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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

Uh oh! Does this spell more bad news for ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium miners have taken a beating amid crashing global lithium prices.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 stock has rocketed 42% in six days. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock has hopped on a rocket ship this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 off to the races as Australia's inflation data surprises to the downside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the December CPI data just released by the ABS.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 16%! A strong update is sending investors nuts over this ASX 300 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are grabbing this stock by the handful.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price crashes 12% as weak lithium prices start to bite

| James Mickleboro

It now costs more for Sayona Mining to mine lithium than it receives for selling it.

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Champion Iron, Playside Studios, and Select Harvests shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Credit Corp, Incitec Pivot, Sayona Mining, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being punished by the market on Wednesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price slips as plunging lithium price outweighs pending maiden production

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Liontown share price today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price crashing 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers will be celebrating today's decline. But why are its shares falling?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share is jumping 18% following its quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

This share is bouncing strongly off its 52-week low this morning.

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Materials Shares

Why are IGO shares crashing 9% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This battery materials miner had a tough quarter and things aren't getting any easier for it.

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Opinions

Got $1,000? 2 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think investments with strong growth potential are worth buying, like these 2.

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Earnings Results

Two giants of the Nasdaq just reported their results. Did they smash expectations?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how Microsoft and Google's owner performed during the last quarter.

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Share Market News

Morgans names the ASX cyclical shares to buy for earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Morgans is saying about these five stocks.

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Growth Shares

Why Goldman Sachs rates these ASX growth shares as strong buys

| James Mickleboro

The leading broker has very good things to say about these companies.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 353 shares of this cheap ASX 200 dividend stock for $100 in monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

There’s nothing shoddy about this cheap ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these top income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the month in style? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

Will you miss out if you don't buy more of this superstar ASX 200 growth stock?

| Tony Yoo

This former market darling had a rough 2023, but its early performance in 2024 is very encouraging.

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Resources Shares

Why the dividends from BHP shares could surge in 2024

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are popular among passive income investors for the miner’s reliable dividend payments.

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Energy Shares

If you'd put $40,000 in this ASX uranium stock 5 years ago, you'd have $600,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Superstars like this remind you that your portfolio doesn't need to be packed with winners to make money in the…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 enjoyed another top day today, nearly breaking a record high.

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Bank Shares

Breaking! NAB shares (and CBA) just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Three big four banks have just hit new highs...

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Best Shares

Top 5 most profitable ASX large-cap shares of 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

These big and bustling companies were the King Kongs of profitability last year.

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Resources Shares

$30 each? Here's why the Fortescue share price just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are now up more than 33% in a year.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 record! Here's why Aussie shares are on the cusp of a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have investors pushed the ASX 200 to the brink of an all-time high today?

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Retail Shares

Buying ASX retail shares? You'll want to see these numbers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ABS says retail turnover fell 2.7% in December, but ASX retail share prices soared.

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Dividend Investing

Get a big income boost from these high-yield ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys for income investors.

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Resources Shares

Buying ASX 200 mining shares? Here's Citi's 2024 prediction for the iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore price is up 20% since late October. How high might it go?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can Coles shares go from loser to winner in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Did you know Coles shares have been treading water since 2019?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 24% on takeover interest

| Bernd Struben

There’s nothing like speculation of a potential takeover offer to spur ASX investor interest.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Aroa Biosurgery, Mader, and Netwealth shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Investors are selling down these shares on Tuesday. But why?

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BNPL shares

Zip share price surges 7% on quarterly cash flow report

| Bronwyn Allen

The buy now, pay later provider improved its cash position by $43 million over the December quarter.

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Travel Shares

Webjet stock: 3 reasons it's on my buy list

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX travel share could be one to go on an investment journey with.

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Share Gainers

Why Gold Road, Ioneer, Megaport, and Nickel Industries shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid session. Why are investors buying them?

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Energy Shares

How US-Iran tensions will support oil prices: CBA analyst

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA energy analyst Vivek Dhar explains the risks of escalating tensions and a possible confrontation.

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Gold

Gold Road shares rebound 7% as brokers scramble to upgrade ASX 200 gold stock

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stock Gold Road Resources is enjoying a massive rebound today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares rise on major Philips news

| James Mickleboro

This sleep treatment company's rival will be MIA in the US for a while longer.

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How to invest

How to invest in ASX shares like a pro

| Tristan Harrison

Take these tips on board to help potentially outperform.

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International Stock News

Tesla stock has tanked 27% in 2024: Is it time to buy the dip?

| Neil Patel

The popular EV growth stock is taking a huge breath in the new year.

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