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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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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price sliding today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are trailing the benchmark today.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the CBA share price in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Economic clouds are gathering for the banks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price higher on Silk Laser takeover U-turn

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is back in the race to acquire Silk Laser.

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Gold

Northern Star share price climbs on $61 million gold project acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star shares are in the green as the ASX 200 miner expands its Western Australian gold footprint.

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Earnings Results

Metcash share price jumps 9% on record FY23 result

| James Mickleboro

Metcash shares are on the move on Monday after releasing its full-year results.

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Dividend Investing

Investing $5,000 into this ASX dividend share now could create $500 of passive income in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could soon be paying a dividend yield of more than10%.

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ETFs

Is this ASX ETF a great way to invest in the Indian economy?

| Tristan Harrison

India might be a fantastic place to find growth.

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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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Energy Shares

How many Pilbara Minerals shares would I need to buy to get $1,000 in annual dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s boom times for some lithium miners.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares in July

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to put the stock in the shopping basket?

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Opinions

Should investors be bullish on this former COVID darling ASX 300 share?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the most promising long-term growth shares around.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys with great yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares could give your income portfolio a boost.

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Opinions

These are my top ASX 200 share picks for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Now seems like a great time to invest in these four stocks.

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Investing Strategies

4 booming ASX 200 shares that just started 'earnings upgrade cycles'

| Tony Yoo

The Wilsons team recommends buying these stocks that are just starting their big ascent.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep an eye on these developments, as they could impact your share portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Growth Shares

These excellent ASX growth shares could be buys for FY24

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these growth shares. Here's why they could be buys for FY 2024.

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Global technology shares
ETFs

You can buy these ASX ETFs for easy global investing

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs allow you invest easily in a large number of international stocks.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Opinions

Warren Buffett's company doesn't pay dividends. Should ASX shares try this approach?

| Tristan Harrison

Re-investing profits could be the way to go.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these buy-rated dividend shares to offer big yields for investors.

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Financial Shares

Can the AMP share price maintain its momentum in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the unloved AMP keep beating expectations?

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Dividend Investing

Got $5,000 to invest for passive income? Here's why these 2 ASX shares stand out for me

| Bernd Struben

If I were investing $5,000 for passive income, I’d strongly lean towards stocks providing fully franked dividends.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago is worth how much today?

| James Mickleboro

Investing $20,000 into these ASX shares 10 years ago would have made you wealthy.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping big returns from these blue chip shares.

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Energy Shares

If I buy $10,000 of Woodside shares right now, how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Is Woodside a great option for investors looking for passive income?

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Economy

The ASX 200 is starting to worry me. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett tells us that interest rate hikes are bad for share prices. So why isn't the ASX trading lower?

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Technology Shares

Growth AND dividends? 2 ASX tech shares that also pay you income

| Tony Yoo

Technology companies are stereotyped as going for growth at all costs, but some actually pay you a decent distribution at…

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers reckon these stocks could be top options for income investors next week.

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares that defined the week

| Bernd Struben

A fresh takeover proposal, operational delays and cost blow outs, and new 52-week highs saw these five ASX shares define…

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to build the ultimate ASX passive-income portfolio with just $5,000

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking for share market income? Here's where I would start.

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Broker Notes

Analysts tip 40%+ returns from these ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be coming from these ASX stocks.

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs are long-term market-beaters and wealth creators

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs have been a great place to put your money in recent years.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a horror end to the week for the ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? Check out these ASX dividend shares: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Check out these top dividend stocks that have been named as buys.

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Growth Shares

Why these fantastic ASX 200 growth shares could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very bullish about these ASX 200 growth shares.

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Technology Shares

Forget Appen, this could be the best ASX 200 stock to buy for the AI boom

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this could be the way to play the AI boom.

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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 Fallers

Why Collins Foods, EBR, Gold Road, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week deep in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Delta Lithium, Endeavour, Predictive Discovery, and Talga shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week positively.

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