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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

Worried about an ASX stock market crash? Here are 5 reasons AMP says the bull market has legs

| Bernd Struben

Despite the potential for a pullback, the ASX bull can keep on running, says AMP.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Soul Patts share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Is today's decline actually good news?

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Communication Shares

ASX 300 stock down 24% since March now offers 'compelling value'

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has picked out this stock as a good opportunity.

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Gold

Evolution Mining share price rockets 10% on strong quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is glittering like gold on the market today.

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price leaps 6% on improving outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Bank of Queensland share price on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares leap as Rinehart ramps up $332 million stake

| Mitchell Lawler

Gina Rinehart is gradually growing a rare earths empire.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price jumps 16% on 'significant' NATO deal

| James Mickleboro

More big news has come out of this tech stock this morning.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price drops after Q1 update falls short of expectations

| James Mickleboro

How did the miner perform compared to expectations?

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX stock crashing 75% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This call recording technology company's shares have been hit hard on its return to trade.

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Dividend Investing

Is Telstra stock a smart buy right now for dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Would I buy Telstra shares for that hefty dividend yield today?

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Dividend Investing

The best dividend stocks in Australia right now

| Tristan Harrison

Growth and stability are just two of the reasons why I think these are the top ASX 300 stocks for…

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Opinions

1 top ASX growth stock to buy that's down 40%

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think this stock could fly higher.

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Growth Shares

These ASX 200 growth shares could rise 12% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 6% to 8% yields: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be coming for owners of these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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ETFs

Own Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) units? It's payday for you!

| Tristan Harrison

Find out what distribution VAS ETF is sending to bank accounts today.

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Growth Shares

Hoping to beat the ASX 200? I'd consider buying these 3 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares can outperform the market.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could the 'clear path to recovery' for Domino's shares be in doubt?

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s has some ambitious growth targets, but are they achievable?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was mayhem on the markets today, with one of the worst days in a long time for ASX shares.

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Share Market News

The Aussie stock market just wiped out all of 2024's gains! Time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

We're back to the start for 2024 after another negative session. Is there a way for investors to make the…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality ASX shares to buy after the market sell-off

| James Mickleboro

Could this market sell-off be a buying opportunity for investors? Here are two shares analysts rate as buys.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs names 3 strong ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is bullish on these dividend shares.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining giants' copper project cops setback

| Tristan Harrison

BHP and Rio Tinto are struggling to get the go-ahead for a US copper mine.

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying Mesoblast and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders seem to see value in these shares.

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Share Fallers

'Catastrophic' risk: Why Star shares have lost 25% in 4 days

| Mitchell Lawler

The outcome of this inquiry could determine whether Star Entertainment hits Blackjack or bust.

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Technology Shares

This little-known Australian stock has doubled in less than 1 year

| James Mickleboro

Investors have doubled their money in less than 12 months with this stock.

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Resources Shares

Why aren't big fund managers buying Fortescue shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX experts are reportedly shunning this popular miner...

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX iron ore stock is surging 68% on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the iron ore miner following a promising project update.

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Macmahon, Star, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling more than most today.

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Share Gainers

Why Decmil, SCEE, Spartan Resources, and Telix shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market sell-off today.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in New Hope shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Bronwyn Allen

This coal mining stock has dished out some pretty impressive dividends in recent years, but will this continue?

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Bank Shares

ASX expert: Time to sell NAB shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The calls that NAB shares are overvalued are growing louder...

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Gold

What's happening with the gold price as Middle East tensions flare?

| Bernd Struben

After smashing into new record highs, can the gold price continue to climb?

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Bank Shares

UBS reveals which ASX 200 bank shares are the most attractive before their results

| Tristan Harrison

Are any of the banks buys heading into their reporting season?

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates this week

| Bernd Struben

Time is running short to grab the dividend payouts from these four ASX All Ords stocks.

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Broker Notes

2 undervalued ASX 200 shares with 'significant catalysts ahead'

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the ASX 200 coal and wine stocks that this fund manager has selected for additional investment.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares hit headlines amid Banducci's jail warning

| Mitchell Lawler

The outgoing Woolworths CEO is being made to work for his retirement at today's Senate inquiry.

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52-Week Lows

5 ASX 200 stocks at 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

These shares are down in the dumps on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why has this ASX 300 stock just been placed in a trading halt?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 300 stock is sitting out today's trading thanks to some big news.

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