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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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Financial Shares

What's driving the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price lower on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

IAG shares have been making gains in 2022 so far. That's before the market digested today's news on the insurer's…

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Healthcare Shares

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price spikes 7% as healthcare stages comeback rally

| Zach Bristow

Is the medical devices company staging a comeback?

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International Stock News

2 signs investors are regaining their confidence in the stock market

| Dan Caplinger

Indexes were higher, and a couple of stocks showed just how much enthusiasm there still is for the market.

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52-Week Highs

Banking gains! NAB share price hits yet another 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB shares are exploring new highs today...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share price slipping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

It seems the experts are split about which direction Virtus shares will go next.

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Technology Shares

Is the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on the way back up to its January highs?

| Zach Bristow

Could this be a turning point for Xero?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price going gangbusters today?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at why the buy now, pay later share is so hot today.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Calix, Carnarvon, and Imugene shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher today...

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Share Gainers

Lithium party: Riversgold (ASX:RGL) share price surges another 41%

| Bernd Struben

The outlook for lithium demand remains strong amid a global push towards electrification.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 40% upside for the South32 (ASX:S32) share price

| Zach Bristow

Hear what brokers are saying about the mining and metals company.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price is shooting 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Calix is having such a good day...

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Share Gainers

On fire! Why is the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price up 8% right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Kogan shares seem to have boarded a rocket ship this morning...

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and crypto stocks are soaring

| Anders Bylund

The crypto market enjoyed several items of market-moving news from Malaysia.

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Share Fallers

'Selldown': Here's why the Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is sliding 8%

| Tristan Harrison

Cettire shares are sinking after a selldown by the founder.

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Investing Strategies

Why investing in shares still offers the 'best return potential' in 2022: expert

| Zach Bristow

There is much to pontificate on with this debate.

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How to invest

Is this the secret behind ASX shares that outperform?

| Bernd Struben

Could this be the critical element that brings drive and vision for change to a company to make it successful?

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Technology Shares

Leading the pack! ASX tech shares storm higher on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares are on fire today...

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Dividend Investing

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

It's payday time for those who invested in Woodside last month.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block and Zip jump, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having another positive day...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price jumps amid rumoured Macquarie approach

| Brendon Lau

Last week media speculation forced Uniti to admit it had entered into discussions with New Zealand fund manager Morrison &…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price is having such a stellar day

| Monica O'Shea

A cancer trial update appears to be exciting investors on Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) shares spike on first results after rebrand. Has it worked?

| Zach Bristow

Let's check in and see.

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Energy Shares

Carnarvon (ASX:CVN) share price explodes 36% higher on 'material' oil find

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is on fire on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

The Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price is surging 11% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The fintech lender has exceeded its previous FY22 growth forecasts.

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International Stock News

Why Alibaba stock was soaring today

| Jeremy Bowman

A share buyback announcement helped trigger another gain for the Chinese tech giant.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Myer (ASX:MYR) share price slipping today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are trading ex-dividend...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Anteotech (ASX:ADO) share price is leaping 6% today

| Monica O'Shea

What news did this biotech company deliver today?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this expert says the Ethereum price will triple in 2022

| Bernd Struben

A major shift in how the blockchain is managed and transactions are verified is set to bring ETH transaction costs…

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Energy Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lower despite 'significant oil discovery'

| James Mickleboro

Santos has made a big discovery!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates this infant formula company as a buy...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is having a bad day...

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International Stock News

Elon Musk wants Tesla to be much, much bigger

| Daniel Sparks

Based on the Tesla CEO's latest comments, these may still be early days for the electric car maker.

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BNPL shares

From over $12 to $1.53 in little more than a year, why it may not be all bad news for the Zip share price

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares have plunged almost 90%. But there may be positives to consider.

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Share Market News

Why is BHP investing in this little-known AI company?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is putting money into an AI tech company.

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Dividend Investing

Here's what $10,000 worth of Westpac (ASX:WBC) shares bought 10 years ago looks like today

| Aaron Teboneras

We look how much an investor would have pocketed if they bought Westpac shares 10 years ago.

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Share Market News

2 founders have been selling Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) shares. Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Founders have been selling Flight Centre shares...

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Broker Notes

Cheap ASX share better than Woolworths (ASX:WOW)– and it pays dividends

| Tony Yoo

This health device company is rarely mentioned in the same breath as the supermarket giant. But for one expert, it…

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Broker Notes

The next ASX share ready to join the 20-bagger club: expert

| Tony Yoo

One professional breaks down what 'hall of fame' stocks have in common, and names one that has massive potential to…

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Growth Shares

Experts name 2 stunning ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two growth shares that are highly rated...

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Opinions

Which ASX 200 shares is AFIC (ASX:AFI) betting on to make money?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC has billions of dollars invested in ASX 200 shares.

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