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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this acquisition give Woolworths shares an edge over Coles?

| Monica O'Shea

The supermarket giant has now added a speedy grocery delivery service to its stable.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This tech stock topped the lot on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons Sayona Mining shares could be 'a potentially profitable investment opportunity'

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium share could be a worthwhile buy, according to this expert.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big falls are driving trading volumes on the ASX 200 today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares going gangbusters while the rest of the market bleeds?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at what is impacting ASX tech shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these growing ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

An attractive dividend yield is good, but growing dividend yields is better.

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Dividend Investing

Global dividends jumped 12% in the first quarter of 2023. Are you getting your share?

| Brooke Cooper

International investors generally realised far greater dividend growth than their ASX counterparts last quarter.

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Resources Shares

Why did BHP shares just hit a 6-month low?

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has tumbled from $110.50 one week ago to $99.50 overnight.

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ETFs

Better ASX ETF to buy: Vanguard VGS or VAS?

| Sebastian Bowen

VGS or VAS: Which ETF comes out on top for ASX investors?

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Dividend Investing

Is it time to stop looking at ASX 200 mining stocks for your dividend income?

| Bernd Struben

Janus Henderson reveals global dividends increased 12% in Q1 2023. But ASX 200 mining stocks didn’t join the party.

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Blue Chip Shares

These are some of the best blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These are the blue chips to buy according to the team at Morgans.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner just hired investment bank Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue has taken another step in its decarbonisation strategy.

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Growth Shares

Add some oomph to your portfolio with these top ASX growth shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

You won’t want to miss out on these ASX shares if you're a growth investor.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold shares getting hammered on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at what is impacting ASX 200 gold shares today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 23% in 2023, why is the Soul Patts share price smashing the ASX 200 again today?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the latest cash splash be driving this investment business higher?

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Share Gainers

Why Adbri, Costa, Delta Lithium, and Immutep shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market volatility.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Accent, Temple & Webster, and Treasury Wine shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Looking to buy Woodside shares? Why this could present an 'attractive market opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

Following last year’s merger with BHP’s petroleum business, Woodside has a significant presence in both Australia and the US.

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ETFs

Buying an S&P 500 ETF to diversify your ASX investments? You'll want to know this

| Brooke Cooper

Ten stocks are dominating one of Wall Street's most iconic indices, according to an expert.

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Bank Shares

Here's the Bank of Queensland dividend forecast for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Are BOQ shareholders in line for a payment cut over the next two years?

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International Stock News

Nvidia share price leaps 25%, lifting US futures

| Mitchell Lawler

Nvidia is cashing in on the AI gold rush as cloud providers switch to modern hardware.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares tumble today as US debt ceiling fears intensify

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is following the lead of US and European markets, where all of the major indices sold off…

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Dividend Investing

How big will the IAG dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Is the IAG dividend finally heading in the right direction?

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Opinions

One ASX 200 share I plan to hold forever!

| Tristan Harrison

This business could unlock a whole new industry, which is why I like its future.

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Travel Shares

Has the Webjet share price peaked or can it keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

This travel share has been flying high this year/ Can it keep rising?

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Defensive Shares

Why buying these 3 ASX shares could be a good way to hedge against a stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

These types of ASX shares tend to perform better in a crash.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Treasury Wine share price crashing 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

This wine giant is experiencing some challenging trading conditions.

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Defensive Shares

3 reasons the Coles share price could still be great value

| Tristan Harrison

It could be a good time to put this supermarket’s shares in the shopping basket.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs urges investors to buy this sold off ASX share

| James Mickleboro

A large decline means that big returns and dividend yields could be on offer with this ASX share.

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Energy Shares

Why Santos shares could be a takeover target

| Tristan Harrison

Are the acquisitions cogs being oiled up for Santos?

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Financial Shares

What is Citi saying about the AMP share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is AMP a share to buy or should you wait for a better entry point?

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Defensive Shares

'Classic defensive stock': Jump on this ASX dividend share when it hits $10

| Tony Yoo

Now is the time to buy these shares, according to the team at Market Matters, to rake in a 5.4%…

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Materials Shares

Why are 2 high-flying Aussie billionaires buying this little-known ASX lithium stock?

| Monica O'Shea

What's so hot about this lithium share?

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Technology Shares

Down 95% from its high: Is this beaten up ASX tech share a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its final verdict on this ASX tech share.

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Retirement

If your super is under $500,000 and you want to retire, you'll want to read this

| Brooke Cooper

Australians are worried about their retirement funds, according to new research.

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Healthcare Shares

'Highly sought-after': 3 ASX healthcare shares ready to roar again

| Tony Yoo

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, this sector was going absolutely gangbusters. One expert reckons it's ready to rock again.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price could be a bargain buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks big returns could be on the cards for Qantas shareholders.

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Materials Shares

Could BHP acquire this ASX 200 mining share?

| James Mickleboro

Chalice Mining owns some very attractive assets.

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Share Market News

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a top buy today for the next 10 years

| Tristan Harrison

The Bunnings owner could be a top business to invest in.

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Dividend Investing

How much would I need to invest in ASX dividend shares for $50,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

With many top dividend-paying ASX stocks providing full franking credits, I’ll pay less tax on that passive income than I…

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