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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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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Endeavour, IGO, and Vulcan Steel shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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International Stock News

Is the Tesla share price heading back over US$300?

| Bernd Struben

Short sellers have taken a bath betting against the Tesla share price in 2023. Can Elon Musk’s EV company keep…

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Dividend Investing

Tax-busters: 5 fully-franked ASX dividend shares I'd buy for FY24

| Sebastian Bowen

Fully-franked dividends can give you income while helping you pay less tax.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'More vulnerable to market share loss to Aldi': Woolworths shares or Coles?

| Bernd Struben

Though not immune from the impacts of soaring inflation and interest rates, Woolworths and Coles have both handily outpaced the…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares using AI to help supercharge profits

| Tristan Harrison

Artificial intelligence could be the next trend to boost businesses.

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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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How to invest

How ASX investors could be destroying their returns

| Tristan Harrison

Selling when there’s a bit of short-term volatility could be terrible for our returns.

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Materials Shares

Why would Pilbara Minerals be interested in Patriot Battery Metals?

| James Mickleboro

Is lithium M&A activity going to start heating up?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares to buy that could benefit strongly from the Internet of Things trend

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are tapping into the growth of technology in homes and businesses.

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Energy Shares

Are the 'stars aligning' for the Woodside share price?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares have underperformed the benchmark index in 2023. But that could be about to change.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 share is trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want to secure this upcoming dividend.

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Technology Shares

Buy these ASX tech shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

It isn't too late to buy these ASX tech shares according to one leading broker.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price smashing the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven ended the June quarter with an enviable net cash position of $2.7 billion.

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ETFs

Investing just $10 a day on ASX shares could dramatically change your life

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how any young Aussie could become a millionaire by 60 years old.

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Bank Shares

How much could $10k invested in NAB shares be worth in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Are NAB shares going to generate big returns for investors?

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX uranium share could see energetic returns to 2024 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager thinks this energy stock is an undervalued buy.

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Energy Shares

This ASX All Ords energy share is leaping 9% as cash profits forecast to double

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is scaling new heights on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Droneshield share price rockets 32% on record new US government contract

| Bernd Struben

The Droneshield share price is flying high on news the ASX drone defence company inked another record contract.

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Share Market News

3 reasons to buy founder-led ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Founders being involved could be a winning factor for some stocks.

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Materials Shares

IGO share price tumbles 7% on 'disappointing' billion-dollar impairment

| James Mickleboro

It's looking like IGO significantly overpaid for a recent acquisition.

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Broker Notes

Endeavour shares sink 8% to 52-week low: Are they now dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

Endeavour shares are trading at a 52-week low. Is it time to buy?

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Retail Shares

This unloved ASX dividend share could pay an 8% dividend yield in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

The market is uncomfortable with this stock but it could be a dividend opportunity.

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Share Market News

2 ASX small cap shares that could be ready to outperform: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two small companies may have big potential.

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Bank Shares

Have interest rates peaked? Here's what Westpac thinks

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rate hikes over? Let's see what Australia's oldest bank thinks.

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Opinions

Here are 2 ASX finds I'd buy to double my money in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

I think these investment picks can significantly outperform over the next few years.

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Dividend Investing

3 mistakes passive income investors can make when buying ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three things to avoid for investors looking for income.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 stocks can generate big returns for investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given the thumbs up to these ASX 200 stocks.

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Share Market News

Here 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

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time for income investors to pounce on these dividend shares.

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Investing Strategies

$10k with Warren Buffett vs Cathie Wood: Who would've made you richer?

| Tony Yoo

The two celebrity investors have diametrically opposite styles. Here's who won if you put money in each fund back in…

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive portfolio': 2 ASX shares to buy while the economy is down

| Tony Yoo

Grab these stocks while pessimism bounds, say experts, as they could rocket when consumer sentiment eventually turns.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to run out of steam on Monday.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Let's take a look at the most important events for the stock market coming in the next few days.

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ETFs

3 strong ETFs for ASX investors to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These strong ETFs allow investors to buy groups of quality shares.

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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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How to invest

Does your ASX investment strategy match your risk tolerance?

| Bronwyn Allen

Your ASX investment strategy is your roadmap on the journey to wealth from ASX shares.

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How to invest

I would use these steps from the Warren Buffett investing method when buying ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Follow these steps if you want to grow your wealth like Buffett.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10k invested in Pilbara Minerals shares be worth in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Would this lithium miner be a good place to invest $10,000?

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Dividend Investing

Do high-yielding ASX dividend shares really offer the best passive income in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of quality ASX shares making regular dividend payments. But the highest yielding stocks in FY 2023…

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX growth shares before it's too late: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling very bullish about these growth shares.

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