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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

Whitehaven shares jump 15% on 'transformational' $5b BHP deal

| James Mickleboro

The market is very pleased with this coal miner's proposed $5 billion acquisition.

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Energy Shares

Oil prices could go above US$150 if Iran enters Gaza-Israel war: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP Head of Investment Strategy and Economics and Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver shares his views.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Latin Resources, Mayne Pharma, and Paladin Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should ASX dividend investors avoid Coles shares due to the big debt pile?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors worry about debt?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 22% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are mulling over a potential takeover offer of the ASX All Ords share.

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy share price may fall if takeover does not proceed: chair

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia's largest electricity and gas retailer held its annual general meeting today.

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Share Market News

Here's what Citi and Goldman are saying about the Rio Tinto share price

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pick up this mining giant's shares?

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Energy Shares

Beach Energy share price marching higher on new gas discovery

| Bernd Struben

Beach Energy shares could be in for some longer-term tailwinds after the company announced a new gas discovery in the…

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares up 10% to 22% on news

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare shares are catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price frozen as miner named 'preferred bidder' for BHP's Queensland coal mines

| Bernd Struben

BHP has confirmed that Whitehaven is the preferred bidder for two of its prime coking coal mines in Queensland.

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Materials Shares

Latin Resources share price jumps 7% on tier one lithium project potential

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer could be sitting on top of a tier one asset.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Credit Corp share price just fall off a cliff?

| Bronwyn Allen

Credit Corp shares dived 32% shortly after the open as the market reacted to surprising news.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price slides as bank margins take a beating

| Mitchell Lawler

A warning on lower than previously expected bank margins isn't winning over investors.

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Materials Shares

What's going on with BHP shares on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded overly positively to the miner's quarterly update.

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy share price higher as miner adds to its asset base

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX uranium share has had a strong start to the trading day.

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Materials Shares

Lithium Power International shares rocket 30% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer has agreed to be taken over by a Chilean giant.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price lifts off amid 10% sales boost

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are in the green as ASX 200 investors digest the company’s latest quarterly results.

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Opinions

5 ways to beat the market over a decade (including my best ASX stock pick for each)

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the names I’d choose to try to beat the market.

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Materials Shares

Why are Liontown shares now suspended?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer will be out of action until the end of the week. But why?

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Don't worry, its takeover hasn't collapsed! But why the big decline?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Cettire share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

The tough economic environment hasn't stopped shoppers from spending on this company's website.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch following solid Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

BHP appears to have delivered on expectations during the first quarter.

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Investing Strategies

2 obscure ASX shares that 'should grow nicely over the coming decade'

| Tony Yoo

'Boring but beautiful': The Forager team just bought these stocks that may not make headlines but are excellent long-term investments.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect very big yields from these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could offer investors a nice income boost.

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Cheap Shares

Down 40% this year: 3 bargain ASX shares to buy now (one is a lithium stock)

| Tony Yoo

This trio is now heavily discounted and is worth picking up, says Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish.

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Retail Shares

Up 15% in 2023: Is there still time to buy Wesfarmers shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there still gas left in the Wesfarmers tank?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

There's plenty to watch out for on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's 'a rare opportunity to invest' in an ASX 200 company of the 'highest quality'

| Tony Yoo

The market has panicked and now these shares are going for cheap. Too cheap, according to multiple experts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 bounced back hard this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

3-year lows: Is the Chalice Mining share price a golden buying opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be digging into this opportunity?

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX 300 dividend stocks top buys this month?

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Technology Shares

Why are Janison Education shares plummeting 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

A trading update and shock changes to the tech company's CEO and Chair have spooked the market.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? Here's why it's your lucky day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how much the ASX's most popular ETF is paying out.

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Energy Shares

Own Santos shares? Fundies tell the board how to raise the price

| Bronwyn Allen

Three Australian fund managers have socked it to the board of oil and gas company, Santos.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Volpara share price rocketing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

This health technology share is catching the eye with a very strong gain on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, GUD, Meridian Energy, and Spartan Resources shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

One broker thinks this ASX 200 share could jump almost 40% in 12 months!

| Tristan Harrison

This tech share could be a market-beating idea.

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Broker Notes

Why Qantas shares are 'one of the most attractive investments': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Qantas shares offer "significant potential valuation upside" if investors can look beyond today's drama.

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Healthcare Shares

'Wave of innovation': Why ASX 200 healthcare shares are poised for new growth

| Bernd Struben

After struggling in 2023, Janus Henderson Investors says the healthcare sector’s long-term outlook appears stronger than ever.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Rio Tinto, Xero, and Zip shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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