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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

BHP share price on watch after 'strong fourth quarter'

| James Mickleboro

BHP had a strong finish to the financial year...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares we just bought that everyone's underestimating: fund

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks that plunged this year but Firetrail analysts are convinced will be fine in the long…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Why this is the best time to buy small-cap ASX shares: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Cyan Investment Management's Dean Fergie tells how smaller companies have plunged in value this year but…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a tough day on Tuesday...

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Investing Strategies

6 ways to protect your ASX shares against recession

| Tony Yoo

Even if Australia avoids the R word, a US downturn could impact Aussie stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend shares as buys...

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip Holdings share price leap 14% on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a day in the green for the artificial intelligence chip maker.

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Growth Shares

Broker names 2 ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be buys according to experts...

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Bank Shares

'Not bricks and mortar': The real value in ANZ acquiring Suncorp's banking operations

| Tristan Harrison

What is the key reason that ANZ is going for Suncorp?

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price leaps as 'revenge travel' takes off

| Monica O'Shea

Travel shares were a standout performer on the market today

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 stocks posted the biggest gains on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Own Lovisa shares? Why this broker believes the retailer could be a 'global force'

| James Mickleboro

Is Lovisa going to be a global force?

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International Stock News

No contest: My top crypto to buy now

| Katie Brockman

This crypto giant could be around for the long term.

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Industrials Shares

Guess how much one insider spent on this ASX 100 share in the past week

| Aaron Teboneras

This director thinks ALS shares are too good to pass up.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Bank Shares

'Really strong case': Can ANZ win over the new ACCC boss?

| Tristan Harrison

Will competition concerns be a dealbreaker for ANZ’s acquisition?

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Bank Shares

Why a Suncorp buyout could mean more green funding for Queensland

| Brooke Cooper

Billions of dollars of lending could be on the table for green and renewable energy projects in Queensland following the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

State of the future: Why ANZ is excited about Queensland's potential

| Zach Bristow

The bank is talking up Queensland's future prospects.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet share price is having its best day of July so far. What's happening?

| Monica O'Shea

We check why the Webjet share price is taking off today.

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, EML, Suncorp, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week positively...

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Share Market News

'Disappointed': Qantas share price lifts despite Heathrow chaos

| Aaron Teboneras

Qantas' London service is going to be impacted for the time being. Here are the details.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Arizona Lithium, Australian Stategic Materials, and Nuix shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Monday...

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International Stock News

How I'm preparing for brighter days in the stock market

| Stefon Walters

The rain won't last forever. Here's how to use the current downturn to your best advantage.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price having such a strong start to the week?

| Zach Bristow

We check why the energy giant might be extending its gains today.

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Opinions

Why cheap hamburgers could give beginner ASX share investors food for thought

| Tristan Harrison

Warren Buffett’s food advice could have important implications for investing in today’s markets.

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold miner's value has plunged from $2b to under $700m. Could it be set for some major M&A action?

| Brooke Cooper

This gold mining giant could be about to experience a major shakeup.

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International Stock News

Will Bitcoin hit $100,000 in 2024?

| RJ Fulton

Many like to speculate about Bitcoin, but here's what the data say.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Communication Shares

Own Aussie Broadband shares? Here's the state of the company's balance sheet

| Zach Bristow

Fundamentals are more important than ever in this landscape.

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Dividend Investing

How much have REA shares paid in dividends in the last 5 years

| Aaron Teboneras

The property listings company's dividend has been a reliable source of income for investors.

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Dividend Investing

I think these 2 ASX 200 dividend shares are buys for income

| Tristan Harrison

South32 is one business that could deliver impressive income.

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Materials Shares

What's the ahead for the Vulcan Energy share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

The clean lithium developer's shares has been in heading south recently.

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Materials Shares

2 tiny ASX mining shares soaring on new discoveries

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why the share price of two ASX mining companies are jumping rising higher today.

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Energy Shares

Could ASX coal shares be set for a boost?

| Zach Bristow

The sector continues to catch a bid today.

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International Stock News

Prediction: These tiny growth stocks could be worth $5 billion by 2030

| Anthony Di Pizio

Focusing on long-term targets can be a cure for navigating stock market volatility.

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Broker Notes

Here's what brokers are saying about the Rio Tinto share price

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about Rio Tinto's shares...

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International Stock News

Understanding these 2 metrics will make you a better growth investor

| Mark Blank

Fearing a Dot.com bubble 2.0? Here's why tech stocks today are different than in the early 2000's (plus, how to…

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Energy Shares

11-year high: Whitehaven share price surges 8% on record $3b profit

| Monica O'Shea

Whitehaven Coal has good news to report today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Suncorp share price surges 6% as banking ditched in favour of insurance

| Brooke Cooper

Suncorp has agreed to sell its banking arm for close to $5 billion.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: ANZ to buy Suncorp Bank for $5bn, Whitehaven Coal's update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has started the week positively...

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