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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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Growth Shares

3 unstoppable ASX growth stocks to buy and never sell

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these growth shares are highly rated by analysts.

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Communication Shares

Why UBS thinks REA Group shares can rise 16% in a year

| Tristan Harrison

This stock still has a very good outlook. Here’s why.

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Share Market News

Will ASX shares outperform global equities in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Global equities have delivered superior growth for 3 consecutive years. But is the tide turning?

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How to invest

How to make $500 of passive income a month with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want an income without having to lift a finger? Here's how to do it.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 3 top ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares the broker has named as buys.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a timid session for investors this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 3 ASX dividend stocks to buy for 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling bullish on these names. Let's see what it expects from them.

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ETFs

ASX ETFs: What do Bitcoin and video games have in common?

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds are both up almost 100% in a year.

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ETFs

Invest $5,000 into these stellar ASX ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out from the rest.

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Broker Notes

Up 39% in a year, what's Macquarie's price target on Aristocrat Leisure shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie rates the $44 billion ASX 200 gaming technology company as an outperform. But why?

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Broker Notes

Is Centuria Industrial REIT a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

The business announced its FY25 result on Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

How to find quality ASX growth shares to hold for 10+ years

| James Mickleboro

Here's a quick guide to finding the right shares to buy and hold.

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Dividend Investing

How much do ASX income shares deliver and what are the dividend stocks to buy in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian investors are receiving an average five figures of dividend income per year, tax data shows.

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Here's how the airline is tackling missing luggage anxiety

| Bernd Struben

Qantas aims to relegate lost baggage to the history books. But how?

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Dividend Investing

6% monthly cash flow! This ASX dividend stock is my ATM machine

| Sebastian Bowen

I get a big dividend every month from this stock.

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Retail Shares

This ASX giant has now joined the $100-billion club

| Steve Holland

Meet Australia’s newest ‘hectocorn’.

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ETFs

Forget gold: Experts slap buy ratings on 3 other ASX commodity ETFs

| Bronwyn Allen

After gold's amazing run, is it time to consider diversification into other minerals and metals via ASX ETFs?

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Broker Notes

Down 33%: Does Macquarie rate Treasury Wine Estates shares a buy, hold or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish, or something in between?

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Light & Wonder, News Corp, and Silex shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling harder than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Eroad, Neuren, and Westgold shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 gaming stock is seeing red on results day?

| Bart Bogacz

Muted response from investors.

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Broker Notes

After reviewing its result, how much upside does Macquarie project for News Corp shares?

| Samantha Menzies

News Corp released its FY 2025 results yesterday morning.

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Real Estate Shares

Should you buy REA Group shares for the record final dividend? Here's Macquarie's recommendation

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on REA Group shares following the company’s strong FY 2025 results.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in Westpac shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s how much the major Aussie bank is worth.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 17%?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

AMP share price slumps on H1 results announcement

| Samantha Menzies

The company released its H1 2025 results this morning.

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Capital Raising

Why are Liontown Resources shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has requested a trading halt this morning. Let's find out why.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is jumping 7% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is getting a lot of attention on Thursday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

3 fantastic Australian dividend shares to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are tipping as top buys for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these 2 ASX dividend shares offer great buying right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m seeing some great buys during this reporting season.

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Growth Shares

Looking for ASX growth shares? I rate these 2 as buys

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting great things from these investments.

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ETFs

Is the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF a strong buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's take a look at this popular ETF and see if it is a buy.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by the broker.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 just hit a record high: Is it time to sell its 3 biggest stocks?

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to cash in or double down on these market dominators?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 strong ASX blue-chip shares rated as buys by this top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot going for them.

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Gold

Why the roaring bull market for ASX 200 gold stocks may just be getting started

| Bernd Struben

It may not be too late to tap into the tremendous gains being delivered by ASX gold stocks.

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ETFs

3 great reasons to buy the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)

| Tristan Harrison

This fund has a number of great characteristics.

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Broker Notes

After jumping 15% this week, are Austal shares a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

| Kevin Gandiya

Austal shares jumped 15% this week on a major defence deal and earnings upgrade.

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ETFs

3 income-focused ASX ETFs to hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth a look if you're an income investor.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to run out of steam on Thursday and drop into the red.

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