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Australian Share Market News & Commentary

Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

Latest News Articles

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for a passive income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for income investors.

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Technology Shares

Can Xero shares surpass $200 in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this market darling.

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Healthcare Shares

Monash IVF shares jump 9% as CEO quits after second embryo incident

| James Mickleboro

Two incidents at its clinics have cost this CEO his job.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock turned $5,000 into $34,264 in just three years!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into this ASX 200 stock for years, sending the share price soaring.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Meeka Metals, Monash IVF, and Qantas shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Financial Shares

Macquarie tips around 40% upside for GQG Partners shares

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could deliver big returns.

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Broker Notes

Experts reveal 2 buys and 1 sell in the ASX 200 materials sector

| Bronwyn Allen

And they're not all mining companies, either.

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Share Fallers

Why Betmakers, Cettire, Johns Lyng, and Vulcan shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords copper stock to soar 48% in a year

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts another big year of gains ahead for this ASX All Ords copper stock. But why?

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie expect for Steadfast Group shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on this blue chip.

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX sports tech share looks like a winner

| Steve Holland

Catapult Group has been delivering outstanding returns for investors. Will the winning streak continue?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie predicts Pilbara Minerals shares could surge 71%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound ahead for Pilbara Minerals shares. Let’s find out why.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be attracted to the major bank?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie expects 20% upside for this ASX All Ords consumer staples stock

| Laura Stewart

This week, Macquarie initiated coverage on Bega Cheese with an outperform rating.

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Travel Shares

What does Macquarie think Qantas shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the broker believes the Flying Kangaroo's shares can keep rising.

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Travel Shares

3 reasons to sell Qantas shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert foresees headwinds building for Qantas shares.

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Resources Shares

ASX All Ords mining stock sinks on US silver acquisitions

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX All Ords miner on US acquisition news. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Cettire shares crashing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

Things aren't looking good for this online luxury products retailer.

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International Stock News

Prediction: This artificial intelligence (AI) stock could be the next Nvidia — and it's not what you think

| Harsh Chauhan

Let's take a closer look at that name and see why it could turn out to be a solid addition…

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Energy Shares

Woodside, Santos, and this ASX energy stock are storming higher on oil price jump

| James Mickleboro

Oil prices jumped overnight amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear shares sink 9% on guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to this update. Let's dig deeper into it.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix shares push higher on investor day update

| James Mickleboro

This radiopharmaceuticals company has grand plans for the future.

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International Stock News

Worried about Tesla's Robotaxi? These two words from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang might change your mind.

| Adam Spatacco

Investors are on the edge of their seats as Tesla's robotaxi launch is reportedly around the corner.

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Share Market News

Down 90% from its 2021 peak, can IDP Education shares turn around?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down stock a buy? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name the ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what they are saying about these income options.

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ETFs

Why this is the biggest ASX ETF holding in my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This is one of the best ETFs to buy, in my opinion.

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ETFs

How to build a $100k ASX ETF portfolio in 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how you could go from zero to $100k with exchange traded funds.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does Macquarie prefer Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi shares?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what this broker has to say about these consumer discretionary companies. 

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Healthcare Shares

3 leading ASX healthcare shares with global reach

| Steve Holland

These 3 healthcare companies are having an outsized impact far beyond local markets.

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Cheap Shares

This leading fund manager is bullish on these 2 exciting ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these businesses could deliver strong returns.

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Bank Shares

Which of the big four bank shares have doubled in the last 5 years?

| Aaron Bell

These two blue-chip bank shares have risen above the rest in recent times.

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Technology Shares

Why this top fund manager thinks this ASX tech share can continue rising

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can be excited about this stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market continue to rise? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

The smartest Australian stocks to buy with $250 right now

| James Mickleboro

$250 to invest? Check out these stocks that brokers rate as buys.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ords stocks that would already have more than doubled your money this year

| Bernd Struben

These ASX All Ords stocks have gained 126% and 145% year to date. But how?

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Broker Notes

1 magnificent Aussie stock down 23% to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this could be a top share to buy while it is down.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to supercharge your growth portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top picks for investors looking for growth options.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an historic day for the ASX, with the market setting a new record.

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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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Dividend Investing

This 5% monthly dividend stock is a cash flow machine

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want monthly passive income, check out this stock.

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