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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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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week in the red...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy now...

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Materials Shares

Sayona shares sail 8% ahead amid government's call to secure energy supply

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with this lithium explorer today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why might ASX-listed ANZ want to snap up MYOB?

| Zach Bristow

ANZ could be back on the acquisition trail.

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Technology Shares

EML Payments share price rebounds 12% after former CEO sheds more light

| Aaron Teboneras

Tom Cregan took the time to clarify his hasty departure...

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Dividend Investing

Why the yield you're getting on ASX dividend shares may not be as advertised

| Bernd Struben

The 12-month yield you’re getting from income stocks is likely be higher – or lower – than what other investors…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers on Thursday.

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International Stock News

Here's Bitcoin's only path to $300,000

| Neil Patel

The top cryptocurrency can make progress in one very important use case.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Pointsbet share price leap 7% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pointsbet shares were on fire today. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Why this leading broker is bullish on the Aristocrat share price

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has been tipped as a buy...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy with $2,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ideas for income.

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Broker Notes

Can the Lifestyle Communities share price recover in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Real estate trends continue to shift in the domestic market.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these top ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these growth shares could be in the buy zone…

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Technology Shares

Novonix shares: What does the next year hold in store?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Novonix shares a buy or a sell for FY2023?

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Dividend Investing

Is Allkem a top ASX dividend share hiding in plain sight?

| James Mickleboro

Is Allkem a future dividend star?

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Resources Shares

What's behind the Chalice Mining share price jumping 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Chalice shares are jumping on Thursday. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for Evolution Mining shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner's share price has been in choppy waters of late.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Materials Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? The company's leaning into demand for this high-value metal

| Brooke Cooper

The company is spending US$188 million to increase its Canadian aluminium billets production facility.

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Retail Shares

Top broker names the best ASX 200 retail shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two retail shares that could be buys...

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Bank Shares

Surprise US inflation pumps the brakes on ASX 200 bank shares

| Monica O'Shea

Bank shares are sliding today. We take a look at why.

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Dividend Investing

Will Westpac shares really offer a 7.8% dividend yield this year?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Westpac keep growing its dividend all the way to a 7.8% yield?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the Core Lithium share price in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Can lithium players re-rate this financial year? We take a closer look.

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Technology Shares

Why the upcoming first-half result could be pivotal for Appen shares

| James Mickleboro

Appen has a big date coming up next month...

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Resources Shares

What is catapulting the Carnaby Resources share price 24% higher?

| Aaron Teboneras

Carnaby has announced another major discovery that is 'cause for excitement' today.

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Materials Shares

'Enormous opportunity': Calix share price lifts as founder flaunts decarbonising technology

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian mining companies are trialling Calix technology to decarbonise their minerals.

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Resources Shares

Could this be why the Lynas share price is rallying 6% today?

| Zach Bristow

Lynas has caught a bid today alongside other ASX mining shares.

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Materials Shares

These ASX 200 mining shares are bolstering the market today

| Monica O'Shea

The mineral explorers are likely being helped by a rise in commodity prices.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aurizon share price sinks despite 'transformative' acquisition win

| Brooke Cooper

The company now expects its $2.35 billion One Rail acquisition to be finalised by the end of the month.

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