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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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Cryptocurrencies

What the experts are saying about this week's record breaking Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts dig into what’s sending Bitcoin to new all-time highs.

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Share Gainers

Why Auckland Airport, Australian Ethical, Breville, and Clarity shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Economy

Unemployment is up. So why are ASX shares rising today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be celebrating a rise in unemployment.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, CAR Group, DroneShield, and Santana Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which $14 billion ASX 200 stock is tumbling on big leadership news

| Bernd Struben

The $14 billion ASX 200 stock is taking a tumble today. Here’s why.

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Resources Shares

Rare earths shares charge as Apple weighs in

| Steve Holland

Tech giant commits to $500 million deal with MP Materials.

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Bank Shares

The biggest buyers and sellers of ASX 200 bank stocks revealed

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie breaks down who’s been buying and who’s been selling the ASX 200 bank stocks.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie forecasts 61% upside for this ASX All Ords energy stock

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why the broker is so positive on the stock.

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Travel Shares

Macquarie increases price target for Qantas shares

| Laura Stewart

Qantas shares hit a new all-time high today.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think these 2 ASX 300 shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares have a lot of potential, in my view.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock just jumped 9% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors excited today.

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Gold

Up 74% in a year, why is this ASX 200 gold share marching higher again on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up this surging ASX 200 gold stock again today. But why?

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International Stock News

Google is spending billions to plug into this underrated power source

| Matt DiLallo

Google requires a substantial amount of power to support its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) operations.

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AI Stocks

Prediction: In 12 months this sizzling AI stock could turn $10,000 into $20,142

| Samantha Menzies

The stock is primed for strong growth over the next 12 months.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF might just be the only investment you'll ever need

| Sebastian Bowen

It doesn't get more hands-off than this ETF.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 50% upside for this ASX 200 miner, and it's not BHP!

| Bart Bogacz

Unheralded miner poised to surge?

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Gold

Is this $15bn ASX 200 gold stock a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this gold giant.

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ETFs

How are these new ASX ETFs performing since inception?

| Aaron Bell

These two new funds have had opposite results since first listing.

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Share Market News

Will these ASX 100 shares surge or sink in July?

| Aaron Bell

These are two ASX favourites to watch closely this month. 

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ETFs

Everything you need to know about the NDQ ETF

| James Mickleboro

This ETF is very popular with Aussie investors. Let's find out why.

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Materials Shares

Building activity on the rise – will ASX materials shares benefit?

| Aaron Bell

New data from the March quarter shows a sharp rise in building activity. 

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend stock for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie thinks that these stocks could be top picks for income investors.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares with 10-year compounding potential

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped as buys for growth investors.

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Share Market News

3 ASX ETFs for smart investors

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds top picks for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX All Ords media stock Macquarie expects to rise 17% over the next 12 months?

| Kevin Gandiya

The broker is expecting big things from this media company.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide strong passive income.

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How to invest

How to build a $1,500 monthly income stream with ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you think to build a monthly income stream on the share market.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are being tipped to rise strongly from where they trade.

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Opinions

Why I just bought this 5.2%-yielding ASX dividend stock and plan to buy even more

| Tristan Harrison

This business is one of my favourites for dividends and total returns.

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia stock be in 5 years?

| Will Ebiefung

Nvidia's shares have climbed back to all-time highs as investors regain optimism in its AI infrastructure business.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for growth and to protect against stock market sell-offs

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX ETFs could provide the best of both worlds.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured a day to forget this hump day.

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Retirement

The best ASX ETFs for retirees in 2025 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds that could be good additions to a balance retirement portfolio.

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International Stock News

Could buying Nvidia today set you up for life?

| Justin Pope

The leading AI stock skyrocketed 1,500% over the past five years alone.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name the best ASX dividend stocks to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what they are saying about these income options.

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Materials Shares

Macquarie predicts 11% upside for this ASX materials stock

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why the broker is positive on the stock.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX 200 shares that look too good to ignore today

| Sebastian Bowen

Cheap shares are hard, but not impossible, to find right now.

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Broker Notes

Up 110% in 12 months: Why this ASX 200 stock can keep flying

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this high-flyer.

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ETFs

Overinvested in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)? Here are two alternative ASX ETFs to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some compelling options to diversify a portfolio focused on US shares.

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