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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 Gainers

Why Champion Iron, Lynas, Newcrest, and Sayona shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Thursday...

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International Stock News

Why did Tesla stock rise today?

| Howard Smith

Elon Musk reportedly met with a Mexican governor regarding a potential new investment south of the Texas border.

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ETFs

5 things I look at when buying an ASX ETF

| Cathryn Goh

Here's how I break it down.

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Resources Shares

Why is this ASX 200 mining share trading around 6-year lows?

| Bronwyn Allen

Alumina is up 9% since Monday. Maybe the rebound is already underway?

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Materials Shares

Why 'long-term lithium prices are far too low': Wilsons

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the ASX lithium shares that Wilsons analysts like most.

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Opinions

Is the Woodside share price a buy for dividends right now?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s making strong profits right now, but is it a good time to buy Woodside for income.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Australian Clinical Labs, Core Lithium, and Kogan are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Thursday...

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold shares smashing the benchmark returns today?

| Bernd Struben

As gold pays no yield, the gold price and gold miners have been under pressure as central banks the world…

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Resources Shares

Missed the lithium boat? Why Wilsons is also bullish on this other battery and decarbonisation metal

| Zach Bristow

Plenty of resource names are making waves in 2022.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares totally crushing the All Ords following big announcements

| James Mickleboro

These ASX tech shares are smashing the All Ords today...

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International Stock News

Two Warren Buffett rules you should never forget

| David Jagielski

Buffett's strategy for investing can be ideal for risk-averse investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Directors have been buying up CSL shares this month. Should you?

| Cathryn Goh

CSL's directors could be seeing value in the current share price...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares leaping more than 10% on quarterly updates

| Brooke Cooper

It's proving an exceptional day for these All Ords shares.

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Resources Shares

Why CBA is much more upbeat on Rio Tinto shares than the government

| Bernd Struben

The Rio Tinto share price hit all-time highs in mid-2021 when iron ore was fetching more than US$216 per tonne.

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Travel Shares

Could now be a good time to buy Webjet shares?

| Zach Bristow

Travel is making a comeback, but what does this mean for Webjet shares? Let's take a look...

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Broker Notes

Broker says the Coles share price is great value post-Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Coles share

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Share Gainers

Introducing… the ASX mining share that's rocketed 500% this week

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this ASX mining share having such a good week?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven Coal share price rebounding strongly today?

| Matthew Farley

The company will begin its second on-market buyback today.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas share price so volatile today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares have been very bouncy today. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share turned a $30,000 investment into $1 million

| Brooke Cooper

This stock has gained 3,860% over the last 10 years.

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International Stock News

Why are Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin leaping higher today?

| Bram Berkowitz

Cryptocurrencies have enjoyed a nice week along with stocks.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price lifts on record first quarter operating performance

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miner plans to invest US$6.2 billion by 2030 to eliminate fossil fuel risks.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the latest ANZ dividend

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ shareholders are getting another big payout. Here are the details.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is soaring 136% on big news

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this lithium explorer surging today?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price whizzing 18% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

The Weebit Nano share price is having a strong day...

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland share price sliding lower today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BOQ shares are falling dramatically today, but investors shouldn't be too worried...

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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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