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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

Why do analysts rate these ASX dividend shares as top buys?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these as buys for income investors. Let's find out why.

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How to invest

Here's what to do when the ASX 200 and global stock markets are crashing

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 plunged 5.7% over two trading days. What should investors do?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The recovery for the ASX ended today with the markets recording a slight drop.

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Technology Shares

Is this the real reason Block stock is down 11% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block's big drop this week might have an unusual culprit...

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 market sector has been the best performer over 10 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

This might surprise you...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

As Tabcorp shares fall another 4%, what should investors do?

| Zach Bristow

Can this embattled stock climb out of its hole?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 stock just smashed 52-week highs. Is it still a buy?

| Zach Bristow

The healthcare stock has breezed to a new yearly high this week.

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Resources Shares

Why are Fortescue and other ASX 200 mining shares sinking on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a painful day for the ASX’s biggest iron miner.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could Woolworths shares provide a 22% return for investors?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees significant value in this high quality company.

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Share Fallers

Why Mirvac, Myer, West African Resources, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time today. But why?

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Travel Shares

Webjet shares drop as demerger plans advance

| Sebastian Bowen

It looks as though investors have some reservations about the upcoming demerger...

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? The ASX miner is reportedly in talks to sell assets

| Tristan Harrison

BHP may be looking to simplify its asset list.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Audinate, Light & Wonder, and RED 5 shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. Why are investors buying them?

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock just crashed 13% on lower FY 2025 earnings forecast

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the company’s full-year results.

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Here's why former CEO Alan Joyce just took a $9.3 million hit

| Bernd Struben

Qantas is working to rebuild its tarnished brand image. Here's how.

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Broker Notes

Top broker's first rating on Guzman y Gomez shares – buy or sell?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are starting to chime into the investment debate.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares flat on capital position update

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank has released an update on its capital position this morning.

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Earnings Results

Transurban share price slips despite 7% FY 2024 dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

The Transurban share price is edging lower following the ASX 200 toll road operator’s FY 2024 results.

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Earnings Results

This All Ords stock is sinking 7% amid huge FY24 profit warning

| James Mickleboro

This retailer is battling a challenging consumer and trading environment.

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Resources Shares

IGO shares slide as the ASX miner eyes nickel divestment

| James Mickleboro

IGO is looking to offload its Forrestania nickel assets.

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Earnings Results

AMP shares rocket 12% on half-year results and big advice news

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

After a tough time, analysts expect a big earnings bounce for this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is expected to see an energetic boost to its profits.

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Energy Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Woodside shares be worth next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Can Woodside stage a turnaround over the next year?

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ETFs

I'd buy 200 units of this ASX ETF to generate an extra $70 of monthly passive income

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think this ASX ETF is a low-risk option to generate more passive income.

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Healthcare Shares

Big ASX news! Pro Medicus shares crash 9% in a week

| Zach Bristow

What's next for the imaging software company?

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia stock be in 3 years?

| Will Ebiefung

A weakening U.S. economy could reduce demand for the chipmaker's pricy AI chips.

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Retirement

Why these ASX retirement shares could be quality options

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these names. Let's see why they are bullish.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? This is your FY 2024 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Will CBA deliver earnings growth in FY 2024? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock a leading broker just upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks now is the time to buy this quality company.

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Blue Chip Shares

5 top ASX 200 shares with 'no credible competition'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 stocks that can keep the competition at bay enjoy ongoing market advantages.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 7.5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting these shares to provide investors with big yields.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy CSL and these ASX 200 blue chip shares now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these quality companies.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's your FY24 result preview

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some of the expected results in the FY24 result.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to continue its recovery today? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Forget BHP and Rio Tinto and buy these ASX mining stocks

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these mining stocks as buys. Let's find out why.

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Growth Shares

Analysts expect big earnings jumps from these ASX 200 growth stocks

| Tristan Harrison

The international potential of these stocks is excellent.

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Broker Notes

3 fantastic ASX stocks to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these stocks from different sides of the market as buys.

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Healthcare Shares

1 top ASX healthcare stock I'd be happy to hold through a recession

| Zach Bristow

It's important to keep resilience in portfolio management.

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Opinions

Here's why I invested MORE money in ResMed shares last week

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why this company is now the third-largest holding in my portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Get an income boost from these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors. Let's dig deeper into things.

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