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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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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields

| James Mickleboro

These two dividend shares offer investors attractive fully franked yields

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs with strong growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

There are some wonderful ETFs to consider for the long-term.

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 fantastic ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two highly rated ASX shares...

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Retirement

2 excellent ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be excellent options for retirees...

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Retail Shares

Why did the Universal Store (ASX:UNI) share price surge 7% today?

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the retailer were soaring today.

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares sink amid Megaport (ASX:MP1) crash and NASDAQ fall

| Monica O'Shea

ASX technology shares had a shocker today.

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) 2022 production update?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what analysts had to say in response to Rio's update yesterday.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Viva Energy (ASX:VEA) share price up 10% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX energy share is stepping on the accelerator.

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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 Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Playside Studios (ASX:PLY) share price rockets 18%. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Playside shares go for a ride amid big moves in the gaming industry...

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Broker Notes

Why Vulcan (ASX:VUL) could be a lithium share with 120% upside

| James Mickleboro

Is Vulcan a lithium share to buy? This broker thinks it is...

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52-Week Lows

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price hits new 52-week low. Down 37% in 6 months

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's weighing on the Kogan share price?

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Share Gainers

Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price rockets 12% on 'record quarterly cash receipts'

| Zach Bristow

Pointerra comes in with a solid Q2 FY22 today.

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Technology Shares

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price edges lower amid senior leadership appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are struggling to gain ground today.

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Share Market News

Here are 4 ASX shares insiders are putting their money behind

| Mitchell Lawler

Execs are having a hard time passing up on buying more shares in these four ASX-listed companies...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Gainers

Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) soars 15% on new nickel-copper discovery

| Zach Bristow

Investors are backing the nickel story in Aston's case.

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Financial Shares

How are ASX bank shares performing today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's not a good day for ASX bank shares.

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Broker Notes

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price sinks again after brokers respond to update

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble's shares are under pressure again on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE) share price rockets 21% after ASX response

| Zach Bristow

Investors are piling into Cannindah today.

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Share Fallers

The Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price just tanked 10%. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Novonix shares tanked today?

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Share Fallers

Why Allkem, Megaport, Redbubble, and Temple & Webster's shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Wednesday...

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IPOs

Nico Resources (ASX:NC1) launches 82% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX has given its newest face a warm welcome.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is slipping today despite record sales results

| Alice de Bruin

It's been a shaky day for the Lynas share price despite record trading results...

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Share Gainers

Why BrainChip, Harvey Norman, HUB24, and Lake Resources shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

What's JP Morgan saying about the Crown Casino (ASX:CWN) saga?

| Zach Bristow

JPM has weighed in on the investment debate.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Minotaur Resources (ASX:MEP) share price spikes on Andromeda, quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest out of Minotaur's camp – and the Andromeda offer is front and centre.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Travel Shares

What could help the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price take flight soon?

| Monica O'Shea

The airline's share price may soon have more reason to take off.

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Share Market News

Are the worst-performing ASX 200 shares turnaround opportunities?

| Tristan Harrison

A few ASX 200 shares have suffered over the past year. Are they buys?

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Energy Shares

Here's why BlackRock plans to keep these carbon intensive ASX 200 shares

| Brooke Cooper

This fund manages US$10 trillion of assets, and its sticking with some of the ASX 200's biggest polluters.

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ETFs

The VanEck Video Gaming and Esports ETF (ASX:ESPO) looks set for a major shakeup. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF could be in for a shakeup...

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 3 hot ASX lithium shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these lithium shares could be buys...

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Technology Shares

Could BrainChip (ASX:BRN) crack into the ASX 200? Here's what it takes

| Mitchell Lawler

Following its remarkable rally, could BrainChip shares make a splash in Australia's biggest index?

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Materials Shares

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price powers ahead 9% following lithium update

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving the company's shares higher today?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: BHP's update, Megaport sinks, HUB24 impresses

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price surged 35% in a month

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium demand continues to grow.

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International Stock News

Here's what you need to know before Netflix's Q4 earnings

| Neil Patel

The stock has traded down to start the new year. Will the next financial release change things?

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BNPL shares

Nick Molnar and Anthony Eisen will say goodbye to their Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares tomorrow. What will they be left with?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's last call for Afterpay today...

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