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Australian Share Market News & Commentary

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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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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Financial Shares

Does Macquarie rate IAG Insurance shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The insurer's share price has slumped this week.

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Gold

Which ASX 200 gold stock is racing higher on strong update?

| James Mickleboro

It was another golden quarter for this miner.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 55% upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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International Stock News

Did Tesla just say "Checkmate" to Waymo?

| Adam Spatacco

Waymo commercially launched before Tesla's robotaxi, but Elon Musk's electric vehicle (EV) empire might have the last laugh.

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International Stock News

This stock is shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), but is it a buy right now?

| Stefon Walters

The AI landscape is layered and evolving daily.

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Technology Shares

5 best performing ASX 200 tech shares of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Some of the technology sector's biggest names led the charge in share price growth last financial year.

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Bank Shares

How much would the ASX 200 fall if CBA shares returned to 'fair value'?

| Laura Stewart

CBA shares account for 12% of the ASX 200.

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Technology Shares

Tech takeover – two Aussie technology shares to watch

| Aaron Bell

These two tech shares could be undervalued according to this broker. 

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just downgraded Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this high-flying stock.

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International Stock News

Think Nvidia Stock Is Expensive? This Chart Might Change Your Mind.

| Howard Smith

A look at both sides of the discussion.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather buy these stocks for income than hold a term deposit right now.

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ETFs

Best ASX ETFs for international diversification in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Check out these funds if you want to diversify your investment portfolio.

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