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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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52-Week Highs

Coles share price claims new 52-week high, could it still be a buy?

| Brooke Cooper

One broker believes the Coles share price could rise to $20.65.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares sidestepping the selling today

| Brooke Cooper

These All Ords stocks are defying today's sell-off to post notable gains.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Gainers

Why Ardent Leisure, Michael Hill, National Storage, and WiseTech shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Friday...

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Share Fallers

3 ASX All Ords shares tumbling into the weekend

| Sebastian Bowen

This trio of All Ords shares has had a shocker today...

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Resources Shares

Odd one out: Lynas share price inches ahead while miners drill down

| Zach Bristow

Lynas separates from the mining pack today.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Jumbo, Pendal, and Rio Tinto shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Friday...

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Investing Strategies

Australia's unemployment rate is at a 48-year low. What's this mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Zach Bristow

Investors should be thinking about stepping up in quality and liquidity, according to experts.

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Materials Shares

Why are Lake Resources shares receiving the most attention on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

Lake Resources is the most traded ASX 200 share on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie shares 'a clear beneficiary' of global green energy push: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Blackmore Capital expects demand for Macquarie’s risk management, financing and logistics services to keep growing.

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Travel Shares

Clipped wings: Why ASX 200 travel shares are having trouble getting off the ground today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 travel giants have been caught up in today's downturn.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Falcon Metals share price rocketing 38% higher?

| James Mickleboro

Falcon Metals shares are rocketing higher on Friday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Ardent Leisure share price 'materially undervalued': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The Ardent Leisure share price is down by 60% this month following a capital return to shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Nickel Industries share price 5% worse for wear today?

| Tristan Harrison

This nickel miner is among the worst performers on the ASX 200. Here are the details.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares 'well-positioned to deliver double-digit earnings growth': expert

| Bernd Struben

Blackmore Capital expects CSL’s plasma therapies and influenza vaccines to underpin a solid growth outlook.

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Energy Shares

Why this broker is bullish on the Santos share price

| James Mickleboro

Santos shares are outperforming the market today. Is this broker note why?

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International Stock News

Down 23%, should investors buy Alphabet before its stock split?

| Luke Meindl

Stock splits make headlines a lot, but it's always important to consider fundamentals first when investing.

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price slipping to a new 52-week low on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The gold miner and its peers are having a tough end to the trading week.

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Financial Shares

Pendal share price slumps 10% to multi-year low amid continued outflows

| James Mickleboro

The Pendal share price has hit a new low today...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue share price is falling 6% into the dirt today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miner is facing potentially rising costs amid slumping iron ore prices.

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Resources Shares

These ASX 200 mining shares are getting buried. What's happening?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig through what’s going on with the biggest miners on Friday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Rio Tinto's update, BHP and Fortescue sink, AVZ remains suspended

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is under pressure on Friday...

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Travel Shares

'Simply unparalleled': Rex share price defies downturn on FIFO acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Rex's stock has been removed from the freezer to fly high on Friday.

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Bank Shares

Setting the pace: Why ASX 200 bank shares are feeling the pinch on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's proving a tough day for the big four banks. Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the BHP share price is stumbling on Friday

| James Mickleboro

BHP shares are having a poor finish to the week...

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Bank Shares

Here's what might happen to the NAB share price in FY2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the NAB share price a buy or a sell for FY2023?

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Healthcare Shares

Could FY23 be a good year for the CSL share price?

| Brooke Cooper

CSL could be one to watch this financial year.

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Bank Shares

Here's what's moving the CBA share price this week

| Bernd Struben

Hot running inflation and tight labour markets are pointing to further aggressive tightening from the RBA and US Fed.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price slips amid COVID's continuing toll  

| Brooke Cooper

The airline is facing major disruptions from the spread of COVID-19 as school holidays come to an end.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech share price leaps 7% higher following upgraded guidance

| Aaron Teboneras

WiseTech shares could bounce higher on Friday.

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Earnings Results

Jumbo share price sinks 10% on FY22 earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo's shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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Dividend Investing

Why analysts say these excellent ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two top dividend shares analysts say are buys...

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Materials Shares

What's going on with the AVZ share price?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share was due to return to trade on Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Has the JB Hi-Fi dividend been worthwhile in the past 5 years?

| Aaron Teboneras

How much has JB Hi-Fi paid in dividends since 2017?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price on watch after stronger than expected iron ore shipments

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has released its second quarter update...

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BNPL shares

Has the Zip share price finally hit rock bottom?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been another tough year for Zip shareholders.

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Retail Shares

Why the Adairs share price could be a bargain in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX retail share could be a cheap opportunity.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the ANZ share price in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ shares have lost around 15% in value since 30 May … will things get better?

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Share Market News

Here's how I'm saving money, despite higher inflation & interest rates

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Here's some advice to help you save money.

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Economy

Why interest rates need to rise despite ASX carnage: economist

| Tony Yoo

Our portfolios have been slaughtered, we're paying $12 for lettuce, and petrol costs more than milk. Haven't we suffered enough?

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