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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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Small Cap Shares

Rare earths and tech: 2 exciting small cap ASX shares brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares have been given buy ratings...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 didn't give investors the start to the week they were hoping for.

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Travel Shares

Are Flight Centre share price shorters about to get burnt?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares are again the most shorted on the ASX today. But are traders betting against the ASX 200…

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Growth Shares

Here are 3 ASX growth shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are recommending growth investors snap up these top stocks.

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Financial Shares

Own QBE shares? Here's what to expect from its half-year results

| James Mickleboro

QBE will be releasing its half-year results on 10 August.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium stocks struggling on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks are getting a rude start to the week today.

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado Global, Flight Centre, Meteoric Resources, and Nuix shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great start to the week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ANZ shares dip as watchdog postpones verdict on Suncorp deal

| Bernd Struben

The big four bank first reported its intent to acquire Suncorp's banking segment in July 2022.

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Share Fallers

Why Berkeley Energia, Core Lithium, Ioneer, and South32 shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor start to the week.

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Gold

The gold price is up 7% in 2023. Which ASX mining shares have jumped the most?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX gold miner comes out on top for 2023 so far?

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Retail Shares

'Unrelenting focus': Why this ASX All Ords share is primed for market dominance

| Tristan Harrison

This pick could be a luxury investment on the stock market.

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Dividend Investing

Can investors count on AGL shares for sustainable dividends?

| Bernd Struben

AGL shares are up 57% in six months. What does this mean for the dividend outlook?

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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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BNPL shares

Can Zip shares recover after a quarter of improvements?

| Tristan Harrison

The latest update was very promising.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's what analysts are saying about the bank's dividends

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant destined to grow its dividend?

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Small Cap Shares

Why I'd buy small-cap shares over ASX blue chips at every chance

| Tristan Harrison

From small things big things grow.

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BNPL shares

Could this new payment system pose a risk for Block shares?

| Bernd Struben

There’s a new player in the instant payments market, and their pockets couldn’t be deeper.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Allkem share price sliding following its merger update?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price sinking 4% today?

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip had yet another deflating quarter.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares under $2 to buy for passive income

| Bernd Struben

Both these ASX retail shares pay fully franked dividends, meaning investors may be able to hold onto more of their…

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ETFs

I rate these two ASX ETFs as buys that could beat the ASX 200 over the long term

| Tristan Harrison

Global stocks could deliver better returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price lower despite $1b acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is making a major acquisition to boost its aluminium operations.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price tumbles 14% despite $114 million quarter

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium is having teething issues at the Finniss project.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price falls on Q4 update and US$1.3b impairment

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant had a strong finish to FY 2023 but announced a major impairment.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy this ASX dividend share over CBA shares for its 9% yield

| Tristan Harrison

Pacific Current ticks all of the income boxes for me.

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Materials Shares

Broker says these ASX lithium shares can rise over 40%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish on these up and coming lithium shares.

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Opinions

3 reasons I think Wesfarmers shares look like a buy for August

| Tristan Harrison

The valuation and growth of Wesfarmers look too good to ignore.

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Gold

2 reasons to buy ASX gold shares right now (and 1 reason to sell)

| Tristan Harrison

Gold has a long history as being a hedge against inflation and market volatility.

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Share Market News

Where can ASX investors find value as interest rates cut into earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

The economic picture has completely changed.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares down 50% that I think have massive upside

| Tristan Harrison

I see great things ahead for these compelling stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts are tipping ~20% returns from these world class ASX 200 blue chip shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these blue chips are top buys right now with big upside.

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Technology Shares

The little ASX tech share that's building 'a globally competitive business': WAM

| Bronwyn Allen

Wilson Asset Management thinks this tiny ASX tech share has a big future.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the events most critical for your stock portfolio in the coming days.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to start the week positively.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these ASX All Ords dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker reckons income investors should buy these dividend shares.

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX growth shares to buy according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these growth shares.

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How to invest

A new ASX bull market could be coming. Don't make these 3 costly mistakes

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you ready for the next bull market?

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ETFs

Should you buy these excellent ASX ETFs next week?

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of ETFs that could give your portfolio a boost.

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