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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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Energy Shares

Ampol shares rip 9% higher on $1.1 billion acquisition news

| Bronwyn Allen

The deal would see Ampol expand its service station network by about 500 locations.

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Opinions

2 of the best ASX 200 share results so far during reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have delivered some of the best reports to date, in my view.

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Share Market News

Top 10 ASX shares being bought by Aussie investors in the new financial year

| Bronwyn Allen

Are other ASX investors seeing the same opportunities as you?

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Earnings Results

Cochlear FY25 earnings: revenue and profit climb, dividend up 5%

| Laura Stewart

Cochlear lifted profit and revenue in FY25.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be good destinations for a $20,000 investment.

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Superannuation

Are your superannuation contributions as high as other Australian workers?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's the average personal superannuation contribution in Australia. Are you putting in more, or less?

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Share Market News

The best ASX ETFs to buy for the next bull market

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be destined for big things if a new bull market comes.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie recommends buying the dip on this high-yielding ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the sold-off ASX 200 dividend share could surge 20% in a year.

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Blue Chip Shares

Should you buy CBA, Evolution Mining, and Treasury Wine shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if brokers thinks these blue chips are buys.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week with a bang? Let's find out.

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Travel Shares

2 ASX travel shares Bell Potter tips to take off

| Aaron Bell

This broker believes these two travel stocks are undervalued

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Opinions

The Australian stock I'm buying now (it's a steal!)

| Tristan Harrison

This business has an incredibly exciting future.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to buy that this fund manager thinks the market has underestimated

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager is bullish about these two stocks in their portfolio.

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Broker Notes

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

| Bart Bogacz

Let's find out what the broker has to say.

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Opinions

Why I'd buy these ASX 200 shares after the RBA rate cut

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about these stocks.

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Tax

Tax refund season: Common mistakes to keep in mind to maximise your refund in FY26

| Samantha Menzies

Many Aussies are hoping for a tax refund this year.

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Global technology shares
ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that give you instant access to the world's best stocks

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in the world's best stocks? Then check out these funds.

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ETFs

Why investors ploughed a record $5.82 billion into ASX ETFs last month

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX ETFs enable investors to buy a basket of shares in a single trade for one brokerage fee.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, another record high for ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Will IAG shares rise further after 50% profit surge in FY25? Macquarie delivers verdict

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG reported a 51.3% increase in net profit to $1.36 billion in FY25 and a 19-cent final dividend.

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Materials Shares

Why are Rio Tinto shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing on this mining giant's shares today.

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How to invest

Revisiting the case for investing in US shares

| Sebastian Bowen

American shares have beaten all others, but is it time to sell out?

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Technology Shares

After crashing 22%, should investors buy Bravura Solutions shares in the dip?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

What is Macquarie's price target for Evolution Mining shares after its FY25 result?

| Bart Bogacz

Let's find out if the broker sees more upside for this booming mining stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Origin, Pro Medicus, Temple & Webster, and Westpac shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

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

| Samantha Menzies

The Australia-based global wine company delivered its FY25 results on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Gorilla Gold, NextDC, South32, and Telstra shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday and dropping into the red.

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Earnings Results

Temple & Webster shares soar on 500% profit explosion

| Bronwyn Allen

The Temple & Webster share price ripped 11% higher to a new record of $29.06 on Thursday.

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Gold

Up 168% in a year, should you buy or sell Regis Resources shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the fast rising Regis Resources share price.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to new record high as unemployment falls

| Bronwyn Allen

Unemployment fell to 4.2% amid record-high female participation in the labour force last month.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares in focus: does Macquarie still rate it a sell after reviewing its FY25 result?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has a clear idea on where CBA is heading next...

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Broker Notes

Up 234% in 2025, why this small-cap ASX mining stock is tipped for more outsized gains

| Bernd Struben

A top broker expects more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX mining stock. But why?

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Opinions

Up 20% in a month, should you buy or sell Fortescue shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue shares have risen by almost 20% in just 4 weeks. Should you take profits or stay the course?

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Communication Shares

Everything you need to know about the Telstra dividend

| Tristan Harrison

How much passive income is Telstra sending to shareholders?

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Bank Shares

4 reasons to buy ANZ shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert reveals why he’s bullish on the growth outlook for ANZ shares.

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International Stock News

Nvidia and Microsoft stocks have reached a $4 trillion valuation. Is Apple next?

| Jennifer Saibil

Is Apple falling behind, or will it come from behind?

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International Stock News

Should you buy Berkshire Hathaway while it's below $470?

| Reuben Gregg Brewer

The conglomerate's shares have fallen by roughly 15% from their 52-week high.

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AI Stocks

Up 46% since April, NextDC share price lifts again today on $6.4 billion news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are reacting positively to NextDC’s $6.4 billion announcement.

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Earnings Results

Pro Medicus reports 39% profit jump in FY25 and record contracts

| Laura Stewart

Pro Medicus shares have jumped 7% after reporting its FY25 result.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares are surging higher on 14% quarterly profit boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Westpac shares on Thursday. But why?

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