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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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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock could rise ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this mining giant is undervalued at current levels.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy for income in August

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these top ETFs.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good day for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the telco giant and these stocks could be top options for income investors.

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Opinions

Still relying on bank shares to grow your net worth? I'd pick these investments instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd pick these three shares over a bank any day.

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Gold

Buy this beaten down and 'underappreciated' ASX gold stock while it's cheap

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks a selloff has created a buying opportunity for investors.

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Growth Shares

5 of the best ASX shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these top stocks as buys. Let's see what they are saying.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX industrials performed best during a volatile week, with the ASX 200 finishing only just inside the green.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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ETFs

Which Vanguard ASX ETF yields the highest passive income right now?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here's a list of Vanguard ASX ETFs offering higher than 3% yields today.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say buy these ASX dividend shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income options? Then check out these buy-rated shares.

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Opinions

The ultimate ASX stock to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this stock leads the ASX, in my opinion.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation should I have at 60?

| James Mickleboro

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement? Let's crunch the numbers.

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Opinions

Why I'm calling this ASX reporting season 'buying season'

| Mitchell Lawler

Reporting season might come in like a wrecking ball... and that's fine by me.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 6,316 shares of this top ASX dividend stock for $100 per month in passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can call on this stock to pay solid dividends.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Are these ETFs among the best you will find on the ASX?

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Superannuation

Here are the 10 best superannuation growth funds of the decade

| Bronwyn Allen

The No. 1 superannuation fund has delivered median total returns of 8.3% per year.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these stocks according to analysts.

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Share Market News

Good ASX news! Australia's 'one of the cleanest markets in the world'

| Zach Bristow

Investors can sleep well at night knowing our market system has integrity.

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ETFs

Shares vs. property: These 2 ASX property ETFs delivered 20%-plus returns in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Two ASX property ETFs delivered much better returns than residential homes or ASX 200 shares in FY24.

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Growth Shares

I'd buy these 2 ASX growth shares to secure an early retirement

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are delivering growing dividends and rising profits.

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Share Market News

5 Australian shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares would be great options for investors.

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AI Stocks

Buying NextDC shares? Here's Moody's 5-year data centre growth forecast

| Bernd Struben

Can NextDC expect to see ongoing data centre demand growth?

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Bank Shares

One day, CBA shares will go down. Here's how to keep it from hurting your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Don’t bank on CBA going up forever.

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Share Market News

Could Fortescue shares fall a further 14% from here?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping the mining giant's shares to continue sinking.

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Premium Reports

Are There Any 'Century Club' Companies On The ASX?

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

What does it take to achieve longevity in business?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX actually finished its week on a high note today.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX stocks valued at less than $1 billion this fundie is selecting for success

| Zach Bristow

This fund manager sees value in each of these smaller names.

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's take on these 2 ASX retail shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite high interest rates and inflation, ASX retail shares have been on a strong run.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares making splashes in the US

| Zach Bristow

These two names could see significant growth in the United States.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX lithium share could rocket 275% in a year: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Shaw and Partners says this ASX lithium share is going to go gangbusters over the next 12 months.

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Small Cap Shares

Want to buy ASX small-cap shares? The shot clock is running out

| Zach Bristow

Could the great rotation be underway?

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Share Fallers

Why Bellevue Gold, Chrysos, Meteoric Resources, and Newmont shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Develop Global, Empire Energy, Mineral Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX All Ords stock could 'double its earnings per share by FY 2027': fundie

| Bernd Struben

This ASX All Ords stock is highly undervalued by the market, according to a leading fund manager.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Financial Shares

Up 6% this past month, is this ASX 200 insurance stock a buy?

| Zach Bristow

It's been an impressive run for the insurance giant.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Mineral Resources share price just leap 6%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Mineral Resources share price rocketing on Friday. But why?

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button on Friday. But why?

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