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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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Materials Shares

Why is the Arafura share price surging 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Arafura shares had a strong session on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price charge 4% higher on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP shares rose to an intraday high of $46.25 apiece today.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are expecting these stocks to make double-digit returns.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Core Lithium, Domino's, and Mesoblast shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being sold off on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Endeavour, Monadelphous, and Pilbara Minerals shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday.

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price just hit a 3-year high. Too late to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Have you missed the boat on this insurance stock?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outpacing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price is having a strong run today.

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Gold

'One of the largest deals of its kind': Why this ASX gold share is soaring 22% today

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX gold share has some big news today.

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Retail Shares

Are Treasury Wine shares a smart buy for ASX bargain hunters?

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares have struggled since China imposed hefty tariffs on Australian wine exports in 2020.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs urges investors to buy Endeavour shares while they're cheap

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down drinks giant could be just the tipple right now.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

A mixed bag of ASX All Ords shares have hit new price records today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Domino's share price getting burnt today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are selling down this pizza chain operator today.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price rebounds 7% off 52-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

No one will be happier with today's share price rebound than the CEO.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX insurance shares have hit 52-week highs this month. Is there a catch?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley is concerned that significantly higher premiums could eventually cost customers.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a cracking session on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks, including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue, are surging today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't let cheap brokerage cost you money

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What’s not to like about cheap brokerage?

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Retail Shares

Times are tough: Should I avoid ASX retail shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to put some of these stocks in the shopping basket.

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Share Market News

NAB reveals types of products 'considered consumers' are still buying. Which ASX shares might benefit?

| James Mickleboro

NAB's recent consumer survey reveals where consumer spending could be heading.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Allkem share price is falling on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

The Allkem share price is down following another poor session for US lithium shares overnight.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is surging on a major deal with US lithium giant Albemarle

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock reported it has secured a $200 million construction contract with Albemarle.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price leaps 4% as Twiggy's US push rolls on

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares are up on Tuesday after China hinted its intention to raise domestic demand.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price at a two-year low?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is trading at levels not seen since 2021.

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Retail Shares

'Opportunity to really capitalise': Why Wesfarmers shares are in the spotlight today

| Bernd Struben

With a market cap of $56 billion, two of Wesfarmers' well-known business segments are combining.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price dives another 14% to fresh 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very difficult week for shareholders of this lithium stock.

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Earnings Results

Newcrest share price higher as FY23 gold production guidance achieved

| Bronwyn Allen

Gold miner Newcrest has achieved its FY23 gold production and cost guidance.

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Materials Shares

Should I buy the dip on South32 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant good value after recent weakness?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price storming higher?

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals' lithium prices fell significantly more than expected during the fourth-quarter.

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ETFs

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) is up 40% in 2023. Why I'm still bullish

| Tristan Harrison

US tech shares are changing the world and could keep growing in value.

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Retail Shares

Why this beaten-up ASX 200 share could be a steal right now

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to put this stock in the shopping basket.

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Blue Chip Shares

Bolster your portfolio with these super strong ASX 200 blue-chip shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying good things about these blue-chip shares.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs to growth and passive income

| James Mickleboro

These ASX ETFs offer investors very different qualities. Here's what you need to know.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd generate a passive income from ASX shares starting today

| Tony Yoo

Commit to investing now and this is how much wealth you could create in 10 years.

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying ANZ shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Are big dividends enough to win over potential investors in this ASX bank share?

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Healthcare Shares

'Exciting growth opportunity'. Why this ASX 200 share is one to buy and hold onto

| Bernd Struben

Despite a recent downgrade for FY23, this ASX 200 share still expects to increase its net profits by up to…

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Financial Shares

Here's how Europe could drive the Macquarie share price higher

| Tristan Harrison

New offices signal the company's intent in continental Europe.

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Materials Shares

Why Core Lithium shares could fall to 50 cents following guidance shocker

| James Mickleboro

Things are not looking good at Core Lithium's Finniss project right now.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons why I think NIB shares could still be a buy

| Sebastian Bowen

NIB has a lot of things going for it.

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Dividend Investing

Are Woolworths shares worth buying today for consistent dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

When will the supermarket giant finally start paying more stable dividends.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX 200 income shares look like smart buys to me

| Tristan Harrison

Lower share prices spell ‘opportunity’ to me to boost dividend income.

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Cheap Shares

'Oversold': 2 ASX shares to buy now at a heavy discount

| Tony Yoo

Don't overpay, as that just eats into future returns. Here's a pair of bargains recommended by one expert.

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