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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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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named these shares as best buys this month.

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus shares surge 10% to crack $300 as healthcare leads ASX 200 sectors

| Bronwyn Allen

Pro Medicus shares just keep on going, rising 625% over the past three years.

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Share Market News

How did ASX REITs vs. residential property investment perform in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the share price growth of the largest ASX REITs vs. residential property investment in FY25.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 55% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are dirt cheap at current levels.

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ETFs

Aiming to beat the ASX 200 over the long-term? I'd buy these 2 ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

I think these funds have the capability to beat the ASX.

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ETFs

How to build a winning ASX ETF portfolio with just 3 funds

| James Mickleboro

Here's an easy way to build a portfolio with little effort.

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Bank Shares

Invested $10,000 in Westpac shares 2 years ago? Guess how much you've already banked!

| Bernd Struben

Atop their regular dividend payments, Westpac shares have enjoyed a strong two-year run.

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Dividend Investing

1 practically perfect Australian stock down 45% to buy now for lifelong income!

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out this beaten down stock.

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International Stock News

Why Meta Platforms stock jumped 14% in June

| Jeremy Bowman

The stock gained in two separate stages, in the beginning and end of the month.

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International Stock News

Don't overthink it — the market-beater to buy and hold for 5 years

| John Ballard

The most dominant and profitable tech companies in the world have also been some of the best growth stocks to…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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How to invest

The potential pitfalls of 'buying the dip'

| Laura Stewart

If you're thinking of buying a beaten-down ASX stock, read this first.

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Broker Notes

Why DroneShield, Nickel Industries, and CSL shares could be best buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter is so bullish on these shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 large-cap shares that this fundie is cashing in after phenomenal growth

| Bronwyn Allen

Shaw and Partners portfolio manager James Gerrish says he knows this will be an 'unpopular call'.

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Dividend Investing

Here are the 3 biggest dividend payers in my ASX stock portfolio today

| Sebastian Bowen

These three stocks pour cash in to my portfolio...

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long term options? Here are five high-quality picks to consider.

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How to invest

Thinking of selling your winning ASX 200 stocks? Think again

| Laura Stewart

You could be sabotaging your returns.

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Dividend Investing

Overinvested in Fortescue shares? I'd buy these ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue may not be the best choice for dividend income.

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ETFs

These 3 ASX ETFs returned 25%-plus in FY2025

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs brought home the bacon in FY25.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates heading lower again? Let's find out what the banking giant is predicting.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia a good stock to buy?

| Johnny Rice

The company's powerful AI-enabling graphics processing units (GPUs) are essential for the incredible AI models reshaping business and society.

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How to invest

Building a $42,000 portfolio that could generate income forever

| James Mickleboro

This is one way that investors could build a growing income from the share market.

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International Stock News

This artificial intelligence (AI) stock could be the best bargain in the market right now

| Stefon Walters

You could argue that no topic has consumed the business world over the past couple of years quite like artificial…

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Share Market News

Are electric vehicle stocks a good investment today?

| Laura Stewart

Did US President Trump just kill the EV industry?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy before the next bull market

| James Mickleboro

These shares could fare well in the next bull market. Here's what analysts are tipping as buys.

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How to invest

How to make $12,000 of passive income a year

| James Mickleboro

Want to line your pockets with income without breaking a sweat? Here's how to do it.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a cracking end to the trading week for ASX investors.

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Energy Shares

Top 5 ASX 200 energy shares of FY25 amid a challenging year for sector

| Bronwyn Allen

The energy sector was the weakest of the 11 market sectors in FY25.

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Bank Shares

Buying CBA stock today? Here's the dividend yield you'll get

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's yield right now might surprise you.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Opinions

Buy or bail? Fundie's verdict on 2 ASX 300 shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Stuart Bromley of Medallion Financial Group provides his insights.

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Would you be surprised to learn that ASX tech shares rose faster than US tech stocks by almost 2:1?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are predicted to pay significant passive income to shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Cleanaway, Hub24, and RPMGlobal shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Resources Shares

Forget BHP and CBA shares and buy these 4 promising ASX All Ords stocks instead

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects these quality ASX All Ords stocks will outperform CBA and BHP into 2026.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, G8 Education, Lottery Corp, and Lynas shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be best buys this month according to the broker.

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Energy Shares

Buying Woodside shares? Here's the latest oil price forecast from Goldman Sachs

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what Goldman Sachs is forecasting for the oil price in the year ahead.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is jumping 11% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited about this tech stock today.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price pushes higher amid big Asian news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up Santos shares on Friday.

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