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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

After its result, does Macquarie rate James Hardie shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The company announced its FY25 earnings on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Broker reveals which ASX stocks are rate-cut winners

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie is tipping three further interest rate cuts in July, August, and November.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $1,000 into ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping these shares as buys. Let's find out why.

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Energy Shares

Why the Woodside share price is looking cheap today

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager believes Woodside shares have an “asymmetric skew to the upside”.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP, Telstra, and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares as buys for income investors. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Retail Shares

Can Lovisa's new high profile CEO take Lovisa shares to new heights?

| Laura Stewart

Is Lovisa about to embark on a new era of growth?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets lost their steam this Thursday.

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ETFs

Why Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF and these ASX ETFs could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out.

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Dividend Investing

Boosting passive income: With a 7.6% yield, is the YMAX ETF a good option?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this ETF's yield too good to be true?

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Retail Shares

After soaring 244% in 5 years, how much further upside does Macquarie tip for Nick Scali shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The broker's expectations remain steady.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares that I think are excellent long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

I think these blue-chip shares are impressive players.

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Broker Notes

3 amazing ASX 200 shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are in the buy zone. Let's see why they could be top buy and hold picks.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy the dip on CSL shares?

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager gives his verdict on the growth prospects for CSL shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price dips amid strategy day for investors

| Bronwyn Allen

What's ahead for this diversified conglomerate?

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Bank Shares

How artificial intelligence could transform the banking industry

| Samantha Menzies

ANZ describes the move as “the single-biggest change program” the bank will undertake over the next few years.

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Technology Shares

Why Goldman Sachs rates this ASX tech share as a top buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker rates this stock highly right now.

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Bank Shares

5.75% yield: Are ANZ shares a dividend trap?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ's dividend currently beats out its own term deposits.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares have surged 34% since April. Is it too late to buy?

| Bernd Struben

Can WiseTech shares keep charging higher? Here’s what this investing expert expects.

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Opinions

I've been buying these 2 US stocks in 2025. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Sometimes the US markets are a better place to go shopping for stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Hutchinson, SKS, and West African shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session despite the market weakness.

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Travel Shares

Why have Qantas shares outperformed Flight Centre shares by more than 100% over the past 12 months?

| Samantha Menzies

The two share prices are travelling in opposite directions.

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Share Fallers

Why Dexus, Mayne Pharma, Nufarm, and Treasury Wine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Cheap Shares

2 compelling ASX shares on sale right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like low-priced opportunities.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IAG share price lifts off on strategic alliance approval

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares are racing higher in Thursday’s sinking market.

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Healthcare Shares

NIB shares have soared 24% this year. Does Macquarie expect this to continue?

| James Mickleboro

Will this private health insurer continue to deliver big returns? Let's find out.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price just leapt to new all-time highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price just smashed through US$110,000. But what’s driving the rally?

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares heading to $4.90?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker has given its verdict on the telco giant's shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Up nearly 30% in a year, should I buy Fisher & Paykel shares before its earnings result?

| Laura Stewart

Will the ASX 200 healthcare stock continue to outperform?

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International Stock News

Prediction: This artificial intelligence (AI) stock will be the biggest winner of 2025

| Ryan Vanzo

Artificial intelligence will be one of the biggest growth opportunities this century.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is rocketing 28% on $100m deal

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very good start to the day for owners of this stock.

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Gold

Up 72% in 2025, why is this ASX 200 gold stock racing ahead of the benchmark again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up this high-flying ASX 200 gold stock again on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares fall on Iron Bridge blow

| James Mickleboro

Iron Bridge is taking longer to ramp up than planned.

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International Stock News

Could Warren Buffett's last move as Berkshire Hathaway CEO be buying this beaten-down "Magnificent Seven" stock?

| Keithen Drury

Buffett is a value investor at his core, and he doesn't often buy shares of expensive companies.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks to beat falling interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are recommending these stocks to clients.

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How to invest

A new age: What safe-haven investments look like in 2025

| Laura Stewart

Looking beyond the traditional definition.

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Resources Shares

Rock solid: How have mining and metals shares fared in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Who is leading so far?

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Blue Chip Shares

These top blue chip ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 75%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

Overinvested in BHP shares? Here are two alternative ASX dividend stocks

| Tristan Harrison

There are other businesses worth owning for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend shares to buy instead of CBA

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these are better options than Australia's largest bank.

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