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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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Travel Shares

Qantas shares: Buy, hold, or fold right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this airline stock keep flying higher?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for investors in August.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price just zoomed to a new 52-week high. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Flight Centre shares just keep on gaining altitude.

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Investing Strategies

The biggest impact on ASX shares for years is now coming

| Tony Yoo

And these are the sectors that are best positioned to cash in, according to Datt Capital founder Emanuel Datt.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price on watch amid half-year earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has handed down its half-year results. Has it delivered on expectations?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's share market winners?

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52-Week Highs

WiseTech share price hits new record high. Why the good times could keep rolling

| Mitchell Lawler

Record high after record high. Here's why we could see more highs for the WiseTech share price in the future.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these high-yield ASX 200 dividend stocks for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend shares as buys and are tipping big yields from them.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Drinks, tech, and mining are on the menu this week.

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ETFs

These top ASX ETFs are trading near 52-week highs. Why I'd still buy

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would happily buy any of these quality funds right now.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Fortescue share price just smash a new 2-year high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have sent Fortescue shares to heights not seen since 2021 today.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Catapult, Global Lithium, and Kogan shares are jumping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Develop Global, Grange, and Winsome shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

The market may be charging higher but these shares aren't.

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Bank Shares

What's the forecast dividend yield on Westpac shares for FY24?

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker reckons Westpac is just getting started when it comes to dividends.

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Earnings Results

DroneShield share price retreats despite revenue tripling to new record

| Mitchell Lawler

Sometimes a record result isn't enough to please Mr. Market. Here's how another record quarter came together for DroneShield.

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Blue Chip Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Telstra shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Are Telstra shares a good option for investors at the current price?

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Economy

Could the latest CPI data mean the end of interest rate rises in Australia in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's inflation data could give pause to rising interest rates.

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Materials Shares

The Pilbara Minerals share price is on fire in 2023. Could investors get burned – or rich?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares have been on fire this year. Can the hot streak continue?

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Earnings Results

'Clearly a disappointing financial result': Why ASX 300 stock Austal just crashed 20%

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 300 stock has sunk deep into the abyss on Wednesday. But why?

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Economy

ASX shares rise as inflation comes in cooler than expected

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's inflation numbers appear to be good news for ASX shares.

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Earnings Results

'Rapid growth': Corporate Travel share price heats up amid earnings forecast

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX travel share is expecting a massive surge in profits. Here's the latest update.

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Earnings Results

Catapult share price rockets 10% on 'great quarter'

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is getting a lot of love from investors on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Own AFIC shares? Here's what you need to know about the latest dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC's latest dividend won't come as too much of a shock.

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Materials Shares

Leo Lithium shares resume trading tomorrow. Here's what to watch

| James Mickleboro

Will this lion be roaring back into action on Thursday?

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Earnings Results

Kogan share price jumps 7% on return to profit

| James Mickleboro

Kogan's sales are falling but its profits are up!

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International Stock News

Microsoft stock falls on quarterly results as revenue growth slows

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is reacting negatively to the company's latest results, despite beating expectations. What's going on?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares I'd buy with $1,500 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks to significantly grow their profit in the next few years.

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price higher on solid Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant has handed in its latest report card.

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Share Market News

What is Goldman Sachs saying about the Core Lithium share price?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock has been on a wild ride this week. Where is it going next?

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Share Market News

What the Barbenheimer hype can teach us about investing

| Andrew Legget

“It is the best day ever. So was yesterday, and so is tomorrow, and every day from now until forever.”…

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Technology Shares

Broker says this ASX 200 tech share can rise ~20%

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker is saying good things about this tech stock.

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ETFs

Why this Vanguard ASX ETF easily ticks the diversification box

| Tristan Harrison

Get global share market exposure with this impressive ETF.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to pounce on these dividend shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX All Ords shares making it rain dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two high-yield stocks that pay quarterly.

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Opinions

Why I wouldn't buy this big-name ASX 200 share if you paid me

| Mitchell Lawler

I suspect this ASX 200 company will leave long term shareholders disappointed.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another decent session is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

8.7% + dividend yields! 3 ASX shares I'd buy now for passive income

| Tony Yoo

You should never buy stocks because of massive yields alone, but these ones might have a chance to grow your…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's winning ASX 200 shares?

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Technology Shares

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about Altium shares

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this tech stock? Let's find out.

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