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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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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Which stocks is the broker feeling bullish on this month? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Dimerix, Paladin Energy, Pilbara Minerals, and Resolute Mining shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Brickworks, National Storage, and Nine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Thursday. But why?

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International Stock News

Nvidia soared today thanks to AI news — Is it time to buy the stock?

| Keith Noonan

Can investors still win with Nvidia stock after today's explosive gains?

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Materials Shares

Top broker forecasts Mineral Resources share price could soar another 30%

| Bernd Struben

Up 25% in two days, this leading broker thinks Mineral Resources shares have a lot more to give.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 24% in a month! This ASX biotech share is hitting a record high on trial update

| James Mickleboro

The SECuRE trial is getting investors excited. Here's the latest.

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Resources Shares

Why the iron ore price could have further to fall

| Tristan Harrison

Things are not looking positive for Australia’s key commodity.

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX defence stock rocketing 23% today?

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tanking on its CEO exit

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button as this leading media company looks for a new top dog.

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Healthcare Shares

What's going on with the NIB share price today?

| James Mickleboro

We now know when the private health insurer's long-serving CEO is stepping down.

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price sinking on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why today's decline could actually be good news for shareholders.

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Industrials Shares

Brickworks shares tumble on $172m profit hit

| James Mickleboro

The company is battling tough trading condition in two key markets.

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Bank Shares

Here's why the dividend yield tells us CBA shares are too expensive

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm using a simple metric to determine if CBA is too expensive...

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Dividend Investing

Is the new Soul Patts dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) worth taking up?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can now opt to take part in the DRP instead of receiving cash.

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Travel Shares

Buying ASX travel shares? Here's Australia's latest travel data

| Zach Bristow

Things are looking up for the travel sector.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers see these shares as great options for your hard-earned money.

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Dividend Investing

Top brokers say these high-yield ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields are expected from these buy-rated stocks.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining stocks to buy for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these miner's could be great options for investors this month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

When are Star shares going to return to trade?

| James Mickleboro

The casino and resorts operator has released another update.

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Economy

What does falling 'real' unemployment mean for ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

Could things be turning positive for the Aussie economy?

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy these popular ASX 200 dividend giants?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts rate them as buys or sells right?

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Energy Shares

Are AGL shares a buy for the large projected dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors get energised about the passive income from this stock?

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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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Opinions

Why I'd BUY this heavily shorted ASX share while it's under pressure

| Bernd Struben

Down 39% in 2024, short sellers think this ASX 200 share has further to fall. I think they’re wrong.

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Dividend Investing

Do you have a slice of the $45 billion worth of upcoming ASX dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors are getting a major pay rise from this earnings season...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a miserable hump day for ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Telstra dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a leading broker is forecasting for the telco giant's dividend in the coming years.

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up 300 Westpac shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Westpac has increased its dividend payouts every year since 2020.

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REITs

Why ASX property shares could be set for a comeback

| Zach Bristow

The recovery could be strong, too, according to one global investment giant.

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Broker Notes

Forget Guzman Y Gomez and buy these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see value in these shares. Here's why they could be good alternatives.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares receiving a jolt of energy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are dramatically surging today...

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares ignore weak lithium forecast with 15% rebound

| Zach Bristow

Investors are on the bullish side of Pilbara Minerals today.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy stocks pressured as the oil price takes another tumble. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down ASX 200 energy stocks today. But could they be set to rebound?

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, DroneShield, Mineral Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Retail Shares

Which ASX retail shares are overcoming the slowdown in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

These retail stocks have started the new financial year strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, CBA, NextDC, and REA Group shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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52-Week Highs

Why is this ASX gold share roaring to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this miner are having a golden day. But why?

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International Stock News

Opinion: These 2 artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are recession-proof

| Adam Spatacco

Technology stocks may be seen as too risky to own during a recession, but I see these companies as exceptions.

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International Stock News

2 no-brainer Warren Buffett stocks to buy right now

| Johnny Rice

The Oracle of Omaha knows what to look for in a company.

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