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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 Core Lithium, Nickel Mines, SG Fleet, and Whitehaven Coal are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in a positive fashion...

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International Stock News

Shiba Inu vs. Dogecoin: Which pupcoin's more bite than bark? 

| Motley Fool Staff

Here's why neither of these puppies may deserve a forever home in your portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

These defensive ASX dividend shares keep giving investors a payrise

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX dividend shares that could provide income for the long-term.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block falls, Nickel Mines jumps

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX gold share minnow rocketing 15% today?

| Bernd Struben

Junior explorers can receive a big lift on positive drill results.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker says buy Origin (ASX:ORG) shares instead of AGL

| James Mickleboro

Origin shares could be better than AGL shares right now according to one broker...

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Capital Raising

Why is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price edging higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has released information regarding its latest capital raise.

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Retail Shares

The Myer (ASX:MYR) dividend is back. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Myer is finally back to paying a dividend. Here's the tea.

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Resources Shares

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) has just withdrawn its share purchase plan. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Nickel Mines is returning $57 million to its shareholders... but why?

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price to rise 13%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Citi likes this retail giant...

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Share Market News

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announces US$10b share buyback and 20-for-1 split

| Sebastian Bowen

Amazon will be splitting its shares. Here's what you need to know...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Breville (ASX:BRG) share price falls despite 113m euros coffee acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Breville is bolstering its coffee business...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock tanked today

| Rich Smith

Piper Sandler has pointed out a potential problem for the electric vehicle leader.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy this month: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster is one of the leading ASX growth shares that are rated as a buy.

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Bank Shares

Why has the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price climbed 7% so far this month?

| Bernd Struben

The big bank has benefited from a strategic divestment earlier this month.

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share purchase plan opens today. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Zip's share purchase plan has opened today...

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Bank Shares

Why this broker has big doubts over Westpac's (ASX:WBC) cost cutting plans

| James Mickleboro

Is Westpac going to fall short of targets?

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Dividend Investing

Want to secure this monster ASX coal share dividend? Here's what you need to do next week

| Aaron Teboneras

Time is running out to lock in Yancoal's latest dividend.

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin dropped today

| Travis Hoium

Cryptocurrencies are giving back yesterday's gains.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium stocks that brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking at lithium? Here are three buy-rated lithium stocks...

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares? Here's why the miner has just hired the RBA's deputy governor

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA’s deputy governor, Guy Debelle, has stepped down to take up a position with Fortescue.

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Broker Notes

4 fallen ASX shares that are still awesome businesses: expert

| Tony Yoo

World events are taking stock prices down, but many businesses are still going as strong as ever. Here are some…

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International Stock News

2 pieces of good news about Biden's crypto mandate for metaverse investors

| Kristi Waterworth

President Biden just signed an executive order meant to help guide future legislation around cryptocurrencies and assets, like metaverse properties.

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Technology Shares

Down 20% in 2022, is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price a clear buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay shares have fallen heavily in 2022 so far, is it a beaten-up stock idea?

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International Stock News

Why Rivian tanked ahead of earnings after the bell

| Howard Smith

Here's what investors will want to see from the EV maker's quarterly report, due following the close of trading Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two buy-rated dividend shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough end to the week for the ASX 200...

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares analysts believe have huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be buys...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) is cutting all ties with Russia. What does this mean for the mining giant?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto had some big news today. We take a look at the possible impact on the company.

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Communication Shares

Why was everyone talking about the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What happened with Telstra today?

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Share Gainers

Why has the uranium rally got this ASX share blasting 22% higher in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

As uranium prices reach 10-year highs, one particular ASX share is feeling the benefit.

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Broker Notes

Down 33% in 2022, is this ASX healthcare share a buy following the company's latest trial result?

| Zach Bristow

What can be said about Volpara's prospects in 2022?

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Cryptocurrencies

Fancy getting your paycheque in crypto? You're not alone

| Bernd Struben

Here's what a new survey says about digital token payments.

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Energy Shares

Could Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) shares be next on the investment agenda for Mike Cannon-Brookes?

| Mitchell Lawler

There still might be another opportunity for the tech billionaire to lend a helping hand in the decarbonisation of Australia...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price slips but CEO warns 'very high' oil prices could be here to stay

| Monica O'Shea

What did the Santos CEO have to say about the outlook for the energy market?

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Resources Shares

Why has this ASX share you've never heard of soared 30% already this month?

| Tony Yoo

What does Bannerman Energy do, and why has its share price skyrocketed in March?

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Share Fallers

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price tumbles again, down 25% this week

| Zach Bristow

Why such a dislocation in base metal to share price?

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Travel Shares

Here's why ASX 200 travel shares are having another stellar day

| Tristan Harrison

Several ASX 200 travel shares are seeing a strong rise today.

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Financial Shares

Why is the PSC Insurance (ASX:PSI) share price on ice today?

| Zach Bristow

Here's the details out of PSC's camp today.

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