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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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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs even as the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

Shrugging off today's sliding market, these ASX 200 stocks just hit new 52-week plus highs.

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado, Insignia, Netwealth, and Praemium shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Fortescue, and Vulcan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares hit another major record, so what does it mean for returns?

| Tristan Harrison

This expert has pointed out the banks have reached a new level.

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Energy Shares

Why this $7 billion ASX 200 energy stock is falling hard today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring the Aussie energy provider on Thursday. But why?

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BNPL shares

Are Zip shares a sell or could they keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their opinions on this high-flying stock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Insignia Financial shares: When will the bidding war end?

| Bernd Struben

Bidding action for the ASX 200 financial stock continues today.

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Earnings Results

Netwealth share price lifts on 2nd quarter of 'record performance'

| Zach Bristow

The funds keep on flowing for Netwealth.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is down 14% from its 52-week high. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think that investors should be snapping up this quality company's shares.

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International Stock News

The best Warren Buffett stocks to buy with $10,000 in 2025

| Brett Schafer

Here are three stocks legendary investor Warren Buffett owns at Berkshire Hathaway.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price bounces as restart study progresses

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price is now up 11% in 2025.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

What is giving the energy giant's shares a boost today? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers just downgraded these ASX 200 shares

| Zach Bristow

Is the tide turning for these names?

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Opinions

1 ASX stock down 70% I'm considering buying

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors need to hear about this potentially exciting business.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares fall despite record-breaking first half performance

| James Mickleboro

Not even a record-breaking performance was enough to please investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping amid huge profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The company is forecasting its profits to more than double in the first half.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock investors just got fantastic artificial intelligence (AI) news from President Trump

| Beth McKenna

President Trump announced Stargate, a $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in NAB shares 12 months is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Did NAB deliver the good for investors over the past 12 months? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Why this ASX ETF could be a strong pick for the Trump era

| Tristan Harrison

It wouldn’t surprise me if this was a top-performing ETF over the next four years.

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Growth Shares

Top Australian shares to buy right away with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying very good things about these top stocks. Let's see why they are bullish on them.

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International Stock News

Nvidia just became the world's most valuable company. Is it too late to buy the stock?

| Danny Vena

Project Stargate could be just the beginning.

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Dividend Investing

Income investors: 3 ASX dividend shares to consider buying while they are down

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks to smash the market in 2025.

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Opinions

2 top ASX shares to buy on a pullback

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks would be prime opportunities to buy in a sell-off.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these fantastic ASX dividend stocks for a second income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are in the buy zone for income investors.

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Healthcare Shares

This fund returned 109% in 2024. Here are 2 of its best-performing ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

Small caps proved to be the winners last year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

$15k to invest? 2 high-yield ASX shares to consider that could deliver $1,600 passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Income-seekers may love these stocks.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price soars to new all-time high today

| Zach Bristow

The airline is in full flight so far in 2025.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 175% in a year, is this why the Sigma share price is falling this week?

| Bernd Struben

Sigma shares are taking a tumble again today. But why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX microcap stock just exploded 100% on a 'significant turning point'

| Bernd Struben

Some investors may have doubled their money on this ASX microcap stock today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Iluka, Sigma, Wildcat, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Energy Shares

Buying Santos shares? Here's the latest on this $3.2 billion deal

| Bernd Struben

Santos made a major investment decision on a $3.2 billion energy project.

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International Stock News

President Donald Trump just made stock market history — and it's an ominous warning for investors

| Sean Williams

Stocks soared during Trump's first term in the White House, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite respectively…

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Chrysos, JB Hi-Fi, and Paladin Energy shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares in the spotlight amid latest ASIC probe

| Zach Bristow

The bank finds itself in the headlines once again.

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Technology Shares

2 small-cap ASX tech shares rocketing on big US news

| Bernd Struben

The junior ASX tech shares are enjoying a big lift following positive developments in the US.

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Technology Shares

ASX All Ords stock jumps 9% on 'significant sales success'

| James Mickleboro

This technology stock is catching the eye on Wednesday. Let's find out why.

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Materials Shares

Why this $2.3 billion ASX 200 mining stock just crashed 9%

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been quick to hit the sell button today. But why?

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