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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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Share Gainers

Why CSL, Dicker Data, Lifestyle Communities, and Money3 shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive day...

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Dividend Investing

Time is running out to secure dividends from these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The clock is ticking to sign up for these dividends.

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Broker Notes

Why are brokers so bullish on the Northern Star share price?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers see plenty of upside for the gold miner in 2022.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price tumbling 8% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Sezzle shares getting singled out for a thrashing today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's with the Woolworths share price on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been an up and down day for Woolworths shares...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Wesfarmers share price beating the ASX 200 this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why the conglomerate's stock is outperforming?

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Share Gainers

BrainChip share price rebounds to gain 5%

| Bernd Struben

The artificial intelligence company was queried by the ASX last week about the big moves in its share price.

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Energy Shares

Is Cannon-Brookes getting ready to pitch a third takeover bid for AGL shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Will Mike Cannon-Brookes make a bid for AGL after shareholders vote on the company's planned demerger?

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Healthcare Shares

What is driving the CSL share price higher today?

| James Mickleboro

CSL shares are having a good day...

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Materials Shares

Galileo Mining share price explodes 150% on major discovery

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in the base metals explorer are skyrocketing today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price rebounding today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are displaying some noticeable volatility today. Here's why the miner might be bouncing around...

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Dividend Investing

The NAB share price is in reverse today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

NAB shares are trading ex-dividend on Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

Dicker Data share price charges higher following stellar Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data continued its impressive form during the first quarter..

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares in the green today?

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates out of the United States and sluggish demand from China saw iron ore prices tumble this past…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Do Coles shares offer a dividend reinvestment plan?

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles is a popular dividend share on the ASX. But can investors reinvest their dividends?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Airtasker share price edging higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Airtasker has deferred its latest capital raise and acquisition.

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Bank Shares

Why the Judo share price is defying the ASX selloff to charge 6% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The challenger bank was the first new bank to join the ASX in 30 years.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas share price storming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Lynas shares are back on form on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

The Link share price just tumbled 12% before being halted. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

Shares sank hard before the halt was put in place.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Medibank dividend be in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors may be wondering how large the Medibank dividend yield is going to be.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Magellan names its new CEO, Link shares crash

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Technology Shares

What's up with the Appen share price on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

There's still plenty of love for Appen, despite the recent volatility.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Latin Resources share price sliding today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium shares are falling again today

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Materials Shares

CSR share price lifts as company constructs 20% more profit

| Mitchell Lawler

CSR builds a full-year result to be proud of.

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Share Gainers

The Origin share price is absolutely smashing the ASX 200 in 2022. Why?

| Zach Bristow

Origin's been a standout on the ASX so far in 2022, in contrast to previous years.

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Cryptocurrencies

The only crypto returning big gains in 2022 revealed

| Bernd Struben

Most every crypto, save one, has sold off since 1 January.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price a safe haven buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could shares in the telco giant provide safe harbour during the current volatility?

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Investing Strategies

How is the AFIC share price performing with the ASX 200 volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the AFIC share price seeing the same volatility as the ASX 200?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price climbing today?

| Aaron Teboneras

ResMed shares are trading ex-dividend.

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Earnings Results

GrainCorp share price falls despite record-breaking half-year profits

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp shares are falling despite reporting record profits...

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the AVZ Minerals share price?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are going to remain suspended until 20 May...

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Technology Shares

Pushpay share price down 5% on full-year results and weak guidance

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Expert warns Cannon-Brookes' stake might not be all it seems

| Brooke Cooper

Much of the billionaire's holding in AGL could reportedly be whisked away with only days' notice.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Magellan's shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

EML share price pummelled: Here's why this expert sees 100% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in the payments company have been severely hurt in 2022 but one broker is very optimistic.

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International Stock News

Here's why Netflix stock climbed higher today

| Chris Neiger

Investors jumped on the news that Netflix could introduce an ad-supported tier sooner than expected.

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International Stock News

Why the Affirm share price is tumbling today

| Bram Berkowitz

Fintech stocks are taking a hit after Upstart's recent quarterly performance disappointed investors.

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Investing Strategies

How to deal with the current share market calamity

| Tony Yoo

This poem from 112 years ago tells you how to deal with massive stock market corrections, like we're seeing at…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 compelling ASX small-cap shares to buy today: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Smaller companies have greater growth potential. But don't ignore their balance sheets!

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares rated as buys...

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