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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

New lithium discovery sends this ASX mining share soaring 22% in 2 days

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the lithium miner are powering on again today...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price plummeted 57% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the imaging technology company's stock lately.

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Broker Notes

Why is this broker so bullish on the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price?

| Zach Bristow

This broker reckons IGO is one for the future.

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Gold

ASX gold shares in focus amid "whale" rumours

| Brendon Lau

There are rumours that a large buyer is snapping up gold.

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Bank Shares

Why these brokers think that the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price is a sell

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shares are rated as a sell by a few brokers.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX resources shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Here are five of the best resources shares to buy in February...

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Broker Notes

The 2022 outlook for Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) shares is sunny: expert

| Zach Bristow

Beach Energy shares are set to shine in 2022 according to this broker.

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Materials Shares

Nufarm (ASX:NUF) share price leaps 15% as revenue soars

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the Aussie agricultural company are shooting up today. Here's why.

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Healthcare Shares

The Lumos Diagnostics (ASX:LDX) share price is soaring another 8% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are continuing their positive run in February.

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Motley Fool Media

Energy stocks surge and RBA hoses down the chances of a rate rise. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

ASX mining and energy shares were the toast of the town Wednesday. Meanwhile, over in RBA land...

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Dividend Investing

The APA (ASX:APA) dividend has grown every year for 18 years. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

APA's dividend record is almost second to none...

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Cryptocurrencies

What are Stablecoins and how do they differ from other cryptocurrencies?

| Mitchell Lawler

Stablecoins avoid the downward pressures of the market, but how?

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Earnings Results

Here's what this broker thinks of the Westpac (ASX:WBC) Q1 result

| James Mickleboro

How did Westpac's result compare to expectations?

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Here's what OPEC's been up to

| Bernd Struben

Some analysts are tipping oil could top US$100 per barrel this year.

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Share Market News

Why has the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price spilled 5% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

The A2 Milk share price is yet to recover from its disastrous year in 2021.

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Broker Notes

Can the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price live up to analyst expectations?

| Zach Bristow

That's the question on every shareholders' mind amid the recent weakness.

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BNPL shares

Is Zip's (ASX:Z1P) potential acquisition of Sezzle the right strategy?

| James Mickleboro

Should Zip acquire Sezzle?

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The VAS ETF is getting a makeover following the Afterpay acquisition and BHP unification of shares
ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (ASX:VAS) just got a major 2022 makeover. Here's what has changed…

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS will be making some major changes to its holdings in its next rebalance.

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Earnings Results

Tough crowd: Why isn't this impressing Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) shareholders?

| Brooke Cooper

The investment management firm has released its first-half results...

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Share Market News

Are these 2 ASX tech shares good buys in February?

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan is one of the ASX tech shares that could be an opportunity in February 2022.

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Gold

What rising inflation could mean for Newcrest (ASX:NCM) shares

| Bernd Struben

Gold is often viewed as a haven asset in inflationary times.

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Earnings Results

Own IAG (ASX:IAG) shares? Here's what to expect when it reports next week

| James Mickleboro

IAG is reporting its results next week. Here's what to expect...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Serko (ASX:SKO) share price is sinking 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are deep in the red on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Westpac higher on Q1 update, tech shares sink

| James Mickleboro

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

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price taking off this week?

| Monica O'Shea

The Qantas share price is up by 5% since Monday.

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Earnings Results

Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price jumps on first-half revenue increase

| Aaron Teboneras

How did the furniture retailer perform in the first half of FY22?

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Broker Notes

When might Medibank (ASX:MPL) shareholders 'feel better'?

| Zach Bristow

No time soon, according to this broker.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price down 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Appen's shares are being sold off today...

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Broker Notes

This calls for a toast! 2 alcohol ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Have the last couple of years been full of anxiety? Perhaps it's time to have a drink to calm the…

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International Stock News

Meta (NASDAQ:FB) share price plunges 22%. How might this impact ASX shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Rising inflation costs are hitting the hip pocket of advertisers...

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Technology Shares

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is trailing the ASX 200 by a whopping 18% so far in 2022. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's when the market can next expect to hear from the ASX tech share.

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Earnings Results

Why the Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is crashing despite 192% revenue growth

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for Cettire shares...

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International Stock News

Alphabet stock soared today — Is it a buy?

| Rich Smith

Even after Wednesday's run-up, Alphabet stock doesn't look too expensive.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price sinks after $5bn Playtech takeover collapses

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat's Playtech takeover has been blocked...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is 20% off its all-time high. Is it a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Are Wesfarmers shares a worthy investment?

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is rebounding in 2022

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares have been on the move in 2022...

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Resources Shares

2 now-cheap lithium ASX shares to buy this instant

| Tony Yoo

The metal is in hot demand as the world moves to a greener future. But the share price for a…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares rated as buys...

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Earnings Results

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after reporting $1.58bn Q1 profit

| James Mickleboro

How did Westpac perform in the first quarter?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that could be great buys in February 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks is one of the ASX shares looking good value in February 2022.

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