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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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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares with legit potential to outperform the market

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver returns far greater than historical averages.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Retirement

What's the average age of retirement in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians are choosing to retire a bit later in life, according to new figures.

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Superannuation

'All-growth' superannuation funds return nearly 10% in 10 months

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert says superannuation funds are delivering healthy returns in FY24 despite share market volatility.

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Growth Shares

2 no-brainer ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

It's not hard to see why these quality companies could be great long term investment options.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 2.8% gain this week.

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares a significantly underrated buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

AMP shares are unloved. Could it be a contrarian opportunity?

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts say these small cap ASX shares can deliver big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these small caps are top options right now. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to retire? I'd buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think these ASX 200 dividend stocks will continue to reward passive income investors for years to come.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these 4 ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated dividend stocks.

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How to invest

$1,000,000 portfolio: One way to achieve 7-figure wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

One simple investing trick can help almost anyone build wealth on an exponential scale.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 300 shares could rise 35% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly from current levels. How high could they go?

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ETFs

Own the ASX's Vanguard US Total Markets ETF (VTS)? Here's what you're invested in

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF is worth a deeper dive...

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How to invest

How you could retire rich by investing like Warren Buffett with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The secret to retiring rich isn't so secret.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could help you generate wealth over the long term.

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Technology Shares

Could the Xero share price leap a further 35% as profits begin to flow?

| Tristan Harrison

An expert has predicted this tech stock to make strong returns.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these excellent ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping these dividend shares are top buys.

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about BHP shares following the miner's quarterly results?

| Zach Bristow

Analysts have crunched the numbers.

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How to invest

3 easy ways to boost the returns of your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The simplest things can sometimes save you the most money...

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Superannuation

What's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 30 in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance at age 30 might shock you.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia Stock Still a Buy After It Just Popped Again?

| Howard Smith

Here are two good reasons why Nvidia shares can keep moving higher.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were hitting the sell button hard today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Woolworths share price now offers a 'very rare opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

Wilson Asset Management is bullish on the outlook for Woolworths shares.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 insider buys up another $2,000,000 in company stock following Wednesday's 15% crash

| Sebastian Bowen

This director took Buffett's advice to heart this week.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Mayne Pharma, Playside, and PYC shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why did Goldman Sachs just downgrade Wesfarmers shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 conglomerate has had a ripper run of share price growth. So why is Goldman Sachs downgrading it?

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Share Fallers

Why AIC Mines, Fletcher Building, Nufarm, and Wesfarmers shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 investors shouldn't expect interest rate cuts until 2025

| Bernd Struben

Interest rate cuts are looking increasingly unlikely in 2024.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stocks sink amid 'very negative message' from Queensland government

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal stocks are trailing the benchmark today. But why?

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Investing Strategies

If I invest $5,000 in Yancoal shares today, how much income will I receive in 2025?

| Zach Bristow

Is this coal giant one for the next 12 months?

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Technology Shares

This little ASX AI stock is soaring 10% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX AI stock on Friday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Global companies just paid a record $512 billion in Q1 dividends. Here's how ASX 200 shares stacked up

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend stocks increased payouts by 2.0% in Q1, according to Janus Henderson, with BHP dragging on growth.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price too cheap?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this be an opportunity calling?

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Coles shares for that hefty 6% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Should Coles stock go in your shopping basket?

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Superannuation

Here are 2 changes to superannuation in the Federal Budget

| Bronwyn Allen

In case you missed them...

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares: How dividends offset poor capital growth over 10 years

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the 10-year capital growth and dividend returns of the 7 biggest ASX 200 bank shares.

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International Stock News

Nvidia did it again. Is the AI stock a buy after another round of record profits?

| Jeremy Bowman

Nvidia just crushed earnings again. Are investors surprised?

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