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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 Gainers

Why has this ASX mining stock exploded 128% in 2 days?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX mining stock to the moon. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Lendlease shares crack as watchdog growls at $1.3 billion payday

| Mitchell Lawler

A lack of competition could prevent this real estate group from cashing in.

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Financial Shares

Considering AFIC shares? Here's what you're buying

| Tristan Harrison

This LIC offers a lot of diversification.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos share price smashing the benchmark amid new takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Santos shares soaring following the latest takeover speculations.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price roars to yet another all-time high in 2024 surge

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue lifting the bid on the counter-drone tech company.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

There stocks could be top options for investors according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrades CSL shares to 'buy' — could they hit $335?

| Zach Bristow

Another upgrade for the biotech giant.

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Broker Notes

This retail giant could be one of the best ASX value shares around!

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this stock is dirt cheap at current levels.

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Gold

2 ASX gold shares going gangbusters (and one crashing 11%!)

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot going on in the gold sector today.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Arafura share price just leap more than 11%?

| Bernd Struben

The Arafura share price is rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

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

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these ASX shares.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares kept rallying today

| Howard Smith

A big Tesla bull just got even more bullish.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock storms higher on first shipment

| James Mickleboro

This uranium miner is having a strong session. But why?

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Materials Shares

Down 42%: Are Pilbara Minerals shares good value now?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Bell Potter is saying about this beaten down mining stock

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Personal Finance

Here's how much cash returned in FY24 compared with investing in shares

| Sebastian Bowen

If you have large amounts of cash in the bank, you'll want to read this.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy this undervalued ASX 200 stock ahead of its demerger

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this retail giant.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend stocks for income investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these dividend stocks.

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Materials Shares

Why the Liontown share price could jump 25%+

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about this lithium stock.

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Dividend Investing

Australian dividend machines: 3 ASX shares that generate reliable passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks are in the buy zone.

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Dividend Investing

A 10% dividend yield! Is this ASX All Ords stock a brilliant bargain?

| Bernd Struben

Is a 10% dividend yield and a 52% one-year share price gain too good to be true? I think not.

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Opinions

Is this the best dividend share in the ASX 200?

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think this cheap ASX retail share is one of the best ASX dividend shares to buy now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

The three best ASX All Ords shares to buy and hold in FY 2024 unveiled

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ords more than doubled in FY 2024. But how?

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Superannuation

Is your super balance growing fast enough to keep up with rising living costs?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Superannuation funds generally make an annual return of 7% over long term.

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares a better buy than rival Santos?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors finally enjoyed a positive session this Wednesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 70% in a year, this ASX stock has just entered voluntary administration

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie company appears to be on death's doorstep. What happens now?

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Defensive Shares

AML3D share price surges another 38% today! What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

The defence sector is catching some strong bids.

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Retirement

3 top ASX retirement shares to buy for FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be good additions to a retirement portfolio.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 22% in FY24, what's in store for Domino's Pizza shares in FY25?

| Zach Bristow

Many analysts have a positive view.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the CSL share price could be 'undervalued' at $293

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts say CSL shares are primed to shoot higher.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX coal shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

Coal miners have caught a bid this week.

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Investing Strategies

Why AMP says share markets 'can continue to rally' in FY25

| Zach Bristow

Market fundamentals look to be improving.

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Superannuation

What are the average returns for balanced superannuation funds?

| Sebastian Bowen

Chances are your super is invested in a 'balanced' fund.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX lithium shares are financially primed to survive this rut?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are some of the most popular ASX lithium shares at risk of succumbing to a tough environment?

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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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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's how much you're about to get paid in dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB shareholders have a big chunk of change coming their way today.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 stock slips on $145 million impairment

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has piped up with some disappointing news.

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Share Fallers

Why APA Group, Chalice Mining, Guzman Y Gomez, and Monadelphous shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't having a good time on hump day.

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Retail Shares

How ASX 200 retail shares just got a boost from 'watchful shoppers'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 retail shares just enjoyed a boost from the latest ABS retail sales report. But why?

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