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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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ETFs

Invest like Warren Buffett with this ASX ETF

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest like the Oracle of Omaha? Check out this fund.

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Dividend Investing

Forget the big four banks and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see more value in these income options than the banks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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ETFs

Try thematic investing with these 3 ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds give investors exposure to some megatrends.

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ETFs

VAS vs VHY: Which is the better Vanguard ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

A higher yield isn't always the best choice.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds as investors seek bargains following market sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

Every market sector recorded gains last week with consumer staples shares leading the way, up 3.9%.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% and 40% after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

These shares good be destined to deliver strong returns according to analysts.

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How to invest

5 quality ASX shares for beginners to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top buys for beginners. Let's see why.

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ETFs

Buying this ASX ETF could pay off big time over the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of this ASX ETF. Here’s why.

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Resources Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

Investors would have done well to heed Warren Buffett’s advice and buy BHP shares five years ago.

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Blue Chip Shares

How to invest $10,000 like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these quality shares could be top picks for your hard-earned money.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in Westpac shares 12 months ago is now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how an investment in Australia's oldest bank a year ago has fared.

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How to invest

New to investing? Here's the smartest way to get started with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to become a successful investor.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years or more

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top options for investors with a long investment time horizon.

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How to invest

Long term investing: 'The big money is not in the buying and the selling but in the waiting' – Charlie Munger

| Steve Holland

Patience is a virtue in investing, as in life

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Opinions

Is this the best ASX dividend share to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an impressive dividend payer.

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Retirement

Have you checked your superannuation balance this month?

| Bernd Struben

What do you look for when choosing a super fund to help you retire in style?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were in a good mood this Friday.

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying ARB shares amid a 10% fall this month. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two directors just bought $1 million worth of shares.

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Materials Shares

Why are Boss Energy shares surging 7% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Boss Energy shares continue their stunning run today.

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Real Estate Shares

Goodman share price dips then lifts amid capital raise falling flat

| Bronwyn Allen

Only $5.1 million was raised in Goodman's $400 million share purchase plan offer for retail investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Woolworths shares racing 6% higher?

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant is leading that way on Friday with a big gain.

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying CBA shares after the correction

| Sebastian Bowen

Thinking of buying CBA shares after the recent pullback? Read this.

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Share Fallers

Why Emerald Resources, New Hope, Paladin Energy, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are ending the week in the red.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX copper shares seeing gold today?

| Zach Bristow

Copper prices continue to surge amid uncertainty on global trade.

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Share Gainers

These 4 ASX 200 stocks are leaping higher this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks have raced ahead of the benchmark returns this week. But how?

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Industrials Shares

Reece shares have fallen almost 50% in 6 months. What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

What's next for this plumbing and bathroom supplies company?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, DroneShield, Premier Investments, and Woolworths shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks look to me like top buys with good yields

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses offer investors an impressive level of income.

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ETFs

Bullish about semiconductors? Check out this ASX ETF

| Laura Stewart

Semiconductors are here to stay.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX 200 uranium stock just crash 9%?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium miner is under heavy selling pressure on Friday. But why?

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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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Resources Shares

ASX All Ords copper stock lifts off on $950 million funding news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords copper miner is grabbing investor attention on Friday.

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Opinions

Navigating stock market volatility: Should I stay fully invested?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to stick or twist with our holdings?

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REITs

Real estate making a comeback? 2 ASX REITs rated as top buys

| Zach Bristow

Is now the to look at ASX real estate names?

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 8%?

| James Mickleboro

What is weighing on this gold miner today? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is rising on $148m half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

Another record result was recorded for Peter Alexander but Smiggle is struggling.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 113% in a year, guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock just scored another FDA win

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 healthcare stock received another FDA approval for its cancer detection product.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) a buy after the stock market sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Are high-yield stocks the answer after the volatility?

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