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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

Mineral Resources share price tumbles amid ongoing lithium price weakness

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Mineral Resources share price on Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nick Scali shares halted amid $60m capital raising and UK expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This furniture retailer has its eyes on the UK furniture market.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price slides on rare earths revenue headwinds

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Lynas share price today.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price tumbles on Q3 disappoinment

| James Mickleboro

How did this iron ore giant perform during the third quarter?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Kogan share price crashing 27%?

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this e-commerce company performed during the third quarter.

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Resources Shares

What stage in the cycle are ASX iron ore shares (and are they a buy)?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are iron ore miners closer to the end or beginning of the boom-bust cycle?

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA 'too expensive' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are banks overpriced or good value today?

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Resources Shares

Is BHP stock a good long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Here's my view on whether the miner is worth owning for the long-term.

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Dividend Investing

The smartest ASX dividend shares to buy with $500 right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these shares for a reason.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 17% to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see a lot of value and big dividend yields in this beaten down stock.

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ETFs

Want to invest in shares that help the world go green? Try this ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

These companies are helping the world with global decarbonisation.

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Growth Shares

4 top ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are in the buy zone right now.

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX 300 dividend stocks to buy for your income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect big dividend yields from these buy-rated shares.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend winners keep giving investors a pay rise

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have built an impressive consecutive dividend growth streak.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Small Cap Shares

How this 'rare window of opportunity' is opening for ASX small-cap shares

| Bernd Struben

The senior fund managers at Ophir believe ASX small-cap stocks are set to trounce their larger peers.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX value traps I wouldn't buy for dividends right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd stay away from these shares if you don't want a nasty dividend surprise.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another strong showing from the share market today.

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Healthcare Shares

Broker says this ASX biotech stock could almost double in value

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling very bullish about this risky stock.

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in Coles shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees big returns on the cards for owners of this stock.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 energy giant just signed an EV charging station deal with Stockland

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are feeling electrified by this deal.

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Resources Shares

ASX copper stocks in the spotlight as the red metal soars to 2-year highs

| Bernd Struben

The copper price is up 15% in 2024. Can the red metal’s bull run continue?

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Share Fallers

Why Brambles, Lifestyle Communities, Northern Star, and Select Harvests shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session. But why?

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Share Gainers

Healthco Healthcare, Medadvisor, Ramsay Health Care, and Tamboran shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Gainers

If you invested $6,000 in Mesoblast shares a month ago you'd have $15,636 now!

| Bernd Struben

Mesoblast shares have been on a tear this past month. But why?

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Gold

Is it too late to buy gold as an investment in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can we still take advantage of gold at new record highs?

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Real Estate Shares

This heavily shorted ASX 200 real estate stock is diving 13%: Should you buy the dip?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is being sold off on Tuesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income shares paying 8% and 13% yields

| Bernd Struben

I think both these high yielding ASX dividend stocks offer long-term passive income potential.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers shares baulk on fresh acquisition gossip

| Mitchell Lawler

A healthcare company gone nowhere in a decade might be on Wesfarmers' radar.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price up 20% in 5 weeks. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you missing the boat amid the rest of the market re-rating this ASX coal share?

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these stocks at new highs today?

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? A division may soon be offloaded!

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s biggest telco is considering making itself a bit smaller.

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Energy Shares

What a US$100 oil price would mean for ASX shares and petrol prices

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver explains the impact on petrol prices.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What are brokers saying about A2 Milk shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to snap up this stock or should you keep your infant formula powder dry?

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Technology Shares

What's happening with Droneshield shares today?

| Bernd Struben

In the last two trading days Droneshield shares leapt 19% then tumbled 16%. So, what’s happening today?

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Dividend Investing

After passive income? Check out these ASX 200 dividend shares

| Kate O'Brien

ASX dividend shares can provide a reliable source of passive income

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Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares being hammered on quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are having a difficult session.

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