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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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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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Opinions

If I had to buy only one top 20 stock for dividends, this is it!

| Mitchell Lawler

I wouldn't look past this ASX heavyweight for dividend income.

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Materials Shares

How has the Liontown share price rocketed 15% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one factor that might explain Liontown's explosive performance of late.

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Share Fallers

Why Cardno, Mesoblast, Perseus, and Somnomed shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Novonix, St Barbara, and Whitehaven Coal shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong sessions. But why?

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Gold

1 ASX 200 gold stock with 'material upside'

| Bernd Struben

Up 39% since February, this fund manager still sees more gains ahead for this surging ASX 200 gold stock.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX copper stocks to buy now for this 'explosive price upside'

| Bernd Struben

I think both ASX copper stocks could continue to deliver outsized gains in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 25% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This passive income opportunity could be worth shopping for.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares undervalued by the market?

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker has given its verdict on the banking giant.

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Resources Shares

How BHP stock could unseat the world's top copper producer

| Bernd Struben

With copper prices surging in 2024, BHP’s portfolio of copper mines are in the spotlight.

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ETFs

What's under the hood of the new AI ETF on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie stock market just got a little more 'artificially intelligent' with the launch of a new ETF.

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Opinions

How I'd invest my first $20k to target $5,000 a year from ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are some of my top picks for dividends.

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Gold

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 15% on a new gold discovery

| James Mickleboro

This miner is catching the eye on Wednesday with a strong gain.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares push higher on leadership changes

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant just announced a number of executive changes.

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ETFs

Why this is my top Vanguard ETF to buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification and growth are what I’m looking for.

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Dividend Investing

How to earn $3,000 in passive income with less than $3,000 in savings

| Bernd Struben

It’s never too early, or too late, to begin building that passive income stream.

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Healthcare Shares

Why two brokers have named this ASX 200 stock as a best buy

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to pounce on this high-quality stock before it's too late.

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Opinions

1 ASX 200 stock that's on my buy list this month

| Tristan Harrison

I’m thinking about biting into this opportunity.

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Resources Shares

These ASX 300 mining stocks could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these mining stocks could deliver big returns for investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Goldman Sachs rates Wesfarmers shares as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The leading broker is a big fan of this ASX giant.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy according to brokers

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these top dividend payers.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Wisetech shares, how much dividend income will I receive?

| Bronwyn Allen

Wisetech is the largest technology share on the ASX with a market capitalisation of $30.55 billion.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for investors today.

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Materials Shares

Here's the profit forecast to 2028 for Core Lithium shares

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is going through a very tough period.

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Bank Shares

Do CBA shares even pay a good dividend anymore?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's share price success has come at the expense of its dividend yield.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 300 stock for a 28% gain and 7% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big returns on offer from this popular stock.

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Opinions

3 essential ASX shares to buy for 'Big Short' legend's next pick

| Mitchell Lawler

These ASX shares could profit if Steve Eisman is on the money.

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ETFs

10 ASX ETFs with the lowest management fees and why it matters

| Bronwyn Allen

Management fees eat into your returns so it's important to compare them when selecting ASX ETFs to buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock popped on major shareholder buying the dip

| Mitchell Lawler

Drama has not put this shareholder off from adding to their position.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong showing from ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX dividend stocks now

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been named as buys for income investors by analysts.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price tanking on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Santos shares are missing out on today's market gains.

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Healthcare Shares

What could $5,000 invested in CSL shares become in 1 year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of returns analysts are tipping for this ASX giant.

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International Stock News

Bull vs. bear: Can the S&P 500 keep rising in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the bull and bear case for the S&P 500 this year.

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Gold

Buying ASX 200 gold stocks? Here's why the record gold price could keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been snapping up ASX 200 gold miners amid a soaring gold price.

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, Elders, Predictive Discovery, and Rio Tinto shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. But why?

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How to invest

6 ASX shares owned by Aussie billionaires

| Sebastian Bowen

The richest Australians invest in a wide range of ASX shares...

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Opinions

Is there any hope for Core Lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

11 November 2022 was a great day to own Core Lithium shares. Since then, not so much.

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Flight Centre, Heartland, and Spartan Resources are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 insider has bought $17 million of company shares before the ex-dividend date

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has significant backing of its leaders.

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