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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 Gainers

Why Kogan, Nick Scali, PointsBet, and Sayona Mining shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are beating the market today...

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Resources Shares

Is Macquarie still recommending Pilbara Minerals shares as a buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We check what the broker has to say about the lithium developer.

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Retail Shares

Why is this ASX 300 retail share soaring 13% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Nick Scali provided an FY23 trading update at its annual general meeting today.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Invictus Energy, New Hope, and Smartgroup shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday...

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 shares Macquarie just recommended its clients buy

| Sebastian Bowen

The broker is naming these five ASX shares as buys today...

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $20,000 in BHP shares at the start of 2022, here's how much I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Has buying BHP shares in 2022 been a good move?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price getting crushed on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's chair shared a hopeful outlook at its AGM today.

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Share Market News

Who sold $154 million worth of Xero shares this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Xero continues to grow, yet one investor just apparently sold a major chunk of shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Could this ASX 200 share be in for a $1.7 billion boost?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 healthcare stock is reported to be considering selling some high value assets.

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Energy Shares

The CEO just sold 900,000 of his Whitehaven shares. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Whitehaven CEO just sold $7 million worth of shares?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 40% so far in 2022, this ASX 200 stock is being gobbled up by 2 directors

| Brooke Cooper

Bega Cheese shares appear to be a tasty option for these insiders...

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Bank Shares

Sell the big four banks and buy this ASX lithium share: broker

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this broker is selling bank shares and buying this lithium share...

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Dividend Investing

Could these be the best ASX dividend shares to buy now for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

I think these three income-paying names could be underrated dividend opportunities.

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Gold

Evolution share price leaps as ASX 200 miner reports 'outstanding' new copper-gold find

| Bernd Struben

The exploratory drilling program at Evolution’s Ernest Henry mine is ongoing.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Cycles are back…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Economies move in cycles.

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Communication Shares

Telstra is in strife again. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Telecommunications provider's reputation takes yet another battering after it picked on its most vulnerable customers.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock popped today

| Joe Tenebruso

A noted bear is becoming more bullish on the EV leader.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price jumps 7% on 'progressing rapidly' update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is smashing the market on Thursday..

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 30% on a new discovery

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a strong day...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Invictus Energy share price crumbling 16% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The market appears to be hung up on a disappointing detail this morning.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Pointsbet share price smashing the ASX All Ords today?

| Bernd Struben

Pointsbet shares have been under pressure in 2022, but are strongly outperforming the benchmark today.

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BNPL shares

Could increased BNPL regulation be a positive for Zip shares?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later stock is in the spotlight as increased federal regulation of the sector looks increasingly likely.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price jumps 13% as boss touts 'return to historic growth trajectory'

| James Mickleboro

Kogan shares are on the move following its AGM update...

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International Stock News

Down more than 50% from their highs, are Tesla and these other EV stocks buys for 2023?

| Rekha Khandelwal

These once high-flying electric vehicle stocks corrected dramatically in 2022.

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Travel Shares

Leading broker tips Qantas share price to climb to a new record high

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares could be flying even higher according to Goldman Sachs...

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IPOs

Move over Lynas! This new Chris Ellison-backed rare earths company is set to hit the ASX

| Brooke Cooper

The new year might bring new possibilities for ASX rare earths fans.

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Energy Shares

Why is the AGL share price falling on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

AGL shares are trading lower on Thursday morning...

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Share Market News

Could the stage now be set for Telstra shares to outperform?

| Tristan Harrison

“Accelerating cash flows” could help boost telco returns in the coming period.

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International Stock News

3 big changes could be coming for cannabis stocks before 2024

| Alex Carchidi

Legal barriers are falling, and the North American market is set to be in flux.

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Dividend Investing

These are the ASX dividend shares income investors should buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these dividend shares...

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for $1,000 in monthly income by buying ASX 200 dividend shares

| Brooke Cooper

It could be simpler than it seems...

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy right now if I were in my 20s

| Tristan Harrison

Time is a powerful ally for wealth compounding.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors generous yields...

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Financial Shares

Don't get spooked, this ASX 200 share is still a buy: expert

| Tony Yoo

An unflattering business update sent this stock plummeting earlier this week, but one professional is urging investors to look past…

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX shares to buy in the sectors set to explode in 2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

Watch these two industries return with a vengeance next year, with this group of stocks leading the charge.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares flying too close to the sun?

| James Mickleboro

Could CBA's shares be about to tumble?

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Industrials Shares

Could this ASX 200 share cash in on the suspension of REDcycle?

| Tristan Harrison

Cleanaway faces a $500 million investment opportunity. What will it do?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which share took out today's top spot.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price soaring 17% so far this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven shares have exploded in value this week.

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