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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 income stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could be good options for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

6% dividend yield! I'm buying this ASX share and holding it for decades

| Tristan Harrison

This business is one of the few ASX stocks I’d be willing to sign up to own forever.

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Share Gainers

Would I be crazy to buy DroneShield shares now at over $2?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring more than 700% in a year, can DroneShield shares keep flying high?

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REITs

Why Macquarie says go overweight on ASX REITs now!

| Zach Bristow

Real Estate could be the sector to watch, the broker says.

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Communication Shares

Telstra stock pays a massive 7% dividend, and now could be a great time to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The dividends from Telstra could be very rewarding in the coming years.

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International Stock News

Which US shares are ASX investors buying in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's most popular US shares contain some familiar names...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

After yesterday's gains, the ASX 200 was back to reality this Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks would be good alternatives for investors.

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Energy Shares

Up 45% in FY 2024, can the Yancoal share price keep burning bright in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price leapt 45% in the financial year just past and is off to a roaring start in…

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How to invest

This Warren Buffett metric is at a never-before-seen high! What does it mean?

| Mitchell Lawler

Warren Buffett's valuation indicator could be sending a warning.

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Technology Shares

Have you heard of this ASX robotics stock? It's up 75% in 3 days!

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited about this stock? Let's have a look.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ords shares (and one ETF) smashing new highs while the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

These lucky stocks are bucking the market today.

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Technology Shares

The AML3D share price has crashed 26% this week. Time to pounce on the ASX defence stock?

| Bernd Struben

The AML3D share price is roaring back today but still down 26% since Monday’s open.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Imugene, Red 5, and Telstra shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Wednesday. But why?

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International Stock News

Prediction: 2 US stocks that will be worth more than Nvidia 5 years from now

| Keithen Drury

These US stocks have a shot at surpassing Nvidia over the next few years.

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BNPL shares

Is it too late to buy Zip shares at their 2-year highs?

| Zach Bristow

Thinking long-term remains the key decision factor.

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Resources Shares

Up 52% this year, why is this ASX All Ords stock halted today?

| Zach Bristow

Another update in this company's growth story.

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Share Fallers

Why Incitec Pivot, Kogan, Insignia, and Resimac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock going to $150 in the wake of its high-profile 10-for-1 stock split?

| Danny Vena

Wall Street analysts are reviewing their models in the wake of Nvidia's stock split.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect a Fed interest rate cut in September?

| Bernd Struben

A Fed interest rate cut in September would offer some tailwinds for the ASX 200 in Q4.

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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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Financial Shares

Can Medibank shares expect a healthy FY25?

| Zach Bristow

It was a challenging period last financial year for the insurer.

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Energy Shares

AGL shares struggled in FY24. Will FY25 be different?

| Zach Bristow

Things could be looking brighter.

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Industrials Shares

ASX 200 stock tumbles as $1 billion deal goes south

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 stock despite a pending $900 million share buyback.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares roaring higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are pleased with these announcements. Let's find out why.

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ETFs

Want the best ASX 200 ETF? Look no further: Morgan Stanley

| Mitchell Lawler

Which ETF comes out the winner when you pit three of the biggest, most-popular, and lowest-cost ETFs against each other?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares close to 52-week highs I'm thinking about buying

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks look very exciting to me.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock is rocketing 80% on 'world class grades'

| James Mickleboro

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

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Blue Chip Shares

2 outstanding blue chip ASX 200 stocks to buy for FY25

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts have slapped buy ratings on these shares in the new financial year.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how ASX investors can build a meaty second income starting from scratch

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my roadmap for new investors chasing a second source of income.

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Materials Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's your Q2 preview

| James Mickleboro

Will the mining giant outperform expectations next week?

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Energy Shares

This top broker thinks Pilbara Minerals shares are done falling

| Tristan Harrison

The worst days may be over the ASX lithium stock.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's a look at five excellent ASX ETF options for July.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend titan I'd buy over BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX stock can offer much healthier passive income.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price good value in July?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker is saying about the telco giant.

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ETFs

How did the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) race ahead of the ASX 200 in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

IVV shares delivered more than three times the gains of the ASX 200 in FY 2024. But how?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Woolworths share price sink 15% in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woolworths share price got hammered in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX small-cap shares that soared 250% to 675% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX small-cap shares can offer potentially higher price growth but typically involve more risk.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these quality ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are positive on these income stocks. Let's see why.

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