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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 Fallers

Why it's lights out at ASX-listed Star Casino until further notice

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's Star news was the last thing investors needed to hear.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price marching higher amid legal cost sharing agreement with Vale

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Vale face class actions in multiple nations relating to the 2015 Fundao Dam collapse in Brazil.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Nanosonics share price rocketing 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are pleased with a big improvement in this company's performance.

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Retirement

If I were 60 I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be appealing options for passive income.

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Materials Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares a buy on a pullback?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig into this opportunity?

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Share Fallers

Aussie Broadband share price implodes 18% amid AI investment

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down the Aussie Broadband share price today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Woodside shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside is one of the leading stocks in Australia.

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Bank Shares

Here's why BOQ shares could be on the verge of a turnaround

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ has seen a lot of pain in the past three years.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy Coles and this quality blue chip ASX 200 share in July

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the supermarket giant and this blue chip could be quality options.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares fall despite return to ASX 200 index

| James Mickleboro

The buy now pay later provider is back with the big boys.

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Materials Shares

Why are Liontown shares roaring higher on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's see what it has announced.

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ETFs

Should Aussies choose Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) or a term deposit for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Both investment options come with positives and negatives.

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Opinions

Are AGL or Pilbara Minerals shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these companies could benefit from the changing energy landscape.

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Dividend Investing

Why brokers say these ASX income stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

They have only good things to say about these income options right now.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 50% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock a good investment to go travelling with?

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Investing Strategies

It's official, Aussies are getting richer! Here's how

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the findings of the 2024 UBS Global Wealth Report.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in June

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded stock was an ASX 200 iron ore giant. But were investors buying or selling it?

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Broker Notes

Sell this ASX 100 stock now: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Why is the broker feeling bearish about this stock? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's your Q4 preview

| James Mickleboro

What is the market expecting from the mining giant's update?

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these ASX shares could be top options for those funds.

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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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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high yield stocks could be great options for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend stocks are top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Why are they feeling bullish about these income options? Let's find out.

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Opinions

'Defining trend this decade': 6 tips for buying AI stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Henry Fisher of CMC Invest discusses the rapidly rising artificial intelligence investment theme.

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ETFs

Where to invest $5,000 into ASX ETFs in July

| James Mickleboro

Could these funds be a good place to invest your money?

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Dividend Investing

$20,000 stashed away? Here's how I'd use it to target a $1,750-a-month passive income

| James Mickleboro

Want to make the share market your own personal ATM? Here's how to do it.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 3.81% gain.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Why the ResMed share price tanked in FY 2024 and what to expect in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Down 11% in FY 2024, is the ResMed share price poised for a big turnaround in FY 2025?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 12% from 52-week lows, is Woolworths stock still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be interested in this supermarket giant?

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Superannuation

Top 4 reasons why more Aussies are managing their own superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

The number of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) in Australia is growing.

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How to invest

Investing in ASX shares? Why CEO pay DOES matter when misaligned

| Kate Lee, CFA

Wonder who topped the highest-paid CEO table?

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ETFs

These top ASX global shares ETFs delivered stunning returns of 50% to 70% last year

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 6 best-performing ASX ETFs providing Aussie investors with international market exposure.

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Superannuation

What are the average returns for growth superannuation funds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Growth super funds are outperforming balanced funds over every time period right now.

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How to invest

Could investing $10,000 in ASX shares make you a millionaire?

| James Mickleboro

Is this the key to becoming wealthy? Let's find out more.

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Share Market News

Top 5 investment themes exciting ASX shares investors in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

There's some old themes and some new ones...

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How to invest

Looking to boost your retirement with extra passive income? Try this!

| Bernd Struben

Securing a passive income stream could offer a big lift to your retirement lifestyle. Here’s how I’d go about it.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these income options. But why?

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