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ASX Share Market News & Latest Stock Market Updates

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Dividend Investing

Post-earnings: I'd buy these ASX dividend stocks for income today

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks have just delivered big dividend hikes...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which ASX CEO stands to make $50 million over the next 5 years, or nothing?

| Cameron England

This e-commerce boss is backing his ability to drive returns.

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Industrials Shares

Austal shares jump again as takeover interest heats up

| Aaron Teboneras

A second potential buyer is adding to the mix.

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Technology Shares

Down 62%, are WiseTech shares now a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager provides his outlook for WiseTech’s beaten-down shares.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie says this ASX financial share could jump 65%

| Cameron England

A solid performance last year has this company set up for growth.

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ASX Share Market News

What's keeping the ASX 200 in the green today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors have plenty to unpack from today’s session.

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Superannuation

The average superannuation balance of Australians aged 65 in FY27. How does yours stack up?

| Samantha Menzies

And some tips if you're falling behind.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd target $5,000 a year in passive income from ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

I would focus on building a diversified portfolio of strong businesses rather than simply chasing the biggest yields available.

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Resources Shares

Why is everyone talking about China and BHP shares today?

| Bernd Struben

What on earth is happening with BHP and China?

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ASX Share Market News

These ASX shares benefit from a high Aussie dollar

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX shares are in line for a windfall.

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Energy Shares

How Woodside shares are building a 'unique position' to supply global LNG markets

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are growing their exposure to global LNG markets.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Where does it end? Corporate Travel hit with another blow after crashing 85%

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors have another issue to weigh after last week’s collapse.

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Growth Shares

Why I'd invest $10,000 into these ASX growth shares

| Grace Alvino

The recent falls have made these two high-growth technology businesses much more interesting to me at today’s prices.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Megaport, Xero, AMP shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's check out some new ratings on ASX shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs shares just rocketed 40%. Here's the news investors were waiting for

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX stock is soaring after clearing a major hurdle.

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Technology Shares

Which ASX drone company is surging more than 10%?

| Cameron England

A large US order has investors fired up.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Are these top Vanguard ETFs still a buy in September?

| Marc Van Dinther

VAS and VGS offer diversification and simplicity for long-term investors.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Ingenia shares soaring today?

| Cameron England

It's deal-making time in the real estate sector.

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 top ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given the thumbs up by experts this week.

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Industrials Shares

3 reasons to buy DroneShield shares after their 74% decline

| Grace Alvino

This ASX defence technology business is building internationally while its shares trade near a 52-week low.

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Resources Shares

Up 550% since listing: Is this the next big ASX copper stock?

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong drilling has excited investors, but assays will determine its real substance.

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Superannuation

What Warren Buffett's investing style can teach superannuation investors

| Grace Alvino

I think several of Buffett’s simplest investing principles translate particularly well to building wealth for retirement.

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Bank Shares

By September 2027, ANZ shares could turn $10,000 into…

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good returns with ANZ?

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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 giant is up 37% in 2026. Is the pullback worth buying?

| Aaron Teboneras

The stock has pulled back from its recent highs after a huge year.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Pro Medicus, BHP, CBA shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's start the week with some fresh ratings from the experts. 

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Opinions

Why I'm buying WiseTech shares before the market catches on

| Aaron Teboneras

This fallen ASX 200 tech stock could have a big year ahead.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

NDQ vs IVV: One could be the better US growth ASX ETF

| Marc Van Dinther

NDQ and IVV offer very different ways to capture the market’s long-term growth.

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Superannuation

3 stellar ASX dividend stocks to supplement your superannuation 

| Aaron Bell

These are top picks for September.

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Healthcare Shares

Ingenia Communities Group rejects takeover offer, backs growth strategy

| Laura Stewart

Ingenia Communities Group has rejected a takeover offer from Warburg Pincus, reaffirming its strategy and Peet acquisition plans.

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts reckon this high-flying ASX 200 blue-chip stock is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has delivered strong returns, and more upside is expected…

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ASX Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers have their eyes on these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares are up 94% from their low. What are brokers forecasting next?

| Marc Van Dinther

Can CSL’s improving fundamentals justify the optimism now priced into shares?

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 35% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think this business is a top buy right now.

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Cheap Shares

These ASX 50 shares have lost up to 60%. Is the sell-off overdone?

| Marc Van Dinther

Battered ASX shares: bargain buys or value traps in disguise?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares perfect for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares that I think could be top additions to an income portfolio.

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Bank Shares

How many Westpac shares do I need to buy for $8,000 of passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors get excited about Westpac shares for dividends?

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to grow 40% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

These could be some of the best stocks for returns in the year ahead…

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a soft start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Superannuation

How much do I need in my superannuation to earn $200 a day in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

To earn $200 a day in passive income, how much should my superannuation balance be?

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How to invest

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim to retire early with $1 million buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

At 30 years old, you may be surprised by the modest amount you need to invest to retire early with…

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