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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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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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Materials Shares

Why did the BHP share price jump in July?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the Big Australian outperformed the market last month.

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Dividend Investing

ASX investors: I'd go big on this undervalued Australian dividend champion

| Tristan Harrison

This business is a real favourite of mine for dividends.

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 invested in this ASX monopoly could generate a second income of $500 a year

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be a cash cow for income investors.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy in the lead-up to its FY25 result?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors invest in CBA before its report?

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Communication Shares

I'd buy 24,000 shares of Telstra stock to aim for $400 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call on this telco for pleasing dividends.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were selling off these shares last month.

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Energy Shares

Earnings season begins! 6 ASX 200 energy stocks report on these dates

| Bart Bogacz

Let's find out when.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price tumble 4% in July?

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank had a tough time last month. But why? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares attracting 'strong buy' ratings from the experts

| Bronwyn Allen

There is a consensus 'strong buy rating' on these stocks from analysts on the CommSec trading platform.

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Energy Shares

How Woodside shares smashed the benchmark returns in July

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares were up an impressive 12.5% over the month

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Growth Shares

2 Australian stocks that could turn $15k into $150k

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are buys. Here's why they could be great long term picks.

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Growth Shares

2 wonderful ASX growth shares I'd buy in August

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting big things from these two investments.

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ETFs

Why this is the biggest ASX ETF investment in my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX ETF provides everything that most of the rest of my portfolio lacks.

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ETFs

Aussies love their ASX ETFs. Here are the 10 most traded of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX ETFs were traded more than any others in FY25.

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How to invest

How to make $100k of passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It won't happen overnight but it could be worth sticking with this long term plan.

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie expect from Telstra shares this earnings season?

| Kevin Gandiya

Telstra shares are up 22% so far in 2025.

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Resources Shares

Revealed: FY25 reporting dates for 9 ASX 200 mining stocks including BHP!

| Bart Bogacz

Mark these dates in the calendar.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 25% upside for Flight Centre shares

| Kevin Gandiya

Flight Centre shares have had a bumpy ride in 2025, but Macquarie sees clear skies ahead.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons to sell this $21 billion ASX 200 stock today

| Bernd Struben

Here’s why it might be time to take profits.

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Opinions

Should you hold on to these 4 ASX 200 outperformers or take your profits and run?

| Bronwyn Allen

Should you hold on to these ASX stocks after outstanding growth or take your profits and run?

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Broker Notes

7 ASX retail shares to buy as Aussies start spending again: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a 'retail sales surge' in June with 1.2% higher turnover.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie just raised its price target for Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie offers its verdict on Rio-Tinto shares following the half-year results.

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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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Energy Shares

Does Macquarie rate Origin Energy shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The broker raised its price target on the stock last month.

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Share Fallers

Why Antipa Minerals, DroneShield, Star, and Syrah shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price a buy after the surprise positive news?

| Tristan Harrison

Are NAB shares attractive after a recent update?

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A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares tumble 9% after Queen's Wharf deal terminated

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what is happening now.

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Share Gainers

Why Capstone Copper, Flight Centre, ResMed, and SKS shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

What's Macquarie's price target for NIB shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Is the broker positive or negative on NIB's shares?

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Resources Shares

Why July was a great month to own the big three ASX 200 mining shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and BHP shares all smashed the benchmark returns in July. But why?

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Broker Notes

Are Mineral Resources shares a buy or a sell according to Macquarie?

| James Mickleboro

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

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