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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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Earnings Results

Lendlease share price sinks on $232 million full-year loss

| Bernd Struben

Lendlease faced a number of headwinds over the past year but forecasts improving conditions for FY24.

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Bank Shares

Why are Bendigo Bank shares sinking into the red today?

| James Mickleboro

This regional bank's results have disappointed investors.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price higher after throwing in the towel on TPG deal

| Bernd Struben

Telstra first announced its core network commercial agreement with TPG back on 21 February 2022.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Azure Minerals share price frozen on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Could this lithium explorer be a takeover target?

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi share price rises on strong $525 million profit

| Tristan Harrison

Profit held up during FY23, despite the cost-of-living impacts.

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Earnings Results

Ansell share price higher despite FY23 earnings decline

| James Mickleboro

Ansell's exit from Russia and currency headwinds weighed on its performance in FY23.

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Earnings Results

Carsales share price storms higher amid strong FY23 growth

| James Mickleboro

Carsales has handed down its report card for FY 2023.

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Dividend Investing

How big could the dividend from Fortescue shares be in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be another rewarding result for shareholders.

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Opinions

3 reasons why I would consider buying IAG shares now

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a stronger environment for insurers these days.

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How to invest

Should you sell your ASX stock if everyone else is?

| Tristan Harrison

Sell-offs don’t necessarily mean we have to exit the market too.

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Growth Shares

The power (and risks) of buying 'outlier' stocks for your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

The most promising opportunities could make the biggest returns.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Woolworths shares a strong buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors put Woolworths shares in their shopping basket?

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Earnings Results

Bendigo Bank share price on watch after FY23 earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

This regional bank has released its FY 2023 results. How did it do?

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Opinions

3 unloved ASX shares I think have been mispriced by the market

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these fallen stars can rise again.

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Investing Strategies

'Amazing result': 2 ASX shares QVG is excited about right now

| Tony Yoo

One might have an excellent reporting season, while the other might be lukewarm. But both are long-term winners.

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Opinions

Opinion: These will be the 5 biggest ASX 200 shares by 2030

| Tristan Harrison

The top of the ASX 200 could look quite different in seven years.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Dividend Investing

Expect some big yields from these ASX dividend shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be on offer for investors from these shares.

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Dividend Investing

'Undervalued': 2 ASX 200 dividend shares QVE is milking for further gains

| Tony Yoo

Don't be distracted by short-term stock price movements. The future is the only thing that matters.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $200 per month in ASX shares to target a $51,000 second income

| Tristan Harrison

This is how I’d unlock huge cash flow.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a poor start to the week.

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Small Cap Shares

2 very exciting small cap ASX shares to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

What some small caps in your portfolio? Check out these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 shares have big dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that big payouts could be coming from these ASX 200 shares.

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ETFs

Which Australian shares ASX ETFs are delivering the best returns for investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 5 performing ASX ETFs over the past three financial years.

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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. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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ETFs

Here are the top shares you'll own in the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the shares that dominate this diversified ETF.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income could I earn buying $5,000 of Woodside shares today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside pleased passive income investors with an all-time high interim dividend and a record final dividend.

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs could be great for beginner investors

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could make life easy for beginners.

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Opinions

Asking 2 questions will help you pick winning ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

How do you turn the noise on short-term distractions? One expert reveals a simple way to focus on the long…

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these ASX 200 shares have at least 30% upside

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these shares.

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Dividend Investing

These big name, high-quality ASX dividend shares could be buys next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these shares are top options for income investors.

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REITs

Which ASX REITs delivered the best returns over the past 3 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 10 performing ASX REITs over the past three financial years.

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Bank Shares

If I buy $10,000 of BOQ shares right now, how much passive income might I receive in the next 12 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does this bank really offer a dividend yield above 7% right now?

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How to invest

How anyone can become rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could grow your wealth with the share market.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 ended the trading week on a sour note today.

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Travel Shares

Still 37% below its pre-Covid high, can the Flight Centre share price ever fully recover?

| Bernd Struben

The outbreak of the global pandemic saw the Flight Centre share price crash 75% in less than a month.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Brokers reckon these tech shares could be top options for investors in August.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says QBE shares are dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant has been tipped to generate big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price gives back some of yesterday's mystery 24% gains

| Bronwyn Allen

Lake Resources shares are in the red on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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