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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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Resources Shares

Could this put a dent in Fortescue's green hydrogen dreams?

| Bronwyn Allen

One renewable energy fundie reckons US subsidies for energy investment "will be devastating from a competitive perspective" for Australia.

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Dividend Investing

If you bought $15,000 worth of Woolworths shares this year, here's how much dividend income you'd have

| Sebastian Bowen

How much money will Woolworths shares pay you?

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Share Gainers

Why PolyNovo, Smartgroup, Star, and WiseTech shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Bank Shares

If I'd bought $5,000 of NAB shares at the start of this year, guess how much I'd have now

| Brooke Cooper

If I bought into NAB stock in early 2022, I'd still be holding onto my investment now.

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How to invest

Markets are nervous. Why waiting to buy these ASX 200 shares could prove expensive

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how Warren Buffett would invest right now.

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Technology Shares

Why is the WiseTech share price wilting 5% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech shares are underperforming on the day of its AGM...

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL share price just crack $300 for only the third time in 2022?

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Wilsons has issued a note to clients reporting that CSL's Hemgenix drug has received US approval.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Coles dividend be in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Are Coles shares worth buying for the dividends?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share now while the market's distracted: expert

| Tony Yoo

If you think long-term quality will outlast short-term hiccups, then here is a stock widely rated as a buy by…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX All Ords share BWX tipped to start trading next week after 3-month trading halt

| Brooke Cooper

It's been an extended freeze for shares in the natural beauty company.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining share price surging 10% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for Chalice Mining shares...

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares beating inflation right now

| Tristan Harrison

The economic challenge of higher prices is inflating shareholder returns for these select businesses.

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International Stock News

Amazon stock is still a surefire buy despite growth plateau

| Adam Spatacco

While Amazon's mass layoffs appear concerning, they may be the best option to get the company back on a growth…

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price lifts amid 'exciting' decarbonisation development

| Brooke Cooper

The company is working on a process that could support net-zero emissions steelmaking.

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Retirement

3 dividend-paying ASX growth shares I would buy to retire rich

| James Mickleboro

Here's how these growth shares could help you retire rich...

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Materials Shares

5 ASX lithium shares to buy: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares could be heading higher according to brokers...

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Healthcare Shares

What's going on with the Mesoblast share price today?

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast shares are falling on Wednesday despite some positive news...

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Investing Strategies

2023 is already looking much better for ASX shares. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Multiple experts are loving the outlook for next year. These are the reasons why you should buy up the bargains…

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy ANZ shares? Here's why the ASX 200 bank is hitting headlines

| Brooke Cooper

The big four bank's share price is climbing in early trade on Wednesday.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price soars 6% on surprise profit guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Trading conditions just keep getting better for Australia's flag carrier airline...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the PolyNovo share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this healthcare share?

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX 200 bank share just upped its final dividend by 580%

| Brooke Cooper

The bank stock has posted a major dividend turnaround.

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Resources Shares

Are these ASX 200 lithium shares about to become dividend machines?

| Tristan Harrison

What will lithium miners do with all the cash they're making?

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International Stock News

3 US stocks billionaires bought last quarter

| Michael Byrne

Top investors are taking advantage of the market dip to initiate new positions in these stocks.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 shares with enormous insider ownership

| Cathryn Goh

The boards of these ASX 200 companies have tremendous skin in the game.

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Retirement

Add these ASX 200 shares to your retirement portfolio: experts

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

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

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about these opportunities in 2023 and beyond.

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Healthcare Shares

4 ASX 200 shares to buy in an unmissable sector: expert

| Tony Yoo

'A pretty attractive proposition': an investing veteran names a batch of stocks that are looking great value at the moment.

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Dividend Investing

These are the ASX dividend shares to buy now: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks income investors should be buying these dividend shares...

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why ASX shares in these sectors should outperform in 2023 while these are ones to avoid: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

We may not be at the bottom, but we’re not at the top either. So, start to look out for…

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Dividend Investing

Broker reveals 2 of the best under-the-radar ASX dividend shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

There are other dividend ideas outside of the miners, banks, and Telstra.

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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 Tuesday...

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ETFs

2 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These top ETFs could be worthy of your attention...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Renascor Resources share price rocketing 46% this month?

| Matthew Farley

Some important developments for Renascor have unfolded over the past month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Surging profits saw this ASX 200 stock outperform all others on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

2 directors of this ASX 200 company have been selling down their shares in the past week

| Sebastian Bowen

When is it ok for a CEO to sell their own shares?

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Share Market News

Bear market not done yet says Goldman Sachs, while Morgan Stanley predicts dividends will be the driver of returns in 2023

| Bruce Jackson

Goldman Sachs warns the bear market is not over yet.

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Healthcare Shares

Remember ASX cannabis shares? Well, this one is rocketing 50% today

| Monica O'Shea

ASX cannabis shares are back in the news.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 shares bottom before the year is out? Here's Macquarie's 'best guess'

| Bronwyn Allen

Is the market bottom getting close? Let's see what the experts think.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's three for three for ASX miners on today's ASX 200 volume charts...

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