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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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Materials Shares

'Well positioned': Why the Vulcan share price is climbing today

| Matthew Farley

Vulcan posted a largely positive activities report despite burning 9.81% of its cash in the September quarter.

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Healthcare Shares

Another ASX All Ords share is plunging 12% on cyberattack news

| James Mickleboro

This pathology services provider has revealed that it was hit by a cyberattack in February...

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Dividend Investing

Could these ASX 200 lithium shares grow into dividend juggernauts?

| Brooke Cooper

There aren’t many ASX 200 stocks involved with the battery-making material that pay dividends. Could these lithium miners be the…

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International Stock News

Why is Ethereum Classic surging today?

| Chris MacDonald

Is today's surge in these two high-profile cryptocurrencies sustainable?

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price crushed on Tesla deal collapse

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium's shares are sinking on Thursday. Here's why...

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Materials Shares

Lynas share price jumps despite 44% revenue fall

| Matthew Farley

Lynas has had a rough first quarter, but investors appear unfazed.

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Resources Shares

If the government has this right, the BHP share price could come under some serious pressure

| Bernd Struben

Not everyone agrees with the bearish assessment for iron ore spelled out in the Federal budget.

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

The ANZ share price is sinking on Thursday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Could ASX 200 lithium shares bask in sky-high lithium prices into the future? Here's what Argo says

| Monica O'Shea

What's the outlook for EV commodities such as lithium?

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International Stock News

Why were Meta and Amazon stocks falling today?

| Danny Vena

Alphabet's warning sent a shiver through the digital advertising and adtech industries.

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Opinions

How I'd build a portfolio by investing in top ASX shares now

| Tristan Harrison

There has been widespread declines this year. I think it’s the perfect time to go hunting for quality ASX shares.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price higher on lithium project update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is pushing higher on Thursday...

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Gold

Newcrest share price up 5% on strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest has released its first quarter update...

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Financial Shares

Does the AMP share price undervalue the ASX 200 company?

| Brooke Cooper

We We take a dive into the ASX 200 giant's books.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that turned $5,000 into $2.5 million (or more)

| Tristan Harrison

A small number of ASX shares have generated enormous returns for investors.

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International Stock News

Why did Alphabet stock crash 9% on Wednesday?

| Danny Vena

Google's parent company delivered disappointing results that set off alarm bells about the state of the broader economy.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these are the ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been rated as buys by Goldman Sachs...

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Earnings Results

ANZ share price on watch after reporting $6.5b cash earnings for FY22

| James Mickleboro

ANZ had a strong year in FY 2022

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Resources Shares

Why Pilbara Minerals shares are in the spotlight post-budget

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock owns one of the largest hard-rock lithium-tantalum deposits in the world.

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Ask a Fund Manager

3 ASX 200 shares to weather a bear market: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Whenever you go through an economic recession or serious slowdown, the one subclass that always does poorly is zero earnings…

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Investing Strategies

2 under-the-radar ASX shares Firetrail loves right now

| Tony Yoo

You may not have thought much about these two names, but these experts reckon it's about time you considered buying…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a big day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Investing Strategies

How to find wealth compounders inside the ASX 200 right now

| Matthew Farley

Companies with these traits can help build you long-term wealth.

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Bank Shares

Here's how ASX 200 banks stand to benefit from the budget

| Bernd Struben

The budget that Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled to parliament will aid some sectors more than others.

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Real Estate Shares

Down 36% in 2022, why analysts reckon this ASX 200 share is a bargain buy right now

| Bronwyn Allen

One broker says this mega property share has close to a 50% potential upside over the next 12 months.

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Industrials Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share with 'predictable, recurring revenues' and no inventory risk: expert

| Zach Bristow

Take a look if you're seeking a dependable opportunity in the current economic climate.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was a good day to own these ASX 200 shares.

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Technology Shares

Why has the BrainChip share price plunged 9% in a week?

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip's shares have fallen heavily in recent sessions. What's happening?

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Share Market News

The bear market rally has seen the ASX 200 jump five percent higher in October. It could all be about to run out of steam

| Bruce Jackson

Disappointing earnings from Microsoft and Alphabet might be the canary in the coal mine.

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ETFs

The Global X Green Metal Miners ETF just hit the ASX. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Say hello to the ASX's newest ETF.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price getting beaten up today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Whitehaven share price is sliding despite optimism from the company's boss.

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Technology Shares

Nasdaq futures are taking a hammering, but this ASX tech share is surging 14%. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is having a strong day...

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Materials Shares

Is the Lynas share price a buy ahead of tomorrow's update?

| Matthew Farley

This ASX materials share should be on your watchlist.

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares Crypto Innovators (CRYP) ETF soaring 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This crypto-based ETF is on fire this Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Woolworths share price dumps 3% as forecasts 'remain challenging'

| Zach Bristow

Woolworths extends its losses today.

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Broker Notes

Why this expert is loading up on CBA shares in case of a recession

| Bronwyn Allen

What do CBA shares offer that other ASX bank shares don't?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank's resumption of trading has seen record volumes today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this tailwind fuel Flight Centre's share price into the future?

| Matthew Farley

We check what could be propelling Flight Centre's shares higher.

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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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International Stock News

The Spectacular fail of Aptos shows why Ethereum is the ultimate long-term buy

| Dominic Basulto

After a highly touted "Ethereum-killer" had a rough debut, the long-term outlook for Ethereum now looks brighter.

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