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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

What's with ASX 200 lithium shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the rise and fall of lithium shares today.

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Share Gainers

Why Estia Health, Graincorp, Novonix, and Polynovo shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having particularly strong sessions on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% on big news

| Brooke Cooper

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

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Beach Energy, Champion Iron, and Viva Energy shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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ETFs

How to invest in AI with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX offers many ways to invest in artificial intelligence.

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Technology Shares

2 under-the-radar ASX tech shares that could benefit from the AI boom

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of ideas for investors looking for AI options.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares slid in May, but could now be the time to pounce?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how May played out for the ASX 200 dairy company.

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Resources Shares

Investing in ASX 200 iron ore shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giants are enjoying some tailwinds from an overnight lift in the iron ore price. But…

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX healthcare share just crash 70%?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share has been dealt a major blow in the United States.

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Share Market News

Are we in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX has been an international laggard in 2023.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium share rocketing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is expecting to report an upgrade to its mineral resource estimate in the near future.

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Healthcare Shares

Trading under $60, could this ASX 200 stock be the bargain buy of the year?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is down 30% from its all-time highs.

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Energy Shares

Here's the latest oil price forecast and what it might mean for your ASX energy shares

| Bernd Struben

The Brent crude oil price has gained 5% so far in June.

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Healthcare Shares

Is it too late to buy Sigma Healthcare shares following this week's 22% surge?

| Bronwyn Allen

The pharmacy operator and supplier had a mega announcement for the market yesterday.

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Dividend Investing

Turning a $10k ASX shares portfolio into a passive income of $500 a month!

| Brooke Cooper

Building a substantial passive income from ASX shares doesn't have to break the bank.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 300 shares have opened stronger amid various broker updates today.

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Materials Shares

What happened to the Liontown share price in May?

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium favourite posted a new record high last month.

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Resources Shares

What Goldman's new iron ore forecast could mean for the BHP share price

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is in the green amid an overnight gain in the iron ore price. But is the…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is having a difficult session today.

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Travel Shares

Alan Joyce just sold $17m in Qantas shares. Should you be selling?

| James Mickleboro

Qantas' outgoing CEO has just sold the majority of his holding.

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Share Market News

How I'd drip-feed $450 a month into ASX shares to target a million

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what I would do to become a millionaire.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price jumps 12% on lithium-ion batteries deal with LGES

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares are catching the eye of investors on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Polynovo share price racing 14% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Business is booming for this healthcare share right now.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5k in Coles shares in 2020? Here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Coles stock has underperformed over the last three years. Have the dividends been worth it?

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Bank Shares

65 million emails: CBA fined for relentlessly spamming customers

| Tony Yoo

'A complete disregard for the spam rules and the rights of its customers'.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX growth shares that also pay dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are getting big pay rises from these winners.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll have to be quick if you want the latest dividends from these ASX shares.

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Materials Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 mining stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be the shares to buy for mining sector exposure.

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Best Shares

Is it too late to buy May's best-performing ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the best performers from last month.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 40? I'd buy ASX shares to build wealth AND earn passive income

| Bernd Struben

Many ASX shares provide franking credits on their dividends. Meaning you may well be able to hold onto more of…

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? These ASX dividend shares have been named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have recently named these ASX dividend shares as buys. Let's see why they are positive.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been named as buys and could be top additions to your portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Can the Fortescue share price have a better month in June?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be ahead for the ASX 200 mining giant this month.

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Broker Notes

The great irony of a greener future, and the 2 ASX energy shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

The Market Matters team reveals the two stocks to add right now to cash in on energy insecurity.

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Share Gainers

Up 50% in 2023: The ASX share riding the electric vehicle wave

| Tony Yoo

This stock has rocketed so far this year, but it's not too late to jump on board.

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords share fell off a cliff in May, and directors are buying the dip

| Bronwyn Allen

Insiders were quick to snap up shares in ASX retailer Universal Store after its recent price plunge.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday after yesterday's selloff.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Brainchip share price surge 12% in May?

| Monica O'Shea

It was certainly not all smooth sailing for the AI hardware developer though.

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Share Fallers

2 ASX 200 shares having a shocker that you must buy right now

| Tony Yoo

These two businesses still have strong long-term prospects, according to QVG Capital, so now might be the perfect time to…

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Retail Shares

Is the Harvey Norman share price a buy at 3-year lows?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the iconic Australian retailer took a dive on the market on Tuesday.

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