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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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Gold

Guess which ASX gold stock crashed over 20% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a tough time right now. What's happening?

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Technology Shares

Guess which little-known ASX tech stock has soared 18% as a private investor strikes

| Zach Bristow

It was a great day on the ASX for this tech player.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to the races today.

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Retirement

Why inflation could cost young investors 50% of their retirement savings

| Sebastian Bowen

High inflation is hitting younger Australians the hardest.

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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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Dividend Investing

Beat the bank! 2 ASX stocks worth buying to make more money than interest on savings

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd rather buy these two stocks than open a term deposit today.

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Lendlease, Neuren, and Sayona Mining shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Genetic Signatures, Retail Food Group, Smartpay, and St Barbara shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX All Ords stocks turned $500 into at least $16,500 in less than a decade!

| Bernd Struben

These ASX All Ords shares delivered explosive returns over the last five years.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Shorted ASX All Ords share rallies 8% despite 'empty box' allegations

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer is denying that it sells fake products on its site.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA share buyers getting the highest growth in return for being the most expensive?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can higher growth justify the CBA share price premium?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share just rocketed 11% on 'groundbreaking trial'

| Bernd Struben

Up 67% in a year, investors are sending the ASX 200 healthcare share soaring again today.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share is predicted to pay a 9% dividend yield in 2026!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is paying big dividends, and even bigger payouts are potentially on their way!

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Technology Shares

Founder of ASX tech company offloads shares worth $16 million after doubling in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be worried over this $16 million insider sale?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price marching higher amid fast approaching $75 billion takeover deadline

| Bernd Struben

BHP is still in negotiations over its acquisition proposal for Anglo American.

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Technology Shares

Nvidia shares are now worth more than 17 times the market cap of BHP. What's next?

| Zach Bristow

With the AI boom in full pace, what's in store for the tech giant?

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Bank Shares

Would I buy NAB shares above $33 right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on whether this bank stock is an opportunity.

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Investing Strategies

Should I buy ASX shares now, or wait for a stock market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

When should investors put money to work in the share market?

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Share Market News

Lendlease share price leaps 9% on plans to bring $4.5 billion back home

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Lendlease share price soaring on Monday.

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Energy Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woodside shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

The energy stock is an interesting investment proposition.

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Resources Shares

1 Australian mining stock worth a long-term investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think this copper play could be an excellent pick in the mining sector.

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Dividend Investing

With a dividend yield over 7%, are Telstra shares a buy for income?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these dividends too good to ignore?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income in June

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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ETFs

Why Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) is a top buy for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Cash flow and capital growth are two reasons why I think this ASX ETF could be a really good pick…

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Opinions

1 popular ASX 200 share I wouldn't touch with 2 bargepoles!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock doesn’t appeal to me at all.

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Broker Notes

3 high-quality ASX shares tipped to generate strong returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be checking out these top stocks before it's too late.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX All Ords stock for a 30% gain and 6% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up this dirt cheap stock.

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Bank Shares

Should you buy, hold, or sell this ASX 200 bank stock?

| James Mickleboro

Does Goldman Sachs think investors should be buying this bank share? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these buy-rated income stocks.

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Materials Shares

Here is the latest lithium price forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Will lithium rebound any time soon? Let's find out what Goldman Sachs is forecasting.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares with legit potential to outperform the market

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver returns far greater than historical averages.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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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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Retirement

What's the average age of retirement in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians are choosing to retire a bit later in life, according to new figures.

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Superannuation

'All-growth' superannuation funds return nearly 10% in 10 months

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert says superannuation funds are delivering healthy returns in FY24 despite share market volatility.

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Growth Shares

2 no-brainer ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

It's not hard to see why these quality companies could be great long term investment options.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 2.8% gain this week.

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares a significantly underrated buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

AMP shares are unloved. Could it be a contrarian opportunity?

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts say these small cap ASX shares can deliver big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these small caps are top options right now. But why?

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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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