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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

Why Cettire, Core Lithium, Northern Star, and Step One shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

ASX 200 hits record high, UBS keeps end of year target steady

| Zach Bristow

It's the second all-time high for the benchmark index this week.

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Broker Notes

Citi names these 3 ASX shares to buy now

| Zach Bristow

Here are the latest upgrades from Citi.

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Capital Raising

Zip shares frozen amid $267 million debt wipe plans

| Mitchell Lawler

The buy now, pay later provider wants investors to tip in $267 million to lighten a burden.

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Retail Shares

Down 48% in 2024, why did this ASX 300 stock just surge 10%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX 300 stock surging today. 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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Small Cap Shares

ASX small-cap stock rockets 25% on 'another period of profitable growth'

| James Mickleboro

Why is this small cap getting a lot of attention on Wednesday?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price rockets 14% amid 'positive achievements'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Core Lithium share price surging today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Westpac and the other big four bank shares are 'due a correction'

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker is warning investors that the banks could be overvalued now.

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Gold

ASX gold shares race higher after gold price hits record high

| James Mickleboro

These shares are glittering like gold on Wednesday. Here's why.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best growth-focused ASX shares to buy in July

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX stocks look like potential market-beaters to me.

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Retirement

2 ASX 200 retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these high-quality stocks.

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Opinions

1 market-beating, dividend-paying ASX stock that's a steal right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the long-term of this stock.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch after record-breaking FY24 iron ore production

| James Mickleboro

BHP's iron ore operations were on form during the fourth quarter and full year.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be in the buy zone for income investors right now.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares after the miner's update?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Goldman Sachs are saying about the mining giant.

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Share Fallers

What's next for Droneshield stock after Tuesday's 22% drop

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares crashed yesterday. What's next for the company?

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech stocks to buy now: Broker

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that these stocks could offer market-beating returns.

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's what to expect from next week's Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the market is expecting from the lithium miner.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated stocks to provide big dividend yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to rebound today.

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Dividend Investing

Is the 9.2% dividend yield on Fortescue shares too tempting to pass up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 9.2% dividend yield too good to be true? Here's what I think.

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ETFs

Top 10 most traded ASX ETFs in June

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded ASX ETF was the ever-popular Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

4 reasons to buy GYG shares (and one reason to sell)

| Zach Bristow

After a successful IPO, where to next for investors?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to earth for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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How to invest

No savings? I'd use the Warren Buffett method to earn lifelong passive income with ASX shares

| Kate Lee, CFA

Learn how to invest from Warren Buffett.

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Personal Finance

5 ways ASX shares investors define financial success

| Bronwyn Allen

What does financial success mean to you?

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here's how much you'll get paid today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's VAS paycheque might disappoint some investors.

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Share Fallers

Big ASX news! DroneShield share price crashes 31%

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are enduring a stunning fall from grace today.

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Materials Shares

Why are BHP and other ASX 200 mining shares getting hammered on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

A soft second-quarter update from one of the major miners appears to have spooked investors today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Top broker slaps $33 price target on Guzman y Gomez (GYG) shares

| Tristan Harrison

One broker thinks the Mexican food business has spicy growth potential.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price hits 9-year high amid yet another strong day for ASX 200 banks

| Bronwyn Allen

Bank stocks just keep on rising...

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Share Fallers

Why Champion Iron, Core Lithium, Encounter Resources, and Rio Tinto shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Westpac and three other ASX 200 bank shares smashing new multi-year highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own ASX bank shares, you're probably having a great day.

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Hub24, Integrated Research, and Kingsgate shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Bank Shares

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

| Kate Lee, CFA

CBA shares have been an excellent performer for their holders.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 66% in FY24, will Telix Pharmaceuticals shares continue?

| Zach Bristow

After such an impressive run, has the trend exhausted?

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Broker Notes

Brokers say buy! 3 ASX shares receiving upgrades today

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts say these ASX shares look like good buys today.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy Resmed shares at 'attractive entry level' says top broker

| Zach Bristow

Could this be the right entry point to own Resmed?

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers share price rises amid healthcare expert appointment

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers has appointed someone with a healthy amount of experience.

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