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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

3 reasons to buy NAB shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says that this banking giant's shares are good value.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Australian Vanadium share price starting the week on ice?

| Sebastian Bowen

Two ASX vanadium shares seem set to become one soon.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price: Could we be nearing a change of tides?

| Sebastian Bowen

After an awful run, are CSL shares now cheap enough to buy?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Imugene, Polynovo, and TechnologyOne shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive start to the week.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlas Arteria, Brainchip, Pilbara Minerals, and Qantas shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's what's got WAM 'particularly cautious'

| Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers shares could be facing some unwanted headwinds in the year ahead.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue share price could stay strong despite China's property woes

| Bernd Struben

Some 70% of Chinese iron ore imports come from Australia.

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How to invest

Avoiding ASX shares due to risk? Staying out of the stock market may not be as 'safe' as you think

| Sebastian Bowen

Not being invested is far more risky than investing in shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Polynovo shares jump 12% on 'breathtaking' sales growth

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company had a strong month in August.

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Technology Shares

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX 200 tech share to buy

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be a top option for investors according to a leading broker.

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How to invest

Is property a 'safer' investment than buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

'Safe as houses' is a bit of a misconception...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Star Entertainment share price frozen on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

Star is betting on refinancing the business.

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Bank Shares

Citi says that CBA shares could crash 17% from here

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker sees "little compensation for equity risk at current levels."

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price is down. Here's how the new CEO plans to rebuild trust

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares have hit turbulence recently, but CEO Vanessa Hudson vows to earn back customers' trust.

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Energy Shares

These 5 ASX uranium shares are powering higher today

| James Mickleboro

Uranium shares are leading the way on Monday.

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Energy Shares

Guess who was buying Paladin Energy shares last week

| James Mickleboro

An insider has been buying this uranium share despite its stellar run.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Allkem share price sinking on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has released an impressive update but the market isn't biting today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Coles stock could face increasing margin pressure

| Tristan Harrison

Has the supermarket business been put in the bargain bucket?

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 mining share could double in a year

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker believes big returns could be on offer with this mining share.

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Opinions

Should I buy ASX shares now, or wait for a stock market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a crash the best time to invest?

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Blue Chip Shares

Morgans names the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is saying good things about these blue chips in September.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying BHP shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining giant an opportunity worth digging into?

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I think are great buys for beginners

| Tristan Harrison

Get instant diversification with these two stocks.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX 200 dividend shares keep giving shareholders a pay rise

| Tristan Harrison

These healthy dividends are revving higher.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting big money on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Opinions

Why the arrival of El Nino could lead to stronger returns for this ASX All Ords share

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could benefit from the hotter, drier El Nino weather pattern.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend stocks with big yields to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers reckon income investors should be buying these dividend shares.

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Technology Shares

'Real evidence': 2 AI shares to buy from the ASX 200

| Tony Yoo

Do you want a piece of the artificial intelligence action? Here's a pair of stocks this expert recommends considering.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

These are the biggest developments in the coming days that could impact your stock portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A soft start to the week is expected for the ASX 200 index.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares brokers are raving about

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are getting a lot of love from analysts.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a good buy for beginner investors?

| Tristan Harrison

Should beginners love this offering for Vanguard?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX income shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named a few options for investors looking for a passive income boost.

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Dividend Investing

How I'm aiming to turn an empty ASX share portfolio into passive income of $40,000 a year

| Tristan Harrison

I have an investment income goal I’m working towards.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be long-term market-beaters

| James Mickleboro

Are these ETFs the secret to outperforming the market? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Why Bank of Queensland shares could be exposed to a disadvantage

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has issued a note discussing regional banks.

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Travel Shares

This ASX 200 share could be on a 'pathway to an 18-24 month upgrade cycle'

| James Mickleboro

Citi is expecting big things from this popular share in the next couple of years.

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REITs

6 ASX 300 real estate investment trusts trading ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

If you're thinking of stocking up on any of these ASX REITs before they go ex-dividend, your deadline is pending!

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