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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Rio Tinto's lithium acquisition, Pilbara Minerals jumps

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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International Stock News

Why the Bitcoin price was bouncing back today

| Jon Quast

A famous CEO believes the crytocurrency can replace the US dollar.

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Growth Shares

These 5 ASX shares grew revenue by more than 70% in the last year

| Mitchell Lawler

Looking for some high-growth names? These five shares have delivered rapid revenue growth.

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Growth Shares

2 leading ASX growth shares for 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty is one top ASX growth share for 2022.

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Technology Shares

Should Appen (ASX:APX) shareholders worry about Amazon in 2022?

| James Mickleboro

Will Amazon ruin 2022 for Appen?

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Share Market News

Invested in Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 2022 hold for Wesfarmers?

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Real Estate Shares

Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price sinks 6% on acquisition news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are being pummelled on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Is it a buy? Why UBS is bullish on the Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price

| Zach Bristow

This broker thinks Lovisa is sitting pretty.

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Financial Shares

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price flops as fresh talk of turmoil at the top emerges

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the Magellan share price on Wednesday.

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Cryptocurrencies

Australia's first physical crypto gift cards are now on sale for Christmas

| Tony Yoo

Maybe this is the present for that special someone who is very hard to buy for. You can even go…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock jumped on Tuesday

| Daniel Sparks

The electric car maker's stock is rebounding a bit. But it's still down substantially from recent highs.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price edging higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's the latest with BHP's bidding war...

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Resources Shares

Macquarie names the best ASX lithium shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has named these lithium shares as buys...

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BNPL shares

$4.5 million brawl over Afterpay (ASX:APT) options settled

| Tony Yoo

Two political lobbying heavyweights fight it out over lucrative proceeds from a stake in the buy now, pay later provider.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price slumps amid $1.15b lithium acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest news of the company's battery metals business.

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International Stock News

Avalanche crypto soars into top 10 — Could this token be the next Ethereum?

| Chris MacDonald

Expectations for Avalanche are picking up as a true Ethereum competitor.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price higher despite guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Aussie Broadband's shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here's why Bell Potter is tipping 52% upside for the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price

| Zach Bristow

The team at BP is bullish on the uranium company's prospects in 2022.

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International Stock News

Ethereum in 5 figures: Is it a buy?

| Rick Munarriz

The world's second-most-valuable cryptocurrency could be a work of art -- if you're ready to paint by numbers.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares have been rated as buys by brokers.

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Financial Shares

Where are QBE (ASX:QBE) shares headed in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

The giant insurer saw its stock price rocket in 2021. So which way will it go in the new year?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking for some dividend shares to buy? If you are, then you might want to look at the…

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Technology Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Check out these tech shares for 2022...

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Share Market News

Why are Aussies going mad for this $0 revenue company?

| Tony Yoo

Australian investors are stepping over each other to buy shares in a US company with no revenue. Why and why…

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Industrials Shares

Do these two unloved ASX shares offer tasty returns?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Domino’s and Inghams be ideas after price declines?

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Broker Notes

What's the outlook for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

A2 Milk shares have struggled in 2021. What could happen in 2022?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Drinking, banking, and EVs: 3 value ASX shares I'd buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Perennial Value Management's Stephen Bruce reveals the trio of most tempting stocks at the moment, and…

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Dividend Investing

2 cheap ASX dividend shares with big yields

| Tristan Harrison

Nick Scali is one of the ASX dividend shares with a large yield.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares analysts rate highly

| James Mickleboro

Check out these small cap shares...

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high quality ASX 200 shares with huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be top options for investors...

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Broker Notes

Is it a sell? Why is Morgans saying 'avoid' the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price?

| Zach Bristow

Leading brokers including Morgans give their view.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price leapt today

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good day for the emerging explorer's stock. We take a closer look

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ETFs

2 top tech ETFs for 2022

| Tristan Harrison

Tech ETFs could be leading ideas for 2022.

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Travel Shares

What boosted ASX 200 travel shares on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what could have spurred travel stocks today

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Financial Shares

Why has the Moneyme (ASX:MME) share price jumped 11% today?

| Alice de Bruin

It's been a good day for the ASX fintech company.

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Retail Shares

Forget Christmas! Could these ASX retail shares be set for a Boxing Day bonanza?

| Sebastian Bowen

A bumper Boxing Day could be on the cards for retailers. We take a closer look

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Technology Shares

This just caused the Vection (ASX:VR1) share price to leap 17%

| Aaron Teboneras

How is the company tracking so far for FY22?

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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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BNPL shares

Invested in Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares? Here's what to watch in 2022

| Mitchell Lawler

All eyes on Afterpay in the new year ahead...

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