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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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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium share is charging 13% higher on $825m financing update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer is ending the week on a high. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is crashing on US$2.5b loss

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's results haven't gone down well with the market.

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Earnings Results

Bapcor share price resilient following record half year revenues

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are mulling over Bapcor’s half year results today.

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Earnings Results

Aussie Broadband share price rockets 11% after bumper results and upgraded guidance

| Tony Yoo

The premium internet services provider also announced leadership changes.

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Earnings Results

Accent share price sinks 8% on earnings slump and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

This footwear retailer's earnings took a dive during the first half.

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Broker Notes

Lithium and cheese: Bell Potter tips 20%+ returns from these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Big gains could be coming from very different sides of the market.

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Materials Shares

Here's why Pilbara Minerals shares could crash 21%

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner destined to sink deep into the red? Here's what a leading broker thinks.

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas shares could rise over 50%

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo's shares could be dirt cheap according to one broker.

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Opinions

A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich from ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market is a great wealth-builder.

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Dividend Investing

Want big income? Buy these high-yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options are in the buy zone right now.

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Materials Shares

5 reasons to buy Rio Tinto shares now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling bullish about this mining behemoth.

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Blue Chip Shares

These super-strong ASX 200 blue chip shares could deliver 20% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts have put buy ratings on these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Here's what they are saying about these dividend stocks following their results.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX 200 dividend stock I'm buying for superior passive income in 2024

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 dividend stock trades on a juicy yield and could see sizeable share price gains in 2024.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A strong finish to the week is expected for the ASX 200 index.

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Retirement

Should you combine your superannuation with your partner?

| Sebastian Bowen

Like with most decisions, combining super has both pros and cons.

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Dividend Investing

2 cheap ASX stocks that offer more than 8% dividend yields

| Tony Yoo

Aussie investors have a huge range of excellent income stocks to choose from. Here's a couple trading at a decent…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a return to form for ASX 200 shares this Thursday.

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Growth Shares

Goldman Sachs says these ASX growth shares are destined for big things

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason Goldman has slapped buy ratings on these shares.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star share price dulls despite record $702 million cash earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Not everything that shines is worthy of a higher share price apparently.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX stocks to buy following results

| James Mickleboro

Here are three stocks that Morgans is feeling bullish on this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSR share price jumps again as blockbuster bid confirmed

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are excited about a potential takeover.

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, Domino's, Lovisa, and Universal Store shares are rocketing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Which ASX All Ords stock is diving 18% on FY23 results?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors aren't happy with the company's 32% decline in earnings per share in FY23.

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Share Fallers

Why Clinuvel, Medibank, Sayona Mining, and Tabcorp shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of favour with investors on Thursday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX earnings: What can we expect from Coles shares next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Coles' next earnings be as dramatic as Woolies' were?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized Fortescue dividend

| Tristan Harrison

It’s boom time for Fortescue shareholders.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 300 stock just hit a new 52-week high on strong profit growth

| Bronwyn Allen

This retail stock is defying inflation and booking 25% profit growth in the first half.

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Earnings Results

IGO share price dodges a fall as profits crater 53%

| Mitchell Lawler

How much damage did lower lithium and nickel prices inflict on this ASX mining company?

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Technology Shares

How has the DroneShield share price gained 90% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are once again at a new record high today.

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Broker Notes

Are Woolworths shares dirt cheap following the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce? Let's see what one leading broker thinks.

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Earnings Results

Tabcorp share price tumbles 13% on half-yearly earnings loss

| Bronwyn Allen

The wagering and gaming company has hit a new 52-week low.

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Earnings Results

3 under-the-radar ASX shares going gangbusters on results

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Bega Cheese shares soar 11% on profit jump

| Sebastian Bowen

Bega Cheese shares are surging after a huge increase in earnings and profits.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here are 3 ASX retail shares moving up to 19% on half-year results today

| James Mickleboro

Here's how the market is reacting to these results releases today.

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Earnings Results

Medibank share price slumps 5% despite surging earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Profits are reportedly up more than 100% the last first half... so why are investors not bidding up the Medibank…

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price rises on huge 41% profit growth in FY24 half-year result

| Tristan Harrison

There was huge growth of profit and the dividend in the HY24 report.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Minerals shares lower on disappointing half-year earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's earnings took a big hit during the first half.

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Earnings Results

Qantas share price takes off following $1.2b half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is having a strong session on Thursday morning. At the time of…

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price drops on earnings decline and dividend crunch

| James Mickleboro

This miner has been forced to slash its dividend during the first half.

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