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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 Incannex, Magellan, Nexted, and Strandline shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Share Gainers

Why GQG, Karoon Energy, Leo Lithium, and Meteoric Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week positively.

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Cheap Shares

How I'm aiming to find under-the-radar cheap ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX has thrown up a number of intriguing opportunities.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Why the bank is backing this green investment house

| James Mickleboro

What's CBA been up to this week?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd determine the best types of ASX dividend stocks to buy in FY24

| Tristan Harrison

I’m seeing opportunities and potholes in FY24 for dividend stocks.

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Dividend Investing

2 low-yield ASX shares I'm backing to be future dividend stars

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend growth seems to be on track with these stocks.

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Resources Shares

Up 250% today. What's sending this ASX mining share into the stratosphere?

| James Mickleboro

This micro-cap is rocketing to the moon on Monday.

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How to invest

Here's how I'd start investing in ASX shares in FY24 with $100 a week

| Tristan Harrison

Wealth building can be simple with the stock market.

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Growth Shares

Why investors shouldn't rule out buying high p/e ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Big earnings multiple stocks can still make big returns.

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How to invest

Got $10k of savings? Here's how you could try to turn it into $150 of monthly passive income

| James Mickleboro

Don't let inflation eat away at your savings.

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Healthcare Shares

Why you soon won't be able to find Incannex shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share plans to pack its bags and move to the US.

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Materials Shares

Why are Patriot Battery Metals shares frozen on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Drilling results, M&A activity, and a short seller report have put this lithium miner in a trading halt.

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Travel Shares

Down 12% in a month, is the Flight Centre share price a buy or not?

| Tristan Harrison

Travel demand remains strong so let's check the outlook for this travel share.

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Bank Shares

Is the 6.6% dividend yield on ANZ shares safe?

| James Mickleboro

Should income investors be buying this banking giant's shares?

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Communication Shares

Why Telstra stock 'might not be as defensive and safe' as you think

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors call Telstra a good defensive buy or not?

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Resources Shares

Could buying BHP shares under $45 lead to a wealthy future?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether the miner is an opportunity.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX growth shares are top buys in July

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying very positive things about these growth shares right now.

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ETFs

Why the VanEck Vectors Australian Equal Weight ETF (MVW) is a great way to invest in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Evenly-split diversification is a key part of the strategy.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price soared 40% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

It has been an incredible year for the airline.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling positive about these income options.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Competition is going to hurt margins for the foreseeable future.

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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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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 shares that have doubled in value over 5 years

| Bronwyn Allen

And they're all from different market segments, too.

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Opinions

Saved $50,000? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into a passive income of $30,000 a year!

| Tony Yoo

Well done for having the discipline to grow your savings to a substantial level. Now let's have some fun with…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Australian stocks will be on tenterhooks as inflation readings from two superpowers dominate headlines in the coming days.

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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 rebound from Friday's selloff this morning.

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How to invest

3 reasons you need to start buying ASX shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

There are few good reasons to avoid investing in ASX shares this week. But here are three big incentives to…

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Opinions

I can now get 5.50% a year from cash. So why am I still buying ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends and capital growth are a winning combo in my eyes.

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's what to expect from its next update

| James Mickleboro

Will Pilbara Minerals deliver the goods with its quarterly update?

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Dividend Investing

Looking to earn $200 a month in passive income from ASX shares? Here's how I'd go about it

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend shares can offer a unique pathway towards building a regular passive income stream.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers reckon these dividend shares could give you a nice income boost.

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Investing Strategies

Aussie dollar could dive to 40 US cents: What happens to ASX shares?

| Tony Yoo

How do you feel about paying $50 for a sandwich on your next holiday to New York?

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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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Gold

Can buying ASX 200 gold shares help fortify my portfolio in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords Gold Index has soared 37% over the past full year, with some ASX 200 gold shares…

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's what to expect from its quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

BHP will be releasing its fourth-quarter update on 20 July.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold in FY 2024 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top long-term investment options for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Morgans appears to believe that these ASX dividend shares could tick a lot of boxes for income investors.

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Resources Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX miners have proven to be long-term winners.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price lost 7% in FY23 but could a turnaround start this August reporting season?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders are awaiting the outcome of Zip's two key financial goals for FY23.

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Investing Strategies

How to decide if an ASX share is cheap or expensive: expert

| Tony Yoo

This expert says investors crave a single metric that indicates whether a company is overvalued or undervalued.

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