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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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Retirement

3 excellent ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be good additions to a retirement portfolio next month.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $1,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think Fortescue shares offer strong, long-term passive income potential. Here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX opened the trading week with a blaze of optimism today.

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Earnings Results

ASX uranium share rallies on a quarter of 'significant progress'

| Mitchell Lawler

Added to the top 200, flushed with cash, and working towards construction -- it's been a busy quarter for this…

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Travel Shares

What on earth is going on with the Rex share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This airline's shares haven't gotten off the ground this week...

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's ANZ's inflation and RBA interest rates forecast

| Bernd Struben

We look at ANZ’s forecast for this week’s inflation data and next week’s RBA interest rate call.

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 stock is falling 5% after a costly failure

| Sebastian Bowen

Fletcher investors woke up to some bad news this morning...

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Financial Shares

Up over 90% in a year, is it too late to buy this ASX financial share?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Generation Development Group's share price rose approximately 90% over the past year.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 6% to 12% yields

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for good yields? I’d try these contenders.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price wallows despite 50% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

The Bubs share price is under selling pressure today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Fletcher Building, JB Hi-Fi, NIB, and ResMed shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying Westpac shares today.

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Deep Yellow, Encounter Resources, and Resolute Mining shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good start to the week. But why?

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Bank Shares

Did the CBA share price really just set another record high?

| Bernd Struben

One more at new all-time highs, the CBA share price continues to reward loyal investors.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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International Stock News

2 monster AI growth stocks to buy before they join Microsoft and Apple as U$3 trillion companies

| Trevor Jennewine

Nvidia could be a $3 trillion company by the end of 2024, and Alphabet could join the club by the…

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Retail Shares

Buying Adore Beauty shares? Meet your new CEO

| Bernd Struben

Down 30% in 2024, can the new CEO turn the tide for Adore Beauty shares?

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Healthcare Shares

Why are ResMed shares tumbling on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company's shares are missing out on the good times today.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is soaring today on record production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 gold stock on Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's going on with Kogan shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Here's how the online retailer performed in the fourth quarter and FY 2024.

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Share Market News

NIB shares sink on CEO bombshell

| James Mickleboro

This private health insurer's CEO is stepping down after 22 years in the role.

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Materials Shares

Liontown Resources shares roar 5% higher on quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

Why are this lithium developer's shares racing higher today? Let's find out.

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Retail Shares

With a projected 10% dividend yield, is this ASX stock too good to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Get your passive income up and running with this investment.

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Travel Shares

After crashing 52%, is now the perfect time to buy this world-class ASX 200 share?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be interested in this beaten-up stock?

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX income stocks that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

These income stocks have been named as buys by brokers. What sort of yields could be on offer with them?

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Energy Shares

Why I'm bullish about AGL shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock can provide energetic returns.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What are brokers saying about A2 Milk, Breville, and Treasury Wine shares?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on these stocks.

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ETFs

Would Warren Buffett buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)?

| Tristan Harrison

Would a top stock picker want to buy an ETF?

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ETFs

3 things about the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Three factors make this ETF a very appealing investment to me.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock could rise ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this mining giant is undervalued at current levels.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy for income in August

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these top ETFs.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good day for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the telco giant and these stocks could be top options for income investors.

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Opinions

Still relying on bank shares to grow your net worth? I'd pick these investments instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd pick these three shares over a bank any day.

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Gold

Buy this beaten down and 'underappreciated' ASX gold stock while it's cheap

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks a selloff has created a buying opportunity for investors.

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Growth Shares

5 of the best ASX shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these top stocks as buys. Let's see what they are saying.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX industrials performed best during a volatile week, with the ASX 200 finishing only just inside the green.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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ETFs

Which Vanguard ASX ETF yields the highest passive income right now?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here's a list of Vanguard ASX ETFs offering higher than 3% yields today.

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