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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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52-Week Highs

Up 66% in a year, the Lovisa share price just hit an all-time high

| Zach Bristow

Shares in this jewellery retailer have hit another breakout high today.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX shares I'd buy now for dividends

| Bernd Struben

I think both these ASX dividend stocks will continue to pay market beating yields for years to come.

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Share Market News

Why these 3 top ASX 300 stocks dragged the benchmark lower this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors were hitting the sell button on these top ASX stocks over the week. But why?

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Technology Shares

3 excellent ASX tech shares to buy to supercharge your investment portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these stocks would be great options for investors looking to invest in the tech sector.

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Share Market News

Copper checkers: What's next for BHP shares after Anglo talks?

| Zach Bristow

The miner's long term strategy hasn't changed.

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Share Market News

Guess which 3 ASX 200 shares are leading the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors piled into these three ASX 200 shares over the week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Industrials Shares

APM share price grinds to a halt as investors await update on takeover offer

| Bronwyn Allen

The international employment services company says it will update shareholders on the MDP takeover offer shortly.

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Financial Shares

An insider just bought $100,000 of Magellan shares: Should you invest too?

| James Mickleboro

This insider appears to believe the fund manager's shares are good value after recent weakness.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Fortescue, Peter Warren, and Talga shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Can this ASX 200 share still be a buy if it's 'one of the world's most expensive stocks'?

| Zach Bristow

Experts are choosing to look past this company's soaring valuation.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares maintain altitude amid 'historic' $5 billion deal

| Tristan Harrison

Perth is Qantas’ next growth focus.

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Share Gainers

Why AVITA Medical, Catapult, Meridian Energy, and Telix shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which All Ords ASX healthcare share just rocketed 19% on major FDA news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX healthcare share following good news from the US FDA.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors aren't happy with an announcement on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price soaring 11% today?

| Bernd Struben

The Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is rocketing on Friday. But why?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares rise as the bank boosts its capital coffers

| Tristan Harrison

The bank continues to simplify its balance sheet.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares marching higher amid an 'exciting new chapter' for production

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are ending the week in the green. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX income shares with 20%+ upside and 6%+ dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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Share Market News

Wilsons gives its verdict on Webjet and these popular ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Did these companies deliver the goods this month? Let's see what the broker thinks.

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Share Market News

Best ASX real estate shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking to invest in real estate? Check out these stocks that analysts love.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 billionaire is buying up big again

| Mitchell Lawler

A gloomy outlook in the short term isn't enough to scare this billionaire away from buying.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX penny stocks to consider buying while their prices are this cheap

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think high rewards could be on offer from these high risk stocks.

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Technology Shares

UK boost: Why this ASX tech stock is a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Some good news out of the UK could has caught the eye of Goldman Sachs.

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Resources Shares

Buy this dirt cheap ASX 200 mining stock for a 40%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this miner is severely undervalued.

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Bank Shares

Buying ASX 200 bank stocks? Here's why they could keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

Investors who sold their ASX 200 bank shares last year have missed out on some very hefty gains.

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Superannuation

If you were born in the 1970s or later, your superannuation is delivering the best returns

| Bronwyn Allen

A KPMG report shows lifecycle superannuation products for young people have outperformed.

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Energy Shares

Is this ASX 200 energy stock a buy at a P/E of 4.5?

| Sebastian Bowen

This energy stock is worth a look right now according to one expert.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A decent finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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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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