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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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Dividend Investing

2 growing ASX dividend stocks to buy and hold in August

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these buy-rated shares.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Cochlear shares a buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this blue chip.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 opened the trading week with a bang today.

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Earnings Results

Why are shares in this ASX 200 energy stock sinking 5% today?

| Bart Bogacz

Shares in this Aussie coal producer are struggling today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is crashing 12% on results day

| James Mickleboro

It has been a disappointing session for owners of this stock.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After soaring more than 100% in 12 months, how much further upside does Macquarie predict for Temple & Webster shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Temple & Webster could be heading even higher, if this expert is on the money.

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Earnings Results

What's on the horizon for Audinate shares?

| Susanna Nelson

The company says brighter days are ahead.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Pro Medicus shares a buy after they surged again on FY25 results?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on the 12-month outlook for Pro Medicus shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, DigiCo, Kogan, and New Hope shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Lendlease, Mirvac, NAB, and REA Group shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Travel Shares

Qantas fined $90m: What investors need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares are dipping in altitude today.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ords media stock is tumbling 10% today?

| Bart Bogacz

Rough start to the week.

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Share Fallers

Nasty drop: Why are Kogan shares down 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors got some bad news this morning.

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International Stock News

Thinking of buying Tesla stock? Here are 2 red flags to watch

| Lawrence Nga

Tesla's stock is not for the faint-hearted.

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Earnings Results

Real estate small cap is rallying again after results

| Leigh Gant

Earnings momentum continues as the office-space provider delivers record profit, stronger cash generation, and higher shareholder payouts in FY25.

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Retirement

No growth, no retirement: The harsh truth for ASX investors

| Leigh Gant

Relying on dividends alone could leave your nest egg short.

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Share Market News

Why is the REA share price higher on Monday?

| Susanna Nelson

After an extensive search, a new CEO has been named.

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Earnings Results

Aurizon Holdings FY25: profit down but buy-back signals confidence

| Laura Stewart

Aurizon Holdings reported a 14% drop in FY25 profit and unveiled a $150 million share buy-back.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie tips 26% upside for this quality ASX 200 dividend stock

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a year of outsized returns from this quality ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Earnings Results

Ampol 1H25 earnings: profit dips, dividend maintained, EG Australia deal

| Laura Stewart

Ampol posted a lower first-half profit but raised its interim dividend and plans a major retail acquisition.

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Earnings Results

Retail REIT posts profit surge

| Leigh Gant

The REIT delivered a sharp rise in profit and maintained its payout, supported by stable rental income and strong tenant…

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Earnings Results

NAB share price lifts off on quarterly revenue growth

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into NAB shares on Monday. But why?

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International Stock News

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Nvidia Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

| Stefon Walters

Investors would have seen their investments grow tremendously over the past half-decade.

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Communication Shares

3 reasons why the Telstra share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra could still be an attractive investment.

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Earnings Results

Lendlease Group FY25 earnings: returns to profit, lifts distribution

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease Group returned to profitability in FY25.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy this month: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These buy-rated stocks can provide investors with pleasing dividends.

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How to invest

How to invest in ASX shares if you only have 30 minutes a month

| James Mickleboro

You don't need to spend hours on investing to be successful.

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Earnings Results

A2 Milk Company earnings: NPAT up 21%

| Laura Stewart

The a2 Milk Company reported a strong FY25, lifting profit by 21%.

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Earnings Results

BlueScope Steel earnings: FY2025 profit drops, outlook steady

| Laura Stewart

BlueScope Steel’s FY25 profit fell as conditions softened, but the business remains confident heading into FY26.

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Earnings Results

GPT Group posts steady 1H25 earnings and distribution

| Laura Stewart

GPT Group delivered a solid 1H25, booking $329.1 million net profit and declaring an interim distribution to investors.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names cheap ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter has good things to say about these income options.

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Opinions

Why I think these ASX 300 shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have very good outlooks, in my view.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie's verdict on 3 ASX 200 companies after FY25 results

| Aaron Bell

After full year results, how does this broker view these three stocks?

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe good things are coming for buyers of these shares.

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Cheap Shares

2 leading ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are some of the highest-rated businesses around.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for smart investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why smart investors might want to consider these funds.

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Bank Shares

Is there still opportunity outside the big four ASX bank shares?

| Aaron Bell

This broker has identified a smaller bank as one with upside.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that I think are buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer everything I’m looking for.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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