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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

This US growth stock could double, according to Wall Street

| Prosper Junior Bakiny

Wall Street hasn't given up on this stock. Should you?

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Cannabis Shares

ASX cannabis share Cronos has soared 80% in a month. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis share has been on fire this month...

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 share a better buy than Fortescue right now?

| Brooke Cooper

There's another sustainable iron ore favourite housed on the ASX 200.

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Broker Notes

Woolworths shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Woolworths share price offer 28% upside?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price dips as $20b price tag flagged for coal exit

| James Mickleboro

AGL is exiting coal fired generation earlier than planned...

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Retail Shares

Lost faith in ASX growth shares? Here's why I still rate these 2 as buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are two ideas that I’m optimistic about for the long term.

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Dividend Investing

The Fortescue dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's the latest

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue shareholders will be a little richer today...

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International Stock News

Why the Apple share price slumped today

| Chris Neiger

Investors are worried about Apple cutting iPhone production.

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Gold

The Newcrest dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Bronwyn Allen

It's pay day for Newcrest shareholders... but what's going on with the share price?

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Earnings Results

Premier Investments share price jumps 7% on record FY22 profits and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments had a strong 12 months...

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Global Lithium share price is rocketing 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

Global Lithium's shares are racing higher on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

AGL share price on watch following major strategic and earnings update

| Zach Bristow

Big news from the energy giant.

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Dividend Investing

The Bendigo Bank dividend is being handed out today. Here are the details

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the details of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name the top ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares have been named as buys...

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Dividend Investing

This high-yielding ASX 300 retail share is turning ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

The clock is ticking on this retailer's latest dividend.

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Share Market News

Why I believe this ASX 200 share has the makings of a Buffett-style investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think Warren Buffett would be pleased to own shares of this bank.

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Investing Strategies

2 'overlooked' but 'exciting' ASX shares to buy: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton names a pair of stocks that have excellent prospects.

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Investing Strategies

Under pressure: 3 reasons to be bullish on ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

'Investors could be forgiven for looking back on the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 with fond memories', says Dr…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a day to remember on Thursday...

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52-Week Lows

Novonix share price sinks to new 52-week low on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Novonix share price is having a year to forget...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price smashes ASX All Ords following China deal

| Bronwyn Allen

Bubs has done a deal in China that gives it access to 80% of the country's $40 billion infant formula…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price get walloped on Wednesday?

| Matthew Farley

The drop comes amid improved retail trade figures last month.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX share leapt 10% today amid renewed takeover rumours

| Bronwyn Allen

Is FBR considering a capital raising while Brickworks is thinking about a takeover bid?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk share price lifts as buyback kicks off

| Aaron Teboneras

A2 Milk shares received a boost following the start of the company's share buyback.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains on Wednesday.

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Retail Shares

What might the latest retail sales figures mean for ASX 200 consumer shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Retailer valuations are hurting. But is the pessimism misplaced?

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Travel Shares

Could dividends be back on the cards for Flight Centre shares soon?

| Brooke Cooper

How much longer might investors have to wait?

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Gold

Here's why the Northern Star share price is staging a partial rebound

| Aaron Teboneras

Northern Star shares are back in the green today.

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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

How has the Singtel share price responded to the Optus data breach?

| Matthew Farley

Optus' parent company has been trading lower since news of the hack was announced.

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Share Fallers

Why Cedar Woods, Core Lithium, Myer, and Telix shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have tumbled into the red on Wednesday...

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Dividend Investing

Want to compound your Rio Tinto dividends? Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

What was the Rio Tinto DRP price set at?

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Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, Mayne Pharma, Race Oncology, and Whitehaven Coal are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium share QX Resources soars 70% on ex-Lake Resources MD appointment

| Brooke Cooper

Steve Promnitz has taken the reins at the lithium and gold developer.

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BNPL shares

How does Zip plan to become a cash flow positive ASX company?

| Bronwyn Allen

With the Zip share price down again today, the company has mapped out its strategy to become cash flow positive.

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Materials Shares

Critical Resources share price lifts on 'some of the highest grades released by an ASX listed lithium company'

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares of the critical minerals company are on the move today.

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Materials Shares

Are short sellers right about the Lake Resources share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the future be bleak for the Lake Resources share price?

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Share Gainers

AGL share price rallies despite sustained pressure from $68 billion super fund

| Brendon Lau

One of Australia's most influential super funds is putting the energy giant on notice.

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International Stock News

Why Warren Buffett loves this US stock

| Dani Cook

The video game company is an acquisition target, but there are a few hurdles its would-be buyer will need to…

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Share Market News

Experts reveal 2 ASX shares primed for growth despite a slowing economy

| Matthew Farley

Find out which companies experts have picked on the back of their insulated earnings.

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