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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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How to invest

What's the best time of day to buy ASX shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is there a golden hour for buying ASX shares?

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, News Corp, REA, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares dropping on Wednesday...

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price has smashed the ASX 200 this year. Is it too late to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG shares are up 12% in 2022 while the benchmark index is down 8%. Here's why.

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Gold

Why has the Northern Star share price rocketed 20% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX gold shares have had a turbulent year in 2022 so far. Is it over now?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price slips as boss says 'best is still to come'

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket giant held its annual general meeting this morning.

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price surging 5% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Newcrest Mining share price is powering ahead today.

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Industrials Shares

4 directors have been buying up this ASX 200 share in the past week

| Cathryn Goh

These directors could be sensing opportunity...

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price lifts as company spruiks 'huge opportunity'

| James Mickleboro

Aussie Broadband's shares are having a strong day...

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Small Cap Shares

Are there penny stocks on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Could low share prices indicate big opportunities?

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Financial Shares

The Magellan share price has crashed 50% in 2022. Is the company looking for a buyer?

| Sebastian Bowen

As if Magellan investors didn't have enough on their plates...

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52-Week Lows

5 ASX shares trading near 52-week lows that insiders have been buying

| Brooke Cooper

Insiders appear to believe these shares are trading at attractive prices.

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Travel Shares

How does a weak Aussie dollar impact Qantas shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a low Aussie dollar is giving Qantas shares some turbulence.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager has 'never seen' ASX share price moves like we are witnessing

| Bruce Jackson

In over 15 years, Chris Stott has never seen ASX share prices move like this.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Whitehaven share price dives 9% as floods hit guidance

| Matthew Farley

The effect of floods put a damper on operations at all three open-cut mines in September, and this wet weather…

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the NAB dividend

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about the next NAB dividend...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price bolting out of the gate on Wednesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Had you put $10,000 into Fortescue on 31 October, you'd be up $1,600 today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 share dumped 16% in the first 3 days of November, and a director went thrift shopping

| Tristan Harrison

An insider smelled some tasty returns with this business.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A director has been buying up Wesfarmers shares. Should you?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a big fish might be looking at Wesfarmers shares today.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX energy share just exploded 150% on a green hydrogen deal with Hesta?

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is having a stunning day!

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Retail Shares

Could ASX 200 retail shares be 'too cheap' to ignore right now? Here's Scott Phillips' take

| Bronwyn Allen

Which big-name retailers are trading on single-digit price-to-earnings ratios today?

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 50? I'd invest in cheap ASX dividend shares to get rich and retire early

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why I would turn to ASX dividend shares for passive income.

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Bank Shares

Why is the NAB share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares are sinking on Wednesday. Here's why...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla hit a new 52-week low today

| Howard Smith

The electric vehicle giant just issued another recall.

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Financial Shares

Medibank share price lifts despite hackers leaking data

| Brooke Cooper

The personal details of hundreds of Medibank customers have been made public on the dark web.

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Technology Shares

REA share price tumbles despite 16% revenue boost

| James Mickleboro

REA shares are falling on Wednesday...

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin and Ethereum were down big on Tuesday morning

| Travis Hoium

FTX may be in trouble, and that's having cascading effects across the crypto markets.

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Materials Shares

What's boosting the Novonix share price on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares a good buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX share giant a healthy opportunity for investors? Brokers have their say…

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Opinions

Nervous about buying ASX shares right now? Here are some top tips from Scott Phillips

| Tristan Harrison

Investors have a lot to think about with all of the economic uncertainty. Here's some expert advice about what to…

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International Stock News

Why cryptocurrencies went into free fall overnight

| Travis Hoium

A billionaire feud has spilled over into the crypto market and it's causing chaos.

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Dividend Investing

2 dirt cheap high yield ASX dividend shares to boost your income: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy according to experts...

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 excellent ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be buys...

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Bank Shares

NAB share price on watch following FY22 earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares will be on watch following the release of its full year results...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 'interesting' ASX dividend shares to buy and one growth stock to ignore: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Maple-Brown Abbott's Phillip Hudak gives his thoughts on three stocks that have been hammered in 2022.

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Retail Shares

What recession? 2 retail ASX shares ready to bust out: expert

| Tony Yoo

There are some non-staple merchants who will fare better than others as Australians feel the impact of bigger mortgage repayments.

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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 Wednesday...

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ETFs

3 ETFs for ASX investors to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top ETFs to consider...

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Materials Shares

Why did ASX lithium shares smash the market on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price have such a cracker day?

| Tristan Harrison

This lithium miner charged higher today thanks to a boost in expectations.

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