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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

If you invested $6,000 in this ASX dividend share last March, you've already bagged $2,374 in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

On the back of sky-high profits and revenues, this ASX dividend share rewarded passive income investors with record payouts.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's why the bank is being ordered to open its books

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX bank share is facing court action over alleged pay discrimination.

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Materials Shares

ASX rare earths share Arafura has crashed 40% in 3 months. Is this a massive buying opportunity?

| Monica O'Shea

Could now be the time to buy?

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Travel Shares

Citi says Flight Centre share price can rise how much?

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre shares may be just warming up according to one top broker.

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Communication Shares

Why the Optus result is good news for Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Everything seems to be falling into place for Telstra this year.

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Dividend Investing

Share buybacks or dividends: Which are better for ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Who doesn't love a dividend? Warren Buffett, who reckons share buybacks are better.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these cheap ASX dividend shares with big yields: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be cheap and offer big dividend yields. The perfect combination!

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock is looking like a real bargain to me

| Bernd Struben

With the All Ords Gold Index down 12% since 5 May, this ASX 200 gold stock is beginning to look…

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Healthcare Shares

Which blockbuster products could drive the CSL share price higher?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on behind the scenes in the labs of CSL?

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Retail Shares

Why I think the recent pullback in Lovisa shares is a huge buying opportunity

| Tony Yoo

The budget jewellery retail chain has enjoyed a spectacular rise on the ASX in recent years. Is this just a…

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield dividend stocks Warren Buffett owns (and 3 similar on the ASX)

| Sebastian Bowen

An ASX investor can replicate some of Buffett's best dividend stocks.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 resources shares to buy for big dividends and bigger capital gains: broker

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for investors looking for exposure to the resources sector.

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Broker Notes

Inflation isn't dead. Here are 3 ASX 200 shares to 'protect your wealth'

| Tony Yoo

One expert reckons the Reserve Bank is giving up too early on the fight against inflation.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 index be able to finish the week on a positive note?

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Dividend Investing

Boost your retirement income with Westpac and this ASX 200 dividend share: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares could boost your retirement income.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this acquisition give Woolworths shares an edge over Coles?

| Monica O'Shea

The supermarket giant has now added a speedy grocery delivery service to its stable.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This tech stock topped the lot on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons Sayona Mining shares could be 'a potentially profitable investment opportunity'

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium share could be a worthwhile buy, according to this expert.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big falls are driving trading volumes on the ASX 200 today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares going gangbusters while the rest of the market bleeds?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at what is impacting ASX tech shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these growing ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

An attractive dividend yield is good, but growing dividend yields is better.

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Dividend Investing

Global dividends jumped 12% in the first quarter of 2023. Are you getting your share?

| Brooke Cooper

International investors generally realised far greater dividend growth than their ASX counterparts last quarter.

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Resources Shares

Why did BHP shares just hit a 6-month low?

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has tumbled from $110.50 one week ago to $99.50 overnight.

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ETFs

Better ASX ETF to buy: Vanguard VGS or VAS?

| Sebastian Bowen

VGS or VAS: Which ETF comes out on top for ASX investors?

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Dividend Investing

Is it time to stop looking at ASX 200 mining stocks for your dividend income?

| Bernd Struben

Janus Henderson reveals global dividends increased 12% in Q1 2023. But ASX 200 mining stocks didn’t join the party.

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Blue Chip Shares

These are some of the best blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These are the blue chips to buy according to the team at Morgans.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why the ASX 200 miner just hired investment bank Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue has taken another step in its decarbonisation strategy.

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Growth Shares

Add some oomph to your portfolio with these top ASX growth shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

You won’t want to miss out on these ASX shares if you're a growth investor.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold shares getting hammered on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at what is impacting ASX 200 gold shares today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 23% in 2023, why is the Soul Patts share price smashing the ASX 200 again today?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the latest cash splash be driving this investment business higher?

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Share Gainers

Why Adbri, Costa, Delta Lithium, and Immutep shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market volatility.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Accent, Temple & Webster, and Treasury Wine shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday...

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Energy Shares

Looking to buy Woodside shares? Why this could present an 'attractive market opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

Following last year’s merger with BHP’s petroleum business, Woodside has a significant presence in both Australia and the US.

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ETFs

Buying an S&P 500 ETF to diversify your ASX investments? You'll want to know this

| Brooke Cooper

Ten stocks are dominating one of Wall Street's most iconic indices, according to an expert.

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Bank Shares

Here's the Bank of Queensland dividend forecast for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Are BOQ shareholders in line for a payment cut over the next two years?

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International Stock News

Nvidia share price leaps 25%, lifting US futures

| Mitchell Lawler

Nvidia is cashing in on the AI gold rush as cloud providers switch to modern hardware.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares tumble today as US debt ceiling fears intensify

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is following the lead of US and European markets, where all of the major indices sold off…

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Dividend Investing

How big will the IAG dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Is the IAG dividend finally heading in the right direction?

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Opinions

One ASX 200 share I plan to hold forever!

| Tristan Harrison

This business could unlock a whole new industry, which is why I like its future.

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Travel Shares

Has the Webjet share price peaked or can it keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

This travel share has been flying high this year/ Can it keep rising?

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