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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

CBA shares tumble 3% on half-year profit decline and margin pain

| James Mickleboro

The market hasn't responded positively to this banking giant's results.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 index crashing 1.5% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been smashing the sell button today. But why?

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Earnings Results

IDP Education share price jumps 15% after crushing first-half expectations

| James Mickleboro

It's fair to say that investors were pleasantly surprised with this result.

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Personal Finance

How does investing in a term deposit compare with buying ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Term deposits look attractive for income, but do they beat ASX shares?

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac and buy these top ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks could be superior options to Westpac according to analysts.

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How to invest

Is buying investment property in regional areas like buying ASX small-cap shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will population changes and economic growth in the regions lead to more people buying investment properties there? And is this…

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Dividend Investing

Invest $833 in this ASX share each month to create passive income of $840 in 2024!

| Bernd Struben

There are several key factors to keep in mind when investing in ASX shares for passive income.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is suspended after reporting $120m loss and exit of CEO and chair

| James Mickleboro

It has been a big day of news for this ASX 200 stock.

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Index investing

Thinking about buying the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? Here's what you're really buying

| Sebastian Bowen

An investment in this index fund could be VAS-tly more complicated than you'd think.

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX dividend shares strong buys for passive income?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of yields you can expect from these shares.

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Earnings Results

CBA share price on watch following $5b cash profit and dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

CBA's profits have come in slightly ahead of expectations.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for smart investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs have delivered strong returns for unitholders.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Investors may be left heartbroken after today's session.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for Valentine's Day

| Tony Yoo

Moomoo's Jessica Amir points out how the day of love has become a huge deal commercially, which means there are…

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Opinions

$20k of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into a second income of $6,705 a month!

| Tony Yoo

The bank account doesn't have to be huge for you to start investing for a better future.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares with millionaire-maker potential

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big returns ahead for a couple of growing ASX shares.

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Investing Strategies

2 top ASX bargain stocks that could be ready for a bull run

| Tony Yoo

This pair of previously maligned businesses are ready to make a run up the charts.

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Dividend Investing

3 no-brainer ASX dividend stocks to buy for market-beating returns in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon income investors should be snapping these shares up before it's too late.

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Cheap Shares

2 'oversold' ASX shares to get onto right now at 'attractive entry levels'

| Tony Yoo

If the problem is temporary, it's the perfect opportunity for long-term investors to pick up a bargain.

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Small Cap Shares

3 'attractive' small-cap ASX shares ready to rocket in 2024

| Tony Yoo

They ended 2023 with a bang, but the gurus at IML reckon the smaller ASX businesses have more catching up…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild day for investors on the ASX this Tuesday.

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Financial Shares

What can owners of GQG shares expect in the upcoming FY23 result?

| Tristan Harrison

The upcoming report could be solid.

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Technology Shares

How is the BrainChip share price rocketing 27% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own BrainChip shares, you're in for a treat today.

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Energy Shares

The Middle East, OPEC and the US: What can ASX 200 energy investors expect from the oil price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas prices remain volatile as investors gauge the outlook for 2024.

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52-Week Highs

Big news: 15 ASX 200 shares smashing 52-week highs this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

52-week highs are falling like flies on the ASX 200 today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX tech stock is rocketing 16% on takeover news

| Mitchell Lawler

A pretty premium is being offered to acquire this little-known company.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Core Lithium shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Would it be smart to your money into this beaten down lithium stock?

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Energy Shares

How another acquisition could boost Woodside shares following the collapse of the Santos deal

| Tristan Harrison

Could another takeover energise Woodside shares?

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Dividend Investing

This 6.7% ASX dividend stock pays cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

This high-yield ETF will pay you every month you own it.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized CSL dividend

| Tristan Harrison

A very healthy payout is headed to shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Hansen, JB Hi-Fi, and Temple & Webster shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

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| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

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Share Fallers

Why Breville, James Hardie, Seek, and Strike Energy shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price resilient ahead of Friday's strike action

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are marching higher today despite a looming workers’ strike on Friday.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords shares getting crushed on earnings results

| Bronwyn Allen

The share price of one of these companies is down by more than 10%.

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Earnings Results

Seek share price sinks 10% as hiring slowdown hits earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Less ads for hire has reduced full-year expectations for this online employment marketplace.

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Healthcare Shares

How high could the ResMed share price climb?

| James Mickleboro

Can this rebounding stock continue to rise? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $5,000 in this ASX mining stock a week ago I'd have $11,923 today!

| Bernd Struben

The little ASX mining stock has drawn rising interest from investors this past week.

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Energy Shares

Guess why this ASX 200 energy stock is crashing 30% today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been an easy day for shareholders of this energy stock.

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Materials Shares

How has the Arafura share price gained 13% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are reacting well to a big announcement yesterday evening.

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