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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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Resources Shares

Can the BHP share price deliver in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Australia’s biggest business could go in 2023.

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Resources Shares

The 3 best performing ASX 200 mining shares of 2022

| Brooke Cooper

Last year was a good one for these mining and resources giants.

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Cheap Shares

I'd start loading up on cheap ASX shares while I can

| James Mickleboro

How do you find cheap shares in 2023?

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Materials Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price dips on amended Tesla agreement

| Bernd Struben

Piedmont said the new agreement will help bolster the US lithium supply chain.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares falling today?

| James Mickleboro

These energy shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Dividend Investing

Forget gold! Here's why I'd buy ASX 200 dividend shares to hedge against inflation

| Brooke Cooper

Gold is often thought to be immune from inflation, but I think ASX 200 dividend shares offer better protection.

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Dividend Investing

These are the ASX dividend shares to buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been named as buys...

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Gold

3 best ASX 200 gold shares of 2022

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the performance of ASX gold shares in 2022.

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Retail Shares

2022 was brutal for Wesfarmers shares. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Will 2023 be any better than last year?

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX All Ords shares of 2022

| Cathryn Goh

These ASX All Ords shares crushed the market in 2022.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a volatile day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

Broker tips significant upside for the Woodside share price

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what could impact Woodside shares into the future.

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Opinions

Here's how I'll be investing my money in ASX shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

This year could be a great year to go hunting for ideas.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Whitehaven Coal share price tumble 6% today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what may have impacted the company's share price today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for a passive income boost: analysts

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 plummeted 1.3% in the first session of 2023.

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Investing Strategies

Here's how I plan to recession-proof my ASX share portfolio this year

| Mitchell Lawler

Experts are expecting a global recession this year. I'm coming to the party prepared...

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price crashed 65% in 2022. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin was hit by multiple headwinds in a tumultuous year.

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52-Week Highs

Hot out the gate: 2 ASX 200 shares kicking off 2023 with new 52-week highs

| Brooke Cooper

These market favourites leapt into the new year with gusto.

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Bank Shares

What's going on with ANZ shares on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

Is something happening with ANZ today?

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett: the 3 vital investing rules the world's best investor follows

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett notched up his first billion dollars back in the 1980s.

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Healthcare Shares

Bell Potter names the ASX healthcare shares to buy in 2023

| James Mickleboro

These could be the healthcare shares to buy in 2023...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares defying today's downturn to rocket higher

| Brooke Cooper

The All Ords might be struggling today, but not all of its constituents are feeling the pain.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares running on empty today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX lithium shares are having a rough start to 2023.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

2022 was strong for the NAB share price. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what the new year could bring for the major bank.

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Share Gainers

Why HT&E, Seven West Media, Tabcorp, and Weebit Nano shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising despite the market selloff...

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Gold

Why ASX 200 gold shares top my 2023 investment radar

| Bernd Struben

The big gold stocks put in a mixed performance in 2022.

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Broker Notes

The bubble that 'hasn't popped yet': expert

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this expert is "wildly excited" about stock picking in 2023.

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Share Fallers

Why Invictus Energy, New Hope, Pilbara Minerals, and WiseTech shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the year...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price fallen 26% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a tough end to the year for the ASX lithium share.

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Healthcare Shares

3 pivotal moments you might have missed for CSL shares in 2022. What now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are the heart-stopping events that defined Australia's biggest healthcare company in 2022.

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Communication Shares

Seven West Media share price lifts off on new cricket announcement

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX listed media company are up 3.8% in morning trade.

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Broker Notes

Can these 2 ASX 200 shares crush the market again in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Will these ASX 200 shares continue their strong form this year?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords tech share is starting 2023 with a 6% gain

| Brooke Cooper

The stock has outperformed the tech sector by more than 50% over the last 12 months.

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Opinions

My 3 top-performing ASX shares of 2022, and why I'm still buying 2 of them for 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Amid a tough year, some stocks managed to deliver positive returns.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price crashed 88% in 2022. Can it recover in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

It certainly was a year to forget for the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) share price and its shareholders. During…

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Healthcare Shares

Mach7 signs $17 million contract – share price jumps 20% at open

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX listed medical imaging systems provider leapt more than 20% on open.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price smashed the other ASX 200 banks in 2022. What now?

| James Mickleboro

Can Westpac beat the market again in 2023...

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd invest $5,000 in ASX 200 shares to earn a second income

| Brooke Cooper

I believe these sectors might present a passive income buying opportunity.

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