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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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Bank Shares

ANZ shares rise as the bank boosts its capital coffers

| Tristan Harrison

The bank continues to simplify its balance sheet.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares marching higher amid an 'exciting new chapter' for production

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are ending the week in the green. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX income shares with 20%+ upside and 6%+ dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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Share Market News

Wilsons gives its verdict on Webjet and these popular ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Did these companies deliver the goods this month? Let's see what the broker thinks.

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Share Market News

Best ASX real estate shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking to invest in real estate? Check out these stocks that analysts love.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 billionaire is buying up big again

| Mitchell Lawler

A gloomy outlook in the short term isn't enough to scare this billionaire away from buying.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX penny stocks to consider buying while their prices are this cheap

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think high rewards could be on offer from these high risk stocks.

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Technology Shares

UK boost: Why this ASX tech stock is a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Some good news out of the UK could has caught the eye of Goldman Sachs.

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Resources Shares

Buy this dirt cheap ASX 200 mining stock for a 40%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this miner is severely undervalued.

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Bank Shares

Buying ASX 200 bank stocks? Here's why they could keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

Investors who sold their ASX 200 bank shares last year have missed out on some very hefty gains.

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Superannuation

If you were born in the 1970s or later, your superannuation is delivering the best returns

| Bronwyn Allen

A KPMG report shows lifecycle superannuation products for young people have outperformed.

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Energy Shares

Is this ASX 200 energy stock a buy at a P/E of 4.5?

| Sebastian Bowen

This energy stock is worth a look right now according to one expert.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A decent finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 6%+ yields (and plenty of upside)

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling positive about these high yield stocks.

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Bank Shares

Do the dividends from Westpac shares still come fully franked?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Westpac follow ANZ and start paying out partially-franked dividends?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that are coiled springs for a lifetime of passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

These are my best stock picks for a lifetime of income.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares, rentvesting and co-ownership: How young Australians are achieving home ownership

| Bronwyn Allen

First home buyers 'are becoming more ruthless with their goals', says Westpac loans manager.

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Materials Shares

3 key reasons to sell Core Lithium shares

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's decline may not be over according to one broker.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors copped yet another bruising in the markets today.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these ASX 200 blue-chip stocks for 20% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on offer from these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Directors keep buying beaten-up Sonic Healthcare shares. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a healthy opportunity?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares receiving broker upgrades

| Bronwyn Allen

These high-performing ASX 200 shares have caught the attention of brokers and investors this week.

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Energy Shares

How the Yancoal share price soared 36% in a year and what to expect next

| Bernd Struben

Atop the soaring share price, Yancoal paid out market-beating dividends over the year.

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Gold

Newmont shares are about to trade ex-dividend. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are running out of time if they want to snap up the latest Newmont dividend...

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Opinions

Which ASX stock I'd rather buy than Nvidia at $1,148 per share

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm being cautious not to get sucked into the AI euphoria. Here's my money-making alternative to tech's kingpin.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 5 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Looking for growth? Check out these stocks that analysts are bullish on.

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Clarity, Pro Medicus, and Qantas shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday and pushing higher. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX microcap stock just rocketed 109% on a new deal!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX microcap stock soaring on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, GR Engineering, Novonix, and Pointerra shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are dropping into the red on Thursday. But why?

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Communication Shares

Here is the earnings forecast through to 2026 for Telstra shares

| Tristan Harrison

Is the profit outlook for Telstra shares promising?

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Energy Shares

An overlooked cheap ASX stock to tap into the year's hottest theme?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could be an indirect way to tap into AI.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just hit a 4-week low?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200's sudden four-week low might come down to just one thing.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Novonix share price sinking like a stone today?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a difficult session for the battery materials and technology company. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares smashing new multi-year highs while the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these 3 ASX All Ords shares to multi-year highs on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Catapult shines: 20% sales growth propels ASX tech stock to new 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

A strong annual result from this tech player has caught investor attention.

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Energy Shares

Buy the dip: Woodside share price now at 'attractive entry point'

| Bernd Struben

Down 30% since September, Woodside shares now present a bargain entry point, according to this expert.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares to buy now for the AI revolution

| Zach Bristow

Experts expect mouth-watering growth from AI for these healthcare companies.

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Broker Notes

2 under-the-radar ASX AI shares that look set to jump

| Zach Bristow

One broker says AI could unlock serious potential for these surprising companies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price tumbles as $74 billion deal evaporates

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares won’t be encompassing Anglo American’s copper assets after all.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth stocks I'd buy with $5,000

| Rhys Brock

Growth stocks can add some excitement to your portfolio.

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