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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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Materials Shares

Up 24% in 2023, is it too late to buy Allkem shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX lithium share has been trending higher in the year to date.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Beach Energy, Chalice Mining, and Liontown shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a positive session despite the market selloff.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bendigo Bank share price smashing the ASX 200 big four today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something interesting is going on with Bendigo Bank shares today.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares sinking over 5% after trading ex-dividend

| Mitchell Lawler

Anyone buying these companies today will be missing out on the upcoming dividend.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 tanking on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are feeling jittery today.

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Healthcare Shares

Hoping to bag the boosted CSL dividend? Time is running out

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how you can secure the largest ever CSL dividend.

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How to invest

How to aim for a $1 million ASX share portfolio with just $270 a month

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares can unlock excellent wealth.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price now higher than Albemarle's takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this lithium share roaring higher on Thursday?

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Share Gainers

'Tremendously exciting': Why this ASX lithium stock just soared 64%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX lithium stock on the back of exciting news.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the Mineral Resources dividend? Time is running out

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until Mineral Resources makes its next dividend payment.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Arafura share price tumble another 11% in August?

| Mitchell Lawler

Idealistic rare earth oxide prices might have left Arafura shareholders with some questions.

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Dividend Investing

Two high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares to build your retirement income

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 shares have a lengthy track record of delivering two dividend payouts per year.

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Technology Shares

Why has ASX 300 tech stock Audinate just been halted?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this tech stock halted on Thursday?

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant's shares are under the pump on Thursday. But why?

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ETFs

New to investing? 3 ASX ETFs I'd buy with $1,500 for early diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Get instant diversification with these picks.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think investors should snap up these growth shares while they can.

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Materials Shares

What could $10,000 invested in Pilbara Minerals shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are expecting from this lithium miner's shares.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX 200 shares attracting buy ratings following their FY23 reports

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts are tipping share price growth for these companies following the release of their financial reports.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX shares just hit 52-week lows, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these stocks bargains or falling knives?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank just acquired Xero's Waddle business

| James Mickleboro

CBA is making an acquisition. What is the banking giant buying?

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Opinions

Why I think now is a great time to buy these 3 ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

I believe the next six to nine months will see a strong performance from these three leading ASX 200 energy…

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Bank Shares

Can NAB shares deliver a comeback story following a weak year?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors underestimating this ASX bank share?

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Small Cap Shares

Goldman Sachs names its top small cap ASX share to buy

| James Mickleboro

This could be the best small cap around according to one broker.

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Share Market News

Want an income boost? Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend stocks as buys. Here's why.

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Technology Shares

'Excellent result': 2 ASX tech shares that killed it in reporting season

| Tony Yoo

LSN analysts have their eyes on these beauties as growth stocks are closer to making a huge comeback.

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ETFs

Why has the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) dividend collapsed in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

The VAS dividend has almost halved over the past 12 months. Here's why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a tough time on Thursday.

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Investing Strategies

'Reporting season was a blast': 2 ASX shares QVG is backing after boom results

| Tony Yoo

These analysts are constantly shocked at how many ASX companies don't actually make money.

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Opinions

3 underdogs on my ASX watchlist after being punished in August

| Mitchell Lawler

I think the market might have overreacted to the results of these companies. Here's why I'll be watching them more…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today marks the second day of losses in a row for the ASX 200.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and these ASX dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these dividend shares are top options for income investors.

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52-Week Highs

3 popular ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a strange day for these ETFs to hit new highs...

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Materials Shares

Down 12% in a month, should I pounce on South32 shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to load up on this mining giant's shares?

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Broker Notes

More of the best ASX shares to buy this month according to Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of highly rated shares for investors to check out.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price slides again despite 'another major milestone'

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX 200 lithium miner are under selling pressure again today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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Share Market News

How much is the average ASX share portfolio worth?

| Sebastian Bowen

The median ASX share portfolio size in Australia might surprise you.

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Best Shares

How to buy 16,000 international and ASX shares in one trade (Clue: VDHG)

| Bronwyn Allen

This ETF enables investors to buy a huge suite of high-profile international and ASX shares in one hit.

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Dividend Investing

Can I really earn a $3,000 annual passive income by buying just $14,300 of this ASX energy share today?

| Bernd Struben

Leading ASX energy shares are delivering some market beating passive income.

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Resources Shares

What 'challenges and uncertainty' are looming for BHP shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what investors can look forward to this financial year.

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