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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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Communication Shares

Can you guess Macquarie's top pick in the ASX media sector?

| Cameron England

Not all media stocks are created equal, with one likely to outshine the rest.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Beefing up: These shares are climbing higher amid record production forecast

| Steve Holland

Aussie producers step up to fill global shortages.

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Gold

Gold price alert! Macquarie reveals its top ASX 200 gold stock as the metal hits all-time high

| Bart Bogacz

The price of gold just reached a new record.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons CSL shares could rocket 40% into 2026

| Bernd Struben

Two leading experts forecast a big rebound for CSL shares. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Up a whopping 245% in 12 months. Can Austal shares soar even higher?

| Samantha Menzies

The shipbuilder has enjoyed several tailwinds over the past year.

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Bank Shares

CBA vs Westpac: Which ASX bank is the better dividend stock right now?

| Leigh Gant

Dividend yields tell a different story when comparing these two banking giants.

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International Stock News

Nvidia's $60 billion buyback plan: Good or bad news for investors?

| Adria Cimino

Nvidia joins fellow tech giants Apple and Alphabet in announcing buybacks this year.

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Earnings Results

The Collins Food share price just rocketed 13%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Collins Food shares today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips 16% upside for this ASX All Ords mining stock

| Cameron England

Recent disruptions to production will be largely taken in stride at this copper producer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Bapcor shares good buying after recent falls?

| Cameron England

The car parts trader's stock is worth a look after a share price plunge.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects NextDC shares to surge 33%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects significant outperformance from NextDC shares. Here’s why.

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Financial Shares

Is this ASX 200 insurance company the ultimate dividend and capital growth stock?

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking for both income and capital growth?

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Communication Shares

How much upside does Macquarie predict for TPG Telecom shares?

| Aaron Bell

Australia’s second-largest ASX telecommunications company could be set to rise even further.

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Bank Shares

Forecast: Here's what $5,000 invested in NAB shares could be worth next year

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what capital growth the bank could deliver in the next year.

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Energy Shares

Down 30% from 52-week highs, is this ASX dividend stock a buy right now?

| Aaron Bell

Is this company undervalued with guaranteed passive income?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe these shares would be top picks for growth investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did CSL shares crash 21% in August?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech has a month to forget in August.

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ETFs

Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

This fund has a lot to offer investors. Is it a buy today?

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these investments appeal a lot more than term deposits…

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Earnings Results

Macquarie gives its verdict on 3 ASX 200 mining stocks after their FY25 results

| Aaron Bell

These 3 ASX 200 mining stocks have received fresh guidance from a broker. 

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Earnings Results

Does Macquarie rate Dicker Data shares a buy after its FY25 result?

| Aaron Bell

This IT company shot higher on earnings results - is there more room for growth?

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Tax

Here's the best (and worst) way to avoid paying taxes with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Not all taxes are inevitable when it comes to investing.

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Earnings Results

Down 37% this year, does Macquarie rate G8 Education shares a buying opportunity?

| Aaron Bell

Here's what Macquarie expects for the next 12 months for this childcare company's share price.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Share Fallers

The worst 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in August unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares plunging in August. But why?

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

It could be a smart move to buy and hold these funds.

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australia’s biggest mining giant an attractive buy for dividends?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock Macquarie says can rise 27%

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks this miner could be dirt cheap at current levels.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing start to the week's trading.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX health insurance shares: Does Macquarie still prefer NIB over Medibank Private shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has a clear favourite here.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares are racing higher today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

IAG has finally put this merger to bed.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Genesis Minerals, Harvey Norman, and RPMGlobal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Dateline, Fortescue, Jumbo, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 28% in one month! Macquarie tips further upside for this booming ASX 200 energy stock

| Bart Bogacz

More room to run?

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia will soar over the next 5 years. Here's 1 reason why.

| Stefon Walters

Nvidia is only beginning to tap into a multitrillion-dollar opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Zip shares: After a year of outperformance, is it still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy now or wait ‘til later?

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans names 3 small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Bank Shares

Why CBA shares were best avoided in August

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares lost ground in August even as the ASX 200 gained. But why?

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