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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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Opinions

2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I bought both of these stocks for my portfolio.

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Share Market News

S&P 500 tumbles on woeful jobs report. Is the sell America trade back?

| Laura Stewart

Is it time to sell or buy US stocks?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking a fall on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Should you buy BHP shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what you need to know.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend giant never stops paying

| Leigh Gant

This longstanding ASX company has delivered dividend growth for nearly three decades, and it's now joining forces with a multi-billion…

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Share Market News

Why Beach Energy, Endeavour, Kingsgate, and Northern Star shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why Breville, Canyon Resources, Gorilla Gold, and Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Why is everyone talking about Northern Star shares today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Northern Star shares today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Should you buy, hold, or sell CBA, CSL, and Pilbara Minerals shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these big names.

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AI Stocks

Position your portfolio for the AI decade

| Leigh Gant

From Silicon Valley to Aussie supermarkets, AI is powering the next decade of innovation. Discover a simple way to invest…

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold stock is jumping 10% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a day to remember on Monday.

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Investing Strategies

How to build a passive income war chest for a flexible retirement

| Leigh Gant

Want to retire on your own terms? Discover how building a passive income portfolio could buy back your time and…

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Share Market News

Morgans gives its verdict on Mineral Resources, Pilbara Minerals, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has been looking at three mining giants. Here's how it rates them.

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Energy Shares

Why Beach Energy shares just came roaring back

| Bernd Struben

Beach Energy shares are smashing the benchmark on Monday. But why?

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International Stock News

If you bought only 1 share of Nvidia at Its IPO, here's how many shares you'd own now

| Stefon Walters

Investors who've held on to the stock this long have seen truly spectacular returns.

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ETFs

Expert names 2 ASX ETFs to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of funds that have been given the thumbs up.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

1 ASX consumer staples stock to buy instead of Coles or Woolworths shares

| Laura Stewart

This ASX consumer staples stock has doubled since October 2023.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock Bell Potter just gave a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

It's a high-quality company but is just too expensive for this broker.

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Healthcare Shares

What does JP Morgan think Resmed shares are worth after reviewing its FY25 result?

| Laura Stewart

Resmed shares reached a new all-time high last Friday.

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Financial Shares

Are Pinnacle Investment Management shares a buy ahead of its earnings result?

| Laura Stewart

Pinnacle shares have risen more than 300% in the last 5 years.

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Broker Notes

ASX REITs: Macquarie's highest conviction earnings calls

| Kevin Gandiya

As earnings season unfolds, analysts at Macquarie are watching for ASX REITs that could guide above expectations for FY26.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given these shares buy ratings recently.

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Share Market News

CSL, Telix and more: Key reporting dates for 10 ASX 200 healthcare stocks in August

| Bart Bogacz

Will these results be healthy?

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to deliver bigger returns than term deposits.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 24% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This could be an excellent time to invest in this business.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 stock just raised its dividend for the 27th consecutive year?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 financial company is delivering ongoing dividend growth to its investors.

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Dividend Investing

Overinvested in CBA shares? Here are two alternative ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is not the only compelling stock out there for dividends.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $2.21

| Tristan Harrison

There are a lot of positives going for this business.

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Financial Shares

Up 33% this year, does Macquarie rate Medibank Private shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

After a strong start to the year, is there more to come for this insurance company?

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Broker Notes

Can you guess which 2 Big 4 banks Macquarie prefers?

| Kevin Gandiya

Macquarie remains cautious on the big four banks overall but highlights two it prefers. And in a surprise twist, its…

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to buy the airline as it flies higher?

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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 poor start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Reporting dates for 7 ASX 200 consumer staples stocks including Woolworths

| Bart Bogacz

Key dates for the calendar.

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Growth Shares

Zip shares are a buy – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

The buy now, pay later business has a few positives.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips 26% upside for this ASX 200 gaming stock

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what's behind this enticing price target 

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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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How to invest

How to invest like Warren Buffett using ASX shares and ETFs

| James Mickleboro

It doesn't take rocket science to invest like this legend.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be the best to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top buy and hold investments.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 retail sector leads as Aussies start spending again and US keeps tariff at 10%

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the market sectors amid positive retail and inflation data last week.

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