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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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Earnings Results

Real estate small cap is rallying again after results

| Leigh Gant

Earnings momentum continues as the office-space provider delivers record profit, stronger cash generation, and higher shareholder payouts in FY25.

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Retirement

No growth, no retirement: The harsh truth for ASX investors

| Leigh Gant

Relying on dividends alone could leave your nest egg short.

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Share Market News

Why is the REA share price higher on Monday?

| Susanna Nelson

After an extensive search, a new CEO has been named.

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Earnings Results

Aurizon Holdings FY25: profit down but buy-back signals confidence

| Laura Stewart

Aurizon Holdings reported a 14% drop in FY25 profit and unveiled a $150 million share buy-back.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie tips 26% upside for this quality ASX 200 dividend stock

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a year of outsized returns from this quality ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Earnings Results

Ampol 1H25 earnings: profit dips, dividend maintained, EG Australia deal

| Laura Stewart

Ampol posted a lower first-half profit but raised its interim dividend and plans a major retail acquisition.

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Earnings Results

Retail REIT posts profit surge

| Leigh Gant

The REIT delivered a sharp rise in profit and maintained its payout, supported by stable rental income and strong tenant…

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Earnings Results

NAB share price lifts off on quarterly revenue growth

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into NAB shares on Monday. But why?

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International Stock News

If You'd Invested $1,000 in Nvidia Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

| Stefon Walters

Investors would have seen their investments grow tremendously over the past half-decade.

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Communication Shares

3 reasons why the Telstra share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra could still be an attractive investment.

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Earnings Results

Lendlease Group FY25 earnings: returns to profit, lifts distribution

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease Group returned to profitability in FY25.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy this month: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These buy-rated stocks can provide investors with pleasing dividends.

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How to invest

How to invest in ASX shares if you only have 30 minutes a month

| James Mickleboro

You don't need to spend hours on investing to be successful.

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Earnings Results

A2 Milk Company earnings: NPAT up 21%

| Laura Stewart

The a2 Milk Company reported a strong FY25, lifting profit by 21%.

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Earnings Results

BlueScope Steel earnings: FY2025 profit drops, outlook steady

| Laura Stewart

BlueScope Steel’s FY25 profit fell as conditions softened, but the business remains confident heading into FY26.

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Earnings Results

GPT Group posts steady 1H25 earnings and distribution

| Laura Stewart

GPT Group delivered a solid 1H25, booking $329.1 million net profit and declaring an interim distribution to investors.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names cheap ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter has good things to say about these income options.

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Opinions

Why I think these ASX 300 shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have very good outlooks, in my view.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie's verdict on 3 ASX 200 companies after FY25 results

| Aaron Bell

After full year results, how does this broker view these three stocks?

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe good things are coming for buyers of these shares.

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Cheap Shares

2 leading ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are some of the highest-rated businesses around.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for smart investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why smart investors might want to consider these funds.

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Bank Shares

Is there still opportunity outside the big four ASX bank shares?

| Aaron Bell

This broker has identified a smaller bank as one with upside.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that I think are buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer everything I’m looking for.

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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 tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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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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Blue Chip Shares

3 blue chip ASX 200 dividend shares to buy with $20,000

| James Mickleboro

Looking for blue chip buys? These shares are rated as buys by brokers.

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Resources Shares

Materials shares dominate for a second week amid another record high for the ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

The big ASX 200 mining shares experienced strong gains amid a strengthened iron ore price.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy, hold, sell: Suncorp, Telstra, and Westpac

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular stocks.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 21% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business is trading at a very appealing value for a long-term buy.

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How to invest

How I'd invest $250,000 in Australian dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

A quarter of a million could go a long way for income investors.

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ETFs

5 amazing ASX ETFs to buy with $2,500 this month

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer easy access to some quality stocks. Here's what you need to know about them.

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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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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 49

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the average balance and whether it's enough to ensure a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.

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How to invest

How to invest in ASX shares without watching the market every day

| James Mickleboro

This is the easy way to invest in the share market.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 top ASX shares to buy for your SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be great picks for SMSF investors according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 7,143 shares of this ASX 200 stock to aim for $100 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business is delivering growing and resilient passive income.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 50%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could deliver the goods for investors.

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ETFs

3 super ASX ETFs to buy and hold until 2030

| James Mickleboro

Looking to grow your wealth? Here are three options to consider.

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Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what experts are expecting with the ASX’s biggest bank.

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