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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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Blue Chip Shares

Westpac is solid, but this ASX stock offers more upside

| James Mickleboro

This could be the better blue chip to buy now according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate this ASX 200 mining stock a buy, hold or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock following a recent update.

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Travel Shares

Looking for gains of better than 50%? Have a look at these travel stocks

| Cameron England

Australian travel stocks are looking cheap as the global travel industry rebounds, analysts say.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans says these small cap ASX shares could rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

The broker has big things to say about these small caps.

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International Stock News

What's wrong with Amazon's stock?

| David Jagielski

Amazon's stock has underwhelmed investors this year with just single-digit returns thus far.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in CRYP ETF 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX ETF has delivered mega gains for investors with a high risk tolerance.

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International Stock News

Did Alphabet just say "Checkmate" to OpenAI?

| Adam Spatacco

Skeptics on Wall Street think the rise of ChatGPT could pose an existential threat to Google Search.

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Broker Notes

This major industrial player on the ASX 200 is trading near one-year lows. One broker says it's time to buy

| Cameron England

James Hardie shares are good buying at current levels, Jarden analysts argue.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares rise on offtake agreement news

| Bronwyn Allen

Core Lithium is taking action to move its flagship Finniss Lithium Project toward a final investment decision.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 stocks rocking new 52-week-plus highs on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

These four ASX 200 stocks just smashed new one-year-plus highs. Here’s why.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price tumbles but it's a great day for investors!

| Bronwyn Allen

It's one of the best days of the year for Telstra shareholders.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Charter Hall, Invictus Energy, Ramelius shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Nickel Industries, Premier Investments, and Woodside shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with solid gains on Thursday. But why?

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Financial Shares

Retirement funds safe as Macquarie agrees to compensate victims of the Shield Master Fund collapse to the tune of $321 million

| Cameron England

Macquarie will fully compensate investors who saw $321 million of their retirement savings disappear in the collapse of the Shield…

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in VHY ETF 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

It may be a dividend-focused investment, but this ASX ETF has delivered impressive capital growth, too.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX share offers 40% upside and a 5% yield

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks that investors should be snapping up this cheap stock.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETF has soared 86% in just one year?

| Bronwyn Allen

It was once an after-school hobby for kids, now it's big business globally.

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Resources Shares

Australian copper stocks dominate gains on the ASX after Indonesian mine tragedy impacts supply

| Cameron England

Shares in Australian copper miners are surging after the fallout from an Indonesian mine disaster becomes clear.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares rising strongly amid a big day for shareholders

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what is happening on Thursday.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 company, up more than 80% for the year, just announced new contract wins

| Cameron England

Monadelphous has announced new contract wins worth more than $200 million in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

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Earnings Results

Liontown shares tumble on FY25 results and $193m loss

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the lithium miner performed over the 12 months.

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Superannuation

The average superannuation at 57 could leave you short of comfort

| Leigh Gant

Average super at 57 highlights a stark choice — act now or risk a modest lifestyle later.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 retail stock is storming higher after posting 31% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the Smiggle and Peter Alexander owner performed.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 stock is falling amid news its CEO is retiring after 32 years in the job

| James Mickleboro

After over three decades at the helm, the company's CEO is retiring.

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Broker Notes

The surprising retail stocks not to buy as consumer confidence bounces back

| Cameron England

Consumer confidence is bouncing back, but not all retail shares are good buying, Wilsons Advisory says.

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International Stock News

From Bitcoin to AI, this Aussie tech stock just rocketed over 100%

| Leigh Gant

From cheap energy to AI expansion, this Aussie tech stock is surging while most local investors look away.

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Superannuation

How SMSF growth is powering these 2 ASX 200 financials stocks

| Laura Stewart

These 2 ASX 200 financials stocks have a major tailwind.

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Energy Shares

Are these ASX energy shares buy low candidates?

| Aaron Bell

Could these ASX energy shares bounceback?

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Cheap Shares

3 undervalued Australian stocks set for massive gains

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does Bell Potter prefer Light & Wonder or Aristocrat Leisure shares?

| Aaron Bell

These two gaming stocks have room to grow according to this broker.

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares could be the hidden gems of 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns next year.

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Growth Shares

Buy these 2 high-quality ASX 200 shares: brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a compelling future, analysts have buy ratings on them.

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ETFs

Is this the best ASX ETF? $3.6 billion in returns suggests it might be!

| Aaron Bell

10 years of returns shows this ASX ETF is a winner.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for income investors.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on further returns for investors?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 financials stock with a 7.7% yield announces September distribution

| Laura Stewart

This high-yield ASX 200 stock might appeal to income-orientated investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another red day for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Up 143% in 5 years, ASX 200 company secures major new data centre contracts

| Laura Stewart

The business is aiming to double data centre profits by FY27.

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Personal Finance

How to make the first $1,000 of ASX dividend income in Australia

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I’d unlock the first $1,000 of passive income from the ASX.

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Materials Shares

Are BHP shares a buy after this big decarbonisation news?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if this is the time to invest in the mining giant.

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