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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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Macquarie profit results asx banks represented by banker imagining rising profits
Growth Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think investors should snap up these growth shares while they can.

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Materials Shares

What could $10,000 invested in Pilbara Minerals shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are expecting from this lithium miner's shares.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX 200 shares attracting buy ratings following their FY23 reports

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts are tipping share price growth for these companies following the release of their financial reports.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX shares just hit 52-week lows, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these stocks bargains or falling knives?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank just acquired Xero's Waddle business

| James Mickleboro

CBA is making an acquisition. What is the banking giant buying?

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Opinions

Why I think now is a great time to buy these 3 ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

I believe the next six to nine months will see a strong performance from these three leading ASX 200 energy…

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Bank Shares

Can NAB shares deliver a comeback story following a weak year?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors underestimating this ASX bank share?

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Small Cap Shares

Goldman Sachs names its top small cap ASX share to buy

| James Mickleboro

This could be the best small cap around according to one broker.

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Share Market News

Want an income boost? Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend stocks as buys. Here's why.

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Technology Shares

'Excellent result': 2 ASX tech shares that killed it in reporting season

| Tony Yoo

LSN analysts have their eyes on these beauties as growth stocks are closer to making a huge comeback.

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ETFs

Why has the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) dividend collapsed in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

The VAS dividend has almost halved over the past 12 months. Here's why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a tough time on Thursday.

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Investing Strategies

'Reporting season was a blast': 2 ASX shares QVG is backing after boom results

| Tony Yoo

These analysts are constantly shocked at how many ASX companies don't actually make money.

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Opinions

3 underdogs on my ASX watchlist after being punished in August

| Mitchell Lawler

I think the market might have overreacted to the results of these companies. Here's why I'll be watching them more…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today marks the second day of losses in a row for the ASX 200.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and these ASX dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these dividend shares are top options for income investors.

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52-Week Highs

3 popular ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a strange day for these ETFs to hit new highs...

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Materials Shares

Down 12% in a month, should I pounce on South32 shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to load up on this mining giant's shares?

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Broker Notes

More of the best ASX shares to buy this month according to Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of highly rated shares for investors to check out.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price slides again despite 'another major milestone'

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX 200 lithium miner are under selling pressure again today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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Share Market News

How much is the average ASX share portfolio worth?

| Sebastian Bowen

The median ASX share portfolio size in Australia might surprise you.

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Best Shares

How to buy 16,000 international and ASX shares in one trade (Clue: VDHG)

| Bronwyn Allen

This ETF enables investors to buy a huge suite of high-profile international and ASX shares in one hit.

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Dividend Investing

Can I really earn a $3,000 annual passive income by buying just $14,300 of this ASX energy share today?

| Bernd Struben

Leading ASX energy shares are delivering some market beating passive income.

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Resources Shares

What 'challenges and uncertainty' are looming for BHP shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what investors can look forward to this financial year.

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Share Fallers

Why Macquarie, Orora, Pointsbet, and Sonic shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is out of form and has dropped into the red. The benchmark index…

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Piedmont Lithium, Qantas, and Syrah shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid session on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price take a tumble in August?

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the iron ore miner finished lower last month. Let's check the details.

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How to invest

About to buy your first ASX shares? Here are 3 mistakes to avoid

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish I'd avoided these mistakes when I started investing in ASX shares.

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Materials Shares

The Pilbara Minerals boss has sold $5.8 million worth of company shares in a week. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Why has this lithium giant's CEO been selling shares?

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares just hit a new 52-week low. Should I snap some up?

| James Mickleboro

Should be snapping up this medical device company's shares while they're down in the dumps?

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Opinions

Is the Telstra share price a bargain buy at $4?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to call on this telco to try to make us returns?

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Best Shares

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers (one with 41% upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened lower amid broker upgrades on a retail stock and biotech share.

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Energy Shares

The Boss Energy share price is up 101% in 2023. Is it too late to buy this ASX 300 uranium stock?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been bidding up the Boss Energy share price ahead of its planned Honeymoon uranium project restart.

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Technology Shares

Why are Pointsbet shares plunging 58% today?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are being crushed. But what's the real reason for this?

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Capital Raising

Why is the Orora share price crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This packaging company's shares are back from their suspension. Why are they crashing?

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price rises despite fund outflows continuing

| James Mickleboro

Investors have continued to pull money out of Magellan's funds.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price falls on first-half trading update

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has updated the market on its first-half performance this morning.

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Personal Finance

Here's why your savings account could end up costing you

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't save your way to wealth. Here's why...

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Materials Shares

Own ASX lithium shares? Here's the latest lithium price forecast

| James Mickleboro

Is the price of the white metal going to continue falling?

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