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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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Share Market News

Big news: ASX 200 hits 5-week low after massive drop

| Sebastian Bowen

The market has gone from bad to worse today.

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Earnings Results

The Whitehaven share price just leapt 8%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are on fire today. Let’s find out why.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price lower following 1Q FY25 report

| Bronwyn Allen

The banking giant has released its first quarter and pillar 3 reports today.

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International Stock News

3 reasons to buy Apple stock like there's no tomorrow

| James Brumley

Don't make sweeping conclusions just yet about the ho-hum interest in Apple Intelligence.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 healthcare shares making big moves on earnings updates

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these two shares reported on Thursday.

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Retail Shares

Super Retail shares crash 13% after profit drop

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors don't like what they see with this company's numbers.

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers share price rises after impressive HY25 result, dividend hike

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers delivered an impressive result and a bigger dividend.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Magellan share price just crash 13%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Magellan share price tumbling today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Megaport, Nanosonics, Telstra, and Universal Store shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday with strong gains.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest in ASX shares now the RBA is starting to cut interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares look like appealing opportunities amid the RBA rate reduction.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Goodman, Magellan, and Super Retail shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 financial stock just boosted its dividend by 25%

| Bernd Struben

Up 76% in a year, this ASX 200 financial stock just upped its dividend payout too.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Megaport share price rocketing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is having a stunning session. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why did the Fortescue share price just plunge 7%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the Fortescue share price on Thursday. Let’s find out why.

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Travel Shares

2 high-profile ASX 200 travel shares reporting next week

| Aaron Bell

Are these Aussie travel companies set for turbulence this reporting season?

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BNPL shares

Own Zip shares? Here's what to watch when the company reports next week

| Aaron Bell

After big returns in 2024, here’s what to expect from the buy now, pay later company in next week’s report. 

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Earnings Results

Telstra shares storm 4% higher on 'solid result'

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant's shareholders are smiling on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Goodman share price crashing 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is weighing down this blue chip this morning.

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ETFs

3 reasons I'd still buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) after big gains

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market has been a very good place to be invested.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Minerals share price pushes higher despite $69m half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this lithium miner performed during the first half.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price falls on mixed FY24 result and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's copper operations were on fire in FY 2024. But not enough for dividend growth.

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International Stock News

Why February 26 will be the most important day yet for Nvidia stock

| Adria Cimino

Nvidia has reported record revenue growth in recent quarters, and the stock soared last year.

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Earnings Results

Telstra share price on watch after dividend boost and $750m buyback

| James Mickleboro

How did Australia's largest telco perform during the half? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

These were the 5 top-performing stocks in the S&P 500 in January 2025

| Scott Levine

The S&P 500 climbed 2.7% last month.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers share price on watch amid half year profit and dividend increase

| James Mickleboro

How did the Bunnings and Kmart owner perform during the first half?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock Goldman Sachs says could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker thinks the market is undervaluing this stock.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's what to watch out for in the upcoming result

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Woodside result going to excite investors?

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these shares as buys. Let's see what sort of yields they offer.

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ETFs

4 excellent ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be among the best out there for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It is a huge day for Aussie investors. Here's what to expect.

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Growth Shares

2 fantastic ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold until 2035

| James Mickleboro

Let’s see why these buy-rated shares could be long term wealth generators for investors according to analysts.

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Bank Shares

Reporting season has delivered fantastic news for CBA shareholders!

| Tristan Harrison

I reckon CBA’s result now seems even more impressive.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 shares endured yet another rough session this hump day.

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Technology Shares

Up 8%: This ASX 200 tech stock just reported boosted sales, profit and dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors clearly loved what this company had to say today.

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Technology Shares

3 reasons this surging ASX 200 tech stock remains 'a compelling investment case'

| Bernd Struben

The share price of this ASX 200 tech stock has been going through the roof.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX 200 pharmaceutical shares surging on big US news

| James Mickleboro

Big news is getting investors excited on Wednesday. Let's find out what is happening.

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Materials Shares

The ASX 300 lithium stock to buy now following a 'major de-risking event'

| Bernd Struben

A leading investing expert believes this ASX lithium producer is trading at a discount.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares hitting new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are defying today's market sell-off.

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Earnings Results

Santos share price tumbles on weak FY24 result

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing investors to sell this energy giant's shares.

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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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