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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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Earnings Results

AMP share price slumps on H1 results announcement

| Samantha Menzies

The company released its H1 2025 results this morning.

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Capital Raising

Why are Liontown Resources shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has requested a trading halt this morning. Let's find out why.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is jumping 7% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is getting a lot of attention on Thursday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

3 fantastic Australian dividend shares to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are tipping as top buys for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these 2 ASX dividend shares offer great buying right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m seeing some great buys during this reporting season.

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Growth Shares

Looking for ASX growth shares? I rate these 2 as buys

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting great things from these investments.

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ETFs

Is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF a strong buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's take a look at this popular ETF and see if it is a buy.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by the broker.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 just hit a record high: Is it time to sell its 3 biggest stocks?

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to cash in or double down on these market dominators?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 strong ASX blue-chip shares rated as buys by this top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot going for them.

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Gold

Why the roaring bull market for ASX 200 gold stocks may just be getting started

| Bernd Struben

It may not be too late to tap into the tremendous gains being delivered by ASX gold stocks.

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ETFs

3 great reasons to buy the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)

| Tristan Harrison

This fund has a number of great characteristics.

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Broker Notes

After jumping 15% this week, are Austal shares a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

| Kevin Gandiya

Austal shares jumped 15% this week on a major defence deal and earnings upgrade.

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ETFs

3 income-focused ASX ETFs to hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth a look if you're an income investor.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to run out of steam on Thursday and drop into the red.

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Best Shares

3 Australian stocks to buy and hold for a lifetime

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these stocks will outlive us all.

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Growth Shares

ResMed is an ASX share market success story that deserves your attention

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has made many investors wealthy over the past decade.

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Opinions

Why I made this ASX growth share my latest buy

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has virtually everything that I’m looking for.

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How to invest

Australian billionaires: Which stocks do they own?

| Samantha Menzies

Here are the top stock picks by Australia's wealthiest people.

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Broker Notes

Boss Energy, Macquarie, and Newmont shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

What does Ord Minnett think of these ASX 200 shares? Let's find out.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy and hold until 2035

| James Mickleboro

These funds could help you grow your wealth over the next decade.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's session was one for the record books.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords automotive stocks to buy today: expert

| Samantha Menzies

The broker expects a robust outlook for the automotive sector.

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Broker Notes

Forget CBA and buy these strong ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts rate these shares higher than Australia's largest bank.

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Broker Notes

Expert tips 38% upside for this ASX 200 mining stock

| Bart Bogacz

Could this copper miner be set to surge?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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International Stock News

Up 26% since April, can the S&P 500 keep charging higher into 2026?

| Bernd Struben

A top broker unveils three scenarios S&P 500 investors should keep a close eye on.

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Broker Notes

Up 57% this year! Does Macquarie see more upside for this surging ASX mining stock?

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out what Macquaire has to say.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares make the list in August and why the broker is bullish on them.

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Record Highs

8,800 points: The ASX 200 hits another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been another momentous day for the markets.

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REITs

Forget the 5% dividend yield: Expert calls time on this outperforming ASX 200 REIT

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts mounting headwinds for this high-yielding ASX 200 REIT.

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Share Gainers

Why Infomedia, News Corp, REA Group, and West African shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a great session on hump day. But why?

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Communication Shares

Why did TPG Telecom shares just enter a trading halt?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has just made a major blunder.

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Share Fallers

Why Articore, Aurizon, Light & Wonder, and Syrah shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Credit Corp shares surged 16% on Tuesday. Here's what Macquarie forecasts now

| Bernd Struben

Up 52% since April, what’s Macquarie forecasting for Credit Corp shares in the year ahead?

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just downgrade Aurizon shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker has to say about the stock.

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think SiteMinder shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on this name? Let's find out.

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Financial Shares

After seeing its result, does Macquarie still rate Pinnacle Investment Management shares a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Pinnacle released its FY25 results on Tuesday afternoon.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock just jumped 12% on FDA approval

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 stock following big US news.

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ETFs

Betashares Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: HYLD) just made its debut on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this new fund offers income investors.

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