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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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52-Week Lows

5 ASX 200 shares slumping to 52-week lows on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

There are new lows all around on the ASX 200 today...

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price dives 4% amid escalating Ukraine fears

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the airline's shares today.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech shares take a hammering on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

Is this weighing on the ASX tech sector today?

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is struggling today

| Alice de Bruin

It's proving a tough day for ASX energy shares...

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Share Gainers

Why Infomedia, Newcrest, Piedmont Lithium, and Woolworths shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week positively...

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Resources Shares

Why the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price is a buy right now: expert

| Tristan Harrison

The Pilbara share price looks like a buy according to Macquarie.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is surging 5% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Piedmont's strategic investment pays off...

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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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Share Gainers

This junior ASX mining share just leapt 50%. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

This ASX player is soaring ahead of the pack today.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is tumbling 8% today

| Zach Bristow

Starpharma has responded to a media article published today.

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Dividend Investing

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price has only gained $3 in 12 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have NAB's payouts been worth the wait?

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Energy Shares

Own Origin (ASX:ORG) shares? The company is facing pressure over Russian interests in its projects

| Brooke Cooper

Origin is facing pressure to suspend its Beetaloo Basin operations. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

Mission possible: Why this ASX mining share is surging 17% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are loving this mining play today...

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Financial Shares

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price backtracks as CEO realigns group's strategy

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the QBE share price?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Block, Zip tumble, QBE's asset sale

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a day to forget again...

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price getting battered more than the other banks this week?

| Zach Bristow

Why is ANZ copping the brunt of market weakness this week?

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Energy Shares

3 ASX shares to cash in from the energy crisis: expert

| Tony Yoo

Just as commodity prices were already headed up due to the post-pandemic recovery, the war in Europe will also put…

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Dividend Investing

The CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is falling today, but here's what investors can look forward to next week

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL shares are losing steam today, but the company has a big event coming up...

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BNPL shares

The 14% discount offered on the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share purchase plan has now vanished. What now for investors?

| James Mickleboro

What now for Zip's share purchase plan?

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Resources Shares

Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is shining 17% brighter than a month ago

| Mitchell Lawler

Gold is making a comeback, bringing Northern Star Resources along with it...

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International Stock News

Why Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano dropped today

| Travis Hoium

Crypto is down today, but it's still been a strong week for investors.

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Share Market News

Think you have the 'right skills' for investing in ASX shares? Read this

| Zach Bristow

See if you're up to speed with this expert's thinking...

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BNPL shares

Is the ASX set to welcome yet another BNPL share? Macquarie-backed company gears up for IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the next BNPL face to grace the ASX?

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock fell on Thursday

| Daniel Sparks

The growth stock's recent recovery attempt is running into some headwinds.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price sliding 6% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Nick Scali shares look likely to finish the week in the red...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price down 22% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares have fallen heavily in recent weeks...

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Energy Shares

Why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price has jumped 29% in a week

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the oil exploration company have soared this week. We take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Goldman says the tech selloff has made Xero (ASX:XRO) shares a buy

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Xero shares?

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International Stock News

Could investing in this ETF right now make you a millionaire retiree?

| Chuck Saletta

When you want market-like returns but don't know what to buy, why not invest in almost everything all at once?

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Communication Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price has tumbled 9% in 6 weeks. What's happening?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra's share price performance has been dropping out...

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Resources Shares

Why BHP (ASX:BHP) is 'having its time in the sun': expert

| Brooke Cooper

Are BHP shares still a good investment?

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Broker Notes

2 totally obscure ASX shares in the buy zone right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

This pair of mining services providers that you've never heard of have plenty going for them, say professional investors.

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Blackmores shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Hot or cold? Here's how the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price performed in February

| Monica O'Shea

We look at what's put the moo back into A2 Milk.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch following Vifor Pharma acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

CSL's major acquisition is moving closer to completion...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy right now: brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX dividend shares are well-liked by brokers.

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Technology Shares

Are these 2 ASX tech shares good buys in March?

| Tristan Harrison

TechnologyOne is one ASX tech share idea for March.

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Broker Notes

This ASX share just halved in price, so why is it time to buy?

| Tony Yoo

Sometimes the share price moves down independently of the company's quality. That's when it's time to pounce.

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Broker Notes

2 long-term ASX stars now cheap enough to buy: experts

| Tony Yoo

A pair of former market darlings are now selling for a discount. A couple of experts reckon it's time to…

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Growth Shares

2 compelling ASX shares expecting big growth this decade

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares have growth potential for the coming years.

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