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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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Dividend Investing

Own Coles shares? Here's why you may feel wealthier today

| Tristan Harrison

Today should be a prosperous one for the supermarket giant's shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price trouncing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are managing to hold onto early gains despite some stiff broader market headwinds.

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland share price falls on broker downgrade to sell

| James Mickleboro

Why is Goldman Sachs bearish on this bank share.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price glides lower as Joyce summoned

| Mitchell Lawler

The former CEO will have to face questions at a later date after being summoned while overseas.

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Today is a good day

| James Mickleboro

Sometimes it pays to invest in lithium shares.

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Travel Shares

'Lends itself to rapid growth': Could Webjet shares be set to soar?

| Tristan Harrison

This expert has revealed why Webjet is an opportunity.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares to supercharge your income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here are two top options for income investors to consider buying this week.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Star share price crashing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

Star has raised a huge sum of money. But how much and why?

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price lower despite UK Government deal

| James Mickleboro

CSL has got the UK's back if there's another pandemic.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price charges 7% higher on cash injection

| James Mickleboro

This battery materials and technology company has big plans for its cash injection.

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Energy Shares

'In pole position': Broker says this ASX uranium share can still rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share may be on fire this year but the gains could keep coming.

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Technology Shares

'Clear incumbent technology leader': Why Pro Medicus shares can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This market-beating tech share could have more gains ahead according to Goldman Sachs.

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Opinions

ASX wealth: How I'd aim to turn $50,000 into $500,000 for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how I’d try to build my portfolio.

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How to invest

How long might it take to double your money investing in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Compounding is a very strong financial force.

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Travel Shares

Should you buy Qantas shares now that they're cheap?

| Tony Yoo

The besieged airline has seen its stock price plummet 23% since late July.

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Growth Shares

These 2 ASX growth shares carry a lot of risk, but I think their upside is huge

| Tristan Harrison

The potential rewards may be worth the risks.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

If you're on the lookout for new income portfolio additions, then take a look at the ASX dividend shares listed…

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Share Fallers

Down 8% this month, is it time to buy the dip on Goodman shares?

| Tony Yoo

The industrial property manager has always been popular for its association with e-commerce. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Technology Shares

3 directors are buying beaten-up Novonix shares. Here's the deal

| Bronwyn Allen

These company directors have invested a collective $700,000 in recent days.

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How to invest

4 ways I'd aim to grow $100,000 into $1 million in retirement savings

| James Mickleboro

Follow these steps if you want to build a million-dollar portfolio.

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Materials Shares

'Significant upside': The cheap ASX lithium stock with massive potential

| Tony Yoo

If you believe battery demand will push upwards from the global transition to net zero, these shares might be worth…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another red day is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

20% a year? 3 ASX growth shares that doubled in 4 years

| Tony Yoo

Here are some examples of how ordinary punters can hit the jackpot through diligent research.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX 200 dividend shares I'd target now for a $200 weekly passive income

| Bernd Struben

Both ASX 200 stocks pay fully franked dividends, offering passive income investors some potential tax benefits.

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Dividend Investing

Strong total returns are expected from these top ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting attractive yields and decent gains from these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has bitterly disappointed investors today with a return to red territory.

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Materials Shares

Morgans names the best ASX 200 mining shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

There could be some big returns on offer from these mining shares.

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Travel Shares

'Rates the best': Top broker says Flight Centre share price still has 40% upside

| Bernd Struben

Up 30% in 2023, Flight Centre shares could be set to deliver more outsized gains in the year ahead.

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Small Cap Shares

Very big rewards could be on offer from these small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these small cap ASX shares offer a compelling risk/reward.

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Materials Shares

Guess which other ASX 200 mining stock is being snapped up by a billionaire buyer

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's resources are attracting big buyers. Find out who is buying a majority stake in a multi-billion-dollar coal company.

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Opinions

Rain or shine: 5 ASX large-cap shares I keep buying to reach financial independence

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting my retirement on these five top ASX stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Is the whopping 12% dividend yield on Magellan shares for real?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a dividend trap or not? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Bannerman, Clover, Polynovo, and Pro Medicus shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling with the market on Tuesday. Here's why they are rising.

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Share Fallers

Why Botanix, Nick Scali, Resolute, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price beating the market today?

| Bernd Struben

The biotech company has been working to cut costs as it continues to progress with its stem cell therapy, remestemcel-L.

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Industrials Shares

3 directors have bought up Transurban shares since an ACCC setback. What's going on?

| Bronwyn Allen

Are these directors buying the dip?

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price slides on $1.3 billion debt plan

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors growing anxious of how much debt Mineral Resources could soon be carrying?

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Energy Shares

'Buying opportunity': Macquarie says these ASX lithium shares now have 60% to 200% upside

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could charge up returns, according to one expert.

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Technology Shares

Why Megaport could be a top ASX tech share to buy now

| James Mickleboro

This ASX tech share could be a top buy for investors according to brokers.

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International Stock News

Could Tesla shares really be worth US$1,400 in 4 years?

| Bernd Struben

With exciting new technologies set to be rolled onto our streets, some leading fund managers are expecting big things from…

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