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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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Energy Shares

Why the Woodside dividend could be in danger

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are feeling less energetic about the income potential from this stock.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Cettire, Mesoblast, and Regis Resources shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fletcher Building, Neometals, and WAM Research shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Will Nvidia be a $10 trillion stock by 2029?

| Ryan Vanzo

The idea is not as far-fetched as you think.

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International Stock News

Why artificial intellingence (AI) stock super Micro Computer popped this week

| Howard Smith

A short-seller report knocked the stock down, but Supermicro says business is booming.

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Dividend Investing

Top broker names 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be great options for income investors according to its analysts.

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Gold

This is one of the best ASX 200 gold shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying this gold miner for big returns.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price frozen today?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying AI stock has requested a trading halt this morning.

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Dividend Investing

Put $10,000 in this ASX 200 dividend stock for $10,000 in annual passive income

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d aim for $10,000 of annual passive income from this ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy the dip on Guzman y Gomez shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This Mexican food restaurant is serving up some spicy growth.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs is betting on this ASX 200 stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Should you be placing a bet on this gaming stock?

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Materials Shares

Buying Rio Tinto shares? Here's your Q3 preview

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant is releasing its quarterly update next Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 4 ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of income these shares could provide investors.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 uranium stock could rise almost 70% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish about this mining stock. Let's see why.

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Retirement

Buy these ASX 200 shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high-quality stocks could be great options for retirees.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares this fund manager thinks can surge even higher

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into why these resource stocks have an exciting future.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have recently put buy ratings on these income options.

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BNPL shares

Are Zip shares too expensive to buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has zipped higher, but has it reached overvalued territory?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Personal Finance

$50,000 in an offset? The hidden cost of not investing in ASX shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Saving 7.5% using an offset is not the same as earning 7.5% on shares.

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International Stock News

3 beaten-up US stocks Aussie investors are buying the dip on

| Bernd Struben

Aussie investor interest in these sold-off US stocks surged over the past quarter.

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Gold

Why silver could be a better investment than gold right now

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons silver might be as good as gold, if not better, right now.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing more than 18% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent these three stocks flying higher. Let’s find out why.

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Bank Shares

What is the price target for NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Where to next for NAB shares?

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Record Highs

S&P 500 cracks another new record high: Can US stocks keep charging higher?

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the S&P 500 to a new all-time high. Now what?

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Share Market News

8 ASX All Ords shares that will trade ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want the latest payouts from these stocks, you'd better hurry!

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Share Market News

How much could a $5,000 investment in Woolworths shares become in one year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think the supermarket giant would be a good option for your hard-earned money.

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ETFs

I own 2 Vanguard ASX ETFs. Here's why I own each one

| Sebastian Bowen

These two funds have a cherished place in my personal portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Arcadium Lithium, Netwealth, and Regis Resources shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why this OTHER ASX lithium stock is rocketing higher today

| Bernd Struben

Up 107% in a month, investors just sent this ASX lithium stock surging again!

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price has surged 22% in a month. Should you 'remain cautious'?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be bullish or bearish on the iron ore mining giant?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Graincorp, Metals Acquisition, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button on Thursday.

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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX 300 copper stock is crashing 12% today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing this stock to sink deep into the red.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Tesla stock before Robotaxi Day?

| Will Ebiefung

The leading electric automaker faces its toughest challenges yet.

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Index investing

Should you buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) at all-time ASX highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to buy this index fund?

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock racing higher on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

A solid quarterly update has given this gold miner a boost today.

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Financial Shares

Up 87% in a year, why is this ASX 200 stock charging higher on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

This high flying ASX 200 company is charging higher again today. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price rises on $10b Arcadium Lithium takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Management believes the deal makes it a global leader in energy transition commodities.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guzman Y Gomez shares tumble on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

It isn't selling as many burritos as the market was expecting.

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