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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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Energy Shares

When, why, how? All the details on the AGL demerger and what might happen if it flops

| Brooke Cooper

The coming weeks could be transformational for the 185-year-old company.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price slips as Bunnings competition heats up

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers shares are in the red amid news of increased competition.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest ANZ dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a dive into ANZ's latest dividend to shareholders.

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, AVZ, Temple & Webster, and Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having bad days...

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price lower amid Federal Court loss

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic saw the airline's ground handling work outsourced.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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International Stock News

Why owning over 100 top stocks helps me sleep well at night

| Josh Kohn-Lindquist

That large a portfolio might be overwhelming for some investors, but it's anxiety-reducing for me.

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Value Investing

3 ASX shares that could cash in on higher interest rates

| Mitchell Lawler

Money in the bank is looking even more appealing for these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Why the AVZ share price went from being up 19% to down 20% today

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are being hammered today...

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares slump, dragging index into the red

| Aaron Teboneras

A tough day it has been for the ASX 200 Resources sector...

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Communication Shares

What's the outlook for the Telstra share price in May?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Telstra share price steam ahead this month?

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Financial Shares

Why did the AFIC share price go backwards in April?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC shares dropped in April. What happened?

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Cryptocurrencies

'Stupid and evil'. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger unload on Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

Buffett recommends investing in anything that develops yourself.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price rises after half-year earnings beat

| James Mickleboro

ANZ's half-year earnings were better than expected..

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International Stock News

How to all but clinch a millionaire retirement

| Christy Bieber

Four simple steps can make you a millionaire retiree.

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52-Week Highs

How is the Origin Energy share price managing to hit multi-year highs today?

| Brooke Cooper

2022 has been good to the Origin Energy share price.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price rallies: Top broker tips 31% upside

| Bernd Struben

Investors punished the ASX telco this week following a downgrade in FY 2022 earnings guidance.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the EMvision share price surged 8% on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

Investors appear happy about an agreement EMvision has struck with tech company Keysight Technologies.

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Resources Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price is plunging 9% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares are getting smashed today. Here's why.

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ETFs

What is the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF invested in?

| Sebastian Bowen

VDHG is a rather special ASX ETF. Let's look at why...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the ARB Corporation share price is plunging 10% today

| Brooke Cooper

The market's responding poorly to the company's latest update.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the Peppermint Innovation share price is flying higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Central Bank of the Philippines forecasts that 50% of all retail transactions in the Philippines will be digital by…

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Travel Shares

Why is the Air New Zealand share price grounded on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Air New Zealand shares today?

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International Stock News

The large market cap crypto you've probably never heard of

| Stephen Woicik

Terra could be the top performing alt coin in 2022, outperforming ADA, SOL, MATIC, and others.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Surefire Resources share price is firing 19% higher today

| Monica O'Shea

This explorer is digging for Vanadium.

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Share Market News

Altamin share price explodes 46% on takeover approach

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the mineral exploration company have now surged past the bid price.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips 17% upside for Qantas shares following Airbus order

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Qantas share price have another dollar in its back pocket?

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Technology Shares

What would happen if Appen shares were removed from the ASX 200? 

| Sebastian Bowen

What happens if Appen loses its spot in the ASX 200?

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International Stock News

Why Alphabet stock fell 18% in April

| Jeremy Bowman

Broad market headwinds and a disappointing earnings report pushed the tech giant's stock lower.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: ANZ higher on results, Flight Centre and JB Hi-Fi sink following updates

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the CBA share price in May?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the prospects for Australia's largest bank this month.

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Communication Shares

What's with the Seven West Media share price today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are largely unmoved on the company's latest update.

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Bank Shares

Why ASX 200 bank shares are in the spotlight

| Bernd Struben

All 4 of the banks posted gains following the RBA's afternoon announcement on a rate increase yesterday.

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Technology Shares

Why are EML shares making news this week?

| Monica O'Shea

The EML Payments share price has dropped 52% of its value since the start of 2022.

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Technology Shares

Elmo Software share price leaps 8% following quarter of 'strong growth'

| Aaron Teboneras

What were the key drivers for ELMO's quarterly performance?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 blue chip ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares could be buys...

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Boss slams Cannon-Brookes' plan as 'transition into a nosedive'

| Brooke Cooper

Hunt says Cannon-Brookes' attempt to block AGL's demerger is "a lot of rhetoric but really no plan".

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Broker Notes

Time to stock up: Broker says Coles share price is 'good value'

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buys Coles shares...

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International Stock News

Why The Sandbox Cryptocurrency Is Up Today

| Bram Berkowitz

Dubai's digital asset regulator recently announced plans to establish a headquarters in the Sandbox virtual world.

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