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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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Gold

The gold price just reached its highest level ever: Which miners are buys?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the precious metal just hit a record high.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I think could grow to be bigger than BHP one day

| Tristan Harrison

I have high hopes for the growth potential of these stocks.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for easy passive income

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options if you're looking for easy income.

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Share Fallers

2 classic ASX 200 shares you can buy for cheap now to hold for years

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon these well-known stocks are in a temporary dip that shrewd investors could take advantage of.

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Dividend Investing

Forget AGL: Buy this magnificent ASX utilities stock instead

| Tristan Harrison

The dividends are flowing from this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Woolworths and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has buy ratings on these dividend shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I've been buying!

| Tristan Harrison

I liked the prices being offered by these 2 stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Want to bank the Rio Tinto dividend? You'll need to be fast!

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto is about to pay a hefty dividend.

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Investing Strategies

The crucial question to ask of EVERY ASX stock in your portfolio

| Tony Yoo

It doesn't matter what investment style you have or industries you favour. This test needs to be applied to any…

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Share Market News

Got $5,000? Buy and hold these ASX value stocks for years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see significant value on offer with these ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

It's not too late to buy these 2 rocketing ASX 200 stocks

| Tony Yoo

These dividend shares produce a handy income at the same time as racking up capital gains.

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Dividend Investing

12% dividend yield! 1 ASX income stock I'd buy today

| Tony Yoo

Investors are right to be suspicious of high returns from dividends. But on the odd occasion you can find something…

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares with 'promising growth prospects' just starting to creep up now

| Tony Yoo

You need to dump the false logic that stocks that have already moved up are less likely to go further.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild day for ASX 200 shares, with a new record high.

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs has added this ASX 200 tech stock to its APAC conviction list

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is feeling very bullish about this market darling.

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Retirement

How much superannuation should I have by age 30?

| Sebastian Bowen

Thirty-somethings have a lot of work to do when it comes to super.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy this ASX 200 stock for its 5%+ dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on this dividend payer.

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Dividend Investing

Seeking retirement income from ASX bank shares at 52-week highs? What I'd buy instead

| Tristan Harrison

I’m banking on other stocks for my dividends.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares are booming on Monday. Here's why they could keep shining bright

| Bernd Struben

Today’s strong rally among ASX 200 gold stocks may be just the beginning, according to this expert forecast.

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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

CBA shares rally to new record high. Is $196 billion too much for this banking giant?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think CBA shares have a number of problems right now...

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Share Market News

Guess which are the 2 newest members of the ASX 100 index

| James Mickleboro

Two additions and two exits have been announced.

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Materials Shares

Why the 2024 outlook for these rebounding ASX 200 lithium shares looks 'better than market expectations'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium stocks have been soaring recently, and these experts think there are more tailwinds ahead.

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Share Gainers

Why Calix, Genex, Life360, and Spartan Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Bank Shares

Is it too late to buy Westpac shares at a fresh 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

I see only one reason to buy Westpac shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Fletcher Building, Lake Resources, and Nick Scali shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Down 80% in a year why are Lake Resources shares tumbling again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium stock Lake Resources is under selling pressure again on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Want the next BHP dividend? You don't have long to act

| James Mickleboro

Pay day is looming for this mining giant's shareholders.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is jumping 15% today

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering an update on a major project.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just hit another new record high on Monday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just breached Friday’s record to set a new all-time high today.

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Share Market News

The pros and cons of buying the Global X Fang+ ETF (FANG) right now

| Tristan Harrison

Should we take a bite of the FANG ETF?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price jumps 38% on $381 million takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This renewable energy company could be leaving the ASX boards soon.

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Small Cap Shares

Where I'd invest $5,000 into ASX small-cap shares aiming for big growth

| Tristan Harrison

I love the potential of how big these small stocks could become.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The CEO of this ASX stock just sold $127m worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

It is a very big pay day for this CEO.

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Opinions

2 cheap ASX dividend shares I'd snap up in a heartbeat!

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX stocks look good value and have big dividends.

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Technology Shares

Why Life360 shares can keep rocketing

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has become even more bullish on the market darling.

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Dividend Investing

If I were 60 I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could fit right into a 60-year-old’s portfolio.

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Share Market News

Guess which 4 shares are being dumped from the ASX 200 index

| James Mickleboro

Changes are being made to the benchmark index this month. Here are the ins and outs.

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ETFs

3 reasons to buy another ASX ETF over the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the VAS ETF may not always be the best choice.

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