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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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Bank Shares

Westpac stock: Should you buy the 5.5% yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Westpac an easy buy today for that 5.5% yield?

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Strategic Materials, Boral, Dubber, and Macquarie Technology are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough hump day. But why?

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Materials Shares

Is Core Lithium stock a good long-term investment?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this lithium dog a buy-the-dip opportunity today?

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Technology Shares

Up 61% since February, why this ASX 200 tech stock could 'continue to surprise to the upside'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech share is poised for more growth, according to this leading fund manager.

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ETFs

4 quality ASX ETFs to buy after the market sell-off

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be buys after recent market volatility.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX small-cap mining stock is rocketing 32% today

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is being given a major cash injection from the government.

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Gold

Why the Newmont share price represents 'an attractive opportunity' right now

| Bernd Struben

Today is an excellent day to buy Newmont shares, according to this leading fund manager.

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, DroneShield, Evolution Mining, and Lynas shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session on hump day.

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Healthcare Shares

How much do you need to invest in CSL shares for $8,000 in annual dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's dividends are exponentially more valuable for long-term investors.

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Materials Shares

Here's why this ASX lithium stock is in a trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

Bad news or good news. What is the dealio with government permitting?

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How to invest

Strategies for successfully navigating market volatility

| Kate O'Brien

Master the art of navigating market volatility and learn to ride the waves of the ASX for long-term growth and…

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Technology Shares

What could $5,000 invested in Block shares become in 1 year?

| James Mickleboro

Is it worth investing in this tech stock? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Worried about an ASX stock market crash? Here are 5 reasons AMP says the bull market has legs

| Bernd Struben

Despite the potential for a pullback, the ASX bull can keep on running, says AMP.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Soul Patts share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Is today's decline actually good news?

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Communication Shares

ASX 300 stock down 24% since March now offers 'compelling value'

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has picked out this stock as a good opportunity.

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Gold

Evolution Mining share price rockets 10% on strong quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is glittering like gold on the market today.

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price leaps 6% on improving outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Bank of Queensland share price on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares leap as Rinehart ramps up $332 million stake

| Mitchell Lawler

Gina Rinehart is gradually growing a rare earths empire.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price jumps 16% on 'significant' NATO deal

| James Mickleboro

More big news has come out of this tech stock this morning.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price drops after Q1 update falls short of expectations

| James Mickleboro

How did the miner perform compared to expectations?

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX stock crashing 75% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This call recording technology company's shares have been hit hard on its return to trade.

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Dividend Investing

Is Telstra stock a smart buy right now for dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Would I buy Telstra shares for that hefty dividend yield today?

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Dividend Investing

The best dividend stocks in Australia right now

| Tristan Harrison

Growth and stability are just two of the reasons why I think these are the top ASX 300 stocks for…

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Opinions

1 top ASX growth stock to buy that's down 40%

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think this stock could fly higher.

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Growth Shares

These ASX 200 growth shares could rise 12% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on offer from these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 6% to 8% yields: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be coming for owners of these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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ETFs

Own Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) units? It's payday for you!

| Tristan Harrison

Find out what distribution VAS ETF is sending to bank accounts today.

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Growth Shares

Hoping to beat the ASX 200? I'd consider buying these 3 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares can outperform the market.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could the 'clear path to recovery' for Domino's shares be in doubt?

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s has some ambitious growth targets, but are they achievable?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was mayhem on the markets today, with one of the worst days in a long time for ASX shares.

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Share Market News

The Aussie stock market just wiped out all of 2024's gains! Time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

We're back to the start for 2024 after another negative session. Is there a way for investors to make the…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality ASX shares to buy after the market sell-off

| James Mickleboro

Could this market sell-off be a buying opportunity for investors? Here are two shares analysts rate as buys.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs names 3 strong ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is bullish on these dividend shares.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining giants' copper project cops setback

| Tristan Harrison

BHP and Rio Tinto are struggling to get the go-ahead for a US copper mine.

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying Mesoblast and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders seem to see value in these shares.

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Share Fallers

'Catastrophic' risk: Why Star shares have lost 25% in 4 days

| Mitchell Lawler

The outcome of this inquiry could determine whether Star Entertainment hits Blackjack or bust.

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Technology Shares

This little-known Australian stock has doubled in less than 1 year

| James Mickleboro

Investors have doubled their money in less than 12 months with this stock.

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Resources Shares

Why aren't big fund managers buying Fortescue shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX experts are reportedly shunning this popular miner...

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