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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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Retail Shares

Shares vs. property: 3 furniture retailers hit 52-week highs amid continually rising home values

| Bronwyn Allen

What are the drivers of this growth?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Earnings reports helped boost the ASX 200 to another gain today.

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Bank Shares

Which Big Four ASX bank share will pay the biggest dividend this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA is the only Big Four bank due to report this earnings season, and that will occur next Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $10,000 in this ASX 200 share 3 years ago I'd have $58,538 today!

| Bernd Struben

An investment in this ASX 200 share three years ago will have delivered some eye-popping gains.

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REITs

2 ASX 200 shares making big moves on strong earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

These two REITs are soaring, despite swinging to big losses.

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ETFs

8 popular ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a great day for Australian ETF investors!

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Cochlear, Mirvac, and News Corp shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong sessions. What's getting investors excited?

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Materials Shares

Liontown's share price crash has cost its chair $641 million. What now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Tim Goyder is riding the ups and downs of the lithium sector. Could his fortunes (turned misfortunes) become golden again?

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Westpac share price just hit a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shareholders will be smiling on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is leading the share price gains in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

This leading ASX 200 stock has left the benchmark returns in the dust in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

Want a large and growing dividend? Medibank shares might be the answer

| Tristan Harrison

This could be the place for healthy dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Soul Patts shares: Here's how some investors are getting a 22% yield

| Sebastian Bowen

A 22% yield seems too good to be true...

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Energy Shares

Why the Santos share price could surge in 2024 without Woodside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were quick to punish Santos after merger talks with Woodside ended without a deal.

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Share Fallers

Why Alliance Aviation, Platinum, REA, and Santos shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in February.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this rocketing small cap ASX share can keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes there's still plenty of fuel left in the tank of this rocket ship.

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Energy Shares

Will Ampol shares pay another monster dividend in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Ampol make it rain again in 2024?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 10% today

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these shares will be smiling widely on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

3 things about BHP stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what investors should know about this behemoth.

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Earnings Results

Transurban share price in the green amid 13% dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Transurban managed to keep cost increases below inflation levels.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX mining stock is surging 80% on deal with Samsung

| James Mickleboro

This nickel developer has some big news for shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping on a 95% profit surge

| James Mickleboro

Investors are loving this quarterly update. Let's find out why.

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Earnings Results

REA share price tumbles despite 22% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

How did the realestate.com.au owner perform during the half?

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Earnings Results

AGL share price rockets 15% after half-year profit surge

| James Mickleboro

AGL has returned to growth in FY 2024 with a big profit jump.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear shares jump 6% on guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Demand for Cochlear's products has been stronger than expected in FY 2024.

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Share Market News

A boring ASX All Ords share offering an exciting 40% return

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I think you can make a predictable 5% in passive income in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks to continue strong payouts.

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Dividend Investing

Buy ANZ and these ASX dividend stocks now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these income options as buys this month.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for tech investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Many of the best tech companies in the world are on offer with these ETFs.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I think you can confidently invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

If you have some money to invest, then I think you should check out these top stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts have buy ratings on these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Earnings season is going up a gear on Thursday. Here's what to expect.

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Small Cap Shares

'Substantial returns over years ahead': 2 ASX small caps starting 2024 with a bang

| Tony Yoo

Smaller companies have struggled over the past two years compared to their larger rivals, but this year could see the…

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares licking their lips over interest rate cuts

| Tony Yoo

Celeste Funds names a pair of finance stocks that could be in for a winning 2024 as consumer and business…

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Energy Shares

Why this US forecast just lifted my 2024 outlook for the Woodside share price

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price could enjoy some heady tailwinds in 2024.

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Bank Shares

Better ASX bank buy: ANZ or NAB shares?

| Tony Yoo

Despite overseas turbulence, Australian financial institutions have seen their valuations soar over the few months. Which one can keep it…

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Superannuation

How do you know which ASX shares your superannuation is invested in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding the shares in your super fund is easier than you'd think.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Financial Shares

Why the GQG share price is up 7% to a 52-week high and could keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager's shares are scaling new heights on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Latin Resources shares up 18% as Maverick lithium IPO nears

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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