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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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Financial Shares

Could this boost Zip's prospects of success in the US market?

| Bronwyn Allen

Zip has recruited a former American Express executive for its United States management team.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price shrugs off reports of Russian hack

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors kept ahold of their Fortescue shares today, undeterred by reports of a cyber incident.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day of red ink on the markets today...

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares a good ASX dividend buy at under $25?

| James Mickleboro

Is this bank share a top option for income investors?

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be the ones to buy right now.

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Bank Shares

If I'd bought $3,000 worth of CBA shares during the Covid crash, here's what I'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

How rich have CBA shares made the brave investors of 2020?

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Real Estate Shares

Here's why the Lendlease share price is tanking on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Short sellers are riding the Lendlease share price lower today after the announcement of global job cuts.

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Share Fallers

Why Ansell, Aurizon, Metcash, and Syrah shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Cooper Energy, Medibank, NAB, and Neuren shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Mesoblast shares could face a 'make-or-break inflection point' in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast is hoping for FDA approval of its flagship drug, remestemcel-L on 2 August.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price hits another 52-week high: Too late to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech stock close to peaking yet?

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Dividend Investing

3 steps I'd take before buying ASX shares for a passive income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't make these mistakes when investing in dividend shares.

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Technology Shares

Up 60% in a year, is it too late to buy DroneShield shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX tech company is flying high on the back of lucrative contracts.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX All Ords shares offer the best dividend yields?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX dividends will form a bigger part of investors' returns in today's economy, say the experts.

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Share Market News

Woolworths share price dips amid $370m NZ investment

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths brand is coming to New Zealand

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed over 150% today

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is having a stunning day thanks to a major court victory.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these three lucky ASX 200 stocks?

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Share Market News

Leo Lithium shares halted ahead of major government announcement

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share won't be roaring on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price lights up amid first production milestone

| Mitchell Lawler

This lithium giant is one step closer to producing a boatload more lithium carbonate.

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Share Market News

Why is the Syrah Resources share price tumbling 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

This graphite producer is battling tough trading conditions.

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares about to turn into a dividend gold mine?

| Tristan Harrison

A dividend stream could turn into a river in the next few years.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this bad news for CSL shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be worried by this trial news?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened in the red amid broker upgrades to three stocks.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price falls on Sangomar delays

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this energy giant's shares today?

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Ansell share price crashing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Ansell share price is getting a lot of attention today.

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Value Investing

Here's how I'd invest $2,000 in ASX value shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m going to talk about three different ideas that could be great value.

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Resources Shares

Is there a way to invest in ASX mining shares without the exploratory risk?

| Mitchell Lawler

Applying a picks and shovels approach to what can be a fickle industry.

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Retail Shares

Could the Adore Beauty share price be a bargain hunter's dream?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we make beautiful returns with this beaten-up stock?

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Broker Notes

Lithium and drones: Broker says buy these hot ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is saying good things about these shares from very different sides of the market.

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How to invest

What should I do when ASX shares are volatile?

| Sebastian Bowen

Volatility doesn't have to be a terrifying part of investing in shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying positive things about these dividend shares.

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Broker Notes

'Strong value': The ASX share at near all-time low but now ready to rocket

| Tony Yoo

This stock has plunged 85% since 2019. Are you gutsy enough to take a chance, as one expert has suggested?

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 giant with 'the best risk-reward proposition' in the mining sector right now

| Tony Yoo

This resources monolith, believe it or not, is heading in the right direction in the ESG race.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons I think the bull run on ASX lithium shares is just getting started

| Bernd Struben

Lithium-ion batteries have come a long way over the past 10 years, with more improvements flagged on the horizon.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mixed bag for the ASX 200 Index this Monday.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks could be buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these dividend shares as buys recently. Here's what sort of yields you can expect from them.

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ETFs

What are you really buying when you buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| James Mickleboro

Australians have piled billions of dollars into this ETF. But what are they really buying?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 CEOs are the highest paid

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to CEO pay, size doesn't seem to matter.

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Share Gainers

Why Droneshield, MMA, Whispir, and Whitehaven Coal shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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