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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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International Stock News

Don't be fooled. Amazon's international business is more profitable than you think

| Jeremy Bowman

But it's still blowing a hole in the bottom line.

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Broker Notes

Chicken and health: Experts reveal 2 ASX shares to pounce on now

| Tony Yoo

What would Australians still like to spend money on when the economy slows down? Here's an idea.

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Healthcare Shares

The drug with the 'potential to become a blockbuster' for this ASX 200 healthcare company: Citi

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for this biotechnology giant?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest in ASX dividend shares now to make a $50k passive income in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some leading income ideas I’m using for retirement.

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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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How to invest

Stressed about your ASX share portfolio? I'd take these 3 dead-simple steps to sleep easy

| Mitchell Lawler

A three-point plan to ditching portfolio anxiety...

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International Stock News

Meta Platforms stock: Buy, sell, or hold in 2023?

| Leo Sun

Has the tech giant formerly known as Facebook bottomed out?

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Materials Shares

AVZ Minerals trading halt extended again. What is going on?

| James Mickleboro

A six month suspension isn't enough for this lithium share...

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price face headwinds today?

| Tristan Harrison

Qantas could fly into problems with the industrial relations bill proposed by the government.

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Share Market News

3 ASX mining shares that surged over 20% Tuesday

| Matthew Farley

Why did these ASX mining shares thrash the market today?

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Share Market News

Down 30% so far in 2022, leading fund manager Firetrail sees a bright future for this under-the-radar ASX small-cap share

| Bruce Jackson

This small cap ASX stock is expected to benefit from rising interest rates

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Treasury Wine share price crack a new multi-year high on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Treasury shares finally be out of the China freezer?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these quality ASX growth shares can rise ~40%

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be quality options next week...

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Share Market News

It's not all bad news for ASX All Ords shares on Tuesday. Here are some major winners

| Matthew Farley

Why did these ASX All Ords shares climb higher today? Let's take a look.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares: fundie picks winners and losers of the big four

| Tristan Harrison

Are CBA, Westpac, NAB or ANZ shares the best ones to own in the sector?

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Materials Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

The Arafura share price had a day of ups and downs...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech insider has sold $12.9m of their company's shares in just 2 weeks

| Brooke Cooper

There's been plenty of insider selling action happening at this ASX 200 tech favourite.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares that racked up new 52-week highs this morning

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at three shares that hit new milestones today.

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Share Fallers

Why Allkem, Core Lithium, Flight Centre, and NAB shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some wild moves with ASX 200 lithium stocks are driving volumes today...

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 share is 'one of the best businesses in the market': fundie

| Bernd Struben

Healthcare stocks outperformed during COVID-19 as demand for their products and services surged.

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, DGL, Incitec Pivot, and Readytech shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Tuesday...

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How to invest

Thinking about buying your first ASX shares right now? Here are 3 stocks I'd invest in

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three ASX shares for a beginner investor...

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Broker Notes

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about the Flight Centre share price

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on the Flight Centre share price...

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International Stock News

Why Chinese stocks were surging today

| Billy Duberstein

The government in Beijing announced more measures to contain China's property sector decline and relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to generate a growing passive income from dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares can give investors significant passive income.

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Materials Shares

Why did Macquarie just downgrade Lynas shares?

| Monica O'Shea

Will the Lynas share price go higher?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX tech share is surging 46% on news of earlier-than-expected profitability

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is having a stellar day...

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ETFs

Are the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) fees expensive?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors looking for cheap investment products will want to know about Vanguard’s main ASX offering.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares hitting the dirt on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is currently down 0.4%, but the top ASX lithium stocks are having a much worse time of…

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 chemicals giant Incitec Pivot leaps 8% on record year and share buyback news

| James Mickleboro

Incitec Pivot had a very strong year...

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Share Market News

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price tumbling 10% on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Pilbara Minerals shares hit their lowest point in nearly a month earlier today.

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Share Market News

Fund manager names this ASX All Ordinaries stock as 'a stand-out' in the technology sector

| Bruce Jackson

Under the radar stock is bucking the downward trend in tech stocks.

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International Stock News

Amazon is set for major layoffs. Here's what it means for the stock

| Jeremy Bowman

The company is planning to cut 10,000 jobs.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price slides 7% despite acquisition news

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with the emerging lithium producer today?

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share just exploded 70% on a new rare earths find

| Bernd Struben

The explorer intends to immediately kick off another 10,000 metres of AC drilling.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price slips amid Cannon-Brookes' board victory

| Brooke Cooper

The tech billionaire has chalked up a second win over the energy giant's board.

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International Stock News

The best US stocks to buy with $500 right now

| Harsh Chauhan

These stocks are rallying, but they are still cheaper than they were.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share just rocketed 60% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has just received and accepted a takeover offer...

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