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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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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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International Stock News

Here's how many shares of Apple stock you'd need to get $1,000 in yearly dividends

| Eric Volkman

The consumer tech giant has been reliably paying quarterly distributions since mid-2012.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Resources Shares

How the BHP share price smashed the benchmark in August

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares raced ahead of the ASX 200 in August. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Did IDP Education shares just begin a major comeback?

| Laura Stewart

While IDP Education shares surged 30% on the company's FY25 result, they remain materially below their 2021 peak.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 consumer discretionary stock is up 130% this year. Can it go higher?

| Laura Stewart

Will this company race to new heights?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 growing ASX dividend stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why they are bullish on these names.

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares are up more than 100% since April. Are they still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Does the fast fashion retailer have further to run?

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Healthcare Shares

Macquarie tips 12% return for this ASX 200 healthcare stock

| James Mickleboro

Healthy returns could be on the cards for buyers of this share.

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Bank Shares

Here are the latest growth forecasts for the Westpac share price

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how bullish analysts are on Westpac shares.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 uranium stock could jump 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is urging investors to snap up this share.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 32%! Does Macquarie rate this ASX 200 stock as a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on this blue chip.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I think these investments have excellent long-term potential.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie's top ASX 200 share picks in each of the 11 market sectors

| Bronwyn Allen

Post-earnings season, we reveal some of the broker's top picks for capital growth over the next 12 months.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares smashed the market with some huge gains last month.

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX dividend shares to buy for 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality picks for income investors. But why?

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy shares enter the spotlight as uranium stocks rally

| Bart Bogacz

Movement at the station.

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares in September

| Tristan Harrison

This airline has delivered incredible results for shareholders.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Mesoblast shares could rocket 60% higher

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter is tipping this stock as a buy right now.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 16% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers both passive income potential and uniqueness.

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ETFs

How Australians can create a $1 million portfolio with the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how this fund could help build a $1 million portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the week with a small decline. The benchmark index fell almost 0.1% to…

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate WiseTech Global shares a buy, hold or sell today?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on this tech star.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to deliver outsized returns for investors.

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ETFs

Where to invest $20,000 in ASX ETFs in September

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be a good destination for your hard-earned money.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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How to invest

How to turn $100 into $1,000 by investing

| James Mickleboro

This is the way to turn your hard-earned money into considerably more.

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