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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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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 6%+ yields (and plenty of upside)

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling positive about these high yield stocks.

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Bank Shares

Do the dividends from Westpac shares still come fully franked?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Westpac follow ANZ and start paying out partially-franked dividends?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that are coiled springs for a lifetime of passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

These are my best stock picks for a lifetime of income.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares, rentvesting and co-ownership: How young Australians are achieving home ownership

| Bronwyn Allen

First home buyers 'are becoming more ruthless with their goals', says Westpac loans manager.

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Materials Shares

3 key reasons to sell Core Lithium shares

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's decline may not be over according to one broker.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors copped yet another bruising in the markets today.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these ASX 200 blue-chip stocks for 20% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on offer from these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Directors keep buying beaten-up Sonic Healthcare shares. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a healthy opportunity?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares receiving broker upgrades

| Bronwyn Allen

These high-performing ASX 200 shares have caught the attention of brokers and investors this week.

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Energy Shares

How the Yancoal share price soared 36% in a year and what to expect next

| Bernd Struben

Atop the soaring share price, Yancoal paid out market-beating dividends over the year.

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Gold

Newmont shares are about to trade ex-dividend. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are running out of time if they want to snap up the latest Newmont dividend...

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Opinions

Which ASX stock I'd rather buy than Nvidia at $1,148 per share

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm being cautious not to get sucked into the AI euphoria. Here's my money-making alternative to tech's kingpin.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 5 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Looking for growth? Check out these stocks that analysts are bullish on.

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Clarity, Pro Medicus, and Qantas shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday and pushing higher. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX microcap stock just rocketed 109% on a new deal!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX microcap stock soaring on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, GR Engineering, Novonix, and Pointerra shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are dropping into the red on Thursday. But why?

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Communication Shares

Here is the earnings forecast through to 2026 for Telstra shares

| Tristan Harrison

Is the profit outlook for Telstra shares promising?

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Energy Shares

An overlooked cheap ASX stock to tap into the year's hottest theme?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could be an indirect way to tap into AI.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just hit a 4-week low?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200's sudden four-week low might come down to just one thing.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Novonix share price sinking like a stone today?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a difficult session for the battery materials and technology company. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing new multi-year highs while the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these 3 ASX All Ords shares to multi-year highs on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Catapult shines: 20% sales growth propels ASX tech stock to new 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

A strong annual result from this tech player has caught investor attention.

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Energy Shares

Buy the dip: Woodside share price now at 'attractive entry point'

| Bernd Struben

Down 30% since September, Woodside shares now present a bargain entry point, according to this expert.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares to buy now for the AI revolution

| Zach Bristow

Experts expect mouth-watering growth from AI for these healthcare companies.

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Broker Notes

2 under-the-radar ASX AI shares that look set to jump

| Zach Bristow

One broker says AI could unlock serious potential for these surprising companies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price tumbles as $74 billion deal evaporates

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares won’t be encompassing Anglo American’s copper assets after all.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth stocks I'd buy with $5,000

| Rhys Brock

Growth stocks can add some excitement to your portfolio.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly from where they trade today.

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Dividend Investing

Overinvested in CBA shares? Here are two alternative ASX dividend stocks

| Tristan Harrison

It could be smart to diversify with these passive income ideas.

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Broker Notes

The best ASX shares to invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts think these shares would be great options for a $500 investment.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock: 4 reasons to buy, 4 reasons to sell

| Leo Sun

The leading AI chipmaker is still firing on all cylinders.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend stocks for income investors to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have these income options high on their lists of recommendations.

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Technology Shares

Check out this soaring ASX stock, up 300% in 2 years, with more gains likely to come

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock's rise may not be over according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Coles dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Will the supermarket giant continue growing its dividend?

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX dividend shares I'd buy now for future income

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look good value to me and pay good yields.

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Materials Shares

Why are Sayona Mining shares up 43% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares have stormed higher this month. But why?

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas shares are cheap and now is 'a buying opportunity'

| James Mickleboro

Big gains and attractive dividend yields could be on the way for investors according to Goldman Sachs.

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ETFs

Does Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) pay fully franked dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Are VAS ETF investors getting the full benefits of franking credits?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It could be another tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Do Wesfarmers shares pay a decent ASX dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the owner of Bunnings a compelling option for dividends?

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