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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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Earnings Results

Which ASX 200 stock is surging today following its FY24 results?

| James Mickleboro

This company's guidance for FY 2025 is helping offset a poor result.

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AI Stocks

Appen share price rockets 44% amid 'significant opportunities'

| Bernd Struben

Appen shares are surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares outperforming on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX healthcare shares are on the way up on Tuesday after positive news announcements.

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Bank Shares

Why this top broker just downgraded ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

This leading broker is feeling pessimistic about the ASX bank share.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares just rated as broker buys

| Zach Bristow

The latest round of broker recommendations is in.

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Materials Shares

What are analysts saying about Core Lithium shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this beaten down lithium stock?

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Materials Shares

BHP share price drops despite $4.5b copper acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian has found another way to get more exposure to copper.

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Materials Shares

IGO share price lifts off amid $201 million quarterly free cash build

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up IGO shares after the lithium miner released its quarterly results.

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Technology Shares

Guess which buy-rated ASX 200 tech stock is targeting huge growth through to 2030

| James Mickleboro

This software company has big and bold growth plans.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Woolworths shares falling on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

The supermarket giant has lost another leader. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Are Sonic Healthcare or CSL shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses have healthy outlooks.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy BHP shares after a 16% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on BHP's current share price.

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REITs

1 ASX stock down 36% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a good opportunity for brave investors.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX All Ords dividend shares could rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect a combination of big returns and good yields from these stocks.

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Gold

Buy this ASX gold share for golden portfolio returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this gold miner to rise strongly from current levels.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 super ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy next month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given these stocks a big thumbs up. But why?

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Materials Shares

Ready to roar: Top broker says Liontown shares can rise 100%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this lithium stock could double in value.

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Dividend Investing

Medibank or NIB shares: Which one should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on these two private health insurance giants.

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Opinions

Are Telstra or Fortescue shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chips would I be more interested in?

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to take some profits on NAB shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what I'm thinking about my NAB shares today.

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Dividend Investing

3 quality ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these stocks. But why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

Have your ASX shares grown their dividend for 10 years in a row? These 2 stocks have

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have delivered impressively consistent dividend growth.

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Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2027 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on profit growth?

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Opinions

One ASX dividend machine I'd buy over CBA right now

| Tristan Harrison

CBA would not be the top of my list of dividend stocks to own for passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A tougher session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

Is this Vanguard ETF a top idea for income?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors go for this asset diversification option?

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ETFs

Down 14% from its all-time high in June, is it time to buy this ASX ETF?

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think this might be a buying opportunity for this ASX ETF.

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Retirement

3 excellent ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be good additions to a retirement portfolio next month.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $1,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think Fortescue shares offer strong, long-term passive income potential. Here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX opened the trading week with a blaze of optimism today.

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Earnings Results

ASX uranium share rallies on a quarter of 'significant progress'

| Mitchell Lawler

Added to the top 200, flushed with cash, and working towards construction -- it's been a busy quarter for this…

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Travel Shares

What on earth is going on with the Rex share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This airline's shares haven't gotten off the ground this week...

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's ANZ's inflation and RBA interest rates forecast

| Bernd Struben

We look at ANZ’s forecast for this week’s inflation data and next week’s RBA interest rate call.

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 stock is falling 5% after a costly failure

| Sebastian Bowen

Fletcher investors woke up to some bad news this morning...

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Financial Shares

Up over 90% in a year, is it too late to buy this ASX financial share?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Generation Development Group's share price rose approximately 90% over the past year.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 6% to 12% yields

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for good yields? I’d try these contenders.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price wallows despite 50% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

The Bubs share price is under selling pressure today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Fletcher Building, JB Hi-Fi, NIB, and ResMed shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying Westpac shares today.

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Deep Yellow, Encounter Resources, and Resolute Mining shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good start to the week. But why?

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