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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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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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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the ANZ dividend

| Tristan Harrison

We now know what the bank's shareholders are going to be paid.

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Technology Shares

Which would I buy: Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) or ASX tech shares

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a tough choice: ASX tech shares or the Nasdaq...

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Index investing

Can the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) reach $90 by Christmas?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can this popular ETF give its investors a $90 Christmas present?

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52-Week Highs

Pro Medicus share price eclipses 52-week high on fresh $20 million contract

| Tristan Harrison

It’s yet another win for the ASX healthcare company.

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Materials Shares

Why is this tiny ASX lithium stock launching 18% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are again sending this ASX lithium stock soaring today.

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Dividend Investing

Act fast if you want to receive the next NAB dividend

| James Mickleboro

NAB will be paying its next dividend soon. Here's what you need to do to receive it.

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Materials Shares

Guess why the Boral share price is jumping 8% today

| James Mickleboro

Boral has started FY 2024 very positively and upgraded its guidance.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting big on these ASX shares dropping in value?

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Earnings Results

Why is the Elders share price leaping 15% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Elders share price soaring today.

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Resources Shares

Can BHP shares reach $50 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

What are shareholders going to get for Christmas?

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Financial Shares

What's up with the Macquarie share price shellacking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shareholders would be happy to see Macquarie shares fall today. Here's why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin Energy shares rise on special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

Origin has announced a generous special dividend that will be paid if its takeover completes.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare share sinks on $2 billion asset sale

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring the healthcare share amid news of a major hospital sale.

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Bank Shares

Why are ANZ shares falling 4% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is being sold off on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

2 beaten-up ASX shares I think are excellent long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

I’d be very happy to jump on these stocks.

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Communication Shares

6 billion reasons why TPG shares are crashing 9% today

| James Mickleboro

A $6 billion deal has collapsed for this telco.

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Opinions

Why I just invested some of my retirement funds in Pilbara Minerals shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX lithium share can charge my returns.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these dividend-payers are top buys this week.

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Dividend Investing

ASX income investors: Should you buy Fortescue or Wesfarmers stock now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is retail or mining a better bet right now?

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How to invest

How to retire early with enormous passive income

| James Mickleboro

It may be possible to retire comfortably in a little over 20 years by doing this.

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Opinions

Why I invested $11,000 in these 4 top ASX 300 shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by these stocks I recently bought!

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Real Estate Shares

Is now the time to buy this high-yielding ASX dividend share?

| Tristan Harrison

We consider the prospects of this real estate investment trust.

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Opinions

My latest ASX share buy is a high-risk play that's down 50%

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s a stock I think can grow my returns.

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