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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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Resources Shares

Investing in ASX 200 copper shares? Here's the outlook for the red metal in 2023

| Bernd Struben

The copper price is up more than 12% so far in 2023.

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ETFs

Meet the ASX ETF up 40% in 4 months

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has almost tripled the market over the past four months...

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Share Fallers

Why Best & Less, Evolution, Mineral Resources, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Consumer spending defies logic as inflation rages higher, locking in yet another interest rate hike in February

| Bruce Jackson

The flying start to the year for the ASX 200 index has gone into reverse.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX lithium share executive just invested $1.5 million in his company?

| Bronwyn Allen

And it's not just any insider, it's the chairperson.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 tumbles as inflation surprises to the upside

| Bernd Struben

With inflation still running hot, another RBA interest rate hike next month looks increasingly likely.

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Share Fallers

Why is this ASX All Ords gold share crashing 16% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a difficult day...

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I dream of owning at the right price

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies look incredibly appealing in my eyes. What price would it take for me to dive in?

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price: Has it bottomed out?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy Zip shares now, later or never?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Retail Shares

Why is this ASX retail share suddenly plunging 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Dusk shares falling so dramatically today?

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Technology Shares

Shooting for the Moon: ASX tech share leaps 10% on deal that could send you to space

| Brooke Cooper

The company will work to 'send' the public to the Moon alongside NASA.

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Share Market News

Majority of ASX 200 investors confident despite recession speculations: survey

| Bernd Struben

According to the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat survey from eToro, many Aussie retail investors view last year’s ASX retrace…

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech share WiseTech wobbles on $327 million US acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech share is expanding its footprint in the North American logistics markets.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 resources shares on the move following quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

Here's how these resources shares performed in the last quarter...

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Earnings Results

Accent Group share price jumps 11% on strong sales update

| Bronwyn Allen

Another ASX retail share is soaring on the back of a positive trading update.

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Retail Shares

How much profit could Wesfarmers shares make in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Is 2023 going to be another impressive year of strong earnings?

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs gives its verdict on the IAG share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this an insurance share to buy right now?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price rises on record FY22 production and revenue

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant had a strong finish to the year...

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price tumbles as lithium business takes off

| Brooke Cooper

The stock appears to be being weighed down by delays to Mt Marion's upgrade.

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ETFs

Does the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF's unique structure deliver better returns than the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what makes Vanguard's Australian shares ETF different...

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Dividend Investing

ASX passive income: My game plan to reach $30,000 per year

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using ASX dividend shares to unlock a growing income stream.

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Dividend Investing

Want $500 in monthly passive income? Buy 27,000 shares of this ASX stock in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

This beloved ASX stock could be an income winner this year.

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $1,000 of Bank of Queensland shares 10 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've made

| Brooke Cooper

Have the bank's dividends made up for its share price's poor performance?

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Materials Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Core Lithium shares now, what could my return be this year?

| James Mickleboro

Would Core Lithium be a good investment right now?

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Healthcare Shares

Jun Bei Liu's 2 'structural growth' ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

The prominent fund manager names a pair of stocks that she's backing for big returns in 2023.

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Opinions

I think Coles shares are a top ASX 200 buy for 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Supermarkets could be a defensive place to invest.

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Broker Notes

7 reasons to buy QBE shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant could be a buy...

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Broker Notes

ASX share to buy right now to cash in on a FREEZING American winter: Firetrail

| Tony Yoo

It's been so cold in the US that people have died. One Australian stock could benefit from the repair work.

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Dividend Investing

Here's a top ETF to buy for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

This ETF could be a great option for income investors...

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Small Cap Shares

3 small-cap ASX shares to rocket from this year's mega-trends: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Eley Griffiths' Nick Guidera reveals the trio of stocks he would buy right now.

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Investing Strategies

10 types of ASX companies that can grow even if the economy tanks

| Tony Yoo

Can you make money with Australian shares this year while businesses and consumers struggle to make ends meet?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Guess which four ASX 200 lithium shares charged higher today

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at some ASX 200 lithium shares that investors were buying up today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own today's top-performing ASX 200 share?

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Travel Shares

Up 8% in 2023, is it too late to buy Qantas shares now?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors take a look at the Aussie airline?

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Energy Shares

4 ASX energy shares heating up on quarterly reports today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's the rapid-fire 'need-to-know' details...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about that lithium on today's volume charts...

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Earnings Results

Record revenue and dividends: Why is this ASX 200 coal stock burning down?

| Brooke Cooper

It realised US$3.6 billion of revenue and paid out US$700 million of dividends in 2022.

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Dividend Investing

Does Rio Tinto really have an 8% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Rio Tinto's dividend yield too high?

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