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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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Share Market News

ASX defence ETFs climb on soaring global spending

| Leigh Gant

Defence is becoming a long-term growth story and ASX ETFs are the easiest way for investors to gain exposure.

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Gold

Why this ASX gold stock could be a strong buy with 40% upside

| James Mickleboro

Golden returns could be on the cards for buyers of this share.

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria announces interim H1 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria has announced an interim distribution of 20.0c per stapled security for the first half of FY25.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter just put a buy rating on which ASX 200 stock?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy now according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Which shares are analysts bullish on? Let's find out.

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Gold

Up more than 360% in one year! These 3 ASX gold stocks are shining brighter than ever

| Bart Bogacz

Gold giants in the making?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares that could double over the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be great long term options for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs leveraging major global investment themes

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares says these 3 ASX ETFs provide exposure to multi-billion-dollar global growth themes.

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Growth Shares

Forget gold bars: this ASX stock could be the real wealth preserver

| Samantha Menzies

Here's how to keep a padlock on your wealth.

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How to invest

How to build a $2,000 monthly income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to generate a monthly income from the share market.

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Energy Shares

Is the Woodside share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to invest in the energy giant?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The local market looks set for a good finish to the week.

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Industrials Shares

Broker upgrades ASX industrials stock tipping 10% upside

| Aaron Bell

This stock could have the magic combination of high dividend payments and capital gain upside.

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Retirement

Retirement income rises tomorrow as pension boost takes effect!

| Bronwyn Allen

Single pensioners will receive an extra $29.70 per fortnight, and couples will receive an extra $22.40 per person.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs that this expert holds in his SMSF — and why

| Bronwyn Allen

Andrew Wielandt from DP Wealth Advisory reveals 2 of his self-managed superannuation holdings.

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How to invest

With more US rate cuts projected, are fund managers buying or selling US stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts reckon the US isn't done just yet.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy if you only want to invest once a year

| James Mickleboro

Don't have time to research shares? Here are three funds that could make investing simple for you.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another depressing session for investors today.

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Broker Notes

Down 20% in a month, 3 ASX 200 shares that experts say are worth hanging on to

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's take a look at their reasoning.

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Broker Notes

Strong double-digit returns forecast for James Hardie

| Cameron England

James Hardie shares are looking cheap with synergies from a recent takeover to flow.

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Dividend Investing

Own Coles, Suncorp, or Computershare shares? Here are your DRP prices

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX companies have begun announcing their dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) share prices after a period of post-results trading.

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Share Gainers

Why did the ASX 300 industrial stock jump 10% today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 stock today. But why?

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Share Market News

These are the ASX stocks Macquarie expects to benefit from the Fed's interest rate cuts

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie highlighted a basket of ASX stocks it believes will benefit from the Fed’s interest rate cuts.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lower amid US rate cut and new Australian unemployment figures

| Bronwyn Allen

What does all this mean for interest rates in Australia?

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Retail Shares

How many Wesfarmers shares would it take to earn $1,000 annual passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Wesfarmers shares have had a great run this year.

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Resources Shares

This little-known ASX gold stock has surged by 41% in just one month. Here's why

| Bart Bogacz

Momentum building.

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How to invest

How to invest your first $2,000 in ASX shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to start your investment journey? Here's how you could do it.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips more than 75% upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

This miner could be cheap as chips according to the broker.

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Share Market News

The US Fed just cut interest rates. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

After cutting interest rates on Wednesday, what can ASX investors expect from the US Fed next?

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Larvotto, Magellan, and Santos shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price falling today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The diversified miner is in the red on Thursday. Here's why.

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Share Market News

FleetPartners shares jump on Mitsubishi interest

| Cameron England

Mitsubishi Motors has bought a large stake in Australian firm FleetPartners, but says a takeover is not on the cards.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Imricor, Paladin Energy, and Silex shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness and are pushing higher.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX stock is surging 11% on big US news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited today.

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Financial Shares

Down 6% today, are Magellan Financial Group shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's Macquarie's latest stance on the stock.

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Energy Shares

Should you buy the huge dip on Santos shares following the $30 billion takeover collapse?

| Bernd Struben

A top broker delivers its verdict on Santos shares with the $30 billion XRG takeover offer now off the table.

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ASX tech shares
Broker Notes

How the US Federal Reserve could fuel the AI boom

| Cameron England

Stocks leveraged to data centres will continue to do well as the growing economy spurs more take-up of artificial intelligence.

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Technology Shares

Why is everyone talking about Droneshield shares this week?

| Samantha Menzies

The share price is climbing higher today.

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Share Market News

Market beating ASX 200 REIT announces September 2025 quarterly distribution

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 REIT has climbed more than 30% for the year to date.

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Travel Shares

Are Flight Centre shares still a good buy in September?

| Samantha Menzies

Flight Centre shares are climbing higher this morning.

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