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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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Share Market News

10 ASX 200 shares trading below the market average P/E ratio today

| Bronwyn Allen

CSL and AMP are among the ASX 200 shares trading on forward P/E ratios below today's market average.

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Materials Shares

Why did Pilbara Minerals shares rocket 50%+ in August?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares were in fine form last month. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

Macquarie says this cheap ASX All Ords stock offers huge upside and 9% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Macquarie is saying about this stock.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs for Australian investors to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be among the best to buy this month.

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Materials Shares

Are South32 shares a better buy than BHP and Rio Tinto?

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has given its verdict on this mining stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured more selling this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Down more than 20% this year, does Macquarie rate Boss Energy shares a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish, bearish, or something in between? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rocketing on big US news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited today.

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International Stock News

3 stocks that could join the $3 trillion club alongside Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia

| Keith Speights

The small club at the top of the stock market could soon become more crowded.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo Bank, Guzman Y Gomez, Vicinity Centres, and Woolworths shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tougher time than most on Tuesday. But why?

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International Stock News

Alphabet lands $10 billion Meta cloud deal, a win for Google's artificial intelligence ambitions and investors

| Adam Spatacco

Meta's six-year deal with Google Cloud is indicative of where hyperscalers are headed.

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Share Gainers

Why Collins Foods, Invictus Energy, NRW, and Polynovo shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness and rising today.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX shares are paying special dividends to investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are some of the ASX companies that gave investors an extra financial reward last month.

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Broker Notes

This Australian biotech could more than double in value

| Cameron England

This company is looking to lead in a potential winner takes all market.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares rocketed 32% in August. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent Zip shares flying higher in August. But why?

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Broker Notes

Growth alert: Seek shares storm 15% higher, Macquarie predicts robust upside ahead

| Samantha Menzies

Over the past 12 months, the Seek share price has risen 19.62%.

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Broker Notes

ASX retail shares 'the shock performer' of earnings season: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX retail shares soared by 7.4% during the August earning season while the ASX 200 lifted 2.6%.

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Dividend Investing

2 brilliant ASX shares with dividend yields above 6%

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks are offering high yield levels.

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Earnings Results

Which 8 ASX shares got the best price upswings after their results?

| Bronwyn Allen

Eight companies within the ASX 100 saw a 10% or more boost to their share price after their results.

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Energy Shares

4 reasons Woodside shares are tipped to surge more than 32%

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts a BIG year ahead for Woodside shares.

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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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