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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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Opinions

I just sold my best-performing stock of all time. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock was a 5-bagger for me, but I sold out.

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Codan, Objective Corp, and Super Retail shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a very strong day. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rocketing to 52-week highs on results day?

| Bart Bogacz

Strong performance in FY25.

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Transport Shares

This ASX heavy weight is on the rise on Thursday: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

The share price is 8.56% higher at lunchtime trading.

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Retirement

Pension boost: Here's how much extra you'll get from next month

| Bronwyn Allen

The next round of indexation changes to the age pension will come into effect on 20 September.

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Record Highs

Big news: ASX 200 hits 9,000 point record for the first time ever

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has never seen 9,000 points... before today.

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Broker Notes

Down 38% in 2 days, here's Macquarie's 12-month forecast for James Hardie shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on James Hardie shares following this week’s brutal sell-down.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie thinks this ASX 200 stock could crash 45%

| Samantha Menzies

The company's shares are trading in the red today.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to ride the next decade of tech growth

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be well-positioned for growth over the next decade.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock just surged 21% today! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock flying higher today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Codan surges 12% on blockbuster FY25 result

| Laura Stewart

Codan has risen more than 100% over the past 12 months.

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall Group FY25 earnings: 7% lift in profits and guidance upgrade

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Group posts 7.3% profit growth, higher distributions, and upbeat FY26 earnings guidance.

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International Stock News

3 serious Tesla problems investors aren't talking enough baout

| Daniel Miller

While there are plenty of negative developments to choose from, Tesla investors need to remember these three.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is rocketing today on a 50% final dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 200 share following resurgent full-year results.

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Earnings Results

Why are Objective Corporation shares up 20% today?

| Laura Stewart

Objective Corporation has impressed investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

A $115 million growth opportunity!? Is this ASX 200 stock about to skyrocket?

| Samantha Menzies

The company's share price has jumped 141.67% over the past 12 months.

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Earnings Results

Netwealth FY25 earnings: Profit and flows surge, dividend up

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth posted record FY25 results with double-digit growth in key metrics and a higher dividend for shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Universal Store Holdings improves sales

| Leigh Gant

The fashion retailer has delivered a solid set of FY25 results.

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Earnings Results

Sonic Healthcare FY25 earnings: profit up 7%, guidance strong

| Laura Stewart

Sonic shares have opened 8% lower today.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star shares lift off as FY 2025 profits more than double

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Northern Star shares today on rising profits and dividends.

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Earnings Results

Whitehaven Coal FY25 earnings: Profit, revenue, dividend highlights

| Laura Stewart

Whitehaven Coal delivered record revenues and robust profit.

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Earnings Results

Why are Megaport shares crashing today?

| Laura Stewart

Megaport shares have opened 19% lower, despite delivering double digit revenue growth.

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Bank Shares

Where next for the CBA share price?

| Aaron Bell

After dominating so much of the ASX headlines this past year, is the run over for CBA?

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Industrials Shares

This ASX industrials stock is up 50% YTD and is set to keep going

| Aaron Bell

One broker believes there’s more room to run on this company.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 200 share could deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this blue chip could be in the buy zone right now.

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Earnings Results

Brambles FY25 earnings: Cash flow surges, new buy-back announced

| Laura Stewart

Brambles announced solid FY25 earnings and a new share buy-back, with strong results in cash flow and profitability.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, and NAB shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these popular stocks.

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Earnings Results

Super Retail Group posts record sales in FY25, lifts dividends

| Laura Stewart

Super Retail Group posted record FY25 sales, higher online revenue, and announced both ordinary and special dividends.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 14% return for this ASX 200 stock after its FY25 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Macquarie is tipping as a buy after results day.

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Opinions

Is the Magellan share price a buy after its FY25 result?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to think about Magellan as an investment proposition?

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Dividend Investing

Invest $5,000 in these top ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these shares. Let's see why.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy this dividend stock before earning results on Friday?

| Aaron Bell

This dividend stock could be undervalued 

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ETFs

3 international ASX ETFs beating the S&P 500 this year

| Aaron Bell

While global news has centred on US performance, these funds have rocketed upward. 

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Dividend Investing

Over 6% dividend yield! This cash cow never stops producing!

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX dividend share has provided an incredibly-consistent growing payout.

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How to invest

How to turn $500 a month into $1 million on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

This simple investment strategy could make you rich.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price dirt cheap after crashing this week?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down biotech cheap? Let's find out.

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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 local market today.

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ETFs

Why I think this ASX ETF is a top buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This fund has all the characteristics needed to perform for investors.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 60

| James Mickleboro

How does your balance stack up against the average?

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia's new China deal will be a game-changer. Here's why

| Adam Spatacco

Nvidia has agreed to pay 15% of its China sales to the U.S. government.

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