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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

Why is the Core Lithium share price down 15% in June?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium shares have been sold off in June.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-quality ASX dividend shares to buy for dependable income

| James Mickleboro

You can depend on these dividend shares for income.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price trounced the ASX 200 in June. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

We take a look at what helped drive the BHP share price 7% higher in June.

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52-Week Lows

Down 8% to a 52-week low: Why is this ASX 200 share being sold off today?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is ending the financial year with a day to forget.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price sinks 11% on shocking China update

| James Mickleboro

The previous management team of Bubs made some very bad business decisions.

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Resources Shares

Will FY24 be a good year for the Fortescue share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore price is holding up, which bodes well for the iron ore miners.

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Dividend Investing

Is right now a once-in-a-decade chance to buy ASX shares for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors have an exciting chance to invest for above-average yields.

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Technology Shares

Can the Brainchip share price dig itself out of a hole in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a year to forget for Brainchip shareholders.

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Investing Strategies

5 simple ways to prepare for an ASX stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Preparing for a crash now will help you when it does happen.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these ASX 200 blue chip shares for FY24

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these blue chips would be great additions to your portfolio in FY24.

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How to invest

3 ASX shares I'd buy to kickstart my portfolio as a new investor

| Tristan Harrison

Beginners: don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.

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Technology Shares

2 'pleasing' ASX 200 tech shares to get your hands on right now

| Tony Yoo

Growth stocks have led the way in 2023. Wilson analysts name a pair they'd still be willing to buy.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd take advantage of a once-in-a-decade ASX passive income opportunity

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you missing out on some hefty dividend income from this corner of the ASX?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped as buys for income investors.

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How to invest

2 simple Warren Buffett tests when finding ASX shares to buy

| Bernd Struben

Although he started off with almost nothing, Warren Buffett has managed to amass a personal fortune north of US$100 billion.

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Broker Notes

Is it too late to buy the rebound on Webjet shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Webjet shares have risen 27% over the past 12 months.

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Resources Shares

'Keep printing cash': Not too late to buy these 2 popular ASX 200 mining shares

| Tony Yoo

Experts say these quality resources stocks have massive growth profiles and are still quite cheap.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lock in high yields with ASX shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Yields are pushing higher as share prices fall. I'm finding quality companies that are getting caught up in the mix.

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How to invest

The ASX 200 is less than 1% above its pre-COVID high set 3 years ago. So, why buy shares at all?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hasn't had a great three years. Here's why I'm not worried.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks offer income investors big yields

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these big dividend yields!

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing day for investors on the ASX 200 today.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX 200 growth shares for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to provide big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

What's in store for the Pilbara Minerals share price in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Will this lithium giant be a market beater again in the next financial year?

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares just got hit with a broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has lost one of its biggest bulls.

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Share Fallers

Why APA, Bega, Transurban, and Weebit Nano shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Two ASX 200 retail shares and a big four bank stock have received broker upgrades.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Next Science, Macmahon, and Pointsbet shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Thursday.

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Opinions

How I invest in ASX shares and still get a good night's sleep

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve deliberately positioned my portfolio to be resilient.

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Dividend Investing

Are South32 shares worth buying for dividend income right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

With one top broker tipping a yield of 11% in FY24, is this a no-brainer for dividend investors?

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Materials Shares

Why Macquarie says the Allkem share price has even more upside

| James Mickleboro

Brokers remain bullish on this lithium miner. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $7,000 of BHP shares during the pandemic dip? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

2021 and 2022 were particularly rewarding for passive income investors holding BHP shares.

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Share Market News

Transurban share price dips on ACCC probe

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC has concerns over a potential acquisition.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is booming 28% on a sales boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX healthcare share after the company reported it’s on track to substantially exceed product sales…

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA next Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Expectations for another RBA rate hike in July throwing up headwinds for ASX 200 shares have changed dramatically over the…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making investors smile on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are beaten-up Bega shares a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this beaten down share? Or should you keep your powder dry?

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Technology Shares

Weebit Nano share price returns from suspension and continues to sink

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this tech stock right now?

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Growth Shares

Forget gold! I'd buy unloved ASX 200 shares for a faster retirement instead

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of these two stocks close to 52-week lows.

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Healthcare Shares

What's happening with the Medibank share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Medibank made a commitment at the start of the pandemic that it would not profit from COVID-19.

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