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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 Fallers

Why Articore, Aurizon, Light & Wonder, and Syrah shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Credit Corp shares surged 16% on Tuesday. Here's what Macquarie forecasts now

| Bernd Struben

Up 52% since April, what’s Macquarie forecasting for Credit Corp shares in the year ahead?

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just downgrade Aurizon shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker has to say about the stock.

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think SiteMinder shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on this name? Let's find out.

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Financial Shares

After seeing its result, does Macquarie still rate Pinnacle Investment Management shares a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Pinnacle released its FY25 results on Tuesday afternoon.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock just jumped 12% on FDA approval

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 stock following big US news.

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ETFs

Betashares Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: HYLD) just made its debut on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this new fund offers income investors.

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Earnings Results

REA share price jumps higher on FY25 results

| Samantha Menzies

Investors are happy with the FY25 results.

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Earnings Results

Pinnacle Investment Management share price storms higher on FY25 results

| Samantha Menzies

Here are all the key details.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing 28% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a strong session on Wednesday after accepting a takeover offer.

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Earnings Results

BWP share price pushes higher on 47% full-year profit boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 REIT is rewarding investors with a boosted dividend.

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Earnings Results

News Corp share price charges higher on strong FY25 earnings growth

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the media giant reported for FY 2025.

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Technology Shares

Why the EOS share price could be heading to $5

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock could be heading even higher according to one broker.

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Travel Shares

Prediction: In 12 months the smashed up Flight Centre share price could transform $10,000 into…

| Samantha Menzies

Flight Centre shares are down 39% over the year.

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Healthcare Shares

Broker says Telix shares could surge 80% higher after selloff

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter has to say about this beaten down healthcare share.

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How to invest

Earnings season: How to spot a strong earnings result

| Laura Stewart

Here's four criteria to consider.

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Dividend Investing

How to earn $500 a month with dividend stocks in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can create a second income with dividend stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which blue chips Bell Potter is bullish on.

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX small cap had its pants dropped, but brokers still back it

| Leigh Gant

The once high-growth underwear brand has lost its shine lately, but analysts see signs of a turnaround with strong customer…

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Opinions

I'd aim for a million by buying just a few ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve put my money behind a few key names to build wealth.

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Materials Shares

Broker tips 50-60% upside for two ASX materials shares

| Aaron Bell

Here are two materials shares to consider for your portfolio 

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Cheap Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look far too cheap to ignore.

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Broker Notes

Time to buy ASX retail shares as household spending rebounds?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported higher household spending amid rising consumer confidence.

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Share Gainers

Invested $10,000 in DroneShield shares in January? Guess how much that's worth today!

| Bernd Struben

After being labelled overvalued in mid-2024, DroneShield shares have shot the lights out in 2025.

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ETFs

4 reasons why this ASX ETF looks like one of the best ones to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of this ASX ETF. Here’s what I love about it…

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Real Estate Shares

Are these real estate shares a buy as dwelling prices rise?

| Aaron Bell

Can’t afford an investment property? Consider these real estate shares instead. 

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on hump day.

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International Stock News

Is Netflix stock a buy, sell, or hold in 2025?

| Neil Patel

The top streaming stock continues to crush the market, with shares up 30% in 2025 through July.

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Growth Shares

Meet the $3 ASX stock that's forecast to smash CBA shares over the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is rated as a much better buy than CBA.

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How to invest

Will I make more from putting $2k in ASX growth shares or income stocks right now?

| James Mickleboro

The right option might depend on your own goals.

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International Stock News

Microsoft stock soars on the back of AI. Can the momentum continue or is it too late to buy the stock?

| Geoffrey Seiler

The tech giant turned in a speculator quarter to end its fiscal year.

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Opinions

Outlook for shares vs. property investment in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts see a positive year ahead for both shares and property in FY26.

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Dividend Investing

Beat falling interest rates with these top ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts are tipping as buys for income investors.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $500 this month

| James Mickleboro

Looking for some investment ideas? Here's why these funds could be worth considering.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a spectacular day for investors this Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX 200 shares that smashed multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price peaks amid a strong day for the ASX 200.

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Travel Shares

Should Virgin, Qantas shareholders be worried about Koala Airlines entering the market?

| Samantha Menzies

If successful, the airline could break up the duopoly held by Qantas and Virgin.

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Energy Shares

1 magnificent ASX energy stock down 30% to buy and hold for decades

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this energy stock could be worth considering.

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway has now fallen behind the S&P 500. How might it finish the year?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a simple reason Berkshire hasn't been firing lately.

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International Stock News

Prediction: Buying Tesla stock today could set you up for life

| Lee Samaha

The Elon Musk-led company remains the best positioned to win out in the robotaxi market.

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