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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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Materials Shares

Up 430% in 2022, Galileo share price wobbles today despite strong drill results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer reported that every completed drill hole hit sulphide mineralisation.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price drops amid MYOB takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is looking to make a major acquisition...

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Gold

Down 46% in FY22, could this ASX gold explorer's shares be bouncing back?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with this ASX gold share?

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Share Market News

South32 share price backtracks amid sale of royalties

| Aaron Teboneras

The metals and mining company can't seem to catch a break today.

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Share Market News

$264 million! The 10 highest-paid CEOs on the ASX

| Tony Yoo

Which lucky executives exercised their $1 options when the actual share price was $90?

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Dividend Investing

How much have Wesfarmers shares paid in dividends over the last 5 years?

| Brooke Cooper

It's for good reason Wesfarmers is one of the market's favourite dividend stocks.

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Gold

Why did the Evolution share price crash 47% in FY22?

| James Mickleboro

Evolution shares were smashing in the 2022 financial years...

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International Stock News

What's next in the Elon Musk and Twitter saga?

| Keithen Drury

If Musk isn't buying Twitter, why should you?

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock is down 17% so far this year

| Chris Neiger

Investors have been concerned about the company's supply chain problems.

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Technology Shares

This broker sees 30% upside for the Xero share price over the next year

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share could be a top opportunity according to experts.

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Resources Shares

Will ASX uranium shares be market-beaters in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

Where are uranium shares heading in FY 2023?

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Resources Shares

Can the second half of 2022 be even better for the Woodside share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares have seen a 24.5% increase in the last six months.

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Technology Shares

Why this broker says the IDP Education share price can rise almost 50%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says IDP shares are great value...

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Small Cap Shares

3 small-cap ASX shares to buy that are actually rising: fund

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks Celeste Funds Management is backing after a glorious June that defied the odds.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy according to experts

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of top dividend shares that experts say are buys...

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Ask a Fund Manager

'Pretty attractive': Expert reveals 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Redpoint's Max Cappetta picks one industrial, one retail and one technology stock to sink your teeth…

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Dividend Investing

How does the Woodside dividend compare to Santos over the last 5 years?

| Aaron Teboneras

The energy company paid its biggest-ever dividend to shareholders after reporting robust growth in its full-year results.

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Broker Notes

I just bought this ASX company enjoying 'a constant upgrade cycle': fundie

| Tony Yoo

If you love businesses that keep revising their numbers upwards, you better read about this ASX share tip from a…

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Small Cap Shares

5 small-cap ASX shares sitting on a pile of cash: experts

| Tony Yoo

When interest rate fears bite, those who have their own money are king. Here are five such companies that Cyan…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a subdued day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Growth Shares

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be buys according to experts...

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Energy Shares

The ups and downs for ASX uranium shares in the 2022 financial year

| Bernd Struben

Uranium prices hit decade highs in FY22 before retracing in the final months.

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Economy

What are experts predicting will be the best-performing ASX sectors in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

We check may be ahead for the market this financial year.

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Dividend Investing

Should investors buy Fortescue shares for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Does large income alone make this ASX mining share a temping investment target?

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Dividend Investing

Investors were seeking out ASX shares in June. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why were investors seeking out ASX dividend shares specifically last month?

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Share Market News

Zelira shares rocket 28% before being placed on ice. Here's the latest.

| Aaron Teboneras

Zelira shareholders will have to wait until Thursday to find out the company's latest results from the German regulator.

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Energy Shares

Why did ASX coal shares leap today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the latest on price movements in coal shares.

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Resources Shares

Here's the outlook for the Rio Tinto share price in FY23

| Zach Bristow

Base metal prices have seen drops in recent months - what does this mean for Rio?

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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 Tuesday.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here are details on the telco's 2,000 new Australian call centre workers

| Monica O'Shea

We check the latest news from the teleco giant.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 supermarket shares lead as household spending jumps

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these supermarket giants.

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Growth Shares

Here's why analysts are tipping these ASX growth shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these growth shares are in the buy zone...

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 energy shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Can they power up even more?

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Technology Shares

Has a turnaround already begun for ASX tech shares? Experts reveal the outlook for FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares were pummelled in the first six months of 2022. Is it time to buy?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Blue Chip Shares

Broker names 2 more blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares that Morgans rates as buys...

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Energy Shares

Worley shares dip despite deal with Santos

| Aaron Teboneras

The two behemoths in their respective fields are teaming up.

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Share Market News

ASX share investors confident despite market turmoil: survey

| Bernd Struben

75% of surveyed Australian retail investors said they are confident with their investments.

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Retail Shares

What's the outlook for the Wesfarmers share price over the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX 200 retail share is being pummelled. Can the next few months offer hope?

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Bank Shares

Are falling BNPL shares pushing the ASX banks higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX bank shares profiting from the woes of BNPL shares today?

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