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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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Healthcare Shares

Why has this ASX healthcare share exploded 50% in two days?

| Monica O'Shea

The biotech company is riding high on the back of promising clinical trial data.

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Energy Shares

'The main game is gas': Should I buy Santos shares?

| Brooke Cooper

These brokers are notably bullish on the ASX 200 energy stock.

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ETFs

12 ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

We have not one, not two, but a dozen new 52-week highs to discuss.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with Rio Tinto shares and lithium?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto forecasts double digit growth in lithium demand over the next decade.

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Economy

Here's the latest on the US debt ceiling and what it means for ASX 200 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A US default could have big implications for ASX investors.

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How to invest

ASX investors: Have you read the little book that changed Warren Buffett's life forever?

| Bernd Struben

Just like most of us investing in ASX shares today, Warren Buffett learned from the great investors who came before…

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How to invest

Here's how I'd invest my first $500 in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF could be a perfect choice for a beginner.

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Retail Shares

Why has the Temple & Webster share price exploded 30% in 2 days?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a stellar week so far for the online furniture and homewares retailer.

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Share Gainers

Why Nufarm, Serko, Temple & Webster, and Xero shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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ETFs

3 strong ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are three strong ETFs that allow investors to buy groups of quality shares...

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Beach Energy, Bowen Coal, and Virgin Money shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is surging 15% on 'excellent' half-year results

| Brooke Cooper

The market is bidding this stock higher after the company bolstered its dividend by 25%.

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ETFs

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) just hit a new 52-week high. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are flooding back to US-based big tech companies.

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about AUB shares on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

AUB is catching the eye on Thursday. What's going on with this insurance broker?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that just boosted their dividends

| Bernd Struben

Both ASX 200 shares lifted their interim dividend payouts on the back of strong half year profit growth.

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Investing Strategies

No savings at 40? Here's my 3-step plan for $1,500 of passive income a month

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend shares can be a great way to build growing investment cash flow.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 21% this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Weebit Nano stock this week?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy share tumbles 7% as 'key' project guidance scrapped

| Brooke Cooper

Beach Energy is having a day to forget on the market.

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Technology Shares

Xero shares jump 7% on stellar results release

| James Mickleboro

Xero has impressed the market with its full-year results release this morning.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX 200 tech stock sinking 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure has released its half-year results on Thursday

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Resources Shares

Could Fortescue be the next ASX 200 miner on the lithium M&A trail?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue is considering jump-starting its lithium ambitions with an acquisition.

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Bank Shares

Invested $6,000 in NAB shares in November? Here's how much passive income you've already banked

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have delivered two fully franked dividends every year since 2011.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX coal shares with dividend yields over 20%: Are they for real?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the dividend yield paid by two coal shares.

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Earnings Results

Xero share price on watch amid strong FY23 growth

| James Mickleboro

Xero has handed in its report card for FY 2023 and it looks good.

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Resources Shares

The 2 best ASX uranium shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Thanks to Russia's belligerence and the global push for decarbonisation, one expert reckons nuclear power is back in vogue.

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Broker Notes

Go 'long and bullish' on this ASX share that just rocketed 8%

| Tony Yoo

A portfolio manager is advising that this materials company is somehow increasing revenue while sales volume drops.

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ shares are Citi's top banking pick

| James Mickleboro

ANZ could be your ticket to riches in the banking sector according to Citi.

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Share Gainers

Guess which All Ords lithium company is the biggest shareholder of Sayona Mining stock

| Monica O'Shea

The largest shareholder of the lithium company is none other than another ASX lithium player.

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Broker Notes

Why Citi is raving about this amazing ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

This could be one of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy right now according to Citi.

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ETFs

Could buying the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) at under $90 help me retire early?

| Tristan Harrison

The VAS ETF delivers investors a strong level of dividend income.

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Share Gainers

The Zip share price has zoomed 12% higher in a week. Is this the beginning of a turnaround?

| Bronwyn Allen

We analyse whether the bump is a blip or the beginning of new momentum for the Zip share price.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over CBA shares

| Tony Yoo

Commonwealth Bank has been a reliable source of income for investors, but now is not the best time to buy.…

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Resources Shares

Where will ASX lithium shares go in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

The per-kg price for the battery material has fallen by 75% over the past six months. What will become of…

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these top ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks could give your passive income a boost this month.

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 excellent ASX 300 shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 300 shares could be quality options for investors with a long investment time horizon.

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How to invest

Silent wealth eater: The hidden danger lurking in ASX stocks and how to avoid it

| Mitchell Lawler

This crippling practice can easily go unnoticed, eating away at your cut of company earnings.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a much better day of trade for the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue chip shares that brokers love

| James Mickleboro

The high-quality blue chips tick a lot of boxes for brokers.

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Energy Shares

How might this news out of China impact the oil price?

| Monica O'Shea

Oil prices have tumbled recently, but what might the future hold?

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Bank Shares

Investing in ANZ shares? Here's what's happening with the bank's $3.5 billion Suncorp acquisition

| Bernd Struben

ANZ first announced its intention to acquire Suncorp’s banking segment on 18 July.

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