd Struben

If Labor doesn't win a majority government, the Greens and newly elected teal members could push through with tougher emissions…

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Dividend Investing

ASX shares paid out a record $98b in dividends in the 12 months to March. Which are the star performers?

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 mining shares are leading the pack when it comes to dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Overexposed: What every Australian dividend investor needs to know

| Mitchell Lawler

Janus Henderson points out a risk for Australian dividend investors...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing multi-year highs on Tuesday

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons this broker thinks the NAB share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares could be great value according to Goldman Sachs...

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Capital Raising

Chalice share price remains frozen despite capital raise update

| Aaron Teboneras

Chalice is seeking to bolster its balance sheet to fund its exploration activities.

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ETFs

Here's why the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) is sinking today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Nasdaq 100 ETF performing so badly today?

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Share Fallers

Why Nufarm, Sayona Mining, Tabcorp, and TechnologyOne shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Tuesday. Some more than others...

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Share Gainers

The Lynas share price has surged 15% in 2 weeks. What's the deal?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue driving up the Lynas share price in May.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, NAB, Pushpay, and Virgin Money UK shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher today...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Materials Shares

Why has this ASX lithium share surged 40% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

A new report has raised lithium supply concerns.

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Dividend Investing

Could ASX shares pay out $100b in dividends this year? Expert weighs in

| Brooke Cooper

Janus Henderson believes 2022 could be a record-breaking year for ASX dividends.

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Share Gainers

The Pilbara Minerals share price has surged 15% in 2 weeks. What's happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a good fortnight for the ASX lithium miner...

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for the Origin dividend in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

The energy company looks set to return some healthy dividends in the next few years, according to analysts.

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International Stock News

3 reasons to buy Amazon and 1 reason to hesitate

| Parkev Tatevosian

Amazon's stock is arguably cheaper than it's ever been.

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Share Market News

Are these 2 sold-off ASX growth shares now cheap bargains?

| Tristan Harrison

Some of the ASX’s leading growth shares have been sold off. Are they opportunities right now?

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price is down 80% in 2022. Should you cut your losses?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look what's weighing down Zip shares and if now is the time to sell.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's what you need to know about the Tabcorp demerger

| James Mickleboro

The Tabcorp demerger has happened today. Here's what's going on...

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Dividend Investing

Looking for the world's biggest dividend? You'll find it right here on the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

A global fund manager has revealed an Aussie mining giant is paying out more than any other company globally.

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52-Week Lows

2 quality ASX shares trading at multi-year lows this week

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX stocks are trading at bargain prices on Tuesday.

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Cryptocurrencies

Looking to spend your crypto? Here are 5 things you can buy in 2022

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin, the world's first digital asset, wasn't solely intended to be an investment asset.

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Technology Shares

Pushpay share price jumps 17% amid BGH Capital and Sixth Street takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay shares are surging after it received a takeover approach...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Lottery Corporation share price debuts on the ASX boards

| James Mickleboro

The Lottery Corporation Limited (ASX: TLC) share price has commenced trade on the ASX boards on Tuesday. In afternoon trade,…

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Resources Shares

What's boosting the Woodside share price on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

Resources players such as Woodside are front and centre amid the election result.

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Cryptocurrencies

What to expect for the Bitcoin price heading into June

| Bernd Struben

The crypto market could be approaching the bottom of the 2022 selloff.

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International Stock News

Why NFTs will solidify Solana

| RJ Fulton

Solana NFTs are coming to Instagram and Facebook.

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Technology Shares

Here's why ASX 200 tech shares are under pressure on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

What's weighing on ASX technology shares today?

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International Stock News

Snapchat share price dives 30% pulling Nasdaq futures lower

| Sebastian Bowen

Snap shares look set to drag US markets lower tonight...

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Economy

If the 'election outcome is deeply consequential for clean energy investment', which ASX shares might benefit?

| Zach Bristow

Let's check what greater climate action might mean for some ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Could this mean the bottom has been and gone for ASX 200 shares?

| Bernd Struben

When corporate insiders are buying their own company's shares, they're likely confident the business can deliver healthy returns.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares kicking goals today?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's driving these lithium shares higher...

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Financial Shares

The board has acknowledged a 'disappointing experience' in relation to the AMP share price. What now?

| Brooke Cooper

The financial services provider isn't ready to restart its dividends just yet.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Nufarm, Tabcorp and TechnologyOne tumble

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a reasonably positive day on Tuesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Wide Open Agriculture share price has surged 28% so far this week

| Monica O'Shea

Why is the ASX agriculture company having such a great start to the week?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining share price on ice today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Chalice shares have been placed in a trading halt for the time being.

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