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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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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares being hit so hard today?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s causing the tech space to get hammered?

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Small Cap Shares

Down 40% in 2024, why is this ASX small-cap stock rocketing 32% today?

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is smelling like roses on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price marching higher on US$1.1 billion first half cash flow

| Bernd Struben

Santos shares are gaining today even as the ASX 200 slips.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Domino's shares crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

Domino's is shutting up to 80 underperforming stores in Japan.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix share price hits record high on strong quarter and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This market darling has continued to deliver stunning top line growth.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price falls after cost-cutting decision

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant is cutting down its workforce materially to save money.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX 300 retail stock surging 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

How did this footwear retailer perform in FY 2024? Let's find out.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares I'm considering buying now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look too cheap to ignore for me.

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Small Cap Shares

These small cap ASX shares could rise 35% to 75%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly from where they currently trade.

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia stock be in 1 year?

| Will Ebiefung

You might be late to the party.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be a good source of passive income.

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Growth Shares

3 reasons this ASX growth stock is a top buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this stock could generate big returns.

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Materials Shares

Could BHP shares provide an 18% return for investors?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying about this mining giant following its update.

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Technology Shares

Down 15% in less than 3 weeks, what's next for Brainchip shares?

| Zach Bristow

The downtrend continues in FY25.

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Financial Shares

Are IAG shares a buy before reporting season?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this blue-chip a good buy today?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Analysts are saying good things about these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Here's one way to invest $20k to target an average 7% ASX dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

Some businesses can provide high levels of dividend yield.

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How to invest

I'd buy Woodside shares today to generate $1,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

At the current share price, I think Woodside can continue to deliver market-beating, long-term passive income.

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Materials Shares

How risky is buying ASX lithium shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

Despite recent losses, this fund manager is holding onto these top ASX lithium stocks. Here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another record high for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares strike 7-year high, is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors view ANZ shares as an opportunity?

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Materials Shares

Who is buying 55,000 Liontown shares this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Lithium prices remain at multi-year lows, but this insider is putting $53,350 into the industry.

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Bank Shares

BOQ share price rises amid rumoured takeover interest

| Tristan Harrison

Could another major move in the banking sector be on the cards?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares dive another 19%! Time to pounce?

| Bernd Struben

With DroneShield shares getting hammered again today, do I think it’s time to buy?

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Record Highs

Here's why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) just hit an all-time ASX high

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own this ETF, you've had a great day.

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Bank Shares

40% downside! Broker values CBA shares at $80 — is the fun over?

| Zach Bristow

Valuations remain the top concern among brokers.

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Share Fallers

Why Deep Yellow, DroneShield, Mount Gibson Iron, and Praemium shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't having a good time on hump day. What's going on?

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Gold

Have you heard of this ASX gold stock? It's up 114% in 8 days!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent the ASX gold stock flying higher in July. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Core Lithium, Northern Star, and Step One shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Record Highs

ASX 200 hits record high, UBS keeps end of year target steady

| Zach Bristow

It's the second all-time high for the benchmark index this week.

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Broker Notes

Citi names these 3 ASX shares to buy now

| Zach Bristow

Here are the latest upgrades from Citi.

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Capital Raising

Zip shares frozen amid $267 million debt wipe plans

| Mitchell Lawler

The buy now, pay later provider wants investors to tip in $267 million to lighten a burden.

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Retail Shares

Down 48% in 2024, why did this ASX 300 stock just surge 10%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX 300 stock surging today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Small Cap Shares

ASX small-cap stock rockets 25% on 'another period of profitable growth'

| James Mickleboro

Why is this small cap getting a lot of attention on Wednesday?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price rockets 14% amid 'positive achievements'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Core Lithium share price surging today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Westpac and the other big four bank shares are 'due a correction'

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker is warning investors that the banks could be overvalued now.

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Gold

ASX gold shares race higher after gold price hits record high

| James Mickleboro

These shares are glittering like gold on Wednesday. Here's why.

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Growth Shares

3 of the best growth-focused ASX shares to buy in July

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX stocks look like potential market-beaters to me.

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