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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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International Stock News

Prediction: 2 US stocks that will be worth more than Nvidia 5 years from now

| Keithen Drury

These US stocks have a shot at surpassing Nvidia over the next few years.

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BNPL shares

Is it too late to buy Zip shares at their 2-year highs?

| Zach Bristow

Thinking long-term remains the key decision factor.

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Resources Shares

Up 52% this year, why is this ASX All Ords stock halted today?

| Zach Bristow

Another update in this company's growth story.

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Share Fallers

Why Incitec Pivot, Kogan, Insignia, and Resimac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock going to $150 in the wake of its high-profile 10-for-1 stock split?

| Danny Vena

Wall Street analysts are reviewing their models in the wake of Nvidia's stock split.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect a Fed interest rate cut in September?

| Bernd Struben

A Fed interest rate cut in September would offer some tailwinds for the ASX 200 in Q4.

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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

Can Medibank shares expect a healthy FY25?

| Zach Bristow

It was a challenging period last financial year for the insurer.

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Energy Shares

AGL shares struggled in FY24. Will FY25 be different?

| Zach Bristow

Things could be looking brighter.

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Industrials Shares

ASX 200 stock tumbles as $1 billion deal goes south

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 stock despite a pending $900 million share buyback.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares roaring higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are pleased with these announcements. Let's find out why.

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ETFs

Want the best ASX 200 ETF? Look no further: Morgan Stanley

| Mitchell Lawler

Which ETF comes out the winner when you pit three of the biggest, most-popular, and lowest-cost ETFs against each other?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares close to 52-week highs I'm thinking about buying

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks look very exciting to me.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock is rocketing 80% on 'world class grades'

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited? Let's find out what's happening.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 outstanding blue chip ASX 200 stocks to buy for FY25

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts have slapped buy ratings on these shares in the new financial year.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how ASX investors can build a meaty second income starting from scratch

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my roadmap for new investors chasing a second source of income.

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Materials Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's your Q2 preview

| James Mickleboro

Will the mining giant outperform expectations next week?

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Energy Shares

This top broker thinks Pilbara Minerals shares are done falling

| Tristan Harrison

The worst days may be over the ASX lithium stock.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's a look at five excellent ASX ETF options for July.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend titan I'd buy over BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX stock can offer much healthier passive income.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price good value in July?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker is saying about the telco giant.

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ETFs

How did the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) race ahead of the ASX 200 in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

IVV shares delivered more than three times the gains of the ASX 200 in FY 2024. But how?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Woolworths share price sink 15% in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woolworths share price got hammered in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX small-cap shares that soared 250% to 675% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX small-cap shares can offer potentially higher price growth but typically involve more risk.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these quality ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are positive on these income stocks. Let's see why.

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How to invest

$3,000 in savings? Here's how I'd use that to start investing today

| James Mickleboro

How much could your investment portfolio be worth over time?

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which stocks and suburbs delivered the best growth in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 10 stocks and best city vs. regional markets in FY24.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

It's a buy! Expert says Fortescue shares are oversold

| Tristan Harrison

An expert has called Fortescue shares an opportunity.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd give a wide berth to in today's stock market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd avoid these two ASX shares like the plague right now.

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Superannuation

What's the average age Australians access their superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the data says.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors finally caught a break this Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts love Woodside and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these income stocks. Here's what they are saying.

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Broker Notes

CBA shares hit new record amid higher revised predictions for home price growth

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Here's what the iron ore price will be this time next year: Westpac

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has a direct impact on the earnings of ASX miners and their share prices.

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Travel Shares

Why did ASIC take a look when Qantas shares fell last year?

| Zach Bristow

The regulator was asking questions.

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Dividend Investing

How much cash do you need to quit work and live off ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends are the best path to an early retirement for most Australians...

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Speculative

Broker says this speculative ASX stock could rise over 200%

| James Mickleboro

This high risk option could have major upside according to analysts.

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ETFs

Here's how profitable owning the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF was in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

It was a great year for US stocks and plenty of Aussie ETF investors benefitted via the ASX VTS.

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Gold

Goldman Sachs says these ASX gold stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

These gold miners could be top options according to the broker.

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