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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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Bank Shares

Is Bank of Queensland gearing up for the next big ASX 200 bank merger?

| Brooke Cooper

Is history repeating between Bank of Queensland and Bendigo Bank?

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price roars amid milestone transition from lithium explorer to mining operator

| James Mickleboro

Liontown is roaring again on Friday after the company achieved a major milestone...

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $1,000 of Whitehaven shares 10 years ago? If so, here's how much passive income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Have Whitehaven shares really returned 200% over the last decade?

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Opinions

I'd invest my first $500 in this high-dividend-yield ASX 200 stock today

| Tristan Harrison

This is one retail share that beginner investors could buy.

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Technology Shares

Tech boom! Buy these ASX tech shares before it's too late: broker

| James Mickleboro

The tech sector is booming again and these are the shares to buy...

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Bank Shares

Should I buy NAB shares for 2023 dividend potential?

| Tristan Harrison

Bigger dividends incoming: time to grab some NAB shares?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares in the right place at the right time right now: Elvest

| Tony Yoo

This pair of businesses are best-placed to cash in on a surge in demand for their industry.

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX 200 mining shares to buy now: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector looks set to benefit from China's reopening. Here are two buy-rated miners...

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX 200 tech stock that's crashed 27% this week: expert

| Tony Yoo

A massive dip in stock price this week will have scared off many investors.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and this ASX 200 income share: experts

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could boost your income with some high quality ASX 200 shares...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX 200 lithium stocks that leapt beyond 20% in January

| Bronwyn Allen

Company news and continuing high lithium prices were behind these share price surges.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Investing in ASX 200 dividend shares? Here's what to look for in 2023: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Despite the naysayers, Australian miners have continued to deliver strong dividends.

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Retirement

Analysts name 2 strong ASX 200 shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be a top options if you're building a retirement portfolio...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a positive note...

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers say these quality ASX 200 blue chip shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Give your portfolio a blue chip boost with these high quality shares...

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How to invest

The ASX 200 is trading near record highs. Is now the time to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to start selling shares yet?

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Materials Shares

Can buying Pilbara Minerals shares today create long-term wealth?

| Bronwyn Allen

Pilbara Minerals shares have been star performers in 2023 so far and last year, too. But can they keep delivering…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 tech share took out today's top spot on the index.

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Growth Shares

These could be the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have bucketloads of growth ahead of them according to analysts...

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares have been on a roll in 2023. Can it last?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been piling into this banking giant's shares in 2023. Is this a smart move?

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Value Investing

I'm listening to Warren Buffett and buying ASX shares on sale

| Brooke Cooper

It's hard to beat the sage advice of the world's most legendary investor.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX 200 shares yield 5% and 6% and I can't wait to buy them

| Tristan Harrison

Stability and dividend growth attract me to these names.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra's new 52-week high is driving ASX 200 trading volumes today...

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock Pinnacle dives 7% on earnings miss

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 financial stock is under selling pressure today after seeing profits and earnings slip during the half year.

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52-Week Highs

Happy days! 8 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are scaling new heights during Thursday's session...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares like Rio Tinto sliding lower today?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX iron ore shares are down today but Rio Tinto is falling the most.

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52-Week Highs

Telstra shares just rang in a new ASX 200 high. Here's the tea…

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how high Telstra shares have climbed...

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Share Gainers

Why Centuria Office, Deep Yellow, Newcrest, and Xero shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday with some strong gains...

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Share Fallers

Why QBE, Pinnacle, Rio Tinto, and Virgin Money shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult time on Thursday...

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 lithium share has already rocketed 43% in 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

Market optimism that lithium prices will remain higher for longer is benefitting ASX 200 lithium shares this year.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price jumps 9% to four-month high

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is making its shareholders smile on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $20,000 in ASX 200 dividend shares in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

There are two ASX 200 shares I would buy for income today...

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Resources Shares

ASX 300 uranium Deep Yellow share just surged 7%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 uranium miner is drawing plenty of investor interest today.

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Materials Shares

Could vanadium spell the downfall of your ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the next green battery metal to take the ASX by storm?

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52-Week Highs

CSL share price surges to new 52-week high on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It is full steam ahead for CSL shares right now. Here's why they are scaling new heights...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 jumped 6% in January. Analysts reveal what this could mean for the rest of 2023

| Bernd Struben

January’s strong performance on the ASX 200 has been driven by a resilient Australian economy and early signs that inflation…

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 investors are selling off CBA shares! What should I do?

| James Mickleboro

It looks as though some investors are taking profit after the banking giant hit a record high...

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Share Market News

Meta stock price rockets 19% on $56 billion buyback

| Sebastian Bowen

Meta stock has just seen one of its biggest jumps in history...

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Fortescue dividend forecast through to 2025

| James Mickleboro

This glory days of dividend payments could be behind this mining giant...

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Energy Shares

Up 37% in 12 months: Here's why this fundie still sees value in Woodside shares

| Brooke Cooper

The energy producer's earnings could continue to surprise the market.

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