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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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Dividend Investing

3 quality ASX dividend shares paying more than 11% a year

| Bernd Struben

These ASX dividend shares are all returning more than 11% a year to shareholders.

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Gold

Beaten-up St Barbara share price lifts as boss buys up big

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has reported some insider buying this week.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for growth investors to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could tick a lot of boxes for growth investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Retail, mining, and data centres are on the menu this week.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX mining stock just reported a $307 million loss, and is now in a trading halt

| Bronwyn Allen

This copper and zinc miner remains in a trading halt amid announcing its 1H FY23 results and a capital raise…

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, Chalice Mining, Flight Centre, and Kelsian shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The market may be shooting higher but these ASX shares are not following suit.

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Healius, Piedmont Lithium, and Tyro shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps to 2-week high on July inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are in a celebratory mood following the latest CPI data.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX 300 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ASX shares that have just been upgraded to a buy?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much could $2,000 of A2 Milk shares be worth in 3 years?

| James Mickleboro

Is this infant formula company a good place to invest your money?

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Materials Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price rising on news of inaugural shipment and prepayment

| Bronwyn Allen

Piedmont Lithium has received a US$31.6 million prepayment from an international buyer for its inaugural shipment of lithium concentrate.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX 200 stock is surging after declaring a record dividend?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock reported full-year results today, including a record final dividend.

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International Stock News

Why has the Tesla share price soared 19% in under 2 weeks?

| Mitchell Lawler

People in China are not giving up their EV desires just yet.

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Communication Shares

Why is the Telstra share price under pressure today?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra shares are having another off-day. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares I think are top buys following their results

| Tristan Harrison

International growth makes these attractive opportunities to me

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Bank Shares

Why I think the 6% dividend yield on Westpac shares is as safe as houses

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the big bank's 6% yield too good to be true?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Chalice Mining share price just crash 28%?

| James Mickleboro

This mineral exploration company's shares are being hammered. But why?

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Share Market News

'Hard to fathom': Government's protection of Qantas profits under fire

| Tony Yoo

Airline also forced to admit the amount of flight credits it owes customers is much larger than what it had…

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is diving 8% after sinking to a $24 million loss

| Bernd Struben

The All Ordinaries is up a welcome 1% in late morning trade on Wednesday, but this ASX All Ords stock…

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price higher on $11 billion project approval

| James Mickleboro

What is giving Woodside shares a boost today?

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Travel Shares

What's going on with Flight Centre shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have given Flight Centre's results a lukewarm response.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Wesfarmers share price being hammered today?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's no cause for concern.

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Earnings Results

Dicker Data share price on the rise following 9% half-year sales growth

| Bernd Struben

The IT distributor released its half-year results this morning.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX stocks are post-results buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have impressed analysts at Morgans this week.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why analysts are tipping these ASX dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Attractive yields are expected from these dividend shares in the coming yea

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Earnings Results

Flight Centre share price on watch amid $485m turnaround and dividend return

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre has returned to profit and resumed dividend payments.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP shares? Here's what you have to look forward to in September

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time for the ASX financial share.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to add the latest Coles dividend to your trolley? Here's what you need to know

| Tristan Harrison

Investors will need to hurry if they want access to the supermarket company’s payout.

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Retirement

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for your retirement portfolio: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares could be top options for retirees.

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Opinions

I'd buy ASX 200 shares before the index surges past 7,500

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether buying ASX shares today is the right move.

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Bank Shares

Here's how many CBA shares you'd need to buy to generate $3,000 in annual dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd need a big chunk of change for $3,000 in annual dividends from this bank.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A strong day is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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How to invest

3 'boring' ASX All Ords shares growing revenue at a surprising pace

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies are putting some of those more 'exciting' names to shame with their revenue growth.

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Share Market News

Which would you take: $1 million now or $1 doubled every day for a month?

| James Mickleboro

Which would you accept?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some ASX 200 shares record massive gains this Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers says these 3 top ASX 300 dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to check out these top dividend stocks.

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Bank Shares

Can NAB shares really deliver strong growth and an-almost 6% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to add this bank share to your portfolio?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries stock is diving 15% after axing its dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

This building materials company has once again told investors it won't be paying a dividend.

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Broker Notes

Lithium, retail, and Bunnings: 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been named as buys by Morgans.

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Share Gainers

Why EML, Sayona Mining, Tyro, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday.

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