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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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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look at Westpac shares for income?

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price hit a 52-week low last week, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining giant worth digging into?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs every beginner should know about

| James Mickleboro

These funds provide investors with easy access to the best stocks in the world.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 energy shares lead for the second week as world awaits US decision on Iran

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares lifted 5.31% while the ASX 200 fell 0.49% amid the US President contemplating strikes.

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ETFs

Investing in the ASX's VanEck Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)? Here's what you're buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF takes a leaf out of Buffett's playbook.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 40% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Macquarie see potential for these shares to deliver the goods for investors.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF could be the best to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

This fund could be perfect for set and forget investors.

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $50,000 in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great destinations for your hard-earned money.

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Dividend Investing

2 fantastic ASX dividend shares to buy while they are cheap

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why brokers think these shares are buys for income investors.

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Opinions

2 amazing ASX shares I wish I'd bought earlier

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are performing incredibly well.

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How to invest

3 common investing mistakes with ASX shares (and how to avoid them)

| James Mickleboro

Avoiding these mistakes could protect your capital when investing.

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Dividend Investing

Want a 5% yield from US stocks like Amazon? Buy this ASX dividend share

| Sebastian Bowen

It's possible to have your cake and eat it too.

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Share Market News

$20,000 invested in CBA and these ASX 200 shares 5 years ago is worth

| James Mickleboro

Did these shares deliver the goods for investors? Let's find out.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds that could be worth holding tightly to until 2035.

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Dividend Investing

5 top ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares. Let's see what they offer.

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Technology Shares

$10,000 invested in Life360 shares a year ago are now worth

| Aaron Bell

This technology company has been one of the biggest risers over the last 12 months. 

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How to invest

How to generate $52,000 of annual passive income starting at $0

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to generate income. Here's how to do it.

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International Stock News

Cathie Wood says if she could only invest in 1 artificial intelligence (AI) stock, this would be it (Hint: It's Not Palantir)

| Adam Spatacco

Let's dig into why this stock has earned so much confidence from Wood.

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Cheap Shares

Recent dip buyers won big: 3 ASX shares that could repeat the feat

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these cheap shares could bounce back strongly.

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Share Market News

Is the 'sell America' trade back?

| Laura Stewart

Institutional investors appear to be at odds with retail investors.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 growth shares with room to run in FY26

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares are top picks for growth investors in the new financial year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to a disappointing week for investors this Friday.

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Energy Shares

What happened to Coronado Global Resources shares on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX coal miner announced new funding this week.

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ETFs

This 1 ASX ETF could be all you need for global growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's one easy (and great) way to invest across the globe.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Clarity, IGO, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

This high-yield ASX ETF could be perfect for retirees

| James Mickleboro

This fund lets you own a slice of BHP, CBA, Telstra and more.

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Share Gainers

Why Betr, Centuria Capital, GR Engineering, and Mach7 shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good finish to the week. But why?

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Industrials Shares

2 rising ASX 200 shares 'largely unaffected' by US tariffs: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 shares that are mostly immune to US tariffs may provide more short-term stability in portfolios.

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Gold

Is the ASX gold rush over? Fundie says 'period of consolidation' has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price and ASX gold shares have retreated since the commodity's record high on 22 April.

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Economy

Why one economist believes the RBA could accelerate rate cuts

| Laura Stewart

Where does this leave ASX investors?

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Small Cap Shares

Forget CBA shares. What about small-cap ASX financial shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts discuss 2 small-cap ASX financial shares that are up by more than 40% in 2025.

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie tip for Seek shares?

| Laura Stewart

The broker recently reviewed Australian job ad volumes for May.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares quietly riding major global trends

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares are destined to have bright futures.

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Energy Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woodside shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX energy share a great opportunity right now?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 50% return for this cheap ASX All Ords stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock the broker is feeling bullish about this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Star Entertainment shares? Last chance to vote on 'only lifeline' left for company

| Bronwyn Allen

Independent expert says terms of Bally's takeover unfair but the 'only lifeline' left for Star Entertainment.

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AI Stocks

2 of the best ASX 200 AI stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why Wilsons is feeling positive about these stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much upside does Macquarie expect for Lottery Corporation shares?

| Laura Stewart

This ASX 200 stock has proven resilient through various economic conditions.

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