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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

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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys with yields above 5%

| Tristan Harrison

Nick Scali is one of the ASX dividend shares offering a dividend yield of more than 5%.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Do this now to be filthy rich later: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Forager Funds Management's Gaston Amoros recalls his biggest investment regret.

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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 Thursday on the ASX 200...

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ETFs

3 of the best ETFs for ASX investors this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs...

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Small Cap Shares

Why this small-cap ASX mining share rocketed 17% today

| Monica O'Shea

What a day for GWR Group...

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Share Market News

Why has the Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price rallied 25% in a week?

| Alice de Bruin

The mineral explorer has had an action-packed week.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with grossed-up yields over 8% right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These 2 ASX dividend shares currently offer fully franked yields of over 8%.

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Broker Notes

BNPL? Try sell now, buy later! Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price tipped to crash 70%

| Zach Bristow

This is the biggest downgrade we've seen in a long while.

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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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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price hits 52-week high before slumping. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The Origin Energy share price ended today's session as the worst-performing share on the best-performing sector.

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Broker Notes

TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) share price jumps on broker upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The tech company's share price lifted today amid a broker upgrade.

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Cryptocurrencies

Down 81% since May, can the Dogecoin price go to zero?

| Bernd Struben

Altcoins have been hit hard by the wider selloff in risk assets.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 speculative ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are three speculative shares rated as buys...

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