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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 Market News

This is how Australians investing in shares are earning 5x more than landlords

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian taxpayers reported much higher investment income from dividends than net property rent.

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Premium Reports

ASX Reporting Season: The Importance Of The 'Equity' In Equities [PREMIUM CONTENT]

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

One element of equities analysis that, I think, is rarely touched upon

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible trading day for ASX shares this Friday...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers just changed their forecasts for these 4 ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have weighed in on the outlook for these four ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price has dropped 16% in 2024, so is it time for me to buy?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Current valuations of BHP shares look attractive to me.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

A final goodbye to Altium shares. Here's how to own a slice after its ASX life

| Sebastian Bowen

We've come to the end of Altium's ASX road...

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Pinnacle, Resimac, and Westgold shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note despite the market selloff. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why Macquarie's dividend doesn't catch my fancy

| Tristan Harrison

I am not excited about the passive income potential of this stock.

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Share Market News

Will ASX investors see the RBA cut interest rates on Tuesday or not?

| Bernd Struben

The last time the RBA cut interest rates was in May 2020. Will the bank finally start easing on Tuesday?

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares hit record highs in July: What's next?

| Zach Bristow

Can the biotech giant extend its rally?

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Share Market News

Ouch! The ASX 200 is falling off a cliff today, here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is plunging from yesterday’s record closing high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, Core Lithium, Deep Yellow, and Orora shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Opinions

In a sea of red ASX shares, I'd consider these stocks today

| Zach Bristow

These players each have attractive economics with long-term growth prospects.

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Cheap Shares

Down 20% and yielding 9%, is this ASX mining share a bargain?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Check out this beaten-up ASX small cap share in the mining services sector.

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Retirement

3 blue chip ASX retirement shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these defensive blue chips could be in the buy zone.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia's momentum over? Here's what history says

| Adria Cimino

It's important for investors to look into the past... and ahead to the long term.

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Earnings Results

Block share price smashing the ASX 200 today amid $3 billion buyback

| Bernd Struben

Block shares are leaping higher on Friday even as the ASX 200 tanks.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares getting thrashed on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a terrible end to the week for these stocks. But why?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares leapfrog NAB on lending leaderboard. Why it matters

| Zach Bristow

Could the tides be turning in the mortgage market?

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock sank overnight. Is it time to buy the dip?

| Keith Noonan

What's up next for Nvidia stock after an incredible run of volatility?

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price outperforms on strong Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is avoiding the market selloff on Friday. But why?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining stocks that could rise ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these stocks could dig up big returns for investors.

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Technology Shares

Is the DroneShield share price done falling?

| James Mickleboro

Is the worst over now? Let's find out whether its shares could soon rebound.

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Retail Shares

Are Wesfarmers shares still fundamentally expensive now?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is one of Australia’s leading businesses. But does the price make sense?

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these top stocks are buys this month. But why?

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ETFs

5 market-beating ASX ETFs to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These top funds have delivered the goods for investors over the last 12 months.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Liontown Resources shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think this lithium stock could be a good place to invest your money.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? You've just had a great month.

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB shares smashed the market over July...

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Cheap Shares

These ASX shares are safe and steady: They're also on sale

| James Mickleboro

Big returns are being tipped for these stocks by analysts.

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Share Fallers

The worst ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in July unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks didn’t join in with the broader market rally in July.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks like today could be a day to forget for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

10 years from now, you'll be glad you bought these magnificent ASX dividend shares

| Bernd Struben

I think these top ASX dividend stocks can continue rewarding passive income investors for years to come.

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Dividend Investing

1 magnificent ASX dividend stock down 33% to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business’ distribution can keep powering higher.

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A businessman compares the growth trajectory of property versus shares.
Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in July

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong growth for the ASX 200 contrasted with a moderate gain in the national property value.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX income stocks with 4%+ dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Attractive yields are expected from these buy-rated shares according to brokers.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another fantastic session for ASX shares this Thursday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 13% in July: Can Wesfarmers shares keep it going?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers pulled off a 333% annualised gain over July...

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Materials Shares

Global lithium giant Albemarle has big news: Here are the ASX shares being impacted

| Zach Bristow

The decision hasn't sparked a major sell-off in the lithium basket.

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