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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

Why this expert says the Ethereum price will triple in 2022

| Bernd Struben

A major shift in how the blockchain is managed and transactions are verified is set to bring ETH transaction costs…

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lower despite 'significant oil discovery'

| James Mickleboro

Santos has made a big discovery!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates this infant formula company as a buy...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is having a bad day...

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International Stock News

Elon Musk wants Tesla to be much, much bigger

| Daniel Sparks

Based on the Tesla CEO's latest comments, these may still be early days for the electric car maker.

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BNPL shares

From over $12 to $1.53 in little more than a year, why it may not be all bad news for the Zip share price

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares have plunged almost 90%. But there may be positives to consider.

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Share Market News

Why is BHP investing in this little-known AI company?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is putting money into an AI tech company.

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Dividend Investing

Here's what $10,000 worth of Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares bought 10 years ago looks like today

| Aaron Teboneras

We look how much an investor would have pocketed if they bought Westpac shares 10 years ago.

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Share Market News

2 founders have been selling Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) shares. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Founders have been selling Flight Centre shares...

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Broker Notes

Cheap ASX share better than Woolworths (ASX:WOW)– and it pays dividends

| Tony Yoo

This health device company is rarely mentioned in the same breath as the supermarket giant. But for one expert, it…

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Broker Notes

The next ASX share ready to join the 20-bagger club: expert

| Tony Yoo

One professional breaks down what 'hall of fame' stocks have in common, and names one that has massive potential to…

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Growth Shares

Experts name 2 stunning ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two growth shares that are highly rated...

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Opinions

Which ASX 200 shares is AFIC (ASX:AFI) betting on to make money?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC has billions of dollars invested in ASX 200 shares.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy....

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another solid day is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares ready to take you on a ride

| Tony Yoo

Expert names one growth and one value stock that he believes have been oversold and are ready to reward long-term…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect big yields from these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares with juicy yields...

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Technology Shares

2 fantastic ASX tech shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two tech shares that are highly rated...

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Energy Shares

Why has the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price leapt 6% in a week?

| Monica O'Shea

Rising oil prices have no doubt played a part in Beach Energy's stellar week. Let's take a look.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker: The Coles (ASX:COL) dividend will keep rising

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Coles keep the dividends coming this year?

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Growth Shares

Here are 3 ASX growth shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are three growth shares to buy...

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ESG

Own AGL shares? Here's why the company has been making news this week

| Bernd Struben

Australia has so far lagged much of the developed world in EV adoption.

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Travel Shares

Why has the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price surged 9% in two weeks?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what might be behind the boost to the online travel agency's shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is on ice today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in a trading halt...

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Share Gainers

Woodside (ASX:WPL) shares spike as oil rises back above $100/barrel

| Zach Bristow

Woodside is capitalising as the price of oil gathers pace once again.

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Investing Strategies

What is a 'dead cat bounce' and is the ASX 200 in one right now?

| Zach Bristow

What's next in store for the large end of the market?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price is tipped to outperform

| Monica O'Shea

Experts forecast some sparkle to come for the ASX wine company.

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Share Market News

How rising inflation will impact ASX retail investors: expert

| Bernd Struben

Australia's official cash rate has moved lower for more than a decade, but that's about to change.

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Healthcare Shares

Time is running out to secure this ASX healthcare share dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors only have until the end of trading today to get hold of the latest Virtus Health dividend.

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Financial Shares

Lucky 13? The QBE Insurance share price is now up 13% in 2 weeks

| Sebastian Bowen

QBE shares are staging quite the recovery...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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International Stock News

3 reasons to buy Netflix, and 1 reason to sell

| Parkev Tatevosian

No investment decision is without pros and cons.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Today is the last hurrah for API. What does this mean for Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s the last day of trading for API shares. What does this mean for Wesfarmers?

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Gold

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) shares in focus: The miner's plan to create 'over $100 million of additional free cash flow'

| Zach Bristow

Newcrest shares are well in the green since trading restarted iin January.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has rallied 11% in 2 weeks

| Zach Bristow

Financials are strengthening once more -- and BOQ is one of the beneficiaries.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Atlas Arteria, Block, and Boral shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Communication Shares

Hoping to bag the Seek (ASX:SEK) dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

The Seek dividend received a much welcomed boost last month…

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ETFs

What kind of dividends does the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (ASX:VAS) pay?

| Sebastian Bowen

What dividends does VAS have under the hood?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price underperforming BHP today?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is not faring as well on the ASX as its big rival. What is happening?

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