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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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Materials Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy the mining giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Why it could be time to buy DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that now is the time to buy this high-flying stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what you need to know.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans have good things to say about these income options.

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ETFs

4 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options for investors next month. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Things took a backward step on the markets this Tuesday...

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Earnings Results

Two up, one down: ASX healthcare stocks split after FY24 results

| Zach Bristow

The love wasn't shared evenly for these healthcare players today.

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52-Week Highs

3 $10b+ ASX shares hit 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

What pushed these ASX large-cap shares to new price heights today?

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Opinions

My three ASX 200 highlights from earnings season so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick of the bunch after seeing the latest ASX earnings reports.

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Opinions

Why GYG's first ASX results are genuinely impressive

| Mitchell Lawler

Going toe-to-toe with the takeaway giants and winning.

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Opinions

Can ASX shares investors ever successfully time the market?

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver outlines the risks and rewards of trying to time the market.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the US 69 cents Woodside dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are receiving another generous dividend.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock leaps higher on historic full-year revenue achievement

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is racing ahead of the benchmark today on the heels of its earnings results.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 4 ASX stocks that is 'happy to buy today'

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been given the thumbs up by the broker. But why?

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Financial Shares

1 ASX financial stock set to rise while bank shares underperform

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie is tipping this ASX financial stock to outperform over the next year.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Here's why the ASX energy share is down today

| Tristan Harrison

Why is the share price losing power?

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Gold

Why this ASX gold stock could more than double in value

| James Mickleboro

This stock could provide golden returns for investors according to one leading broker.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 energy stock just leapt 19% on positive drill results

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending this energy stock rocketing on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Guzman Y Gomez, Johns Lyng, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares receiving upgraded price targets following their results

| Bronwyn Allen

Bell Potter says these 3 ASX 300 shares should rise more than it originally predicted over the next 12 months.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix shares extend gains amid 'evolving' leadership changes

| Zach Bristow

An 'internal reorganisation' is underway at Telix.

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Share Gainers

Why Chrysos, Nanosonics, Strike Energy, and Worley shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Everything you need to know about the latest Coles dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem delighted with Coles' latest earnings and dividend today.

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia will crush Wall Street expectations on Aug. 28 — but there's a catch for the AI stock

| Keith Noonan

Nvidia's upcoming earnings report is poised to be one of this year's most important stock market events, and anticipation is…

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Earnings Results

SiteMinder share price lifts as company reports earnings turnaround

| Bronwyn Allen

The technology company describes FY24 as a landmark year.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for passive income? Here's everything you need to know about the latest BHP dividend

| Bernd Struben

BHP released its FY 2024 results and revealed its latest dividend payout today.

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Earnings Results

Nanosonics share price shoots 12% higher on FY24 report

| Bronwyn Allen

The company said there was a "significant turnaround" in the second half of FY24.

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Earnings Results

Coles share price smashing the benchmark today on rising revenue and profits

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Coles shares flying higher on Tuesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Droneshield share price slides 8% on first-half earnings

| Zach Bristow

Investors may have been expecting more from the company.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords stocks making big moves on results day

| James Mickleboro

One is heading higher and one is sinking. Let's find out why.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 industrial stock plunged 32% after its FY24 result missed guidance

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are unimpressed by the company's FY24 result.

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Earnings Results

Woodside share price pops as top-line bleeds 19%

| Mitchell Lawler

Falling revenue won't rain on Woodside's parade today.

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Earnings Results

ASX All Ords stock volatile despite 158% profit surge in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Despite posting strong growth, this stock has been thrown around.

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Earnings Results

BHP share price charges higher on 'robust' FY 2024 results

| James Mickleboro

The market is responding positively to the Big Australian's full year results.

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Earnings Results

The Zip share price just crashed 9% on FY 2024 results

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring Zip shares following the company’s full-year results.

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International Stock News

3 reasons to buy Nvidia stock before August 28

| Harsh Chauhan

There are signs that this chipmaker could deliver blockbuster results once again, along with solid guidance.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Guzman y Gomez share price tanking on the company's full-year results?

| Bernd Struben

Guzman y Gomez shares are tumbling on the company’s FY 2024 results. But why?

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Earnings Results

Lovisa share price plummets despite 21% profit growth in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Despite strong profit growth, investors are unloading shares.

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Earnings Results

Coles shares on watch after strong FY24 results

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

How will Coles shares react following the robust FY24 results?

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Dividend Investing

Is this the best ASX dividend share to buy for a 10%+ yield?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is paying out significant cash flow.

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