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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 Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about the China stock market rout?

| Bernd Struben

China’s CSI 300 Index has plunged 17% in six months, a period that’s seen the ASX 200 gain 4%.

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Johns Lyng, Pro Medicus, and WiseTech shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Market News

Stocks on the rocks: Why the ASX 200 is backtracking from record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

After clocking new record highs last week, why are ASX 200 investors abandoning ship today?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share is rocketing 30% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors fighting to get hold of this small cap?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the BHP share price on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Apple Vision Pro and an ASX 200 healthcare share hitting all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare company has launched a 'groundbreaking' offering on Apple's new device.

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Opinions

2 soaring ASX shares I'd buy now with no hesitation

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks have plenty more growth potential.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 28% since October, why are CSL shares attracting regulator scrutiny?

| Bernd Struben

CSL shares have soared 28% since the end of October.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Metcash shares paused for $325m capital raising to fund Superior Food acquisition

| James Mickleboro

What is Metcash looking to acquire?

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Opinions

Is this the most defensive ASX share money can buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what you need to know about this stock.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I wish I'd bought for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These diversified investments have done amazingly well.

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold shares are sinking after announcing a ~$2.3b merger

| James Mickleboro

Management believes this potential merger will be 'an exciting inflection point' for shareholders. Shareholders don't appear to agree.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend giant I'd buy before ANZ shares for February onwards

| Tristan Harrison

I love the income potential of this stock.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price hits all-time low on sudden CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

This struggling tech company's CEO is abandoning the Appen ship as its sinks.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares rise on US merger talks

| James Mickleboro

Lynas has been having merger talks with a US rival.

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ETFs

How I'm investing in ASX shares for my child

| Tristan Harrison

Compounding is a very powerful force.

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Opinions

Are Accent shares a good buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock keep running ahead?

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Retail Shares

This ASX dividend share is predicted to pay a 10% yield in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be a bargain buy at this price. It could unlock large cash flow.

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Technology Shares

Forget Tesla, I think this ASX tech stock is poised for an incredible run

| Tristan Harrison

Now a great time to look at this stock. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to check out these buy-rated shares.

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Resources Shares

Could Rio Tinto shares be a gold mine for dividends in 2024 and beyond?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential dividend opportunity.

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Share Market News

If history repeats itself, tomorrow's RBA decision could mark the start of a big year for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has a long history of interest rate linked performance.

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Healthcare Shares

Hoping to bag the ResMed dividend? You better be quick!

| Tristan Harrison

Is a healthy dividend on the way?

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Cheap Shares

Up 150% in 3 months: It's not too late to buy these 2 rebounding ASX stocks

| Tony Yoo

The QVG Capital team reckons this pair of battered and bruised shares have kicked off 2024 brilliantly.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX growth shares for 20% to 40% returns

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these ASX shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Share Market News

ASX shares could rocket on Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Investors, consumers and businesses will be watching carefully this week as a big decision could impact their immediate welfare.

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Dividend Investing

Buy ANZ and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been rated as buys by brokers.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy right now from the boom sector for 2024

| Tony Yoo

'People have to eat', says this expert, who is expecting big things from this consumer-facing industry.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

These are the critical developments to monitor for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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Resources Shares

If you'd invested $20,000 in Pilbara Minerals shares in 2020, this is how much you'd have today

| Tony Yoo

Only four years ago, lithium prices were languishing, just like now. Now look at the wealth created.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX blue-chip stocks I think every Aussie should own

| Bernd Struben

Every Aussie investor should consider adding these three ASX blue-chip stocks to their investment portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what to expect from its half year results

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant will be releasing its results this month. What should you expect?

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says Telstra and these 6 ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker is saying good things about these shares.

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ETFs

4 quality ASX ETFs to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be worth considering as new portfolio additions this month.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns from these stocks over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys next week

| James Mickleboro

These income shares have been given a big thumbs up by analysts.

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