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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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Materials Shares

Here's what is moving the CSR (ASX:CSR) share price today

| Bernd Struben

CSR has sold a small portion of its 200-hectare holding bordering Western Sydney Airport.

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Energy Shares

Can Australia win the $1.4 trillion global hydrogen race?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the future could hold for Australia's hydrogen industry.

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Earnings Results

Slam dunk: Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price slips amid growth-filled half-year

| Mitchell Lawler

Centuria was busy scoring acquisitions in the half-year, and it's paid off.

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Earnings Results

Dividend downer? BWP (ASX:BWP) share price slips following first-half results

| Bernd Struben

Income investors should be pleased with the consistent dividend payout.

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Earnings Results

Cha-ching! Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price soars 12% on record half revenues

| Alice de Bruin

The Aussie homewares retailer is having a good day on the market...

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Energy Shares

Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) shares could be set for a dual listing. Here's what you should know

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vulcan Energy share price is surging today following an update from the clean lithium developer.

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Share Market News

IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price tumbles after record result falls short of expectations

| James Mickleboro

Sometimes not even record results are enough...

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Earnings Results

Down but not out: Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price slumps on sluggish first half

| Brooke Cooper

The first half has been a challenge for the automotive retailer and service provider.

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Investing Strategies

Will this dip in ASX shares turn into a CRASH?

| Tony Yoo

Many experts agree 2022 is the year of volatility. But will we end up with a bear market by the…

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International Stock News

$3.6 billion crypto heist thwarted, sending this obscure cryptocurrency skyrocketing

| Jon Quast

This small cryptocurrency could have millions of tokens burned within the next year and a half.

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slides as lower iron ore prices bite

| Zach Bristow

Looks like it was a challenging period for Mineral Resources.

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International Stock News

Tritium (NASDAQ:DCFC) share price rockets 39% on what Biden describes as 'great news for the planet'

| Monica O'Shea

Tritium CEO Jane Hunter has met with the US President to make an announcement.

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Earnings Results

Analysts forced to eat humble pie as CBA (ASX:CBA) share price soars 5%

| James Mickleboro

CBA's shares are surging after a stronger than expected half...

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Financial Shares

Why is the AFIC (ASX:AFI) share price sliding lower today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's sending the AFIC share price in negative territory?

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Broker Notes

Uh oh! Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price tipped to sink after shock announcement

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics shares have been rated as a sell...

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Earnings Results

Computershare (ASX:CPU) share price jumps 12% after strong half and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Computershare is having a stronger than expected year

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to pounce on NOW while they're cheap

| Tony Yoo

One expert reckons positive sentiment towards growth shares will quickly return, meaning this dip will just be a blip in…

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just hit 3-week highs. What's next?

| Mitchell Lawler

It was a good day for these ASX 200 companies...

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Share Market News

Why this top broker just downgraded these 2 ASX healthcare shares

| Zach Bristow

Both of these companies are overly-exposed to PCR testing, this broker says.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Metals X (ASX:MLX) share price going gangbusters this week?

| Aaron Teboneras

A planned interruption to operations wasn't enough to dampen the Metals X performance last quarter.

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Broker Notes

'A lot of opportunities': Why this broker is bullish on Santos (ASX:STO) shares

| Zach Bristow

Santos is poised to deliver upside in 2022 according to this expert.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 highly rated ASX 200 shares to buy immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here are two buy-rated ASX 200 shares to snap up today...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could provide steady income in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is one of the stocks that can provide solid dividends.

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Earnings Results

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price on watch after smashing first half estimates

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant had a stronger than expected half...

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Growth Shares

Why 2 specific ASX share sectors are taking such a beating in 2022

| Tony Yoo

While the market generally is down for the year, technology and healthcare have suffered badly while mining is actually up.…

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Share Market News

Potential buys: 2 compelling ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two compelling ASX shares with potential.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Expert reveals one IPO he's absolutely pumped about. When will it hit the ASX?

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: SG Hiscock's Rory Hunter tells why he's looking forward to one possible listing coming up later…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts rate these ASX dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

Here are 3 excellent ASX growth shares for investors in February

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top growth shares for February...

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Share Market News

On a roll. Why is ASX 200 travel share Webjet (ASX:WEB) skyrocketing?

| Monica O'Shea

Is the turbulence over for the Webjet share price?

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Energy Shares

Own ASX energy shares? Citi issues stark oil production warning

| Bernd Struben

There's a whole lot of oil sitting in US Permian Basin shale deposits.

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Earnings Results

GUD (ASX:GUD) share price on watch after reporting 32% revenue growth

| James Mickleboro

GUD's shares will be in focus on Wednesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Rats! How have AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) shares already gained 30% in February?

| Mitchell Lawler

AnteoTech is riding on the back of RATs in February...

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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 Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

These 3 ASX energy shares just hit 52-week highs

| Brooke Cooper

Let's see what might have boosted this motley crew of energy stocks to new 12-months highs on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs names 2 ASX 200 shares as conviction buys

| James Mickleboro

These are strong buys according to Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

'Ideal partner': Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price lifts amid new fintech deal

| Monica O'Shea

What is the new agreement? We have the details...

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Share Market News

Why are Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares such hot property today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sydney Airport shares are proving popular...

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Broker Notes

Is Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price in the buy zone after recent weakness?

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy Wesfarmers' shares...

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