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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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Blue Chip Shares

Is this beaten down $8.5b blue chip ASX stock a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this blue chip. Here's what the broker is saying.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares with earnings results that shocked me this week

| Tristan Harrison

These two results really surprised me.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker upgrades Pro Medicus shares to buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think this tech stock is a top buy right now.

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Gold

Is there any growth potential left in Evolution Mining stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

After the gold price smashed a new record high this week, we present the views of 2 brokers.

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Retirement

2 of the best ASX shares to buy for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These buy-rated shares could be top picks for a retirement portfolio. Let's see why analysts are bullish on them.

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Gold

The $85 billion ASX 200 gold stock trading at a 35% discount

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock mines some 6 million ounces of gold every year.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares could be better than CBA

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see these top shares as great alternatives for income investors.

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How to invest

I would follow Warren Buffett's advice and buy high-quality ASX shares at fair prices

| James Mickleboro

Follow these steps and you could invest like the Oracle of Omaha.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price hit a 52-week low this week. Is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this beaten-up biotech a healthy opportunity?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to gift investors with a nice return on Valentine's Day.

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock up 40% in 12 months that I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this company to deliver pleasing dividends.

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International Stock News

Tesla stock is down 11% in 2025: Is it a long-term buy?

| Neil Patel

Tesla missed analyst expectations when it reported Q4 2024 financial results.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a momentous day for ASX shares, with the index hitting another record...

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy Woolworths shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that now is the time to buy this retail giant.

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX ETFs at new 52-week highs this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ETFs?

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Travel Shares

2 things dragging the Qantas share price lower on Thursday

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a crummy day for the Flying Kangaroo.

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52-Week Highs

Here are 6 ASX 200 stocks at new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These six stocks are at it again this Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma share price up 9% on first day of trading post-merger with Chemist Warehouse

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a post-merger party for Sigma Healthcare shareholders today.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy and hold in February

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting great returns from these buy-rated blue chips.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares charge higher on 'game-changer' news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant is catching the eye of investors on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Everything you need to know about the latest CBA dividend

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank has just declared its latest dividend. Here's what you need to know.

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AI Stocks

$8,000 invested in Brainchip shares five months ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Brainchip shares have delivered some sizzling gains since September with plenty of volatility!

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Share Market News

ASX 200 strikes new record high

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining stocks and debuting Sigma-Chemist Warehouse shares are soaring today.

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Bank Shares

$167: Have CBA shares become a 'meme stock'?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares have hit yet another new record high this Thursday.

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Global technology shares
ETFs

Here's how much $5,000 invested in these global ASX ETFs 5 years ago would be worth today

| Aaron Bell

ETFs are a great example of a simple 'set and forget' investment for your portfolio.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 135% in a year, why this ASX 200 healthcare stock is 'on track to become a truly great Australian success'

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects more strong performance from this surging ASX 200 healthcare stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Graincorp, IAG, Pro Medicus, and Treasury Wine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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International Stock News

Nvidia's insiders are speaking volumes with their stock trading activity — but are you listening?

| Sean Williams

Nvidia's insiders have made a statement!

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Share Gainers

Why ASX, Domain, Ora Banda, and Temple & Webster's shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday. Let's see what is happening.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares sinking on Thursday on earnings results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down these ASX 200 shares today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's what to watch in next week's report

| Aaron Bell

What will be included in next week's quarterly update?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 shares rocketing 6% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors love what these two stocks just reported.

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Earnings Results

South32 share price higher on 577% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's profits have surged during the first half.

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Earnings Results

Temple & Webster share price jumps 17% to record high on stunning half-year results

| James Mickleboro

It was another impressive six months for this high flying stock.

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Earnings Results

Origin Energy share price charging higher on growing profits

| Bernd Struben

Origin Energy shares are racing ahead of the benchmark on Thursday.

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ETFs

Here's how much the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) currently pays in dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

The yield on this ETF might surprise you.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares just popped

| Keith Noonan

Tesla stock was gaining ground today thanks to political catalysts.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star share price lifts off on record half-year dividend

| Bernd Struben

Up 39% in a year, ASX investors are bidding up Northern Star shares again on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Pro Medicus share price storms higher on record-breaking results

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this tech company's latest results.

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Earnings Results

Treasury Wine share price sinks 7% on weak FY25 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Penfolds owner has released its half year results. What did it report?

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