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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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Motley Fool Take Stock

Cycles are back…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Economies move in cycles.

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Communication Shares

Telstra is in strife again. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Telecommunications provider's reputation takes yet another battering after it picked on its most vulnerable customers.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock popped today

| Joe Tenebruso

A noted bear is becoming more bullish on the EV leader.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price jumps 7% on 'progressing rapidly' update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is smashing the market on Thursday..

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 30% on a new discovery

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a strong day...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Invictus Energy share price crumbling 16% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The market appears to be hung up on a disappointing detail this morning.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Pointsbet share price smashing the ASX All Ords today?

| Bernd Struben

Pointsbet shares have been under pressure in 2022, but are strongly outperforming the benchmark today.

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BNPL shares

Could increased BNPL regulation be a positive for Zip shares?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later stock is in the spotlight as increased federal regulation of the sector looks increasingly likely.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price jumps 13% as boss touts 'return to historic growth trajectory'

| James Mickleboro

Kogan shares are on the move following its AGM update...

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International Stock News

Down more than 50% from their highs, are Tesla and these other EV stocks buys for 2023?

| Rekha Khandelwal

These once high-flying electric vehicle stocks corrected dramatically in 2022.

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Travel Shares

Leading broker tips Qantas share price to climb to a new record high

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares could be flying even higher according to Goldman Sachs...

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IPOs

Move over Lynas! This new Chris Ellison-backed rare earths company is set to hit the ASX

| Brooke Cooper

The new year might bring new possibilities for ASX rare earths fans.

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Energy Shares

Why is the AGL share price falling on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

AGL shares are trading lower on Thursday morning...

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Share Market News

Could the stage now be set for Telstra shares to outperform?

| Tristan Harrison

“Accelerating cash flows” could help boost telco returns in the coming period.

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International Stock News

3 big changes could be coming for cannabis stocks before 2024

| Alex Carchidi

Legal barriers are falling, and the North American market is set to be in flux.

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Dividend Investing

These are the ASX dividend shares income investors should buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these dividend shares...

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim for $1,000 in monthly income by buying ASX 200 dividend shares

| Brooke Cooper

It could be simpler than it seems...

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy right now if I were in my 20s

| Tristan Harrison

Time is a powerful ally for wealth compounding.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors generous yields...

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Financial Shares

Don't get spooked, this ASX 200 share is still a buy: expert

| Tony Yoo

An unflattering business update sent this stock plummeting earlier this week, but one professional is urging investors to look past…

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX shares to buy in the sectors set to explode in 2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

Watch these two industries return with a vengeance next year, with this group of stocks leading the charge.

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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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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares flying too close to the sun?

| James Mickleboro

Could CBA's shares be about to tumble?

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Industrials Shares

Could this ASX 200 share cash in on the suspension of REDcycle?

| Tristan Harrison

Cleanaway faces a $500 million investment opportunity. What will it do?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which share took out today's top spot.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price soaring 17% so far this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whitehaven shares have exploded in value this week.

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price leap 7% today?

| Matthew Farley

Shares in the AI company could have lifted higher on improving investor sentiment.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the A2 Milk share price rocketed 18% so far this month?

| Brooke Cooper

The former ASX 200 darling has had a ripper November.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares hitting new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are flying high on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas is one of our most traded ASX 200 shares today...

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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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Dividend Investing

Should I buy this ASX 200 share for its whopping 18% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is an 18% dividend yield too good to be true?

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Dividend Investing

3 ultra-high-yield ASX dividend shares you might regret not buying at these prices

| Tristan Harrison

We consider some names that could deliver dividend cash returns and share price growth.

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Share Gainers

Why Calix, Chalice Mining, Qantas, and Whitehaven Coal shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Macquarie is cooling off on its outlook for BHP shares. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Why has this top broker dropped the 'Big Australian' from its model portfolios?

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Record Highs

Why did the Mineral Resources share price just smash its all-time high?

| Brooke Cooper

A restructure earlier this year separating out its lithium activities seemed to spur rumours the ASX 200 giant was considering…

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Investing Strategies

'Dominant player': Expert urges buying ASX shares in 2 near-monopolies

| Tony Yoo

These companies rule their market. Life doesn't get much better than that!

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Resources Shares

Could this put a dent in Fortescue's green hydrogen dreams?

| Bronwyn Allen

One renewable energy fundie reckons US subsidies for energy investment "will be devastating from a competitive perspective" for Australia.

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Dividend Investing

If you bought $15,000 worth of Woolworths shares this year, here's how much dividend income you'd have

| Sebastian Bowen

How much money will Woolworths shares pay you?

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Share Gainers

Why PolyNovo, Smartgroup, Star, and WiseTech shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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