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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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Best Shares

Best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Did you own any of these ASX 200 winners in FY25?

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ETFs

Best ASX ETFs for new investors in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investment journey this year? Take a look at these picks.

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Dividend Investing

How are these passive income investors earning a 7.5% dividend yield on their surging CBA shares?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are proving more lucrative for some passive income investors than others.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just re-rate G8 Education shares?

| Laura Stewart

G8 Education shares are down 23% this year.

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IPOs

End of the IPO drought: GemLife listing one of the biggest of the year

| Steve Holland

The GemLife IPO is the third major ASX listing in less than a month.

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Share Market News

Why brokers says these ASX dividend stocks are top buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Want an income boost? Take a look at these stocks that brokers rate as buys.

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Broker Notes

After crashing more than 21% yesterday, does Macquarie rate Helia shares a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the big dip on Helia shares? Here’s Macquarie’s latest share price forecast.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share that is having a 'milestone year'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this high-flying stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, NRW, Pro Medicus, and WIA Gold shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness and are pushing higher today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, G8 Education, JB Hi-Fi, and Vault Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

These were the worst ASX 200 shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These shares took a tumble last month. But why?

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Economy

Major bank slashes interest rates 6 days ahead of RBA decision

| Laura Stewart

What does this mean for investors?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price smashing the benchmark today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shares are all racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Thursday. But why?

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Retail Shares

Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Does this stock enough on the income side of things to be appealing?

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share is rocketing 13% on big news

| James Mickleboro

It has been a golden day for this gold explorer's shareholders.

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Healthcare Shares

UP 127% in a year, why is the Pro Medicus share price rocketing higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending Pro Medicus shares flying higher on Thursday. But why?

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia the top artificial intelligence stock to buy in July?

| Keithen Drury

As we reach the halfway mark in 2025, it's clear that artificial intelligence remains a dominant theme in the market.

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Financial Shares

How much upside does Macquarie top for AMP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on this popular stock?

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International Stock News

Is Alphabet's stock too cheap to ignore?

| Stefon Walters

There are several metrics you can use to determine the relative value of a stock.

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Gold

Could Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' boost the gold price?

| Laura Stewart

Will gold reach a new all-time high?

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AI Stocks

3 fast-growing ASX-listed AI shares set to boom in FY26

| Samantha Menzies

Investors are becoming more interested in AI shares as the sector takes off.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

If interest rates fall these consumer discretionary shares could rise

| Aaron Bell

Here’s two discretionary options I am keeping an eye on.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on these names this month. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy with $2,500

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be in the buy zone for income investors.

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Gold

Top broker says this ASX gold stock could double in value

| James Mickleboro

This gold developer could be seriously undervalued at current levels according to Bell Potter.

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International Stock News

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Apple vs. Amazon

| Robert Izquierdo

Will Apple or Amazon be the better investment for the long run?

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Growth Shares

3 no-brainer ASX shares to buy with $200 right now

| James Mickleboro

You don't need a brain to see that these shares could be top picks right now.

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How to invest

Why $5,000 invested this way could grow substantially

| James Mickleboro

Here's a simple but effective way to invest your money.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Healthcare Shares

These healthcare stocks could be set to double according to broker

| Aaron Bell

Interested in gaining exposure to the healthcare sector? These options could be ones to watch. 

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Opinions

2 top ASX passive income stocks to buy with $5,000 today

| Bernd Struben

I think these leading ASX passive income shares will keep delivering market beating yields in FY 2026.

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Retirement

Retirement income: 3 Australian dividend stocks to own for decades

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be good picks for retirees.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX roared higher this hump day.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth stocks worth buying with $7,000 in your portfolio today

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are all historic market beaters.

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Financial Shares

What's the hype around Generational Development shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Several fund managers have listed the share as their 'top pick'.

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ETFs

Own the VanEck Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)? Get ready for a monster dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are in line for a single dividend worth nearly 6%.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering if you're investing for passive income.

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International Stock News

1 Wall Street firm just gave Nvidia stock a $250 price target. Is it time to buy?

| Keithen Drury

That indicates around 60% upside from today's price, but the implications of a $250-per-share stock are far greater.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares with huge growth potential in the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth shares could be in the buy zone in July.

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International Stock News

Prediction: These 2 artificial intelligence stocks will be the world's most valuable companies in 5 years

| Keith Noonan and Jennifer Saibil

At this point, it seems highly likely that artificial intelligence (AI) is on track to be the most impactful new…

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