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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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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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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price underperforming its ASX 200 tech peers?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been dragging on Appen's stock lately.

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Bank Shares

What to expect from Westpac (ASX:WBC) during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from Westpac's first quarter update...

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Resources Shares

Is the Allkem (ASX:AKE) share price going to keep charging higher?

| Tristan Harrison

Allkem shares have done very well. Can it go even higher?

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Financial Shares

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price gains attention on record platform net inflows

| Mitchell Lawler

Did HUB24 report another record consecutive quarter? Here are the details...

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Technology Shares

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price leaps to all-time high. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are moving into uncharted territory today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is charging 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Lake Resources shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

Why the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is crashing 12% today

| James Mickleboro

Megaport's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Healthcare Shares

How is the CSL (ASX: CSL) share price performing in the age of Omicron?

| Brooke Cooper

The last few months have been tough for the biotech giant.

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Financial Shares

2 ASX fintech shares that could rocket this year

| Tony Yoo

Payment tech suppliers could revel in the post-pandemic economic recovery. These 2 stocks are right in the box seat.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares on watch amid potential cuts to COVID-19 isolation requirements

| Monica O'Shea

Help could be on the way for the retail sector.

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International Stock News

Is Ethereum losing steam in 2022?

| Rick Munarriz

The "flippening" isn't working out the way that Ethereum bulls envisioned.

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Resources Shares

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price will be in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares could be on the move on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch following second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares will be in focus today following its update...

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price on watch following sell-down of onshore LNG asset

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the company announce to the ASX?

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Travel Shares

Will the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price travel higher in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Travel shares will be one to watch this year...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with large yields and consistent payouts

| Tristan Harrison

JB Hi-Fi is one of the ASX dividend shares with a high yield and consistent payout.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price an undervalued smart buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Are NAB shares undervalued and worth owning for dividends?

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Opinions

2 top ASX shares to buy according to WAM

| Tristan Harrison

Mincor Resources is one of the ASX shares WAM likes right now.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX shares that now have 80% upside: analysts

| Tony Yoo

This duo of technology stocks could be oversold and prove to be a bargain when the market rotates back into…

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Dividend Investing

2 high yield ASX dividend shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these dividend shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to tumble on Wednesday...

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Value Investing

These ASX shares could be buys for value investors

| James Mickleboro

Are these shares too cheap to ignore?

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Communication Shares

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price zoomed 43% higher in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Telstra's shares were hot property in 2021...

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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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Broker Notes

Own Santos (ASX:STO) shares? Top broker thinks it 'can pay higher dividends'

| Zach Bristow

One broker thinks the oil and gas giant can up its payouts.

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small cap ASX shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Check out these small cap shares...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker tips IAG (ASX:IAG) shares as a buy in 2022

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and analyse further.

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Resources Shares

Where this fundie sees ASX lithium shares heading from here

| Mitchell Lawler

Have lithium prices reached their peak? Or is this the beginning of a multi-year opportunity?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Resources Shares

Why has this one ASX lithium share soared 21% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium company is attracting investor attention lately.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price an ASX buy or sell for 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are NAB shares a buy or sell for 2022?

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