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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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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these names. Let's see what they are saying about them.

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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 local market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wonderful Wednesday session for investors today...

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ETFs

Why today is a monumental day for ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

This Wednesday is one for the ETF record books.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX 300 shares with ex-dividend dates before this week ends

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want to bag these dividends.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas share price having such a tough time today?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this government news affecting Qantas?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess how much $5,000 invested in Sigma shares in December 2023 is worth now!

| Bernd Struben

Sigma shares have soared over the past year alongside the merger with Chemist Warehouse.

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Retail Shares

I think this ASX 200 retailer could skyrocket in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks very compelling to me this year. Here’s why.

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52-Week Highs

These 7 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these winners today?

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Dividend Investing

5%+ dividend yield: 2 ASX income shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about these income options.

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Small Cap Shares

The ASX small-cap stock trading at 'half of the earnings multiple of industry leaders'

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager sees a lot of untapped value for this soaring ASX small-cap stock.

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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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Energy Shares

Buying Santos shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

More than 40% of Santos’ oil and gas reserves are held in international assets.

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Resources Shares

'Invaluable': Why the Fortescue share price is lifting today

| Tristan Harrison

Could this new appointment boost the miner?

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Bravura, Computershare, and Evolution Mining shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Billionaire Bill Ackman just bought $2.3 billion worth of this incredible US growth stock. Should you buy?

| Adam Levy

He praised the management of this market leader with a big competitive advantage.

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Share Fallers

Down 78% in a year, time to throw in the towel on Star Casino shares?

| Bernd Struben

Has the time come to cut and run?

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Share Fallers

Why Amotiv, Dexus Industria, St Barbara, and Wildcat shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

This $23 billion ASX 200 stock just rocketed 11% to new all-time highs! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors in this ASX 200 financial share are bidding up the stock today. But why?

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Gold

This ASX small cap gold stock is rocketing 142% on new discovery

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer sees potential for a substantial resource.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price soared 120% in 2024. Could it repeat that performance in 2025?

| Dominic Basulto

Bitcoin soared by 150% in 2023 and 120% in 2024, so many crypto investors are expecting it to once again…

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just jumped 20%

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors buying this tech stock on Wednesday? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Up 36% in a year, why is the AGL share price leaping higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the AGL share price on Wednesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

CBA shares drop despite strong first-half profit result and dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear to have been wanting an even stronger result from Australia's largest bank.

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Earnings Results

Evolution Mining share price storms higher on record-breaking result

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner was in fine form during the first half. Here's what it reported.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 REITs reporting strong first-half profit growth

| James Mickleboro

What did these property companies report this morning? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Suncorp share price jumps on strong result and $4.1b return to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is returning significant funds to shareholders after the sale of its banking operations.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Nvidia stock before February 26? History has a clear answer

| Adam Spatacco

We'll learn a lot when Nvidia reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? What to watch in next week's trading update

| Aaron Bell

Owners of this bank’s shares should keep an eye on this upcoming report. 

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Opinions

Is it worth me buying Guzman Y Gomez shares for $40 after a 33% rise?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the valuation too spicy or is this a good time to invest?

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Healthcare Shares

Everything you need to know about the latest CSL dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's latest dividend should be turning investors' heads...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock just continued its freefall

| Howard Smith

Investors see the Elon Musk-led bid for OpenAI as yet another distraction for Tesla's CEO.

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Healthcare Shares

What are brokers saying about CSL shares after the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

The biotech giant's shares hit a 52-week low yesterday. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Earnings Results

CBA share price on watch after half-year profit beat

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank has delivered a strong result this morning. Here's what it reported.

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ETFs

Hoping for market-beating returns? I'd buy these 2 top ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing both of these funds to deliver good returns over the long term.

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Best Shares

Here are 3 of my most profitable investments in ASX shares ever (and which one I'd buy more of right now)

| Sebastian Bowen

I reckon only one of these shares is worthy of a buy today.

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Communication Shares

Missed out on Superloop stock? My favourite ASX telco stock to buy and hold

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX telco space is an exciting industry for opportunities.

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Retirement

I would invest $500 a month into ASX shares to retire rich

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps I would take to try and retire with more money than I could need.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these high-quality ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Here are three dividend stocks that analysts are tipping as buys.

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Broker Notes

Beginner investors: 3 top Australian shares to buy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys and offer plenty of upside.

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