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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's what's rumoured to be next on the acquisition list

| Mitchell Lawler

Does the strategic rationale stack up for the latest deal rumoured to be on Wesfarmers' plate?

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Investing Strategies

'Earnings upgrade cycle': 2 ASX 200 shares taking off right now

| Tony Yoo

Some businesses are on an irresistible upward curve. Here's a pair of stocks Alphinity analysts are bullish on.

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Communication Shares

Can the Telstra share price make it to $5 in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Profit growth has returned to the telco but can this power its valuation higher?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

The ASX 200 stock that 11 top analysts say is a buy

| Tony Yoo

Here are two inflation-proof shares that IML analysts are bullish on, including one that their peers are unanimously keen on.

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers say these blue chip ASX 200 shares have ~30% upside

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these blue chip shares over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 broke its losing streak today.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Westpac shares for the forecast ~7% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Is this bank stock a top option for income investors right now?

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock has soared 650% in 2023. Here's why 2 top brokers think it's still a buy

| James Mickleboro

It may not be too late to board this lithium rocket ship.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price flying higher amid news super profits appear protected

| Bernd Struben

The airline's expected FY23 record profit before tax looks set to continue.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price a buy ahead of next week's quarterly update?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this major iron ore miner?

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, Imugene, Mount Gibson Iron, and Renascor shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Dropsuite, Fortescue, Northern Star, and Peninsula shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Why are increasing numbers of short sellers targeting Core Lithium shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors betting that Core Lithium shares will fall?

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International Stock News

Could this be the next major catalyst for Tesla shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is Elon Musk about to tap into India to unlock the next wave of EV demand?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $3,000 in ASX dividend shares today to create a passive income

| Bernd Struben

Before investing a single dollar towards earning a passive income from ASX dividend shares, I’d take these critical steps.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Lithium, biotech, and fintech are on the menu this week.

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Financial Shares

Australian Ethical share price leaps 4% on FUM boost

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian Ethical shares soared this morning on some positive news.

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Energy Shares

Why did this ASX All Ordinaries share just crash 30%?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share has been dealt some very bad news.

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Healthcare Shares

Imugene share price surges 8% on 'crucial step forward' in US

| Bernd Struben

Imugene is working on products intended to selectively kill tumour cells and activate the immune system against cancer cells.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares higher after miner gets "back on top of the Pilbara operations"

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto's iron ore operations are on track in FY 2023.

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price tumbling more than 6% today?

| Bernd Struben

The gold miner's share price is sliding today after the company reported some solid, but mixed, results.

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How to invest

How quickly could I become an ASX shares millionaire?

| James Mickleboro

Want to become a millionaire? Here's how you could achieve this goal.

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Energy Shares

Ampol share price charges 6% higher on sales boost

| Bernd Struben

Ampol reported its unaudited half-year results this morning.

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Materials Shares

What's with the Liontown share price on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer just awarded a major contract.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price higher on Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Woodside is on track to achieve its guidance in FY 2023.

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Technology Shares

Brainchip share price up 11% on 'valuable' US patent news

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip has some good news for once!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

I'd buy this market-beating ASX consumer staples share to help protect my portfolio against inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I love this market-crushing investment.

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How to invest

How I'd build a 'best ASX stocks to buy right now' list

| Tristan Harrison

When looking for opportunities, this is how I’d go about it.

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How to invest

No savings at 50? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to build wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing in the share market.

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Broker Notes

Copper, gold, & 4WDs: 2 ASX shares to buy with a 'brighter outlook'

| Tony Yoo

Destiny in their own hands: One expert is bullish on these stocks that aren't fazed by a turbulent outside world.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price on watch following Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Rio Tinto performed during the second quarter of FY 2023.

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ETFs

Up 19% in 2023, would I be crazy to invest in the S&P 500 right now?

| Tristan Harrison

This is unlikely to be the all-time peak for US valuations.

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How to invest

3 things you should never do in a stock market crash

| Tristan Harrison

Staying positive could make a big difference to our wealth in the long-term.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF has a dividend yield of 6.9% and pays cash every month

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can get monthly passive income from this investment, but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers rate these dividend shares as buys.

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Share Fallers

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for compelling turnaround stories

| Tony Yoo

2023 has been pretty ordinary for these stocks, but one expert reckons their long-term prospects remain attractive.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you jump on CSL shares while they're trading around 52-week lows?

| Bronwyn Allen

The CSL share price fell to a new 52-week low of $255.87 earlier this week.

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Opinions

Why I'm worry-free with this sturdy ASX 200 share for the next decade

| Tony Yoo

The world is full of anxiety, but some stocks will allow you to turn down the noise.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a strong session on hump day.

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