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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

Why is the BHP share price bolting out of the gates on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian is having a strong day...

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price jumps higher following security breach

| Bernd Struben

A security screening breach at Melbourne Airport led to lengthy delays for passengers early this morning.

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Opinions

Which ASX shares I'd buy with $5,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a great time to go shopping for shares.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price higher on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

Telstra is holding its annual general meeting today...

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX ecommerce share is rocketing 17% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This ecommerce share is rocketing higher on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Core Lithium shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good year so far for the lithium favourite and its investors.

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Dividend Investing

What's the outlook for ASX dividend shares for the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look to high-yielding ASX shares for resilience and returns?

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Materials Shares

Why Goldman Sachs is bullish on Mineral Resources shares

| James Mickleboro

This mining share to could a buy according to Goldman Sachs...

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Broker Notes

Are ANZ shares an ASX 200 dividend buy right now?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the big bank stock really offer 21% upside and growing dividends?

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Resources Shares

Can ASX lithium shares charge higher over the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Is lithium the place to look for opportunities this year? Or will miners lose their spark?

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Opinions

Even amid inflation, we all have to buy food. So why is the Woolworths share price struggling?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors buy the dip with this major supermarket business?

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How to invest

What can we learn from how Warren Buffett invested through sky-high inflation?

| Mitchell Lawler

Lessons from an investor far wiser and wealthier than I...

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International Stock News

This expert thinks the US stock market could fall another 20%: What should investors know?

| Bram Berkowitz

Dimon told CNBC earlier today that he is concerned about an upcoming recession.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been named as buys by a top broker...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the outlook for A2 Milk shares in the second quarter?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things improving or souring for A2 Milk’s future?

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Communication Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share in the aftermath of Optus hack: expert

| Tony Yoo

Australia's second biggest telco is facing intense criticism. Which stock can you add to take advantage?

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Share Market News

Can you buy Bunnings Warehouse shares on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

How can we get exposure to one of Australia’s leading retailers?

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Retail Shares

The ASX 200 share experts are urging to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

When two fund managers simultaneously recommend the same stock, it pays to hear them out.

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Ask a Fund Manager

How to handle tough times to end with a smile on the other side: advisor

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Medallion Financial's Michael Wayne reveals what he's advising clients worried for their ASX shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares that analysts love in October

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares that analysts love...

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Resources Shares

Why did BHP shares avoid Monday's sell-off?

| Zach Bristow

The mining giant held the line today.

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Materials Shares

Three ASX mining shares that blasted 13 to 61% higher on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

Why did these three ASX explorers do so well today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's rout to close in the green.

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Energy Shares

Up 24% in a month, is it too late to buy New Hope shares?

| Bernd Struben

New Hope has benefited greatly from the soaring price of coal amid a global energy crunch.

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Broker Notes

Can the Macquarie share price crack the $200 mark again?

| Brooke Cooper

Do brokers think Macquarie shares will reach $200 apiece any time soon?

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Broker Notes

The Coles share price has tumbled 15% in seven weeks. Time to go shopping?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this supermarket giant's shares?

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price just tumbled back below US$20,000. What's happening?

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates ratcheting up rapidly in 2022, most cryptos are deep in the red for the calendar year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 company has just been hit by its own Optus-style cyber attack. Here's the latest.

| Monica O'Shea

The company has released details of a malicious IT hack.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Opinions

Share market sell-off: 3 top ASX shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

Businesses that are now cheaper after this volatility could be a bargain.

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Share Fallers

Why Dubber, Johns Lyng, Seek, and St Barbara shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Actinogen, Core Lithium, Fortescue, and Galileo Mining shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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International Stock News

Here's how Meta Platforms plans to disrupt Apple's and Google's smartphone empires

| Rob Starks Jr

This social networking service wants to control its own destiny through its smart glasses technology.

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Materials Shares

Expert tips this ASX 200 mining company to grow earnings by 80% in the next 2 years

| Brooke Cooper

The future could be even brighter for this top performing ASX 200 stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Monday sell-off: Another ASX 300 director goes on a bargain share-buying spree

| Cathryn Goh

This ASX 300 healthcare director is taking advantage of today's weakness.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX biotech share just rocketed 56% on new Alzheimer's drug trial results

| Monica O'Shea

This biotech company is soaring ahead today.

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Energy Shares

Up 14% in 2 weeks, has the Santos share price reached its top?

| Bernd Struben

OPEC+ sent oil prices sharply higher last week after announcing production cuts.

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International Stock News

3 US stocks that could be worth $1 trillion by 2030

| Travis Hoium

$1 trillion is a big leap for each of these companies, but they can all reach great heights.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price shrugs off ASX 200 rout to leap higher on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant is leading the market on Monday.

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