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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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Growth Shares

5 ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for investors looking for growth options.

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Industrials Shares

Are ASX defence shares the next big opportunity?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many analysts at Sydney's ASX Investor Day spoke of defence as an emerging global investment theme.

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Bank Shares

When does Macquarie expect Westpac to cut its dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Here's the latest forecast for this banking giant's dividend.

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Bank Shares

When will CBA shares stop rising? CSL might give us a clue

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's history might tell us what's in store for CBA.

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares have defied the trend, hitting new price milestones amid a day in the red for the ASX 200.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs for smart investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these funds offer investors right now.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

$10,000 invested in Santos shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Have Santos shares beaten the ASX 200 over five years? Let’s find out.

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Evolution Mining, Renascor, and Woodside shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Can NextDC capitalise on South East Asia's data centre boom?

| Steve Holland

NextDC’s recent Malaysian contract win represents a significant milestone for the data centre company.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Cettire, Ioneer, and Pro Medicus shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Up 66% in a year, just how much more upside does Macquarie tip for Perseus Mining shares?

| Bernd Struben

Just how much higher might Perseus Mining shares soar? Here’s what Macquarie had to say about the ASX 200 gold…

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia's recent unobtrusive maneuver could signal a big growth move ahead.

| Adria Cimino

Let's take a look.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 300 lithium stock sinking 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this lithium stock today? Let's find out.

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Economy

Westpac just predicted the cash rate could be 2.85% by next year

| Laura Stewart

Yesterday, Westpac delivered the bold prediction.

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Broker Notes

Why this exciting ASX 200 share could rise almost 50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this biopharmaceutical company.

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Cryptocurrencies

US$10,000 invested in Bitcoin 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have realised some outsized gains on their Bitcoin investments over three years.

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Share Market News

Guess which popular ASX stock is crashing 21% today

| James Mickleboro

Its earnings are expected to fall well short of consensus estimates.

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Retirement

Pension deeming threshold changes from 1 July

| Bronwyn Allen

Newly announced changes to the deeming thresholds may affect your eligibility for the age pension.

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Dividend Investing

3 blue chip ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips would be top picks for income investors.

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Financial Shares

Challenger shares fall on big APRA news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing on this stock on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these 2 ASX dividend stocks are ideal for income investors

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses offer a lot of potential for income.

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Growth Shares

The ultimate buy and hold ASX 200 shares for long-term investors

| James Mickleboro

These buy-rated shares could be great options for investors with a long time horizon.

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Broker Notes

2 buys and 2 sells in the ASX 200 financials sector: analysts

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal what the experts think of these ASX 200 financial shares.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra shares have steadily risen over the last few months. Are they still good value?

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Technology Shares

Can Codan shares hit $20 this year?

| Aaron Bell

How high can this tech share fly?

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Opinions

What are Soul Patts shares worth?

| Tristan Harrison

This company has delivered strong gains. But what is its intrinsic value?

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Materials Shares

$10k invested in Pilbara Minerals shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if this lithium miner delivered the goods for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be better picks than the banking giant.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors today.

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Travel Shares

UBS reveals the biggest question facing Qantas shares over the next 12 months

| Bernd Struben

UBS takes a look at the projected flight trajectory of Qantas shares post this week’s Jetstar Asia closure.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000 in June

| James Mickleboro

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

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AI Stocks

The top ASX stocks riding the AI megatrend

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in AI? Then check out these stocks that analysts rate as buys.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 33% to 37%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans think these shares could deliver big returns.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile, but negative day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Retirement

Pension changes to assets and income tests revealed

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to the age pension assets and income tests will come into effect on 1 July.

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ETFs

Following the US-China trade deal, is VTS ETF a more compelling investment?

| Laura Stewart

Is the US stock market back in favour?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for a passive income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for income investors.

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Technology Shares

Can Xero shares surpass $200 in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this market darling.

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Healthcare Shares

Monash IVF shares jump 9% as CEO quits after second embryo incident

| James Mickleboro

Two incidents at its clinics have cost this CEO his job.

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