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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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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price leaps 8% amid ASX 200 coal rally

| Matthew Farley

One broker believes coal shares will be strong performers looking ahead.

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, New Hope, Sayona Mining, and Talga are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price rebounds as energy stocks surge on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going on with the ASX 200 energy giant today.

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Share Market News

Labor's proposed changes to franked ASX dividends 'could run into the billions': Wilsons

| Bronwyn Allen

Fund management guru Geoff Wilson says he'll fight the proposed changes to ASX dividend and franking arrangements.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is handily beating the ASX 200 today

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue’s dividend could still keep flowing to shareholders, even as it invests in renewables.

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Communication Shares

Down 7% in a month, is the Telstra share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to snap up Telstra shares?

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Materials Shares

Talga share price surges 14% on Mercedes battery anode deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The technology minerals company has released an update that is pleasing the market.

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Materials Shares

Why has this ASX mining share exploded 200% in 2 days?

| Monica O'Shea

What did this explorer discover? Let's take a closer look.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price leaps 7% on lithium project news

| Aaron Teboneras

Sayona shares are rebounding strong today after yesterday's sell-off.

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Technology Shares

Why the Megaport share price is up 5% and could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is having a strong day...

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing it out of the park on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX 200 coal favourites.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter names the ASX tech shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter says these ASX tech shares are buys...

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price up 5%: Can this lithium share keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is back on form on Tuesday...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The biggest risk in a volatile market?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Waiting for the coast to be clear could be very, very expensive.

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International Stock News

Retirees list their 3 major retirement regrets, and they're still unfortunately common

| Kailey Hagen

They don't have to become your regrets too.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? Here's some good news about your dividends

| Aaron Teboneras

It's pay day for Woolworths shareholders.

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers name 2 blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these blue chip shares are buys...

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 39% on project news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is on fire on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Energy Shares

Down 15% in a month, could rate hikes bring more pain for the Beach Energy share price?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what could be ahead for the ASX oil share.

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Share Market News

Are Optus shares listed on the ASX?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's number two telco has been hitting headlines this week.

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Energy Shares

New Hope share price rebounds 10%: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy New Hope's shares after recent weakness?

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Resources Shares

'Largest exposure': Why this expert is still bullish on red-hot ASX coal shares

| Tristan Harrison

Coal has been a big performer already in 2022. But here’s why it could deliver further outperformance.

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International Stock News

2 high-growth electric vehicle stocks to consider buying (other than Tesla)

| Beth McKenna

The electric vehicle revolution is underway, but still has phenomenal long-term growth potential.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Betmakers share price tumbled 25% in 2 weeks?

| Matthew Farley

We take a look at what's going on with the betting technology company's stock.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price falls despite business update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is falling on Tuesday...

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Energy Shares

The AGL dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Aaron Teboneras

AGL shareholders should check their bank accounts today.

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Share Market News

Could the US be heading for a recession it 'has to have'?

| Brooke Cooper

The battle against inflation could drive the world's largest economy into recession.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price higher on $2.2 billion PNG deal

| James Mickleboro

Santos could be selling a share of the PNG LNG operation...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX All Ords shares going ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

These two high-yielding ASX All Ords shares will soon be taking their latest dividends off the table.

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International Stock News

Why Amazon stock popped on Monday

| Danny Vena

The e-commerce giant is doubling down on its biggest sale of the year.

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ETFs

Why I think right now is a great time to buy the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

| Tristan Harrison

It looks like a good time to go hunting for US tech shares.

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Materials Shares

Newcrest share price hits 6-year low. Expert predicts more pain to come

| Tristan Harrison

Seeing a golden opportunity with Newcrest shares? Not so fast…

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Materials Shares

Down 18% in a month, is the Iluka Resources share price a smart buy?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Iluka share price go higher in the future? Let's take a look.

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Technology Shares

Down 46% in 2022, why ASX 200 tech share Xero is still my hero

| Cathryn Goh

This year hasn't been kind to Xero shares, but here's why I'm still holding on tight.

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Resources Shares

Down 14% in a month, what's next for the BHP share price?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP has been suffering. Is it about to dig itself out of this hole?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin isn't as 'smart' as Ethereum… and that's why I hold it

| Mitchell Lawler

Isn't Bitcoin old and irrelevant now?

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock rallied Monday

| Danny Vena

The iPhone maker is expanding its production capabilities.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX dividend shares to buy according to analysts...

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Investing Strategies

'Long term view': Expert names 2 punished ASX shares with 'bright outlook'

| Tony Yoo

The sure-fire way to combat volatile markets is to invest for the long term.

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Investing Strategies

2 'cyclical' ASX shares about to take off: experts

| Tony Yoo

A couple of stock advisors reckon investing in these businesses that dig up jobs and minerals are the go in…

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