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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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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX healthcare stock just crash 47%?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have seen something they don't like in a big announcement.

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia stock be in 10 years?

| Will Ebiefung

The company's future depends on whether the artificial intelligence industry meets its lofty expectations.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX retail stock rocketing 17% during today's market selloff?

| James Mickleboro

This retailer has reported a big improvement in its performance.

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors brace for another RBA interest rate hike?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are increasingly betting the RBA will raise interest rates. Are they right?

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares outperform on 'exciting development'

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is avoiding the market selloff today. But why?

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ETFs

Is the FY25 outlook compelling for the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)?

| Tristan Harrison

The last several months have been strong for the VAS ETF. Is the outlook still compelling?

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Growth Shares

Here's why brokers say these ASX growth shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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Retail Shares

Are ASX 200 retail shares attractive amid the FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

These retailers are facing a lot of uncertainty at the moment.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 super strong blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been given buy ratings by analysts. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Coles and these ASX dividend stocks could offer huge returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think big returns could be on offer from these buy-rated shares.

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Bank Shares

Here's when CBA and these ASX 200 bank stocks are paying their dividends

| James Mickleboro

Pay day is coming for some bank shareholders.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks in July

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income options.

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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these top ETFs.

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Technology Shares

2 All Ords ASX defence shares 'poised to thrive'

| Bernd Struben

Both All Ords ASX defence stocks could keep outperforming for years, according to this leading fund manager.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors.

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Energy Shares

What is the outlook for Woodside shares in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside shares have suffered volatility. Are things about to get better?

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Opinions

1 ASX stock that's just right for beginner investors

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock could provide a pleasing mixture of dividends and growth.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons I think the CBA share price may crash!

| Sebastian Bowen

I see CBA shares going just one way from here...

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Superannuation

Superannuation growth funds on track to deliver 9% returns in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Chant West says resilient share markets have driven strong superannuation investment returns in FY24.

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Communication Shares

ASX expert: Time to buy Telstra shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker reckons Telstra is heading for big gains, and soon.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX penny stocks that pay dividends

| James Mickleboro

You can buy these stocks for less than a dollar. And Bell Potter think you should.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wistful Wednesday for ASX investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 ASX income stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these stocks for their portfolio.

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Growth Shares

2 exciting ASX growth shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock was just upgraded to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter just upgraded this miner to a buy rating.

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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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Financial Shares

Up 57% in 2024, this ASX All Ords stock 'still screens cheaply vs the market'

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has called out this high-performing stock as good value.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 300 shares smashing new highs while the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

These five shares are happily bucking the market today.

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Opinions

Should I buy Guzman Y Gomez shares on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the growth story enough to get GYG over the line and into my portfolio?

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Retail Shares

3 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares like there's no tomorrow

| Zach Bristow

There's plenty of flesh to put on the investment skeleton for Wesfarmers.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Collins Foods, Liontown, and Northern Star shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Actinogen Medical, Karoon Energy, and Race Oncology shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just plummeted on May's inflation figures. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is under heavy selling pressure following May’s CPI data. But why?

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Opinions

I think this ASX 200 stock is a tremendous bargain today

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share seems to be trading for a lot less than it’s worth.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 mining shares just downgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

The brokers just cut their outlooks for three ASX 200 mining shares. But why?

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Bank Shares

Where to invest your Westpac dividends

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of buy-rated options that could be worth considering according to analysts.

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Technology Shares

This tech stock is 'one the highest quality companies on the ASX'

| James Mickleboro

A leading investment company says this tech stock has 'significant upside.'

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is surging 15% on a 'major milestone'

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock tumbles despite significant new production potential

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 uranium stock today. But why?

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ETFs

The smartest ASX ETF to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

One ETF stands out to me on the markets this June..

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