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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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Technology Shares

Droneshield share price zooms 18% higher on record Five Eyes defence deal

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up the Droneshield share price following news of a record defence contract.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price surging 8% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is catching the eye of investors on Tuesday. Here's why.

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Healthcare Shares

Lumos Diagnostics share price rockets 1,036% in 2 days on FDA news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Lumos Diagnostics share price through the roof following news from the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price ripping 7% higher on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is making its shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Costa share price jumps 10% on $1.4b takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Costa could soon be snapped up in a $1.4 billion deal.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 300 lithium director just sold $2.2 million worth of company shares

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has reported some significant insider selling.

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International Stock News

Tesla share price leaps 7% following record quarter

| Bernd Struben

Investors bid up the Tesla share price after the company reported on its second quarter production figures.

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How to invest

How buying ASX shares can be cheaper than you might think

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the costs of investing in shares shouldn't worry you.

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Dividend Investing

Reinvestment royalty: 2 ASX 200 shares masterfully growing their dividends

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has outlined how these two stocks are rewarding shareholders more every year with bigger dividends.

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Gold

Goldman Sachs just slapped buy ratings on these ASX 200 gold shares

| James Mickleboro

These could be the shares to buy for exposure to the precious metal.

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Dividend Investing

Could an obsession with passive income be short-changing young ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there such a thing as too much passive income?

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Share Market News

What could the latest retail sales data mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Have shoppers tightened their financial belts?

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Investing Strategies

'Supply is tight': 2 ASX shares ready to grow like teenagers

| Tony Yoo

The economy might be struggling after all the interest rate hikes, but experts reckon this pair will rocket ahead regardless.

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Retail Shares

Up 154% in 2023, why this 'growing' ASX All Ords share is still a buy

| Mitchell Lawler

The team at Wilson Asset Management have weighed in on whether this company can still deliver from here.

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REITs

'The stock can double from here': Buy this ASX 200 share for exposure to alternative assets

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager has called this stock out as an opportunity with large upside.

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Defensive Shares

'Quality defensive': 2 ASX 200 shares for a battle-ready portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Check out these stock tips from Baker Young Toby Grimm for resilient growth through economically depressed times.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares managed a 9% return in FY23. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac shares returned to form in FY23.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these strong ASX 50 dividend shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers reckon that income investors should be buying these top dividend shares.

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Energy Shares

Could Japan's 'flexible measures' on LNG emissions boost the Santos share price?

| Bernd Struben

Axing the Santos led offshore Barossa project would come as a blow to investors, who’ve enjoyed an 8% boost in…

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price flew into turbulence in June

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 finished June in the green, but the Qantas share price didn’t join in the party.

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Bank Shares

Why the ANZ share price underperformed the ASX 200 in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Rising interest rates and competition had a major influence.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a big day for the ASX 200 index on Tuesday for one key reason.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price had a strong FY23, what happened?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what happened last financial year for Australia’s biggest company.

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Share Fallers

'Bright outlook': 2 ASX shares now in a perfect dip for buying

| Tony Yoo

Experts name a pair of stocks that have plummeted in recent times but are worthy long-term investments.

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ETFs

Here are 3 fantastic ETFs for ASX investors to look at in July

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs for investors to look closely at in July.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 kicked off FY2024 with a bang today.

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Financial Shares

Suncorp shares are trading near 3-year highs. Is there any point in buying now?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this insurance giant's shares?

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Materials Shares

Will Liontown shares smash the market again in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Will this lithium share be roaring higher again in the new financial year.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Link, PSC Insurance, and WiseTech shares are falling on Monday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Argosy Minerals, Galan Lithium, Pilbara Minerals, and United Malt shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion.

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BNPL shares

Own Zip shares? Here's the latest cost-cutting move from the ASX BNPL stock

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares are in the green in afternoon trade amid the company's latest cost-cutting news.

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IPOs

Redox share price drops after IPO

| James Mickleboro

One of the biggest IPOs in some time has taken place on the ASX today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL share price sink 10% in June?

| James Mickleboro

CSL shares were out of form in June. But why were investors hitting the sell button?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why this ASX All Ords share has 'a number of shots at goal'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share is well placed for future growth, according to this leading fund manager.

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Communication Shares

Telco turns to the stars. What does it mean for Telstra shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Telstra's hookup with Elon Musk's Starlink boost the company's fortunes?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend beasts with huge yields I rate as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Big dividends could be headed to shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price drop 12% in FY23?

| James Mickleboro

NAB shareholders were not smiling in FY23.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price higher on mid-stream demo plant update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are starting the month positively.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for FY24 and the long term

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two diversified investments that could perform well.

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