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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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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price sinks on unexpected Nasdaq news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why the best dividend days may be over for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not expecting huge payouts from Fortescue in the future.

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Technology Shares

Up 80% in a year, this ASX All Ords stock is a 'long way short' of its true value

| Zach Bristow

This fund manager is bullish.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock is still a great buy — but when should investors sell shares?

| Beth McKenna

Here are three solid reasons for investors to consider selling shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) chip leader.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much could a $10,000 investment in Woolworths shares become in one year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are predicting for the supermarket giant's shares.

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Dividend Investing

Why Telstra and these excellent ASX dividend stocks could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income stocks. Here's what sort of yields they are forecasting.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare stock is up 48% in a year, but one director is still buying!

| Bronwyn Allen

A director of this ASX 200 healthcare company has just lifted his personal stake by 50%.

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Materials Shares

Meet the speculative ASX stock that could rise 200%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this high risk stock could triple your money.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock jumped today

| Keith Noonan

Tesla investors seem to want to keep CEO Elon Musk happy.

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Broker Notes

Sell these ASX 200 stocks now: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker is warning investors that these stocks could tumble from current levels.

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Dividend Investing

Is the 11% dividend yield from Yancoal shares too good to be true?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you ever rely on an 11% dividend yield?

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ETFs

4 excellent ASX ETFs to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Can Soul Patts shares beat the market over the next 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the investment house could deliver good returns.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 share has grown (or maintained) its dividend every year for almost 50 years!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been building its dividend for decades.

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ETFs

Why the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) is a top long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

I view the VTS ETF as one of the leading funds Aussies can buy.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is making a $276m UK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

BHP failed in its UK takeover attempt but this mining stock is having more luck.

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Travel Shares

Why are ASX investors so excited by the Qantas share price?

| Zach Bristow

Investors' sentiment is positive on the airliner.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this broker just upgraded Telix shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks a recent pullback has created a buying opportunity.

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How to invest

3 pieces of investment advice from Peter Lynch

| Kate Lee, CFA

Want to invest like a pro? Here are three valuable lessons from legendary American investor Peter Lynch.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Coles shares? Here are key metrics you'll want to know

| Kate Lee, CFA

Grab a coffee and join me in this fun financial analysis exercise for Coles.

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Bank Shares

Here's how much I'd have if I'd bought 500 CBA shares 10 years ago

| Bernd Struben

You won’t hear many long-term shareholders complaining about their CBA stock.

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Retirement

How many Australians receive dividend income in retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

A new report provides insights on the most common sources of income for Australia's 4.2 million retirees.

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Broker Notes

3 under the radar ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think these lesser known shares could be top options.

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Materials Shares

Where could the Pilbara Minerals share price be in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be kind to this lithium giant? Let's see what analysts are expecting.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's trading gave ASX investors some much-needed relief.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock crashed 8% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

It wasn't a happy day for this company's stock.

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Broker Notes

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares just scored broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have increased their share price forecasts for these two ASX 200 stocks.

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Opinions

Is this ASX small-cap stock an overlooked beneficiary of the AI boom?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Some industry experts anticipate power shortages. Can this ASX company benefit from this trend?

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Superannuation

Should you pay down your mortgage or add to superannuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Got extra income? Damien Klassen from Nucleus Wealth explains how to decide what to do with it.

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International Stock News

Prediction: This will be Nvidia's next big move

| Howard Smith

The GPU leader's next big growth catalyst isn't being talked about much by investors -- yet.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 gives back some heady intraday gains amid Aussie jobs data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are running their slide rules over May’s unemployment figures.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own either of these ASX shares about to pop out a dividend?

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Codan, Life360, and Sayona Mining shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

Up 39% in a year, the NAB share price just hit a 9-year high!

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares have flown higher in the past 12 months.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Brazilian Rare Earths, Liontown, and Sigma shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which A2 Milk rival's shares just rocketed 21% on US news!

| Bernd Struben

Up 65% in 2024, A2 Milk shares remain the better performer, but this rival is making up ground today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What is boosting the Treasury Wine share price on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This wine giant has some news that investors appear to be saying cheers to.

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma share price dives 6% on Chemist Warehouse merger hurdle

| Zach Bristow

The proposed merger faces ACCC concerns.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is rocketing on the latest US inflation and Fed interest rate news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the latest inflation and interest rate news out of the US. But why?

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