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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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Growth Shares

2 stellar ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be in the buy zone...

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price in focus after raising loan interest rates again

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac just decided to increase its interest rate again.

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ETFs

Why Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares and this ETF could give your portfolio a boost

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ETFs to buy

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week despite the selloff...

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Real Estate Shares

Is the REA Group (ASX:REA) share price a clear buy after dropping 14% in less than 3 weeks?

| Tristan Harrison

Are REA Group shares a real opportunity after significant declines?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with large and growing yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are two buy-rated dividend shares with growing yields...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were caught up in the selloff last week...

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Bank Shares

Does the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price make it the best value bank right now?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares have outperformed recently. Is it the best value bank?

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Gold

Want to buy gold? Here are 3 ways ASX investors can own the precious metal

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ways an investor can buy gold in Australia...

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 2 excellent ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares analysts rate as buys...

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Share Market News

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price on watch amid Sinosteel Oakajee agreement

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares will be on watch on Monday. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

CogState (ASX:CGS) share price crashes 20% on quarterly update

| Alice de Bruin

CogState shares tanked today despite the company reporting record-breaking results.

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Share Market News

What's happening to the Wesfarmers share price (ASX:WES) this year?

| Monica O'Shea

The Aussie conglomerate is having a tough start to 2022...

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Broker Notes

Own AGL (ASX:AGL) shares? JP Morgan is overweight, tips 23% upside in 2022

| Zach Bristow

Could 2022 be the year of recovery for the energy giant?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX: CBA) shares? Here's what's happening with the big bank this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors will be keeping a close eye on the big bank's upcoming half year results.

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Resources Shares

The Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) share price cooled by 7% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a bad day for the mining company's shareholders. We have the details...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 cheap ASX 200 shares rated as top buys

| Tristan Harrison

Pendal is one ASX 200 share rated as a leading buy.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips 27% upside for the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star's shares could be like gold dust for investors...

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Travel Shares

Can the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price fly higher in 2022?

| Aaron Teboneras

Qantas shareholders are hoping for clearer skies ahead.

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Retail Shares

These 3 ASX retail shares have grossed-up dividend yields over 8% right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These 3 dividend shares offer yields bigger than the banks right now...

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Materials Shares

American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) share price slumps 9% on quarterly update

| Alice de Bruin

It's been a disappointing day for shareholders after the exploration company released its quarterly results.

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Share Market News

Why are BrainChip (ASX:BRN) shares smashing ASX 200 trading volumes today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The artificial intelligence tech company's share price is also sinking...

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Share Market News

Could the ASX 200 be poised for a historic crash?

| Bernd Struben

Overt central bank support for share markets could be nearing an end... for now.

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Share Fallers

Why Allkem, Nuix, Whitehaven Coal, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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Broker Notes

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sinks 8% to 52-week low after brokers weigh in on its Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are sinking on Friday...

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International Stock News

3 things I wish I'd known before I started investing

| Rex Moore

Do you want to save yourself some aggravation -- and potentially a lot of money -- by not repeating mistakes…

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) latest to join call for RBA interest rate hike in August 2022

| Zach Bristow

AMP reckons there will be a rate hike in August too.

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Share Gainers

Why Anteotech, Appen, Boral, and Kogan shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising today...

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Resources Shares

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price dips despite acquisition approval

| Aaron Teboneras

Newcrest passed a major hurdle in its quest to acquire Pretium Resources.

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Share Market News

The Centaurus Metals (ASX:CTM) share price is tumbling 7% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

The mineral exploration company has emerged from a trading halt to announce it is conducting a capital raise

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Energy Shares

Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price sinks 6% amid battery plant update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are in reverse today...

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International Stock News

Will Netflix earnings sink the stock market Friday?

| Dan Caplinger

A big after-hours drop followed the streaming giant's financial report.

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Healthcare Shares

How do Medibank (ASX:MPL) dividends compare to NIB?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do the dividend yields of these 2 private healthcare insurers stack up for income investors?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Communication Shares

Will Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares ever hit their $9 record high again?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Telstra ever hit close to $9 a share again?

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Energy Shares

Genex Power (ASX:GNX) share price is sinking today despite project milestone

| Alice de Bruin

It appears the Genex share price is running low on energy this morning despite positive news...

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Travel Shares

ASX travel shares are nosediving today amid border opening delays

| Monica O'Shea

WA has delayed the reopening of its borders in another blow to the travel industry.

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Earnings Results

Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price plunges 8% following 'La Nina and COVID impacts'

| Zach Bristow

Bad weather and COVID-19 are creating uncertainties for Whitehaven.

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Cryptocurrencies

Investing in crypto? ASIC chairman sounds warning

| Bernd Struben

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum have tumbled hard in the early weeks of 2022.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Whitehaven sinks, BHP to unify

| James Mickleboro

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

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