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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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How to invest

Why making your first purchase of ASX shares can be scary

| Tristan Harrison

I think investing in shares is an important part of building wealth, and I'll explain why it doesn’t need to…

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International Stock News

Why you should buy Block stock (and it's not Bitcoin)

| Will Healy

As management emphasizes Bitcoin, more established segments continue to prosper.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Santos share price is rebounding on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

Santos extends gains today.

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Materials Shares

Will the AVZ Minerals share price ever resume trading?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the AVZ share price?

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Financial Shares

Tyro share price slides on CEO news

| Bernd Struben

Incoming boss, Jon Davey is currently the CEO of Tyro’s Health business.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price lifts amid lithium stock buy-up

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 giant just poured more than $12 million into this lithium hopeful.

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Earnings Results

Myer share price falls despite FY22 profit surge

| James Mickleboro

Myer's shares are falling today despite the company doubling its profit in FY 2022...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the South32 share price sinking 7%?

| James Mickleboro

South32's shares are falling on Thursday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares turning ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

These dividends won't be up for grabs for much longer.

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International Stock News

As stocks swoon, can crypto get its mojo back?

| Dan Caplinger

Both Wall Street and digital assets are taking big hits.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 better buy: Cochlear or CSL shares?

| Cathryn Goh

Here's a bull case for each of these healthcare juggernauts.

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

One broker has tipped a near-20% upside for the Wesfarmers share price.

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Opinions

I think this exciting ASX 300 share is a buy in the sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think the Temple & Webster share price is a buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Have Woolworths shares 'got their mojo back'?

| Cathryn Goh

After delivering a disappointing first-half result, sentiment is returning for this ASX blue-chip share.

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin and Solana are sinking today

| Chris MacDonald

The stock market might be rebounding from Tuesday's plunge, but these major cryptos are still sliding.

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock popped Wednesday

| Danny Vena

Bullish preorder data was offset by one analyst's tepid prognosis.

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 2 small cap ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is bullish on these small cap shares...

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these high yield ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors generous yields...

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Ask a Fund Manager

High quality ASX shares beat timing the market every time: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Elvest Co's Adrian Ezquerro tells how his small-cap fund had 100% cash in June, but that's…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares popped today

| Howard Smith

Tesla has a plan for how to make electric vehicles affordable -- and profitable.

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Investing Strategies

This ASX company with 190% profit growth pays a MASSIVE dividend yield

| Tony Yoo

Which Australian stock is rewarding investors with 7% income driven by 45% revenue growth?

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts name 2 excellent blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip shares could be buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a better day on Thursday...

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Share Market News

The Vulcan share price sank 7% today in ASX sea of red

| Matthew Farley

Lithium shares were down across the board this afternoon.

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Energy Shares

Even with today's falls, the Paladin Energy share price is still up 31% in 3 weeks. Here's why

| Raymond Jang

Why is the Paladin share price up by 31% in the past three weeks despite today's market meltdown?

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Share Gainers

Here are 2 ASX mining shares that went absolutely gangbusters today

| Zach Bristow

There were two standouts from an otherwise red-filled day on the ASX.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares dump $60 billion in horror session. Here's how Wednesday unfolded

| Sebastian Bowen

Wednesday was a bloodbath for ASX shares and the ASX 200 Index. Here's what happened...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Betmakers share price crashed 15% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

This betting technology company's shares have fallen heavily in recent weeks...

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Share Market News

Why did the WAM Capital share price outperform its sector today?

| Tristan Harrison

It seems investors are supporting WAM Capital over other LICs.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares stage significant rebound in afternoon trading

| Mitchell Lawler

Why it could have been a lot worse for investors today...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Only five ASX 200 shares closed Wednesday's session in the green.

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Materials Shares

Evolution Mining share price craters in brutal market sell-off

| Matthew Farley

What unfolded today for Evolution Mining?

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF just took a big hit. What happened?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this popular ETF took a tumble on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Fund manager names 4 emerging trends that could result in 'markedly improved' performance

| Bruce Jackson

Smallcap fund manager expects upside share price appreciation.

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Share Market News

Pointsbet share price closes lower after a tough day on the ASX

| Raymond Jang

Shares in the sports betting company took a beating after a tumultuous day on the market. What's happening?

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Gold

Northern Star share price slides 3%: Is it time to load up?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share wasn't glittering on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

What's going on with the Nearmap share price on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Nearmap announce to the market today?

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Share Market News

While the Qantas share price is stalling, Rex is surging 5%. What's happening?

| Raymond Jang

While shares in one airline are grounded today, the other is lifting off.

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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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Materials Shares

How are ASX lithium shares faring amid Wednesday's carnage?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look at how some of the popular ASX lithium shares are tracking today.

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