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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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Small Cap Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is rocketing 42% on Mercedes-Benz deal

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is ending the week with a very strong gain.

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Energy Shares

Is it time to follow Rio Tinto's lead and buy ASX lithium shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the time to charge into ASX lithium shares?

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Energy Shares

Beach Energy shares race 4% higher on strong quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

This energy stock is ending the week strongly. Let's see why.

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Blue Chip Shares

Top Australian stocks to buy with $3,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares would be great destinations for an investment.

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Dividend Investing

2 shares I'd love to buy from the ASX 200 for passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

One of these shares would pay me now, and the other later.

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Materials Shares

Why Lynas shares were just downgraded by a leading broker

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about the rare earths producer.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Fortescue shares and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Buy alert! Broker says this ASX 200 share can rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this blue chip according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Up 43% in a month, is it too late to buy Paladin Energy shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Find out what the experts think of this ASX uranium share.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX income ETFs to beat falling interest rates

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could help income investors when interest rates fall.

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Healthcare Shares

Why 'significant upside remains' for CSL shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks very highly of this world-class stock.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a better buy for dividend income than CBA?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on these stocks for good dividends?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A subdued finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Retail Shares

At a bargain-basement valuation now, is it time for me to buy this ASX retail stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this retailer a bargain buy right now?

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend shares offer 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these income options. Here's what they are forecasting.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, and another record high for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX 300 stock is crashing 32% today

| Mitchell Lawler

A brutal sell-off is underway after missing expectations.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares with 'potential for strong future performance'

| Bronwyn Allen

Tamim Asset Management reveals 3 ASX All Ords shares that are primed for growth.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons Pilbara Minerals shares are 'very attractively priced'

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals shares could be poised for a big turnaround.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price on ice amid $15 million fine and Sydney casino licence decision

| Bronwyn Allen

The NSW Independent Casino Commission has released its official response to the second Bell inquiry report.

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Industrials Shares

Up 40% in 2024, this ASX 200 stock could 'deliver double-digit earnings growth in the coming years'

| Tristan Harrison

A fundie thinks this global stock could achieve good growth.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price lagging the other ASX 200 banks today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Something seems to be up with CommBank today.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just upped their ratings for these four ASX All Ords shares.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Neuren, Ora Banda, and Paladin Energy shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why has the South32 share price rocketed 18% in a month?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 investors could be anticipating some big news next week...

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock just surged 100%

| James Mickleboro

Something is getting investors very excited today. What's going on?

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett sent Wall Street a $93 billion warning. History says the stock market will do this next

| Trevor Jennewine

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold a record amount of stock during the first half of 2024.

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Materials Shares

Why did Macquarie just downgrade Core Lithium shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Rio Tinto's lithium takeover isn't converting Macquarie to a bull on these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, DUG, OFX, and WiseTech shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares being sold off today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 nosedive on the latest Aussie unemployment figures?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors weren’t pleased with the latest Aussie jobs data. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX 200 uranium stock is a buy: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Down 12% in a year, this ASX 200 uranium producer could be poised for a big turnaround.

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Energy Shares

ASX uranium shares soar on Amazon news

| James Mickleboro

Another tech giant is turning to nuclear power to fuel its data centres.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares rising on big news

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Santos share price lifts as 2024 free cash flow hits US$1.5 billion

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors appear pleased with Santos’ latest operations update.

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International Stock News

Prediction: This will be the first $5 trillion US stock

| Adam Spatacco

Amazon's investments in artificial intelligence (AI) appear underappreciated by Wall Street, but the company's growth can't be ignored for much…

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price just leap 12%?

| Bernd Struben

The AMP share price is rocketing higher on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

BHP share price higher on first-quarter update

| James Mickleboro

BHP had a solid start to FY 2025. Here's what you need to know.

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International Stock News

One Wall Street analyst thinks Nvidia stock is going to $165!

| Howard Smith

Nvidia's CEO is looking forward to helping to fill a trillion dollars' worth of data center construction.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price charges higher on 'strong' start to FY25

| James Mickleboro

Investors are saying cheers to a trading update from the wine giant this morning.

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Materials Shares

Buying Fortescue shares? Here's what to expect from the miner's Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the market is expecting from the iron ore giant.

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