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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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Materials Shares

Is now a good time to buy Liontown shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this lithium miner.

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Resources Shares

Prediction: In 12 months this scorching ASX mining stock could turn $1,000 into $1,750

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers are impressed with high production forecasts.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is crashing 12% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

This miner is being sold off today. But why? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price tumbles as investors await Finniss restart

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down Core Lithium shares today. But why?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares race higher on 480% revenue surge

| James Mickleboro

It was another explosive quarter for this high-flying stock.

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Travel Shares

Down 40% for the year: two shares I'd buy today

| Samantha Menzies

The shares have plunged over the past 12 months, but I still think there is opportunity ahead.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares lift off on record results

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Mineral Resources shares following the miner’s quarterly results.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping 11% today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are bidding this stock higher on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares race higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this lithium giant is getting a lot of attention today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price crashing 15%?

| James Mickleboro

This AI stock is having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX consumer stocks in the dip: expert

| Laura Stewart

Can you guess which 2 were named?

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REITs

Macquarie names 3 small and mid-cap ASX REITs to buy this month

| Aaron Bell

Here are three stocks to watch in the REIT sector. 

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares are a buy – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

This expert is optimistic on what the business can achieve despite headwinds.

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ETFs

2 of the best ASX ETFs to buy and hold for a decade or more

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out from the rest.

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Energy Shares

This broker thinks Boss Energy shares are a buy after the huge sell-off

| Aaron Bell

Has the sell-off made these shares more attractive?

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Investing Strategies

Why franking credits are a powerful bonus for ASX investors

| Leigh Gant

With super tax changes on the horizon, here’s why franking credits matter more than ever.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are recommending to their clients right now.

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REITs

Are Scentre Group shares a buy ahead of earnings season?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what Macquarie is anticipating for this real estate stock.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

I think term deposits have a weak outlook.

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Index investing

Investing in ASX index funds? Here's the ultimate secret to wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett reckons anyone can get rich using this tip.

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ETFs

What are the 2 biggest ASX ETF themes today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares reveals the two best-performing segments of the ASX ETF market in the second half of FY25.

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ETFs

5 reasons why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) is a great investment for most Australians

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of positives to like about this fund…

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REITs

Macquarie names 3 large cap ASX REITs to buy this month

| Aaron Bell

These REITs could be set to rise according to this broker

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Resources Shares

Why did investors keep buying BHP and Fortescue shares amid price falls in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP and Fortescue shares were the most traded stocks of FY25 and had the highest buy ratios, data shows.

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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 share market today.

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Gold

Why Macquarie expects this ASX 200 gold stock to surge 55%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound ahead for this beaten down ASX 200 gold miner.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares lead the big 4 banks in using AI to cut costs

| Laura Stewart

AI initiatives could transform the banking sector.

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International Stock News

Don't Blink: Here's how Nvidia could become the first $5 trillion company by the end of 2025

| Keithen Drury

Just because it's already the biggest company in the world by market cap doesn't mean the GPU leader doesn't have…

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Share Market News

Aussie investors increase ASX shares and sell investment properties

| Bronwyn Allen

More Australian investors are receiving dividend income each year, new tax data shows.

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ETFs

5 high-quality ASX ETFs to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds top picks for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a nervous, but positive, Tuesday for ASX investors.

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International Stock News

Is Tesla stock a buy now?

| Neil Patel

The leading purveyor of EVs just reported disappointing Q2 financial results.

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How to invest

How to keep investing simple (and fun!) with this timeless strategy

| Leigh Gant

There’s a smarter, simpler way to invest that’s caught the attention of beginners and pros alike.

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Resources Shares

Up 46% since June, should you still buy Pilbara Minerals shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert offers his verdict on Pilbara Minerals' resurgent share price.

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Best Shares

If I could only buy and hold a single ASX share forever, it would be this one

| Sebastian Bowen

There are two reasons why this stock is my first choice...

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Materials Shares

Forget BHP shares, this ASX mining stock could surge 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this mining stock could be a buy according to analysts at Bell Potter.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett has 40% of Berkshire Hathaway's $293 billion portfolio invested in 5 artificial intelligence (AI) stocks

| Adam Levy

These companies are all pushing AI research forward in their respective fields.

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Growth Shares

3 exciting Australian growth shares to buy with $3,000 in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top buys for Aussie growth investors.

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ETFs

Does the VanEck Wide Moat ETF really have a 6% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

How can an American-focused ETF pay such a big yield?

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Opinions

Brokers' verdict on 4 popular ASX 200 financial stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25. What should you do now with these 4 stocks?

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