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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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Resources Shares

With 20% short interest, what's next for Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Zach Bristow

Can the most heavily shorted stock on the ASX reverse course?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, South32, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on Monday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 308% in 6 months, why is the Mesoblast share price tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

The Mesoblast share price is taking a tumble on Monday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Paladin Energy share price in focus on quarterly production data

| Zach Bristow

The uranium producer had a reasonably constructive quarter.

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Materials Shares

Small-cap ASX lithium stock rockets 115% on new discoveries

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

'Oversold': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy at attractive levels right now

| Zach Bristow

These companies look attractive after being sharply sold, analysts say.

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords shares surging over 10% on big news

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price falls despite $1.8 billion 'global LNG powerhouse' bid

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is looking to increase its global gas footprint.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a buy at a 52-week low?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity too good to pass up?

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International Stock News

Is it too late to buy Nvidia stock in the second half of 2024?

| Dani Cook

The company has suffered from a recent sell-off, but maintains massive long-term potential.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price sinks 13% on half year update

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

South32 share price crashes 10% on FY25 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

How did this mining giant perform in the fourth quarter and what is next?

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International Stock News

Why Tesla could be the best 'Magnificent Seven' stock to own in the second half of 2024

| David Jagielski

Tesla's stock has been rallying of late, and there could be more gains to come in the weeks and months…

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Energy Shares

Buy this ASX 200 energy stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping market-beating returns from this stock. Here's why.

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Travel Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Qantas shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Would Buffett get on board with the airline’s shares right now?

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ETFs

I'd buy these 2 excellent ASX ETFs for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are two of the best ASX ETFs to own.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX 300 income stocks for investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

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

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Retail Shares

If I had $5k to invest today, would I buy Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good value blue-chip share to buy?

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend share down 31% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This dividend stock is very compelling to me.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Rio Tinto shares be worth next year

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this broker is forecasting for the miner's shares.

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Technology Shares

It's time to buy this ASX tech stock: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Why is the broker feeling bullish about this stock? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Resources Shares

Brokers mixed on green hydrogen pivot, so what's next for Fortescue shares?

| Zach Bristow

The volatility continues for Fortescue with these latest developments.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given the thumbs up to these stocks. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a day to forget for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

4 best-performing ASX ETFs in 2024 so far

| Bronwyn Allen

More investors are choosing to buy baskets of stocks via ETFs instead of individual shares.

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Best Shares

The ASX bosses getting richer on the back of soaring ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These founders and CEOs made money hand over fist last financial year...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise ~20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX real estate shares were strongest amid a volatile week during which the ASX 200 set a new record.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 med-tech stock has no debt, pays dividends and is growing at 30% per year!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is delivering very healthy growth.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these income options.

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Superannuation

Top 10 superannuation growth funds of FY24 revealed

| Bronwyn Allen

The median superannuation growth fund delivered 9.1% returns in FY24. How does your fund compare?

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Broker Notes

Which beaten down ASX 200 share did Goldman Sachs just upgrade to a buy rating?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become more bullish on this stock following last week's update.

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Retirement

Retirement, extra income, holidays: Top 10 reasons Aussies invest

| Bronwyn Allen

Some people invest to build wealth for retirement while others are focussed on lifestyle improvements.

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Best Shares

The best ASX shares to invest $1,000 in right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that putting your money into these stocks could be a smart move.

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Dividend Investing

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares were give the thumbs up by analysts last week. But why?

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Share Market News

4 ASX ETFs to buy for FY25 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Could these ETFs be top options for investors looking for long term picks?

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