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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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Resources Shares

Why this fundie is steering clear of ASX mining shares

| Zach Bristow

Not everyone is piling into the ASX resources space.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) shares are 'undervalued'

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi shares may have hit a record high but one broker sees further upside...

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Industrials Shares

Why is the BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price surging?

| Tristan Harrison

It's proving a very good day on the ASX for BlueScope Steel shares.

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BNPL shares

Do Zip shares pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do Zip shares give investors income?

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Firefinch, JB Hi-Fi, and Piedmont Lithium are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Bank Shares

Is the new ANZ digital offering all it's cracked up to be?

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the bank announce? Let's take a look.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this lesser-known crypto left Bitcoin in the dust this week

| Bernd Struben

Cardano has been labelled an Ethereum challenger for years due to its innovative smart contract platform.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) share price plunging 14%?

| Brooke Cooper

What's going on with the ASX 200 biotech's share price today?

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin and Coinbase are rising today

| Bram Berkowitz

The crypto market has been recovering, and Silvergate and Coinbase received bullish sentiment from Wall Street.

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) tipped for both share price and dividend boost

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts reckon that both the BOQ dividend and share price could rise from here.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker tips 30% upside for the NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price

| James Mickleboro

NextDC shares have been tipped to shoot higher from here...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price has been struggling in 2022. Could it be set for a turnaround?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Woolies on sale today?

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Broker Notes

BHP share price higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares are a buy according to one broker...

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price has gained 11% since early last week. What's been happening?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue counts among the top-10 dividend paying companies in the world.

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Financial Shares

Why is the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price being shorted so much lately?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why short-sellers are diving into EML Payments' stock?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Premier's record dividend, BHP upgraded

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week in a positive fashion...

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Communication Shares

Little-known ASX share pops 15% following Google deal

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the company update the ASX with today?

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Travel Shares

What was the highest ever Qantas share price?

| Bernd Struben

2019 saw Qantas hit a series of record closing highs.

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Bank Shares

Top broker gives its verdict on the NAB share price

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares could be in the buy zone...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock zoomed higher again

| Rich Smith

Two news items are helping to push Tesla stock higher today.

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Bank Shares

How much were CBA shares when they first floated?

| Brooke Cooper

CBA's IPO saw its stock offered for the price of a cup of coffee today.

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Investing Strategies

A global recession could be coming. Here's what to do with your ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

The chances of a major economic shock have increased. This is one expert's advice to protect your investments.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price is blazing 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Firefinch shares are on fire on Friday...

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Dividend Investing

These strong ASX 200 dividend shares just gave shareholders a pay rise

| Tristan Harrison

Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have both just increased their dividends for shareholders.

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Financial Shares

The ASX share price has slumped 13% this year. Is it still overpriced?

| Bernd Struben

The listed exchange group trades at a higher forward P/E ratio than its international peers.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares that value investors could love: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Shaver Shop and Inghams are two ASX shares that could be attractive options for value investors.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price falls on shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium's CEO is heading to the exits...

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech share has inked 3 all-time highs this week

| Brooke Cooper

What's driving the technology giant's stock to new heights?

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Travel Shares

Own Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) shares? Here's the company's outlook on corporate travel

| Tristan Harrison

Flight Centre just outlined how it expects the corporate travel segment to do over the next 18 months.

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Dividend Investing

Keen to bank the Cochlear (ASX:COH) dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

With Cochlear's financial performance hitting the mark, investors are banking on the dividend.

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Earnings Results

Premier (ASX:PMV) share price on watch after earnings beat and record dividend

| James Mickleboro

This retailer had a strong half despite lockdowns...

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Tax

Investing in cryptos? Here's what you need to know come tax time: expert

| Bernd Struben

Don't ignore your digital asset investment gains or losses come tax time.

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Small Cap Shares

5 profitable small-cap ASX shares to buy right now: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

With volatility all around the world, experts warn investors to stick with profitability. Here are some smaller businesses that are…

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares to buy....

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares trading near 52-week lows

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX dividend shares have been pushed to higher and higher yields

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise on Friday...

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Small Cap Shares

7 small-cap ASX shares that have been oversold: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

This bunch of smaller companies haven't essentially changed their performance or outlook, yet have been punished by investors.

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International Stock News

Why Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin are surging higher today

| Chris MacDonald

Investors are taking a risk-on view of some specific catalysts for these three tokens.

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Small Cap Shares

Here are 3 small cap shares brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated small cap shares...

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Bank Shares

Why has the Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price been smashing BOQ in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be why shares in Bank of Queensland are underperforming those of Bendigo Bank in 2022?

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