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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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How to invest

I'd buy Woodside shares today to generate $1,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

At the current share price, I think Woodside can continue to deliver market-beating, long-term passive income.

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Materials Shares

How risky is buying ASX lithium shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

Despite recent losses, this fund manager is holding onto these top ASX lithium stocks. Here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another record high for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares strike 7-year high, is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors view ANZ shares as an opportunity?

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Materials Shares

Who is buying 55,000 Liontown shares this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Lithium prices remain at multi-year lows, but this insider is putting $53,350 into the industry.

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Bank Shares

BOQ share price rises amid rumoured takeover interest

| Tristan Harrison

Could another major move in the banking sector be on the cards?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares dive another 19%! Time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

With DroneShield shares getting hammered again today, do I think it’s time to buy?

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Record Highs

Here's why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) just hit an all-time ASX high

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own this ETF, you've had a great day.

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Bank Shares

40% downside! Broker values CBA shares at $80 — is the fun over?

| Zach Bristow

Valuations remain the top concern among brokers.

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Share Fallers

Why Deep Yellow, DroneShield, Mount Gibson Iron, and Praemium shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't having a good time on hump day. What's going on?

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Gold

Have you heard of this ASX gold stock? It's up 114% in 8 days!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent the ASX gold stock flying higher in July. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Core Lithium, Northern Star, and Step One shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

ASX 200 hits record high, UBS keeps end of year target steady

| Zach Bristow

It's the second all-time high for the benchmark index this week.

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Broker Notes

Citi names these 3 ASX shares to buy now

| Zach Bristow

Here are the latest upgrades from Citi.

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Capital Raising

Zip shares frozen amid $267 million debt wipe plans

| Mitchell Lawler

The buy now, pay later provider wants investors to tip in $267 million to lighten a burden.

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Retail Shares

Down 48% in 2024, why did this ASX 300 stock just surge 10%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX 300 stock surging today. But why?

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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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Small Cap Shares

ASX small-cap stock rockets 25% on 'another period of profitable growth'

| James Mickleboro

Why is this small cap getting a lot of attention on Wednesday?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price rockets 14% amid 'positive achievements'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Core Lithium share price surging today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Westpac and the other big four bank shares are 'due a correction'

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker is warning investors that the banks could be overvalued now.

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Gold

ASX gold shares race higher after gold price hits record high

| James Mickleboro

These shares are glittering like gold on Wednesday. Here's why.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best growth-focused ASX shares to buy in July

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX stocks look like potential market-beaters to me.

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Retirement

2 ASX 200 retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these high-quality stocks.

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Opinions

1 market-beating, dividend-paying ASX stock that's a steal right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the long-term of this stock.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch after record-breaking FY24 iron ore production

| James Mickleboro

BHP's iron ore operations were on form during the fourth quarter and full year.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks this week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares after the miner's update?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Goldman Sachs are saying about the mining giant.

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Share Fallers

What's next for Droneshield stock after Tuesday's 22% drop

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares crashed yesterday. What's next for the company?

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech stocks to buy now: Broker

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that these stocks could offer market-beating returns.

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's what to expect from next week's Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the market is expecting from the lithium miner.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated stocks to provide big dividend yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to rebound today.

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Dividend Investing

Is the 9.2% dividend yield on Fortescue shares too tempting to pass up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 9.2% dividend yield too good to be true? Here's what I think.

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ETFs

Top 10 most traded ASX ETFs in June

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded ASX ETF was the ever-popular Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

4 reasons to buy GYG shares (and one reason to sell)

| Zach Bristow

After a successful IPO, where to next for investors?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to earth for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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How to invest

No savings? I'd use the Warren Buffett method to earn lifelong passive income with ASX shares

| Kate Lee, CFA

Learn how to invest from Warren Buffett.

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Personal Finance

5 ways ASX shares investors define financial success

| Bronwyn Allen

What does financial success mean to you?

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here's how much you'll get paid today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's VAS paycheque might disappoint some investors.

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Share Fallers

Big ASX news! DroneShield share price crashes 31%

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are enduring a stunning fall from grace today.

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