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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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Materials Shares

BHP stock: Buy, sell, or hold in August 2024?

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's shares have just hit a 52-week low. Do analysts see this as a buying opportunity?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just rocketed 46% on major news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX healthcare stock flying higher on Wednesday. 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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Dividend Investing

$15k stashed away? I could turn that into a second income worth $22 a day!

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends and compounding are excellent financial forces.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price just plunge 9%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the Flight Centre share price on Wednesday. But why?

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock has pulled back over 10%. Here's what history says could happen next

| Keith Speights

Nvidia has a 100% success rate of rebounding after pullbacks of 10% or more. Will this time be different?

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy share price falls despite 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

How did Boss Energy perform during the quarter? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Here's why this ASX All Ords lithium stock just crashed 33%!

| James Mickleboro

Another lithium miner is hitting the pause button on its operations.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price charges higher on huge production beat

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant outperformed expectations during the fourth quarter.

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Resources Shares

Why I decided to sell my Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not as excited about this mining giant.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to watch while they're still dirt cheap

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks.

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ETFs

If I'd put $5,000 in ASX index funds 5 years ago, here's what I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Atop potential capital gains, investors in ASX index funds also receive regular dividend payouts.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors believe that these stocks could be buys for income investors.

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Resources Shares

Broker names 3 ASX 200 mining stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these miners.

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Growth Shares

These beaten down ASX growth shares could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should buy these stocks while they are down in the dumps.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: Why it pays to be patient

| Bronwyn Allen

They say patience is a virtue. But can it also make you money?

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ETFs

Overinvested in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here are 2 alternatives to diversify

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie investors love the VAS ETF. But there are other options out there.

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ETFs

Why the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) is still a top ASX buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is unfortunately exposed to strong tailwinds.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you should look out for on the local market today.

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 high-yield ASX dividend stocks to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality options for a retirement portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

3 cheap ASX shares that offer 4.5%+ dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are cheap and could provide investors with a nice income boost.

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares now a sell amid the company's US$900 million Tellurian acquisition?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price has come under pressure since the company announced its intention to acquire Tellurian.

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Premium Reports

Modern Lessons From The Witch Of Wall Street

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

More than 100 years after Hetty Green’s passing, the lessons endure.

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How to invest

Got $500? 2 top ASX shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are top long-term buys.

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Financial Shares

Fee-free ASX investing stock the former RBA governor is buying

| Mitchell Lawler

Guess where the former head of the RBA is investing some of his cash.

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IPOs

ASX rare earths IPO stock crashes 42% on trading debut

| Sebastian Bowen

This IPO has been a rough ride for investors...

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Resources Shares

Is there any hope for Sayona Mining shares?

| Zach Bristow

What's next for the miner?

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Technology Shares

'Signs of rotation' from ASX tech shares to value stocks and cyclicals: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech shares shone brightly in FY24 but will this trend continue in FY25?

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Earnings Results

Polynovo share price surges after 57% revenue gain in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Global sales continue to grow for Polynovo.

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Investing Strategies

Magellan just bought 3 million more shares of this beaten-up ASX 200 stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This fundie has been 'buying the dip' with a vengeance.

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX stocks that could rise 40% to 100%+

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believes these small caps could be worth a closer look.

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52-Week Highs

4 popular ASX 200 shares smashing new highs today

| Zach Bristow

The gains continue for these ASX 200 winners.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX All Ords mining shares on the move following quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

Two of the ASX All Ords mining stocks are gaining while the third is sliding. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's when NAB says the RBA will cut interest rates

| Bronwyn Allen

The big four bank has updated its forecast timing for the first interest rate cut.

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Bank Shares

6% yield: Are ANZ shares a no-brainer buy for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my thoughts on buying the 6%-yielding ANZ right now.

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Travel Shares

4 reasons to buy Qantas shares today

| Bernd Struben

Thinking about buying Qantas shares? Here’s why this expert is bullish on the ASX 200 airline.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Ora Banda, Step One, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. Why are investors selling them?

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Bank Shares

Should ASX investors be worried about the low CBA dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA’s dividend attractiveness seems to be decreasing.

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Dropsuite, Spartan Resources, and Universal Store shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Another day, another all-time high for Wesfarmers shares

| Zach Bristow

The retail conglomerate continues to shine in 2024.

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