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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 Gainers

Up 693% in a year, is it too late to buy Zip shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Can the Zip share price continue to outperform after its blistering one year rally?

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Resources Shares

CBA predicts further 13% drop in iron ore price

| Zach Bristow

A further slump could pinch the sector hard.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Watching Star Entertainment shares? Here's the latest

| Zach Bristow

The updates continue for the casino giant.

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52-Week Highs

Up 52% in a year, the Westpac share price just jumped to near 7-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent Westpac share to almost seven-year highs. But why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 CEO just sold $46 million worth of company shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it ok if a CEO sells their own company's stock?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers (one with 67% upside!)

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just upgraded their outlooks for these four ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Record Highs

Big news! The ASX 200 just hit another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a big day for the Australian markets.

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Chalice Mining, New Hope, and Platinum shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a stronger day than most. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Auckland Airport, Austal, Cettire, and Liontowns shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. Why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 OTHER ASX shares rocketing on takeover offers today

| James Mickleboro

No less than three takeover offers have been received on the ASX today.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price marching higher amid 'monumental step' in AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares could get ongoing support from the bank’s AI transformation plan.

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Materials Shares

Why it could be time to buy Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this mining giant's shares. Is it a buy?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much Twiggy Forrest will pocket in Fortescue dividends

| Zach Bristow

Hint: The number is large.

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's the latest buzz on Bunnings

| Tristan Harrison

Bunnings is nowhere near done growing.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price pops amid $104 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up Xero shares following its new acquisition announcement.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is surging 8% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is getting investors excited today. Let's see what is happening.

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Resources Shares

Could now be the perfect time to buy ASX silver shares?

| Zach Bristow

Is there a silver lining to the rally?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Platinum shares jump 16% on Regal takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager is in the crosshairs of a rival. Let's see what is happening.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX 300 retail stock storming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This retailer has found its next leader. Here's what is happening.

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Earnings Results

New Hope share price races higher despite FY 2024 profit crunch

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner reported a sharp decline in profits. But why?

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International Stock News

These 5 US stocks could be the biggest iPhone 16 winners, and none of them is Apple

| Geoffrey Seiler

Apple's suppliers look well positioned to benefit from increased iPhone sales.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares can rise 20% to ~40%

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason that Morgans thinks these stocks could rise strongly from where they currently trade.

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International Stock News

Wall Street thinks Nvidia stock can rise 30% in a year. Time to buy?

| Keithen Drury

Nvidia's GPUs are still in high demand.

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Bank Shares

Better buy: ASX bank or mining shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Which sector could make a smarter pick at the current valuations?

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 6.5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting big yields from these stocks in the near term.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $200 a month to aim for a passive income of $84,567 a year for life

| Sebastian Bowen

Changing our investing strategy can make a big difference to the passive income potential.

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Materials Shares

Why Mineral Resources shares could rocket 70%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this miner's shares are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Growth Shares

5 ASX shares you can confidently invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be great options for investors according to analysts.

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Opinions

2 compelling ASX dividend shares I'd buy before interest rates start being cut

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are worth buying sooner rather than later.

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Travel Shares

Can the Qantas share price maintain this lofty altitude?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas share have gained 31% in 2024. Now what?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say BHP and these ASX dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to keep a close eye on these stocks.

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Opinions

Can you still make money buying ASX shares at all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Are we still able to make investment returns on highly valued stocks?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

Is this the best ASX ETF for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Some ETFs provide high levels of dividends.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 legendary ASX large-cap shares trading on hard-to-ignore valuations

| Tristan Harrison

These large stocks look good value to me.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy start to the trading week for investors this Monday.

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Technology Shares

Up 260% in 7 weeks, what's going on with Appen shares?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the tech company have shot to new heights.

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Share Market News

Is this the REAL reason for the rebound in ASX lithium shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

A big bet against lithium might be supercharging the recent rally.

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Energy Shares

Could Woodside shares really de-list from the ASX?

| Bernd Struben

You may think of Woodside as a purely Australian company, but its international footprint is growing fast.

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Technology Shares

5 reasons this booming ASX 200 tech stock is still a buy

| Zach Bristow

Fundies and brokers alike are bullish on this stock.

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