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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

Is a dividend boost on the cards for Bluescope (ASX:BSL) shares in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

FY22 is set to be a year of record breakers from Aussie miners.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price getting smashed so much more than other BNPL stocks in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

The BNPL giant's stock has been underperforming lately. Could this be why?

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ESG

Own Telstra shares? Here's how the telco plans to use drones to create carbon credits

| Bernd Struben

Atop cutting emissions, companies are also working on removing carbon from the air.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price lower despite new $2.5bn buyback

| James Mickleboro

NAB is returning even more funds to shareholders...

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Healthcare Shares

The Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price has bounced back from the pandemic. Are there more gains to come?

| Tristan Harrison

Cochlear shares have risen a long way over the past two years. Let's take a look at what the future…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock went up again

| Rich Smith

Tesla is in Germany now.

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price charges higher on strong Q3 sales growth

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi's sales are booming in the third quarter...

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Earnings Results

Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) share price on watch after 281% surge in net profit

| Brendon Lau

All eyes are on this ASX 200 performer today

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Travel Shares

Why has March been such a lousy month for the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough month for Webjet shares...

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Technology Shares

The Altium (ASX:ALU) share price has leapt 7% in 2 weeks. Could it be heading higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Altium shares are climbing. Could it keep going?

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Earnings Results

Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price on watch amid 269% first half profit jump

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks had a very strong half...

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Broker Notes

2 ravaged ASX shares that will rise again: expert

| Tony Yoo

It's been a shocking year for stocks. But if the business outlook is solid, there could be some bargains out…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares worth buying now to hold for years

| Tony Yoo

If you invest with at least a 2 to 4 year horizon, you could do pretty well out of this…

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Broker Notes

3 beaten-down technology ASX shares to buy right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Some businesses have been sold off excessively, says this fund manager, and buying now could reap rewards.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Full charge ahead: The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price lifts another 4% today

| Tristan Harrison

Pilbara shares have climbed more than 20% in just over a week.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's why today was a big day for the bank

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's new with ANZ Bank today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX: UWL) share price surges 11% to record high as Macquarie bid appears confirmed

| Brendon Lau

It seems the telecommunicatons company may have been lobbed another takeover offer.

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Gold

What's the outlook for the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Gold has slipped from recent highs but remains up more than 5% year-to-date.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price just close at a new 2022 high?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares had a corker of a day. This might be why...

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Industrials Shares

No deal: Here's why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price sank 11% today

| Monica O'Shea

The shipbuilder's share price took a big hit on Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares have just recorded new 52-week highs.

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Bank Shares

NAB, ANZ and CBA shares in focus as top broker tips extra $5b share buyback

| Brendon Lau

If the prediction comes to pass, ASX big banks could repurchase around $15.8 billion of their shares in FY22.

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Resources Shares

Despite a lacklustre Wednesday, the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price remains up 20% in a month. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's been driving the company's share price lately?

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International Stock News

Can Ethereum reach $4,000?

| Rick Munarriz

The cryptocurrency almost hit $5,000 four months ago, but now it's time for a more realistic near-term target.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares for long-term income potential: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX dividend shares could be solid income contenders.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona (ASX:SYA) share price rocketing 19% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share keeps surging higher...

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Energy Shares

Own Origin (ASX:ORG) shares? Why a shareholder advocacy group is demanding immediate suspension of this joint venture

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX energy company is facing calls to suspend one of its projects.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Cettire, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Resimac shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Wednesday...

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Gold

Could these ASX 200 gold shares be set for more gains in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Investors often turn to gold in times of uncertainty.

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Resources Shares

'Coming together nicely': Why the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price is surging 14%

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the company's share upwards?

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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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Dividend Investing

Why is the Seek (ASX:SEK) share price sliding today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Seek shares are falling today... but for a good reason.

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Financial Shares

What's driving the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price lower on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

IAG shares have been making gains in 2022 so far. That's before the market digested today's news on the insurer's…

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Healthcare Shares

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price spikes 7% as healthcare stages comeback rally

| Zach Bristow

Is the medical devices company staging a comeback?

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International Stock News

2 signs investors are regaining their confidence in the stock market

| Dan Caplinger

Indexes were higher, and a couple of stocks showed just how much enthusiasm there still is for the market.

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52-Week Highs

Banking gains! NAB share price hits yet another 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB shares are exploring new highs today...

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