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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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Retirement

Here's how much a comfortable retirement costs per year

| Bronwyn Allen

The Retirement Standard has just been updated. Here are the new numbers for annual living costs.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Fortescue and these fantastic ASX dividend shares with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been named by brokers as buys for income investors. Let's see what they offer.

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Growth Shares

Is this the best ASX 200 share to buy for growth?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is exposed to multiple growth tailwinds.

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Industrials Shares

$10,000 invested in Austal shares a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Austal is an Australian shipbuilding company founded in 1988 that builds ships for the US Navy.

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Broker Notes

5 Australian shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are urging investors to snap up these shares right now.

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Cheap Shares

I think these 2 cheap ASX shares are buys for value investors

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are too cheap to ignore.

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Dividend Investing

I rate these 2 high-yield ASX dividend stock as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could pay big passive income.

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Dividend Investing

With the 13% dividend yield, is the GQG share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has a huge dividend yield. Does it offer more than that?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Woolworths share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

The supermarket giant has a defensive earnings profile.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top alternatives to term deposits.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 41% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could produce some tasty returns.

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ETFs

Overinvested in iShares S&P 500 ETF? Here are two alternative ASX ETFs for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why it could be a good idea for IVV ETF investors to diversify.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is expected on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Broker warns regulated electricity could threaten AGL shares 

| Aaron Bell

What could the government review mean for utility stocks?

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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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