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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 78% in a year, is it too late to buy Lovisa shares?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Lovisa shares nearly tripled over the past 5 years.

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Retirement

How long should I wait to retire?

| Tristan Harrison

How are you supposed to know when the time is right to stop working?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre day of trading for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Real Estate Shares

3 ASX 300 real estate shares with attractive dividend yields

| Zach Bristow

It's dividend day for these three property players.

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Share Market News

Buy these top ASX 300 dividend stocks today for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these income options.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares: Buy or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy or sell the telco giant's shares? Here's what analysts think.

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Resources Shares

5 reasons everyone's talking about Fortescue shares this week

| Zach Bristow

The miner's name has been buzzing this week.

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Materials Shares

ASX small-cap stock explodes 210% on new copper find

| James Mickleboro

This small cap has tripled in value in a single day. But why?

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Share Market News

Costs and lack of skilled labour delay innovation among Australian businesses

| Bronwyn Allen

Less than half of Australian companies implemented some type of innovation in FY22 and FY23.

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Share Fallers

Why James Hardie, Mader Group, MMA Offshore, and WA1 shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Uh-oh! Are ASX copper shares about to hit a speed bump?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks could be about to hit a rough patch. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, DroneShield, Guzman Y Gomez, and Helia shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having strong sessions on Thursday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 bank shares smashing new multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

Here we go again...

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IPOs

Who owns Guzman y Gomez shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Holy Guacamole! These investors have a lot of money in Guzman y Gomez shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles shares flat as Choice report says competitor Aldi cheapest

| Zach Bristow

Choice was commissioned by the Government for the report.

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International Stock News

Nvidia investors just got some bullish news

| Howard Smith

The GPU leader has opportunities for robust growth beyond the artificial intelligence market.

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Financial Shares

Beaten-up ASX 200 stock rebounds 15%. Macquarie says more to come

| Zach Bristow

The sell-off could be unfounded, one broker says.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX shares with big takeover updates today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are digesting just what the latest takeover updates could mean for these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects good returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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IPOs

Guzman y Gomez shares rocket 36% on IPO day

| James Mickleboro

The quick service restaurant operator is having a stunning first day on the ASX boards.

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Retirement

Average superannuation balance at 60, 65, and 70: What to expect

| Kate Lee, CFA

Do Aussies have enough superannuation balances in retirement?

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX 200 stocks just scored sizeable broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have boosted their outlooks for these three ASX 200 companies. But why?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares hit record high on major new AI order

| James Mickleboro

The tech stock just can't stop rising. What's getting investors excited today?

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Opinions

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

| Kate Lee, CFA

Looking for growth stocks to invest in? I think these three ASX growth shares have the potential for a bright…

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Travel Shares

How AI can help Qantas shares fly higher

| Bernd Struben

AI won’t be flying the planes solo just yet, but it could help boost Qantas shares.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 mining shares in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into some of the factors for miners in the 2025 financial year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price tumbles on Penfolds China update

| James Mickleboro

Here's an updated outlook for the Penfolds business now that China is back on the menu.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares fall on big iron ore news

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is closing down its Yilgarn Hub at the end of the year.

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Healthcare Shares

Botanix Pharmaceuticals share price on watch amid FDA news and 'transformative event'

| James Mickleboro

Big news has just been announced from this clinical dermatology company.

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ETFs

Can the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) continue its strong run in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market has delivered amazing performance. Can it keep going?

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ETFs

Why these 5 ASX ETFs could be quality options for investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be quality options for investors right now.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX mining stock just got a huge broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock could be heading even higher according to analysts at Bell Potter.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock going to $200 in the wake of its 10-for-1 stock split?

| Danny Vena

Wall Street analysts are boosting their price targets in the wake of Nvidia's high-profile stock split.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's how much your company paid in Aussie taxes in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside is a significant contributor to Australia’s finances.

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these shares are in the buy zone right now for income investors.

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Opinions

Bull market buys: 1 magnificent ASX stock to own for the long run

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think paying a premium for quality stocks can pay off in the long term.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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ETFs

2 of my favourite ASX ETFs for Australian investors

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these two ETFs can provide exactly what many Aussies need.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin ETF hits the ASX. Here's what you need to know

| Mitchell Lawler

History is being written on the ASX today as it welcomes its first Bitcoin ETF.

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International Stock News

Can anyone topple Nvidia as the king of artificial intelligence investments?

| Keithen Drury

There are many comparisons, but nearly all fall short.

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