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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

This ASX All Ords director has bought 25,000 of his company's shares in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

This director made a big investment last week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares rocketing more than 18% on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own one ASX lithium newbie in particular.

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Energy Shares

Should I buy Woodside shares in 2023?

| Monica O'Shea

Despite rising more than 40% in a year, can Woodside still go higher?

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 companies brimming with cash right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you can appreciate a company with boatloads of cash, this is where the party is at.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares getting hammered on disappointing results

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are punishing these three shares today.

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Industrials Shares

Why have 2 DroneShield directors sold off 10 million of their shares in the past fortnight?

| Brooke Cooper

There's more to the sales than simple profit-taking.

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Share Fallers

Why Alumina, Netwealth, Nickel Industries, and Paladin Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a disappointing day...

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, DGL, Nanosonics, and Rio Tinto shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session...

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Resources Shares

How much profit will Pilbara Minerals shares make in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Will this lithium share be a cash flow machine this year?

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Earnings Results

Nanosonics share price leaps 9% on booming earnings in the first half

| Mitchell Lawler

The infection prevention specialist delivered a mighty half of growth...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price flaming out today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven shares are getting a wash today.

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Retirement

2 high-dividend shares to buy today for early retirement

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip dividend shares could help you retire early...

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Energy Shares

What's with the AGL share price on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 staple revealed its new CEO and CFO this morning.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares tipped to rise higher: experts

| Monica O'Shea

These property and healthcare companies are in the good books, according to brokers.

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Gold

Northern Star share price lifts on strong update

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star is having a golden day...

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Share Gainers

'Hard to find words': Why this ASX lithium share is rocketing 22%

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this new ASX lithium share is surging today

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX shares I think are dividend traps right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Watch out for these potential dividend traps.

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Materials Shares

Will Lake Resources become profitable in 2023?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's future profits are largely dependant on its Kachi Lithium Project.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares making big moves following trading updates

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have released updates today...

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Energy Shares

Santos share price falls on Q4 update and FY23 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Santos shares are under pressure on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

BHP share price higher amid record first half iron ore production

| James Mickleboro

BHP has released its second quarter update...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

You want revenge? Try 'revenge investing'!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Here’s our chance for a little revenge.

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Bank Shares

Can income investors bank on CBA growing its dividend yield by 18%?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX's biggest bank is expected to bolster its dividends in 2023 and 2024.

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Retail Shares

Guess which beaten-up ASX 300 share this Aussie billionaire is buying up big

| Brooke Cooper

The entrepreneur amassed a multi-billion dollar fortune by investing in retailers and he's just snapped up one struggling ASX 300…

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Resources Shares

My Fortescue shares are up 30% in 3 months. Should I buy more?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig into Fortescue shares at this price?

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Broker Notes

Watch these 2 ASX 200 growth shares take off this year: expert

| Tony Yoo

Look out for this pair of stocks in 2023 because they are ready to explode out of the gates.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 excellent high yield ASX dividend shares that experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped as buys...

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International Stock News

Alphabet stock: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to outdo Warren Buffett?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is now the time to snap up shares in the global tech giant?

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Resources Shares

Should I buy BHP shares in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the strong run continue with the Big Australian's share price rising 30% in six months?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX 200 shares with multi-decade growth runways: Scott Phillips

| Bronwyn Allen

After a devastating year for investors in 2022, perhaps it's time to buy stable, reliable ASX 200 shares to help…

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Opinions

Why ASX shares could be much higher at the end of 2023

| Tony Yoo

A prominent economist explores whether Australian stocks are the best investment for the new year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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International Stock News

Aussie investors are buying Tesla shares in droves. Should you?

| Mitchell Lawler

A beaten-up stock, dramatic price cuts, and a controversial leader -- does investing in Tesla still make sense?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 lithium stock topped the lot on Wednesday.

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Retirement

Don't 'save' for retirement! I'd invest in dirt-cheap ASX shares instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why savers are losers.

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares have massive global opportunities: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be top options for investors right now...

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price has made a flying start to 2023! Should I buy?

| James Mickleboro

Can Flight Centre shares keep rising?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Did Woolworths just become 18% more valuable?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Woolworths brand is worth $16.2 billion, according to a leading global brand consultancy.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Volatility seems to be driving ASX trading volumes this Wednesday...

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Earnings Results

This All Ords share is booming 9% after turning cash flow positive

| Brooke Cooper

This medtech stock has defied its own management's expectations to post positive free cash flow last quarter.

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