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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

3 ASX companies that can raise prices whenever they want

| Tony Yoo

What's the best way to combat higher expenses? Just pass the rise onto the customer, of course.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares with big yields to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares with big yields...

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Broker Notes

48% fall: Fund names 3 ASX shares to take off after heavy crash

| Tony Yoo

Many non-mining stocks have been hammered this year, but that could mean there are some bargains waiting to skyrocket.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a difficult day for the ASX 200...

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ETFs

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF has dumped 23% in a month. Is it now a bargain?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX crypto-based ETF has had a volatile start to ASX life...

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Technology Shares

Are these 2 ASX tech shares top ideas for May 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX tech shares are generating growth. Could they be buys?

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Bank Shares

Why is the NAB share price beating the other ASX 200 banks in April?

| Zach Bristow

NAB shares have clipped a nice gain so far in 2022.

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts name 3 small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Are these small caps heading higher?

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Here's why Morgan Stanley says the oil price is set to surge

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX expert reckons oil will make some big moves soon...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy according to experts

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip ASX 200 shares could be buys...

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ETFs

3 ETFs for ASX investors in May

| James Mickleboro

Here are three ETFs to consider in May...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX shares to consider amid the share market sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares have been hurt, but are they opportunities right now?

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy share price dips despite quarter ending in 'highly enviable position'

| Aaron Teboneras

The uranium producer's shares finished in the red on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Chalice Mining share price slid 8% today

| Zach Bristow

The miner has had a rough start to the week.

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Dividend Investing

How does the IAG dividend compare to QBE?

| Aaron Teboneras

We look at how the IAG dividend measures up against QBE.

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Share Market News

3 beaten-up ASX All Ordinaries shares that surged higher today

| Brooke Cooper

These All Ordinaries shares have struggled lately but they were among the leaders of the pack today.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Megaport share price to rebound 45%

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be in the buy zone...

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Share Gainers

Why Jumbo, Nufarm, Pushpay, and Vulcan Steel charged higher

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form on Tuesday. The benchmark index started the week with a disappointing…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality ASX 200 shares experts rate as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX blue chips are rated as buys by brokers.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's what this top broker finds 'particularly concerning'

| Monica O'Shea

What issue did this analyst raise about the bank and how did it respond?

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ETFs

A defensive ASX ETF for a recessionary environment: experts

| Bernd Struben

In an ageing world newly aware of the potential threats posed by pandemics, healthcare shares have received plenty of attention…

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Share Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, EML Payments, Mineral Resources, and South32 shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Is the IGO share price cheap after dropping 9% in a week?

| Zach Bristow

We check what analysts say about the miner.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

What's happening to ASX nickel shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX nickel shares are having a tough day.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares defying the carnage to reach new 52-week highs

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 300 shares are defying the odds to record their highest share prices in at least 3 years.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Endeavour share price escaping unscathed on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Endeavour shares doing so well this Tuesday?

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip share price set to sink below the $1 mark for the first time since 2018?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the Zip share price get any lower? Here's what this ASX expert reckons...

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Resources Shares

Lithium Plus Minerals share price explodes 180% on ASX debut

| Aaron Teboneras

What a start it has been for the Lithium Minerals share price.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares a buy? Here's what analysts say

| Zach Bristow

There's a disconnect between market sentiment and analyst sentiment for CBA.

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Gold

Perseus Mining share price slips despite record quarter

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't biting today despite the gold exploration company's strong result.

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Resources Shares

South32 share price sinks 8% amid rising cost guidance

| Mitchell Lawler

Higher expected costs have thrown cold water on the South32 share price today...

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Energy Shares

Why is the AGL share price outperforming today?

| Brooke Cooper

What's going on with the energy producer and retailer's stock today?

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Resources Shares

Latin Resources share price sinks 10% despite lithium project update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are backtracking on Tuesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price leaps 4% but is the leading crypto due for a big retrace?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have increasingly been tracking the performance of risk assets like high growth tech shares.

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Technology Shares

Have ASX tech shares finally reached the bottom?

| Sebastian Bowen

When will the pain be over for ASX tech shares?

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Broker Notes

Food anxiety: experts pick 2 ASX shares riding the agriculture boom

| Tony Yoo

If the people go hungry, they become agitated. That's what many western nations are learning for the first time in…

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Materials Shares

In a sea of red, this ASX All Ordinaries share is surging 5%. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's boosting this All Ords stock higher amid today's downturn.

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Resources Shares

Sinking iron ore price sends ASX 200 mining shares tumbling

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's sending the big miners lower today.

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