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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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Capital Raising

Why is the Global Lithium share price tanking 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this lithium share sinking today?

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ordinaries tech share just crashed 19%. What's doing?

| Tony Yoo

This cloud-tech provider is freefalling on Wednesday morning. Here's why investors are jumping from the boat.

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Technology Shares

Down 65% in 2022, chair says Novonix 'share price will respond appropriately'

| Zach Bristow

The battery materials and technology company released its AGM presentation today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Elmo share price rocketing 40%?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is having a very strong day...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price struggles despite 'strengthening sales trajectory'

| Mitchell Lawler

When growth isn't enough to please the market.

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price lifts as FY23 lithium guidance reaffirmed

| Bernd Struben

The miner recently announced joint venture Onslow Iron Project is designed to have a 30 year plus mine life.

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Financial Shares

Medibank share price plunges 15% as cyberattack bites into outlook

| Brooke Cooper

The Medibank share price has plummeted on its return to trade.

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International Stock News

Why is everyone talking about Apple stock?

| Dani Cook

The company has had two troubled product launches in the last couple of months.

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How to invest

CommSec penalised $20 million for rorting customers

| Tony Yoo

The business formerly known as CommSec Adviser Services also fined a further $7.12 million for breaching market integrity rules.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

4 battered ASX 200 shares that are 'obvious M&A targets': expert

| Matthew Farley

Which companies could be snapped up over the next 12 months?

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Share Fallers

Why is this ASX All Ords share crashing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

This All Ords share is having a day to forget...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price jumps despite first quarter sales collapse

| James Mickleboro

Kogan shares are storming higher despite the release of a disappointing Q1 update...

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Opinions

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Tristan Harrison

Investors who are new to the share market may want to look at these sorts of investments.

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International Stock News

Why Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Cardano are rocketing higher today

| Chris MacDonald

Could the party be getting started once again?

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Opinions

Has the bottom of the share market now been and gone?

| Tristan Harrison

June 2022 saw the share market hit a low point. Has the market already bottomed?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could the pain ease for this ASX 200 share following a $160m after market raid?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share has a new yet familiar major shareholder...

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares ready to rocket: experts

| Tony Yoo

Have resources stocks already had their day in the sun? Professionals reckon this pair still have a bright future ahead…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What to make of last night's budget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

This one was… different.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price on watch following mixed first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

Coles has released its first quarter sales update...

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Bank Shares

Could the best be yet to come for the NAB share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Are NAB shares an undervalued opportunity despite their ongoing performance?

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to buy no matter what the market's doing: Auscap

| Tony Yoo

This trio of businesses are high quality, so sooner or later the market will recognise them for the gems they…

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 growth shares experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 growth shares have been named as buys...

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Dividend Investing

22 high-yield ASX dividend shares Wilsons is targeting

| Tony Yoo

Analysts warn finding excellent income-producing stocks is not just about going for the highest yields.

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Broker Notes

Up 16% so far this month, is it too late to buy Westpac shares now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy Westpac shares?

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Ask a Fund Manager

What to consider when shorting ASX shares in a bear market: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

In bear markets, the ability to take short positions can help protect capital and reduce volatility.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors generous yields...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise again on Wednesday...

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of blue chip shares that have been rated as buys...

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Healthcare Shares

The ASX All Ords share that's a better, cheaper buy than Polynovo: Wilsons

| Monica O'Shea

Could this one ASX healthcare share be set for growth?

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Dividend Investing

Have ASX 200 high-yield dividend shares been a blessing or a curse in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Did big yields translate into big total returns this year?

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ETFs

2 super ETFs for ASX investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

These two ETFs could be top buy and hold options for investors...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 lithium favourite topped the lot on Tuesday.

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How to invest

Here's how I allocate my ASX share portfolio and why

| Sebastian Bowen

This is how I invest my hard-earned cash into a share market portfolio...

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Energy Shares

Broker says Santos is an ASX 200 energy share to buy

| James Mickleboro

This energy share could be a great option according to Morgans...

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Materials Shares

Why did the South32 share price take a beating on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

What happened to the ASX miner today? Let's take a look.

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Healthcare Shares

Is buying CSL shares right now a smart move?

| Brooke Cooper

Experts are tipping a strong recovery for the healthcare stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Cann, Reliance Worldwide, and South32 shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Aroa Biosurgery, Cettire, Estia Health, and Weebit Nano shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's again all about lithium for today's most traded ASX 200 shares...

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52-Week Lows

Why is ASX 200 share Reliance Worldwide crashing 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's have a look.

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