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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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Dividend Investing

4 top ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these income options as buys. But why?

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Gold

What this 4-year hedge fund record implies for ASX 200 gold stocks in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks enjoyed record high gold prices last week. Will that record soon be broken?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 things smart investors know about Guzman y Gomez shares

| Tristan Harrison

These are some spicy facts about the company.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield-eque start to the trading week this Monday.

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Gold

Safe haven? Here's why ASX gold shares are beating the market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are selling other stocks to buy gold shares today. But why?

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International Stock News

Opinion: This Nvidia forecast all but confirms that the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble will burst sooner rather than later

| Sean Williams

Nvidia's gross margin guidance points to pricing pressures that may signal an end to the irrational exuberance surrounding artificial intelligence…

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BNPL shares

What's happening with Zip shares on their first day back aboard the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong eight month run, Zip shares are once again part of the ASX 200.

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Healthcare Shares

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX pharmaceuticals stock a year ago, you'd have $34,711 now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how lucky have investors been with this stock?

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy CSL shares now for their 'steadily growing' dividends?

| Bernd Struben

CSL has increased its interim and final dividend payouts for four years running now.

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AI Stocks

Forget NextDC: 2 ASX artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to buy instead

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are two ASX AI shares to consider, in my view.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is surging on big FDA news

| Zach Bristow

The update is a critical milestone for the company.

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Share Gainers

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares are surging amid today's market meltdown

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these two ASX 200 shares despite the wider market meltdown. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Immutep, Insignia, and Perenti shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff. But why?

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Share Market News

This ASX lithium stock is down 79% in 2024, and a director just bought 300,000 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium director just bought the dip in a big way.

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Resources Shares

With 20% short interest, what's next for Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Zach Bristow

Can the most heavily shorted stock on the ASX reverse course?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, South32, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on Monday. But why?

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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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Healthcare Shares

Up 308% in 6 months, why is the Mesoblast share price tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

The Mesoblast share price is taking a tumble on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Paladin Energy share price in focus on quarterly production data

| Zach Bristow

The uranium producer had a reasonably constructive quarter.

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Materials Shares

Small-cap ASX lithium stock rockets 115% on new discoveries

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

'Oversold': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy at attractive levels right now

| Zach Bristow

These companies look attractive after being sharply sold, analysts say.

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords shares surging over 10% on big news

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price falls despite $1.8 billion 'global LNG powerhouse' bid

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is looking to increase its global gas footprint.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a buy at a 52-week low?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity too good to pass up?

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International Stock News

Is it too late to buy Nvidia stock in the second half of 2024?

| Dani Cook

The company has suffered from a recent sell-off, but maintains massive long-term potential.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price sinks 13% on half year update

| James Mickleboro

How did DroneShield perform during the first half? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price crashes 10% on FY25 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

How did this mining giant perform in the fourth quarter and what is next?

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International Stock News

Why Tesla could be the best 'Magnificent Seven' stock to own in the second half of 2024

| David Jagielski

Tesla's stock has been rallying of late, and there could be more gains to come in the weeks and months…

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Energy Shares

Buy this ASX 200 energy stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping market-beating returns from this stock. Here's why.

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Travel Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Qantas shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Would Buffett get on board with the airline’s shares right now?

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ETFs

I'd buy these 2 excellent ASX ETFs for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are two of the best ASX ETFs to own.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX 300 income stocks for investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be in the buy zone right now.

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Retail Shares

If I had $5k to invest today, would I buy Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good value blue-chip share to buy?

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend share down 31% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This dividend stock is very compelling to me.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Rio Tinto shares be worth next year

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this broker is forecasting for the miner's shares.

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Technology Shares

It's time to buy this ASX tech stock: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Resources Shares

Brokers mixed on green hydrogen pivot, so what's next for Fortescue shares?

| Zach Bristow

The volatility continues for Fortescue with these latest developments.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given the thumbs up to these stocks. Let's find out why.

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