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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

3 ASX 300 shares on the move after quarterly updates

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at three companies that reported to the market today

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most shorted ASX shares
Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting that these ASX shares are heading south from here...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Woolworths shares for 2023 or not?

| Bernd Struben

High inflation and interest rates are likely to put pressure on discretionary stocks as 2023 unfolds.

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG share price tumbling 4% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 insurance giant operates the AMI, State and NZI brands in New Zealand.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares getting hammered on quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

Monday has not been kind to these ASX All Ords shares...

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares exploding over 17% on strong updates

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX shares are making investors rich this Monday...

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 shares hitting new 52-week highs on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX giants are defying the market's downturn to post long-forgotten highs.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price sinks 7%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

ResMed is having a nightmare session on Monday...

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Share Market News

4 ASX All Ords shares insiders have been buying up in January

| Sebastian Bowen

These insiders are putting money where their mouths are.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price cheap right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this big bank an even bigger opportunity amid rising interest rates?

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Earnings Results

Core Lithium share price marches higher as key quarterly milestones achieved

| Bernd Struben

The miner remains on schedule for production of its first spodumene concentrate in the first half of 2023.

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Technology Shares

Why Xero shares are Goldman's top ASX 200 tech pick

| James Mickleboro

If you're wanting tech sector exposure then this could be the way to do it...

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these 2 ASX dividend shares offer great buying right now

| Tristan Harrison

There is some great value on offer for income investors.

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Growth Shares

Add some oomph to your portfolio with these ASX growth shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could have bright long term outlooks according to analysts...

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price 'offers strong growth potential': expert

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for Pilbara Minerals

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Communication Shares

Buy Telstra shares for its defensive earnings and dividend growth: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goldman thinks Telstra could be a quality option for investors in the current environment...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 13% on new finds

| Brooke Cooper

The company's topped off its 2022 drill campaign with exciting assay results.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price slipping on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

New South Wales want thermal coal producers to set aside 10% of their annual production for the state’s coal-fired power…

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price rises on 42% jump in sales revenue

| Brooke Cooper

Lynas is back, baby! The company overcame previous water supply disruptions to post improved revenues and production.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Brainchip share price is being sold down again today

| James Mickleboro

This meme stock is struggling to live up to its $1.2 billion market capitalisation...

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Retail Shares

I think these 2 cheap ASX shares are buys for value investors

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could be too cheap to miss.

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Resources Shares

Has the Fortescue share price topped out?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Fortescue still on track for a positive future after recently losing a hydrogen partner?

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Dividend Investing

Generate passive income with these quality ASX 200 dividend shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

There are plenty of dividend shares to choose from on the ASX. Here are two that brokers rate highly...

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Energy Shares

Is now the time to load up on Woodside shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the oil and gas giant power returns even higher?

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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some beaten-up ASX shares that could be too good to miss.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5,000 in BHP shares 5 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Has the ASX 200 giant really returned 110% in just half a decade?

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Growth Shares

Looking for ASX growth shares? I rate these 2 as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two contenders for strong long-term growth.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and this high yield ASX dividend share: experts

| James Mickleboro

Looking for an income boost? Then look no further than these shares...

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Dividend Investing

With a 30% forecast yield, is this dividend stock the biggest bargain on the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors love the dividend income from this stock?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Two ASX sectors to buy right now (and two to avoid like the plague): fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Schroders' Ray David explains which stocks still look too expensive and which ones are excellent value…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have been running the rule over a number of shares. Here are a few that get the thumbs up...

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Dividend Investing

Income investors rejoice! Analysts say these quality ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

There are lots of dividend shares to choose from on the ASX but here are a couple that standout from…

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Share Market News

Time to return to tech? Here are 2 ASX tech ETFs to buy

| James Mickleboro

Is is safe for investors to return to the tech sector again?

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago is worth how much now?

| James Mickleboro

You don't always have to unearth some hidden gems to generate big returns...

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How to invest

Want to invest successfully? You need to do this with your dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why dividends can make or break an investor...

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Opinions

A2 Milk shares are up 30% in a year, is this price sweet or sour?

| Tristan Harrison

Among the share market pain, A2 Milk has been a big winner.

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Share Market News

Experts betting against a bear market for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Short-selling of an ASX shares ETF that benefits from bear market conditions has surged over the past three months.

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Dividend Investing

2 Warren Buffett-style ASX dividend stocks for big income

| James Mickleboro

The Oracle of Omaha loves investing in certain types of dividend stocks for a source of income...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 consumer staples shares raced higher to finish the day on top

| Monica O'Shea

It was a good day for investors in this retail sector, with most shares finishing the trading week in the…

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