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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares slip amid $100 million cost closure news

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths announced a closure that’s expected to cost the supermarket giant some $100 million.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is jumping 9% on $1.6b market opportunity

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is having a big day. But why?

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Real Estate Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is exiting the Aussie stock market

| Bernd Struben

The ASX is losing a multi-billion-dollar company. But why?

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia a no-brainer bargain buy right now?

| Adria Cimino

Nvidia is probably the hottest artificial intelligence stock on the planet.

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Financial Shares

Suncorp shares push higher on big leadership news

| James Mickleboro

The insurance giant has announced changes at the top.

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Energy Shares

Which ASX 200 uranium stock is surging on huge news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are bidding this stock higher today.

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Economy

Westpac becomes the latest big 4 bank to predict a July rate cut

| Laura Stewart

What does this mean for investors?

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Economy

What does the changing oil price mean for the ASX 200?

| Zach Bristow

Oil continues to wobble with the tensions seen on the world stage.

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Industrials Shares

Why this soaring ASX defence stock could rise 17%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this growing company.

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Healthcare Shares

75% upside: Broker tips two ASX healthcare shares

| Aaron Bell

This broker sees big potential in these two Australian healthcare companies 

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA shares and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are better buys that CBA right now.

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ETFs

Top ASX ETFs for passive income in FY26

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few options for income investors to consider.

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Opinions

Is it time to be bullish or cautious on buying ASX shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be greedy or fearful as FY26 approaches?

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Technology Shares

What's the latest for ASX tech stocks?

| Zach Bristow

One main theme continues to elevate itself in the ASX tech sector.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy to beat falling interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could generate great yields.

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ETFs

Which ethical ASX ETFs have performed the best in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s how some of the most popular ethical funds have performed this year. 

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Blue Chip Shares

2 dirt cheap ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these cheap shares could be top buys.

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Opinions

Bull vs. Bear: Guzman Y Gomez shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Guzman Y Gomez shares peaked at $45.99 in February and closed at $28.04 yesterday. Where to now?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to end the week in a positive fashion.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF has a 4% dividend yield. Should you buy for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

There aren't too many ETFs offering more than 4% right now...

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Share Market News

The smartest growth stock to buy with $5,000 right now

| Aaron Bell

This growth stock has the potential to keep on keeping on. 

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares for smart investors to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be in the buy zone ahead of the new month.

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How to invest

How to invest your first $10,000 across ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investment journey? Read this first.

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ETFs

3 reasons why I'd buy the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)

| Tristan Harrison

This tech-heavy fund offers a lot of potential.

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How to invest

How to earn a $500 monthly second income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to earn money for doing nothing? Here's one way to do it.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing session for investors today.

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Energy Shares

Tempted by the big dividend yields on ASX energy shares? Here's why you should think again

| Sebastian Bowen

The income from these stocks might not be as good as it seems.

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Healthcare Shares

What does the Macquarie Hospital Claims Index mean for ASX 200 health insurance stocks?

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie shares its view on Medibank Private and NIB Holdings.

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Tax

Franking credits from ASX dividend stocks can lower your bill this tax time. Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

Who knew investing can help lower your tax bill?

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Real Estate Shares

The best ASX real estate shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

What exposure to the property market? Bell Potter thinks these shares are buys.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is up 8% today and could rocket a further 200%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this mining stock which released an announcement today.

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Dividend Investing

The best ASX dividend shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

The team at Bell Potter thinks these shares are among the best to buy in the new financial year.

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AI Stocks

10 most traded AI stocks on the Australian share market in Q2

| Samantha Menzies

Interest in AI stocks on Australian share markets has surged.

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Resources Shares

If Goldman is right, these 3 ASX 200 copper stocks could surge into August

| Bernd Struben

Today could be an opportune time to buy these three ASX 200 copper stocks.

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ETFs

Top ASX ETFs to buy in FY 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering in the new financial year. But why?

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ETFs

Here are the top stocks in the DFND ETF

| Bronwyn Allen

The VanEck Global Defence ETF is invested in 29 companies producing military hardware, software, and services.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

I don't expect these stocks to go out of style anytime soon.

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Share Market News

ASX defence shares lift amid NATO Summit decision to turbocharge spending to 5% GDP

| Bronwyn Allen

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has also signed a 'milestone' agreement with Australia.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in FY26

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Technology Shares

Xero shares in focus: here's Macquarie's take on the $3.8 billion Melio acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Are investors making a costly mistake selling Xero shares today?

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