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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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Retail Shares

Why is the Temple and Webster share price up 7% today?

| Zach Bristow

Consumer discretionary shares have been rising over the past month.

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Cryptocurrencies

Tesla sells 75% of Bitcoin holdings. Here's why Elon Musk is unloading

| Bernd Struben

The global electric vehicle company sold 75% of its Bitcoin holdings adding US$936 million in cash to its balance sheet.

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price jumps 7% on 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

Liontown shares are charging higher today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: ANZ's capital raising, Link jumps, Zip's Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is losing steam on Thursday...

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International Stock News

Netflix still has a long way to go

| Rick Munarriz

The leading premium streaming service put out mixed financial results, but things are better than they seem.

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Opinions

Why I think Domino's can deliver as an ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

With a far lower share price automatically raising the dividend yield, and extensive plans for profit growth through network expansion,…

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Earnings Results

Telix share price soars 11% following 'first commercial quarter'

| Zach Bristow

Telix catches another bid today.

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Earnings Results

Tesla share price powers up on 42% revenue jump

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what the electric vehicle company reported today.

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Earnings Results

Record-breaking: Santos share price slips despite 85% jump in half-year revenue

| Brooke Cooper

The company brought it a record first half revenue of around $3.8 billion over the six months ended June.

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International Stock News

Solana Foundation slapped with class action lawsuit alleging SOL is a security

| Miranda Tedholm

The allegations could have major implications for crypto...but on the other hand, they reveal nothing new. What does it mean…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price jumps 10% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Link is recommending a takeover offer...

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Earnings Results

Woodside share price slips despite 44% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

The second quarter saw Woodside complete its merger with BHP’s petroleum business.

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International Stock News

Does this crypto rally have legs?

| Chris MacDonald

Today's price action in the crypto sector signals that perhaps this momentum-driven rally will continue.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price edges lower after capital raising

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has raised funds for the Suncorp Bank acquisition...

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Healthcare Shares

The Imugene share price has rocketed 77% in a month. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock has made a notable comeback after a disappointing few months' trade.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price up 5% following Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

Zip has released its quarterly update...

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Broker Notes

Here's why Macquarie thinks these 2 ASX 200 shares can outperform

| Tristan Harrison

This top broker has identified two opportunities among ASX 200 mining shares.

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International Stock News

Amazon earnings: What to watch on July 28

| Beth McKenna

Investors will soon learn if high inflation and recessionary concerns caused consumers to cut back on their spending on the…

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Opinions

Here's why I think the Sonic Healthcare share price could jump higher

| Tristan Harrison

Increasing COVID-19 testing in this third wave of Omicron could lead to resurgent earnings.

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Technology Shares

Brokers says the Megaport share price can keep charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Megaport shares have been tipped to continue their rise...

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX shares in healthcare ripe to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

'Positive surprises' and 'defensive exposure' make for prudent additions to a stock portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Here are top 2 ASX dividend shares with great yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer great yields to income investors...

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Energy Shares

'Not enough': Could Europe's gas woes bolster ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Australia is the world’s top exporter of liquified natural gas and could play a role in replacing Russian supplies to…

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Great long-term investment': Expert names small-cap ASX share to buy for cheap

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Cyan Investment Management's Dean Fergie gives his thoughts on three stocks that have halved in price…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It's going to be a busy day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts name 3 exciting small cap ASX shares with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Check out these highly rated small cap ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Check out these top dividend shares that are rated as buys...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price leap 5% on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what was behind the miner's positive day on the market.

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Energy Shares

'Elevated prices' give AGL share price a shot at 26% upside: JP Morgan

| Bronwyn Allen

JP Morgan has re-rated the AGL share price, tipping a potential 26% upside by June 2023 and soaring net profits.

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Technology Shares

The Life360 share price has rocketed 69% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what one broker thinks of the Life360 share price and the current health of the company.

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Retail Shares

The Accent share price has already surged 18% in FY23. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check the prospects of this footwear retail company.

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why the miner just partnered with one of the world's biggest steelmakers

| Monica O'Shea

The big Australian has signed a partnership deal aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 stocks posted the biggest gains on Wednesday.

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ETFs

After a horror year, will FY23 see the VAS ETF bounce back?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check whether the ASX's most popular ETF can rebound this financial year.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Pointsbet share price launched 7% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Wednesday has been a good one for the bookmaker's stock.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price storming 5% higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

Block shares are surging today. What's going on?

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Dividend Investing

Can ASX dividend shares deliver during earnings season?

| Bronwyn Allen

One market expert says ASX mining shares will deliver nearly half the total dividends paid out by ASX 100 companies…

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It seems that no news is good news for two of the most traded shares today.

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ETFs

3 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be top options right now...

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