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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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Energy Shares

Macquarie tips 23% upside for this dividend paying $8 billion ASX 200 energy stock

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a year of outperformance for the ASX energy company.

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Bank Shares

'Under threat': Why ANZ's 5% dividend might be in danger

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts think ANZ's cherished dividend might be on the chopping block.

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Inghams, New Hope, and PYC shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Why did Macquarie just downgrade New Hope shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The miner released its FY25 financial results yesterday.

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX stock is jumping 18% on big US news?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock is being bid higher by investors on Wednesday.

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AI Stocks

Why this expert is calling time on NextDC shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert says its time to take profits on NextDC’s soaring shares. But why?

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Superannuation

Super funds post strong start to the year

| Cameron England

Super funds have had another positive start to the year.

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Bank Shares

Where could CBA stock be in 3 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think CBA shares are the next CSL...

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Broker Notes

Which lithium stocks does broker E&P Capital prefer?

| Cameron England

The lithium market is tough to call but E&P Capital does favour two stocks in the sector.

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Energy Shares

Up 46% in a month, why this ASX 300 uranium stock can keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from this resurgent ASX uranium miner.

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Technology Shares

3 Australian stocks that could power your portfolio for decades

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks all offer long-term growth.

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield shares jump on sales milestone

| Cameron England

DroneShield has passed a key sales milestone with the receipt of two new contracts.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is crashing 29% on shock news

| James Mickleboro

What's weighing down this stock? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price tumbles as 750 Queensland jobs axed

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are slipping on Wednesday amid news of major job reductions.

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ETFs

3 explosive ASX ETFs for Aussie growth investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these funds offer investors right now and why they could be top picks.

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Share Market News

Paladin Energy shares complete $300 million equity raising: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy shares could see renewed interest.

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Broker Notes

It's time to buy these ASX small-cap stocks Wilsons says

| Cameron England

Wilsons says small-cap stocks are still cheap relative to their larger peers.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Suncorp or IAG shares?

| Cameron England

Macquarie says one listed insurer is a slightly better buy than the other.

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International Stock News

2 multitrillion-dollar "Magnificent Seven" stocks with 19% and 31% upside, according to certain Wall Street analysts

| Bram Berkowitz

High-flying megacap tech companies are expected to benefit significantly from the artificial intelligence revolution.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX small cap is racing toward a billion-dollar milestone

| Leigh Gant

A soaring small-cap is stacking wins, eyeing the billion-dollar club after a record-breaking year.

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Growth Shares

Down 47%, this world-class ASX growth stock now looks very attractive

| Aaron Bell

Here's an exciting growth stock to watch.

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Dividend Investing

This 6% ASX dividend stock could be the ultimate retirement hack

| Tristan Harrison

Retirees could fall in love with this stock.

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ETFs

3 international ASX ETFs racing ahead of the ASX 200 this year

| Aaron Bell

Investors who have looked overseas might have beaten the ASX so far this year.

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Energy Shares

Origin vs AGL: which energy share does Macquarie prefer?

| Samantha Menzies

This is the broker's top pick.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these top stocks.

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Technology Shares

Up 71% since June, why this ASX All Ords tech stock could keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

A top fund manager expects more outsized gains from this surging ASX All Ords tech stock.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETF is the best performer of the Betashares stable in 2025? (Clue: Not NDQ!)

| Bronwyn Allen

The best ASX ETF in the Betashares stable for price growth in the year-to-date is up 13.6% so far.

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Dividend Investing

The 2 Australian banks I'd buy for dividend growth

| Aaron Bell

These two banks offer strong yields.

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AI Stocks

This Australian stock could be the next big AI winner

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is destined for big things thanks to the AI boom.

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Dividend Investing

What will Telstra, IAG, and QBE investors pay for their DRP shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Dividend reinvestment plans allow shareholders to reinvest their dividends in more stock instead of receiving cash.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 300 shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being tipped by one leading broker to deliver market-beating returns.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening on the local market on hump day.

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Dividend Investing

I think these 2 leading ASX shares are cheap buys

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look very underrated to me.

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International Stock News

1 thing Elon Musk said about self-driving cars every Tesla investor should hear

| Daniel Sparks

Elon Musk's simple analogy about how humans drive offers a clear window into Tesla's autonomy strategy.

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Opinions

The Australian dividend stock I'd trust for the next 20 years

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock offers a lot for passive income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an appealing time to invest in the telco?

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Best Shares

From $1,000 to $10,000: How this Australian stock could multiply your money

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has beaten the market for 25 years.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 incredible Australian stocks I would buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these top stocks could be worth holding onto for the ultra long term.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a solid performance from the Australian market this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue, Northern Star Resources, and Evolution Mining reveal their DRP share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Dividend reinvestment plans (DRPs) allow investors to use their dividends to automatically buy more shares.

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