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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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Industrials Shares

Fletcher Building shares rocket 12% following a deal on leaky pipes issue

| Bronwyn Allen

An in-principle agreement has been reached to deal with plumbing problems in WA.

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Opinions

Got $1000? 2 top ASX shares to buy and hold

| Sebastian Bowen

I think any Australian can comfortably buy these two investments today.

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Broker Notes

Guess which top ASX mining share is tipped for a 75% rally

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley says this ASX mining share will rally big-time following yesterday's price plunge.

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Share Gainers

These 2 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these two stocks flying higher this week. But why?

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Opinions

Is it time to buy Wesfarmers shares after the company's subdued earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers has been a top performer. Here’s my take on the business.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares still good value at a fresh 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what brokers are saying about ANZ shares right now...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Dicker Data, Jupiter Mines, and Ramsay shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords shares smashing the benchmark on Friday on strong earnings results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX All Ords stocks flying higher on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Downer, DroneShield, Qantas, and TPG shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Earnings Results

Harvey Norman share price tumbles on full-year dividend cut

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring Harvey Norman shares following the ASX 200 retailer’s earnings results.

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Earnings Results

Ramsay share price sinks 8% to 52-week low on disappointing FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

It was another tough year for the private hospital operator.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett is selling stocks and loading up on cash. Is that a red flag for investors?

| David Jagielski

Are Buffett's recent moves indications that you should also consider selling your stocks?

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Share Market News

Lendlease share price slips on latest step in $4.5 billion plan

| Tristan Harrison

Lendlease continues to make progress on its asset sale plans.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock is rocketing 17% on 'better than expected' FY 2024 result

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this result this morning.

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Earnings Results

Up 183% in a month, why is the Appen share price crashing on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Appen shares are under heavy selling today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Dicker Data share price crashes 9% on first-half earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button after the company missed analysts expectations.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rising despite posting a 40% profit decline

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear happy to overlook a sharp profit decline from this company.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX 100 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

With a new month just around the corner, now could be a good time to look at making some new…

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ETFs

Here's how $5,000 in the VAS ETF turned into $47,671 in just 10 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF is a very popular investment.

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Energy Shares

Broker says this ASX 200 uranium stock can deliver a 100% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this miner to double in value.

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Broker Notes

1 beaten-down stock that could be the best bet in the ASX

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker sees value in this stock after a pullback this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy Flight Centre and these ASX 200 stocks now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is tipping these shares as buys following their results.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stock for 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers expect some generous dividend yields from these buy-rated income stocks.

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Travel Shares

Is it a good time to buy Qantas shares?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about the Flying Kangaroo.

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Materials Shares

Forget Fortescue and buy this ASX 200 mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named a mining stock to buy now and one to avoid.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a positive note? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated options.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock is sliding. Is it a buying opportunity or a warning sign?

| Jeremy Bowman

The GPU maker had good news to share Wednesday afternoon, but the market's expectations for the AI superstar were too…

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Dividend Investing

If I had to buy only 1 ASX share for passive income for the next 10 years, it would be this

| Sebastian Bowen

For me, this decision is a no-brainer.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors pulled back today with the markets recording a loss...

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX uranium share sinking 12% despite revenue jump

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders of this company aren't feeling too 'enriched' today.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the IAG share price is falling today

| Bronwyn Allen

It's not just because the broader ASX 200 is down...

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Earnings Results

ASX nickel stock lifts despite 71% profit dive

| Bronwyn Allen

Nickel Industries released its 1H FY24 results today.

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Earnings Results

Why is this high-yielding ASX 200 transport stock falling on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this high-yielding ASX 200 transport stock today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Perpetual share price plunges despite 32% spike in revenues

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors didn't like what they saw with these earnings...

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Bank Shares

Big 4 ASX banks higher in a sea of red on Thursday

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financials is the only market sector in the green today.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ords healthcare share just rocketed 13% on its FY 2024 results!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords healthcare share flying higher on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Macquarie Tech share price plummets 7% despite tenth year of earnings growth

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie Technology has released its FY24 report.

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Broker Notes

Is it a good time to buy Woolworths shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why one leading broker is tipping the supermarket giant as a buy.

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