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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to end the week in a positive fashion.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF has a 4% dividend yield. Should you buy for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

There aren't too many ETFs offering more than 4% right now...

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Share Market News

The smartest growth stock to buy with $5,000 right now

| Aaron Bell

This growth stock has the potential to keep on keeping on. 

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares for smart investors to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be in the buy zone ahead of the new month.

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How to invest

How to invest your first $10,000 across ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investment journey? Read this first.

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ETFs

3 reasons why I'd buy the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)

| Tristan Harrison

This tech-heavy fund offers a lot of potential.

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How to invest

How to earn a $500 monthly second income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to earn money for doing nothing? Here's one way to do it.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing session for investors today.

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Energy Shares

Tempted by the big dividend yields on ASX energy shares? Here's why you should think again

| Sebastian Bowen

The income from these stocks might not be as good as it seems.

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Healthcare Shares

What does the Macquarie Hospital Claims Index mean for ASX 200 health insurance stocks?

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie shares its view on Medibank Private and NIB Holdings.

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Tax

Franking credits from ASX dividend stocks can lower your bill this tax time. Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Who knew investing can help lower your tax bill?

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Real Estate Shares

The best ASX real estate shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

What exposure to the property market? Bell Potter thinks these shares are buys.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is up 8% today and could rocket a further 200%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this mining stock which released an announcement today.

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Dividend Investing

The best ASX dividend shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter thinks these shares are among the best to buy in the new financial year.

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AI Stocks

10 most traded AI stocks on the Australian share market in Q2

| Samantha Menzies

Interest in AI stocks on Australian share markets has surged.

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Resources Shares

If Goldman is right, these 3 ASX 200 copper stocks could surge into August

| Bernd Struben

Today could be an opportune time to buy these three ASX 200 copper stocks.

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ETFs

Top ASX ETFs to buy in FY 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering in the new financial year. But why?

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ETFs

Here are the top stocks in the DFND ETF

| Bronwyn Allen

The VanEck Global Defence ETF is invested in 29 companies producing military hardware, software, and services.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

I don't expect these stocks to go out of style anytime soon.

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Share Market News

ASX defence shares lift amid NATO Summit decision to turbocharge spending to 5% GDP

| Bronwyn Allen

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has also signed a 'milestone' agreement with Australia.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Technology Shares

Xero shares in focus: here's Macquarie's take on the $3.8 billion Melio acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Are investors making a costly mistake selling Xero shares today?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 54% upside for NextDC shares

| Laura Stewart

NextDC shares certainly have momentum.

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ETFs

Here's why I own these 2 US ETFs in my portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

These US funds add some special sauce to my portfolio.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

With a projected 7% dividend yield in FY29, is the Coles share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should this supermarket stock go in the shopping basket for passive income?

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Industrials Shares

Following its investor day, does Macquarie rate Fletcher Building shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The New Zealand-based building and construction company updated its loss forecast at its investor day on 24 June.

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Share Fallers

Why Bannerman Energy, Life360, Strike Energy, and Xero shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Neuren, Paradigm, and Pilbara Minerals shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

What's JP Morgan's price target on CSL shares?

| Laura Stewart

Are CSL shares undervalued or will they continue to underperform?

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ETFs

Here's why I own these 2 ASX ETFs in my portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs each play a specific role in my portfolio.

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Energy Shares

Up 100% since April, why is this ASX 300 uranium stock plunging today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 uranium miner has come under heavy selling pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is making a 'cutting-edge' US$28m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

What is this tech stock buying? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare stocks making huge moves on big news

| James Mickleboro

These shares are getting investors excited today. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why are Xero shares crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This cloud accounting platform provider is making big news this week.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 33% return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks this blue chip could be cheap at current levels.

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Cheap Shares

1 stellar Australian stock down 43% from all-time high to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of reasons to like this Australian stock.

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International Stock News

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang thinks Tesla has a multitrillion-dollar artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity up its sleeve (Hint: it's not robotaxi)

| Adam Spatacco

Tesla has several ambitions rooted in artificial intelligence (AI) to grow beyond the core car business.

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International Stock News

Better artificial intelligence stock: Palantir vs. Nvidia

| Robert Izquierdo

Here's a look at Palantir and Nvidia to arrive at an answer.

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International Stock News

Should you buy, sell, or hold Netflix stock in 2025?

| Neil Patel

The streaming stock is up an impressive 38% in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are four options for income investors to consider right now according to analysts.

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