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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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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares could be one of the best options on the ASX 200: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Morgans rates Wesfarmers shares very highly...

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Financial Shares

Could investors in this ASX 200 share be in for more payment windfalls?

| Brooke Cooper

Insurer IAG is holding onto millions of dollars it may not need.

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Retail Shares

Better buy: Woolworths or Coles shares?

| Bernd Struben

When comparing Coles to Woolworths, investors should run their slide rule over the ASX 200 retail giants’ dividend payouts as…

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Bank Shares

What could a possible Tyro takeover mean for NAB shares?

| Brooke Cooper

NAB was previously rumoured to be sizing up the fintech.

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Bank Shares

Down 7% in a month, is the Macquarie share price an ASX 200 bargain buy?

| Zach Bristow

Can Macquarie shares catch another bid? Let's check their outlook.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's lithium that is dominating the most traded ASX 200 shares this Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price smashing the ASX 300 today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a stellar day on the market for the artifical intelligence data company.

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Energy Shares

It's a good day on the ASX 200. So why is the Woodside share price getting beaten up?

| Sebastian Bowen

We investigate why Woodside shares are lagging the ASX 200 this Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Two ASX microcap stocks with asymmetric upside potential in today's market

| Bruce Jackson

Now could prove to be a good time to steadily put money to work in ASX stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price getting left behind the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just Santos shares that are lagging the benchmark index today.

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Healthcare Shares

Citi says CSL share price is great value amid large iron therapy opportunity

| James Mickleboro

CSL shares could be great value according to Citi...

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Share Gainers

Why Hub24, Sezzle, Telix, and Westpac shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Tuesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the A2 Milk share price a buy ahead of next month's AGM?

| Monica O'Shea

Could A2 Milk shares keep treading higher?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price rocketing 15% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The tech stock surged to its highest point of the month so far today.

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Cheap Shares

Is now the time to start buying cheap ASX 200 shares? Here's what UBS says

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker reckons now is the time to snap up some bargains.

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, Rio Tinto, St Barbara, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

How has the Bitcoin price responded to the network's latest hiccup?

| Bernd Struben

On most days Bitcoin transactions can get verified in around 10 minutes.

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Gold

Why are shares in ASX 200 gold miner St Barbara crashing 22% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner certainly isn't glittering on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

Is it wise to buy BHP shares amid falling iron ore prices?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what the experts have to say about the outlook for shares in the Big Australian.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does ASX 200-listed Star Casino have the cash for its $100 million fine?

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders are wondering what's next for the embattled casino.

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International Stock News

Crypto surges: Is now the time to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum?

| Chris MacDonald

Could bearish near-term catalysts portend well for the medium-term?

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Block share price just rocketed 8%

| Bernd Struben

ASX buy now, pay later shares are having a particularly strong run today.

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Materials Shares

Is ASX 200 lithium player Lake Resources profitable?

| Brooke Cooper

The company boasted a strong cash position and no debt at the end of FY22.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech share is surging 14% following a $3 billion quarter

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 tech share is having a very strong day...

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Communication Shares

The Telstra share price is still trading at less than half its record highs. Time to pounce?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Telstra share price in the buy zone today?

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Opinions

These 2 ASX 200 shares are 'compelling growth opportunities': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares that the market could be underestimating.

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Share Market News

Bank or bust: What on earth is going on with the US stock market?

| Bernd Struben

Volatility has been the name of the game over the past three trading days in US and Aussie markets.

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Dividend Investing

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| James Mickleboro

This popular ETF is paying its dividend today...

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International Stock News

Why Netflix stock was soaring today

| Anders Bylund

Investors are looking forward to Tuesday's fresh earnings report on a generally bullish market day.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX 200 lithium shares that turned a $10,000 investment into $500,000

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what an investment in these ASX 200 lithium stocks at the time of their IPOs would look like today.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price climbs on Tyro news

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has its eyes on a new acquisition...

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Share Market News

Why are ASX 200 shares going gangbusters on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The benchmark index has been unusually volatile over the past three trading days.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price jumps on strong lithium auction results

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a strong day...

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International Stock News

Tesla and Netflix will make or break the Nasdaq this week

| Dan Caplinger

The tech-heavy benchmark was flying high in early trading Monday, but will it last?

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ETFs

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) dividend is being paid today. Here's the tea

| Sebastian Bowen

It's dividend payday for this popular ASX ETF...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price climbs on strong Q1 performance

| James Mickleboro

This wine giant has started FY 2023 strongly...

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price higher despite mixed Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares are on the move on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares started trading this week up 8%

| Howard Smith

The electric vehicle leader's third-quarter earnings report could move markets this week.

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ETFs

How exposed is the Asia Technology Tigers ETF to China?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has China dented this ETF's returns in 2022?

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Materials Shares

If you'd bought $5,000 of Sayona Mining shares at the start of 2022, congratulations! Here's what you'd have today

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a good year for investors in this ASX lithium share

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