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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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Materials Shares

Looking to buy an ASX 200 mining stock? Here are 3 reasons to consider South32 shares

| Brooke Cooper

This expert sees value in the stock right now.

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these 2 ASX 200 dividend stocks are buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these ASX 200 dividend stocks to make it rain for income investors.

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Opinions

Down 10% in a month, are Bank of Queensland shares in for a material re-rating?

| Tristan Harrison

The market was pessimistic about the bank’s recent result.

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Resources Shares

Could this 'further strengthening' boost the Fortescue share price moving forward?

| Tristan Harrison

Paying off debt could be a useful thing for Fortescue to do.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares to buy if they plunge from June tax-loss selling

| Tony Yoo

Pick up these unloved bargains next month if they fall even further, according to one expert.

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Materials Shares

Why are young ASX investors so in love with Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium is exposed to the mighty tailwind of electric vehicles.

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Broker Notes

The ASX mining share that's 'simply too cheap'!

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert says junior gold miner Tietto Minerals is undervalued as it prepares to reach full nameplate production.

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Travel Shares

Own Webjet shares? Here's what to look for in next week's full-year results

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 travel giant could be on track to beat its earnings guidance.

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Broker Notes

Buy these excellent ASX 50 shares now: broker

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be the kings and queens of the ASX boards.

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Share Market News

Is it possible Appen shares have finally bottomed?

| Bronwyn Allen

Appen shares hit a seven-year low of $1.91 this week then rebounded by 30%. So, was that the bottom?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX shares with big dividend yields: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could provide investors with big pay checks.

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Dividend Investing

3 magnificent ASX dividend shares that could turn $5k into $50,000

| Tony Yoo

Growth stocks aren't the only way to a massive windfall. Here's a trio I think that could also take you…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week strongly on Friday.

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Share Fallers

With interest rates rising, why have ASX 200 bank shares been pummelled in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

It may seem counterintuitive, but rising rates present pros AND cons for ASX 200 bank shares.

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Retirement

Analysts name 2 excellent ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Boost your passive income with these ASX dividend shares: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Check out these top dividend stocks that have been named as buys.

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Growth Shares

Brokers say these 3 stellar ASX 200 growth shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be destined for strong growth in the future.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX 200 lithium shares that smashed the market today

| Monica O'Shea

It was a stellar day on the market for lithium shares on Thursday.

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Best Shares

If I could only buy one ASX share today, this would be it

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to find a reason not to buy this ASX share.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 stock soared 14% on an earnings release today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price outpeforming the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore price lifted overnight.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares and a big loss for an oil share are driving trading volumes today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares surging over 10% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords is well into the green on Thursday, with three ASX shares doing more than their fair share…

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Blue Chip Shares

Why Goldman Sachs rates these ASX 200 shares as top buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goldman Sachs is expecting big things from these top shares.

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Communication Shares

Better buy: Telstra shares or TPG?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these would be a better telco stock to call on for returns?

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Healthcare Shares

Why has this ASX healthcare share exploded 50% in two days?

| Monica O'Shea

The biotech company is riding high on the back of promising clinical trial data.

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Energy Shares

'The main game is gas': Should I buy Santos shares?

| Brooke Cooper

These brokers are notably bullish on the ASX 200 energy stock.

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ETFs

12 ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

We have not one, not two, but a dozen new 52-week highs to discuss.

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Resources Shares

What's going on with Rio Tinto shares and lithium?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto forecasts double digit growth in lithium demand over the next decade.

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Economy

Here's the latest on the US debt ceiling and what it means for ASX 200 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A US default could have big implications for ASX investors.

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How to invest

ASX investors: Have you read the little book that changed Warren Buffett's life forever?

| Bernd Struben

Just like most of us investing in ASX shares today, Warren Buffett learned from the great investors who came before…

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How to invest

Here's how I'd invest my first $500 in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF could be a perfect choice for a beginner.

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Retail Shares

Why has the Temple & Webster share price exploded 30% in 2 days?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a stellar week so far for the online furniture and homewares retailer.

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Share Gainers

Why Nufarm, Serko, Temple & Webster, and Xero shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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ETFs

3 strong ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are three strong ETFs that allow investors to buy groups of quality shares...

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Beach Energy, Bowen Coal, and Virgin Money shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is surging 15% on 'excellent' half-year results

| Brooke Cooper

The market is bidding this stock higher after the company bolstered its dividend by 25%.

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ETFs

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) just hit a new 52-week high. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are flooding back to US-based big tech companies.

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about AUB shares on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

AUB is catching the eye on Thursday. What's going on with this insurance broker?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that just boosted their dividends

| Bernd Struben

Both ASX 200 shares lifted their interim dividend payouts on the back of strong half year profit growth.

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