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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

If I invest $10,000 in Woolworths shares, how much dividend income will I receive in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

The supermarket giant is due to report its 1H FY24 results and interim dividend tomorrow.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Bravura, Hub24, and Suncorp shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

AUB share price slides as profits soar 50% in first half

| Mitchell Lawler

Revenue and profits are on the up and FY24 guidance is looking all the better for it.

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Healthcare Shares

What is the dividend growth rate of CSL stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's dividends are worth more than what meets the eye.

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Share Fallers

Down 76% in a year, why is the Core Lithium share price getting smashed again today?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium and rival ASX 200 lithium miners are deep in the red on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the latest BHP dividend

| James Mickleboro

How big is the latest dividend from the mining giant?

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Broker Notes

How these 4 ASX 200 shares just gained major broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Brokers are forecasting substantial 2024 share price gains from these four ASX 200 shares.

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Earnings Results

Ansell share price dips on lower first-half sales and dividend cut

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the personal protection safety supplier reported.

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares crash 8% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock has been the victim of a broker downgrade today.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 financial shares hitting 52-week highs on earnings results

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX 200 financial shares hit new 52-week highs after the companies released their results.

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Share Fallers

3 ASX All Ords shares crashing as much as 24% on results

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a difficult day for shareholders of these stocks.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords stocks surging 10% to 46% on earnings results

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock in particular is shooting the lights out on positive numbers for 1H FY24.

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Dividend Investing

IAG shares go ex-dividend tomorrow: Should you buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this insurance giant's shares are good value?

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Earnings Results

Up 119% in a year, Megaport share price slipping today despite record earnings

| Bernd Struben

Megaport reported strong financial metrics across the board, but its guidance may have disappointed.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is surging 13% after solid half-year result

| James Mickleboro

This stock is charging higher after investors responded positively to its results release.

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Dividend Investing

Wesfarmers shares walk back from 52-week highs without dividend

| Mitchell Lawler

Time is up for securing Wesfarmers' next dividend. Could it still be worth buying shares now?

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52-Week Lows

Star Entertainment share price crashes 26% upon return to trade

| Bronwyn Allen

This is a new 52-week low.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares fall after disappointing first-half earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant failed to deliver the goods during the half.

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Opinions

One ASX share to buy today to ride the 30% forecast surge in the S&P 500

| Bernd Struben

If these experts have it right, the S&P 500 is set to continue rewarding investors with outsized gains.

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Earnings Results

Sonic share price sinks after first-half profit crash

| James Mickleboro

The healthcare company's profits have almost halved.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares tumble despite Suncorp Bank takeover approval

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Competition Tribunal has finally given the deal the thumbs up.

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ETFs

Here are 3 exciting ASX tech ETFs to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to some quality tech stocks.

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Retail Shares

Here's why this ASX small-cap share could be a big winner

| Tristan Harrison

This small business could benefit from a market rerating.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch amid 86% profit decline and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

Here's how the Big Australian performed during the first half.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to snap up this banking giant's shares?

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Blue Chip Shares

ASX blue chip shares: The best of the best for February 2024

| James Mickleboro

These top stocks are strong buys according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

$5k to invest buys me 700 shares in these 2 ASX stocks for a second income!

| Tony Yoo

You don't need a lot of money to start a steady flow of cash flowing into your bank account.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these income shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It's a big day for results on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A fund manager is betting on this ASX 300 stock. Is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has picked out a compelling stock to buy.

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Resources Shares

2 battered ASX mining shares to buy for cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

The global economy is set to improve in the coming year. That's why one expert is seeing a huge 58%…

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Retirement

Retirees: Here's how to boost your pension in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’d look to these areas for additional income.

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Share Gainers

2 rocketing ASX shares you need to think about getting on board

| Tony Yoo

Just because a stock has surged already doesn't mean it can't do so in the future.

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Bank Shares

High rates, falling profits: Why are ASX bank shares losing out this reporting season?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s happening to banks this reporting season?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mildly positive start to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares could drop 12% on upcoming results if history repeats itself

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara investors might be nervous heading into this earnings season.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these top ASX 200 stocks for 18%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly from current levels.

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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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Bank Shares

How will ANZ shares react to a big week of ASX news?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ shares got some good news today, but might get even better news tomorrow.

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Share Fallers

Why Lendlease, New Hope, Nuix, and Orora shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Monday. But why?

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