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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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Bank Shares

'Future-ready': Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lifts following Microsoft partnership

| James Mickleboro

Westpac is teaming up with Microsoft...

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Broker Notes

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) tipped to deliver $667m special dividend bonanza

| Brendon Lau

Rio Tinto shareholders may want to pay attention here.

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Technology Shares

'Exciting time': Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price climbs amid $100 million IoT deal

| Monica O'Shea

The telco is enjoying a good day on the ASX...

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Broker Notes

Is all the recent turmoil now priced into Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are swimming in a sea of red across all time frames.

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International Stock News

It's happening again — Shiba Inu goes parabolic, shooting 38% higher

| Chris MacDonald

Could another incredible surge be underway again?

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Retail Shares

Why is the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price dumping 13% so far this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be weighing on the furniture retailer's stock?

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REITs

How are ASX Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) performing in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

How have REITs been performing so far this year?

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Cryptocurrencies

Which ASX shares have exposure to NFTs?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie share market holds a few opportunities for those looking to get exposure to the NFT craze...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Macquarie and Suncorp impress

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a great day...

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) just boosted its dividend. Here's what you need to know

| Zach Bristow

The REIT updated investors with its half yearly results this morning.

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Share Market News

Is now the time to rid your ASX share portfolio of COVID losers?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which sectors are these experts tipping in 2022?

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Broker Notes

Lithium boom! Broker says the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price has 175% upside

| James Mickleboro

Is this the lithium share to buy?

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Travel Shares

'Open for business': Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lifts amid CEO's renewed optimism

| Monica O'Shea

Qantas is hoping to restart flights from more destinations on the back of Australia's border announcement.

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Travel Shares

2 ASX shares primed for Australia's reopening: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Australia's international borders have been closed for almost 2 years.

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Technology Shares

Own Megaport (ASX: MP1) shares? Here's what to watch when the company reports tomorrow

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes will be on Megaport tomorrow. Here's what to look for.

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International Stock News

Why Dogecoin and these other cryptocurrencies surged more than 10% today

| Chris MacDonald

This crypto rally is gathering steam, with double-digit percentage increases the norm once again today.

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Technology Shares

Why this broker just upgraded Altium (ASX:ALU) shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Altium shares could be in the buy zone according to this broker...

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Earnings Results

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price spikes after 'strong underlying momentum' in 2021

| Zach Bristow

The half was plagued by natural hazards costs for the banking giant.

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Energy Shares

'100 million tonnes': Santos (ASX:STO) share price steady on world-first carbon storage deal

| Zach Bristow

Santos says this update adds to its annual reserves statement as well.

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Earnings Results

Shopping Centres Australasia (ASX:SCP) share price lifts off on strong FY22 outlook

| Bernd Struben

The company offered strong forward guidance for the full 2022 financial year.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price crashing 16%?

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics is having a tough day...

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International Stock News

2 reasons you shouldn't worry about a stock market crash — and 2 reasons you should

| Katie Brockman

Regardless of whether a crash is on the horizon, it's important to be prepared.

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Were Up Big Today

| Travis Hoium

The crypto market is getting a steady stream of positive news.

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Broker Notes

Interest rate anxiety? 3 ASX shares to stay calm and carry on

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks that are completely unfazed by inflation and rising bond rate fears, according to IML director…

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Retail Shares

2 ASX retail shares going cheap: Fund manager

| Brooke Cooper

According to this fundie, these retail stocks are in the bargain bin.

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Resources Shares

Own Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) shares? Here's what to watch when the miner reports tomorrow

| James Mickleboro

What should you expect from this mining share during the first half?

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Investing Strategies

This is how we'll know the share market has bottomed

| Tony Yoo

An expert has described one omen investors could look for. But it actually might not matter if you see bargains…

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Earnings Results

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price on watch following 'record quarter'

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie shares will be in focus today after a record quarter...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 small-cap ASX shares to handsomely reward patient investors

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Rory Hunter reveals the 2 little-known stocks that will put smiles on investor faces…

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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are growing nicely...

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Broker Notes

2 highly-recommended ASX shares by experts

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have named these 2 ASX shares as investment contenders.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares at a golden buying opportunity right now

| Tony Yoo

It's sale time! If you like buying your trousers at a discount, why wouldn't you do the same with stocks?

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price has 100% upside – broker

| Tristan Harrison

One of the leading brokers thinks that Zip shares can rise 100%.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today...

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares analysts rate very highly

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares have been named as buys...

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Resources Shares

How has the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price managed to surge 58% in 2022?

| Monica O'Shea

Why have shares in this lithium explorer been on fire lately?

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares can beat inflation: expert

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares have been named as potential inflation-beaters...

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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 Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) still be eyeing a Playtech deal of sorts?

| Mitchell Lawler

There might still be an option for Aristocrat Leisure to snag itself a deal...

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Earnings Results

Rock and roll: Why the Imdex (ASX:IMD) share price slid downhill today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the company performed over the 6 months ended 31 December.

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