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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

What does the new BHP contract means for Aurizon shares?

| Aaron Bell

This broker sees upside based on a new deal between Aurizon Holdings and BHP. 

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Dividend Investing

1 practically perfect Australian stock down 25% to buy for long-term income

| Sebastian Bowen

There aren't many quality stocks that are down 25% from their highs.

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REITs

Buy one, sell the other: Expert's verdict on 2 ASX REITS

| Bronwyn Allen

Dylan Evans from Catapult Wealth offers his views on the ASX REITs, Goodman Group and BWP Trust.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the upside for Bega shares according to Macquarie?

| Aaron Bell

This broker sees room to grow for this Aussie consumer staples company. 

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Dividend Investing

2 compelling ASX dividend shares with yields above 6%

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have generous dividend yields.

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Broker Notes

3 Australian shares to buy and hold for the next 5 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these stocks could be worth holding tightly to for the remainder of the 2020s.

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Healthcare Shares

Does Macquarie think Cochlear shares are a buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has released a new note on Cochlear following the company's FY25 profit guidance change.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX stocks to hold for steady gains

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could deliver the goods for investors.

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Resources Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the predictions.

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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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ETFs

The ultimate ASX ETFs to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of stocks these funds are invested in.

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ETFs

Overinvested in Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here are two alternative ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

The VAS ETF isn’t the only fund on the ASX worth buying.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett says buy this index fund. It could turn $400 per month into $851,800 with help from Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla.

| Trevor Jennewine

Warren Buffett has earned a reputation as one of Wall Street's greatest investors.

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Dividend Investing

Aiming for rock-solid retirement income? I'd buy these two ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are excellent options for consistent payments.

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Growth Shares

EOFY 2025: 3 ASX 200 shares to buy for the year ahead

| James Mickleboro

Looking for quality picks for the next financial year? Here are three quality picks that analysts rate as buys.

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ETFs

How to grow your wealth the easy way with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Is this the easiest way for investors to build a nice nest egg? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing Tuesday session for ASX investors today.

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Blue Chip Shares

The best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these are among the best stocks to buy right now.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX tech shares impressing analysts today

| Bronwyn Allen

Four technology companies featured prominently in Wilson Asset Management's recent investment updates.

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Share Gainers

Thinking of selling your CBA shares? This expert says you should hold on

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA shares are up by about 80% since November 2023.

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Energy Shares

What did Macquarie make of the Santos takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a good deal for shareholders? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 18% this year, does Macquarie expect NIB shares to go higher?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has a bold prediction for NIB.

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ETFs

Up 18% in June, is the Betashares Crude Oil Index ETF a good oil price play?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investor interest in the OOO ETF has risen amid surging oil prices due to the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Gold

Could the gold price reach a new all-time high this week?

| Laura Stewart

Is it on the cusp of a new all-time high?

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Growth Shares

Macquarie tips nearly 50% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock the broker is feeling bullish about this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price up 11% in June?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX biotech share reached a 10-week high of $1.94 today.

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 growth shares brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why they think investors should be snapping them up right now.

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Economy

How could the rising oil price impact interest rates?

| Laura Stewart

The Middle East conflict adds further complexity to the RBA's decision making.

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Share Fallers

Why Betr, Regis Resources, St Barbara, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are taking a tumble on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Bannerman Energy, Clarity, DroneShield, Lotus Resources are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday. But why?

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International Stock News

Billionaires are selling Nvidia and betting on this AI stock that's climbed nearly 300% over the past 3 years

| Adria Cimino

You may want to get in on this exciting story - but you don't necessarily have to forget about Nvidia.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price leaping 9% on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share is the fastest mover of the ASX 200 today.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 51% since the tariff pain, is it too late to buy Pro Medicus shares?

| Tristan Harrison

After rocketing higher, is the ASX healthcare share still an opportunity?

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Cheap Shares

3 beaten-up ASX shares that could bounce back strongly

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could bounce back with gains of ~40%+

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 300 mining stock is surging 11% on big news

| James Mickleboro

There are a couple of reasons behind this strong gain.

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Energy Shares

3 ASX uranium stocks up more than 20% in 2 days

| Bronwyn Allen

Paladin Energy, Boss Energy, and Deep Yellow shares are among the market's fastest risers again today.

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold stock crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors rushing to the exits? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Up 20% in a month, should I buy Woodside shares?

| Laura Stewart

One fund manager provided their view.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett has $90 billion invested in these 9 artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Here's the best of the bunch.

| Keith Speights

Here they are.

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International Stock News

Here's how many shares of Apple stock you should own to get $1,000 in yearly dividends

| Lawrence Rothman, CFA

Apple has also become a reliable dividend payer since restarting payouts in 2012.

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