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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 Fallers

Why NAB, OFX, Origin, and Telstra shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

The Fortescue Metals share price just hit a 2-year high. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares have just hit levels last seen in 2021.

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Energy Shares

Woodside stock: Why I think it's the best ASX 200 energy share to own today

| Bernd Struben

From juicy dividends to promising growth projects, there’s a lot to like about Woodside stock.

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Defensive Shares

5 top defensive ASX shares for turbulent times

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be long-term defensive winners.

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Materials Shares

Can Core Lithium shares reach 50 cents by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Where will this beaten down lithium miner end the year?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just leapt 139% on 'another great intercept'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share reported on some very promising drill results today.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares: The king of dividends in the banking sector?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there a reason why Westpac's dividends lead the other big four banks?

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Dividend Investing

Why are NAB shares under pressure today?

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares are having a tough session. Why are they sinking today?

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Earnings Results

Up 33% in 2023, which All Ords stock is lifting amid a financial 'milestone'?

| Bronwyn Allen

This sports technology stock is higher after the company released its 1H FY24 report today.

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Gold

Guess what 'significant milestone' sent this ASX gold stock rocketing 41% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer has released a promising update.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these ASX dividend shares for a lifelong second income

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're after a second income, ASX shares are one of the best places to look.

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Share Gainers

The Avita Medical share price just leapt 17%! What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Avita Medical shares are now up a whopping 110% in 2023.

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Broker Notes

CSL share price correction! Timely chance to buy the dip?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the latest 12-month share price targets for CSL.

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Opinions

3 remarkably cheap ASX shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to go bargain shopping.

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BNPL shares

Guess which ASX share is crashing 27% on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is planning to pack its bags and head to New York.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price in the green amid 'major' fibre network expansion

| Bernd Struben

Telstra held its investor day presentation today.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares charge higher after cash earnings beat expectations

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant appears to be performing ahead of expectations in FY 2024.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for investors to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be used to diversify a portfolio and add some quality shares to it.

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How to invest

How to start generating ASX passive income with as little as $500

| James Mickleboro

Even small investments can help you generate passive income with ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these dividend shares that have been given the thumbs up by brokers.

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Bank Shares

Could it be time to buck the trend on Bank of Queensland shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a deep-value opportunity?

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy today and hold for the next 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy quality ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

CBA share price on watch following $2.5b Q1 profit

| James Mickleboro

CBA has released its quarterly update. How did it do?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

27% slide, but this ASX 200 stock has 3 catalysts coming

| Tony Yoo

Even market darlings can see their share price stall or plunge. One expert reckons this example is a buying opportunity.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $20,000 in BHP shares at the start of 2023, here's how much I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

How has the Big Australian performed for investors this year?

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Share Fallers

Down 22%, this ASX 200 stock will return to form next year

| Tony Yoo

LSN Emerging Companies has revealed two of its favourite shares at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong session on Tuesday.

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Cheap Shares

'Low-risk earnings growth': 3 ASX shares to buy for cheap now

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon these beaten-up stocks are set for a major revival.

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Resources Shares

92% upside: The ASX lithium stock multiple experts are keen on right now

| Tony Yoo

These shares are down 47% in just 4 months, but that simply makes them a bargain buy.

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ETFs

Should investors looking for diversity go for the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF might not be as diversified as it seems.

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Financial Shares

The pros and cons of buying Macquarie shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity too good to miss?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It wasn't the start to the trading week ASX investors were hoping for today.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Coles shares could provide investors with an 18% return over the next 12 months

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant could be in the buy zone according to analysts at Citi.

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX 200 share rallying despite detonating profits by 43% in FY 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 share is trouncing the benchmark index 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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Healthcare Shares

This ASX medtech stock is roaring 67% higher today on a US approval

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this medtech stock are smiling on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Boral, Elders, Fleetpartners, and NIB shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market weakness and pushing higher. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Macquarie, TPG, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 2,243 shares of this ASX stock to generate $200 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX dividend stock down 17% this year, now could be an opportune time to buy shares for ongoing…

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