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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

IAG share price in focus as insurance profit jumps 79% in FY24

| Zach Bristow

The. insurance giant posted a large jump in insurance profit.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to buy now and hold for the next 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks.

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Investing Strategies

Here are my top ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| Zach Bristow

These companies are poised to continue their ascent, in my view.

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ETFs

Should you buy these high-performing ASX ETFs today?

| Sebastian Bowen

High returns don't always make for a sure thing...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? Here's your FY 2024 results preview

| James Mickleboro

What is the market expecting from this supermarket next week?

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Dividend Investing

Why brokers love these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

They have good things to say about these income options.

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Investing Strategies

2 soaring ASX 200 stocks to buy now

| Zach Bristow

These stocks show no signs of slowing anytime soon, according to brokers.

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How to invest

2 top ASX 200 shares I'd consider holding for a lifetime

| Bernd Struben

Like Warren Buffett, we all want to find stocks we can buy and hold onto forever.

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Bank Shares

Forget Westpac and buy this ASX bank stock

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be buying this bank stock.

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Broker Notes

Time to jump on this top ASX 200 share down to 52-week lows?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this beaten down stock could be dirt cheap at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

Retirees: 3 ASX dividend shares to buy now for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options could be top options right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Is the winning streak going to continue today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Suncorp, Westpac, and Reece shares: Buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Morgans is saying about these ASX 200 shares.

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Broker Notes

Go long on these 2 ASX 200 shares: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment ideas?

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's your preview for the FY24 result

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the forecasts for the financials.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX recorded its eighth day of gains in a row this Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Last chance to buy Bank of Queensland shares on the cheap?

| Zach Bristow

The bank is pushing towards its 52 week highs.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 directors just bought more shares in their companies?

| Bronwyn Allen

One of these directors invested almost $300,000 in their first trade in almost 4 years.

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Investing Strategies

2 soaring ASX shares that show zero signs of slowing

| Zach Bristow

These names are quietly pushing their way north.

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Defensive Shares

2 ASX shares to confidently buy now and hold forever

| Zach Bristow

Long-term thinking is the key with these two ASX names.

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Technology Shares

Up 146% in a month, can Appen shares keep on rising?

| Zach Bristow

Let's see if the stock can maintain this momentum.

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Earnings Results

Helia share price drifts higher despite mixed first-half results

| Zach Bristow

Profits were down, but investors are still buyers today.

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Gold

How these soaring ASX 200 gold stocks are primed to outshine into 2025

| Bernd Struben

The bull run for ASX 200 gold stocks could charge well into 2025.

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Index investing

Should I ditch ASX 200 shares in favour of S&P 500 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

I weigh up the pros and cons of both markets.

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Resources Shares

Time to buy beaten-up Fortescue shares? These experts think so

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why Fortescue shares could be an opportunity at this beaten-up price.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs are investors most bullish on?

| Bronwyn Allen

A trading activity report reveals insights into which ASX ETFs are attracting the highest buying conviction.

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52-Week Highs

These ASX shares punched new 52 week highs after F24 earnings

| Zach Bristow

Investors are buying these shares hand over fist today.

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Earnings Results

ARB share price surges 7% on a return to growth

| Mitchell Lawler

Is this ASX retailer back on the road investors had been hoping for?

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is climbing after delivering FY24 profit and dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on the release of this full year result.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX income stock paying $6.54 in dividends per share: Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts are rating this dividend machine as a buy today...

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock leaps 10% on surging FY 2024 profits and dividends

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the stock on the back of a 32% dividend boost.

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Share Fallers

Why Dexus, Iress, Mader, and Yancoal shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold off on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, ARB, Judo, and Monadelphous shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 real estate stock rallies 7% after strong sales in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Let's see what this real estate player posted.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide share price soars 11% on FY24 results

| Bronwyn Allen

The industrials stock is currently the strongest performer of the ASX 200 today.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 300 stock is crashing 17% despite strong growth and record FY24 profits

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors heading to the exits today in a hurry?

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Earnings Results

Guess which high-yielding ASX All Ords share just crashed 20% on suspended dividends

| Bernd Struben

ASX All Ords investors are punishing this former dividend star today.

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Earnings Results

Hub24 share price dips despite net inflows leaping 62%

| Mitchell Lawler

Earnings are up 24%, but investors are holding back today.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares have got the attention of Gen Z investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Report shows Gen Z investors traded a narrower range of securities than other generations in FY24.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Baby Bunting share price jumping 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

FY 2024 was tough. But a much improved outlook is getting investors excited.

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