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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

2 bargain Australian shares with dividend yields higher than 6%

| Kate Lee, CFA

Looking for a bargain but can't give up on dividend payments?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy for FY25

| Motley Fool Staff

In with the new!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

GYG share price ends the week at $28. Is $62 in its future?

| Mitchell Lawler

When doubling your money still may not be enough.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week today for ASX investors.

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Financial Shares

Will NIB shares bleed to keep St Vincent's onside?

| Zach Bristow

The battle could get serious.

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Share Market News

Guess which 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares were the best and worst performers of FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are 500 companies within the ASX All Ordinaries Index. Here are the top and tail stocks of FY24.

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Technology Shares

What will it take for DroneShield shares to enter the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are up 710% in a year. So why aren't they in the ASX 200 yet?

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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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Best Shares

The best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

These 11 ASX 200 shares were the best performers for price growth in each market sector in FY24.

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Share Gainers

3 high-flying ASX 200 stocks leading the charge into FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have already surged higher in FY 2025. But why.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price fly backwards in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Despite surging revenues, the Qantas share price lost ground in FY 2024. But why?

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Superannuation

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) outperforming your super fund?

| Kate Lee, CFA

There is a reason why Warren Buffett recommended an index investing.

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, Guzman y Gomez, Magellan, and Sandfire shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Energy Shares

Santos share price goes red as takeover rumours turn into hot air

| Zach Bristow

Was there ever an offer?

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Financial Shares

Up 15% in a month: Are Magellan shares still cheap enough to buy?

| Zach Bristow

The decision is split among brokers – still.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, DroneShield, Jumbo, and Raiz shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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REITs

Here are the best ASX REITS of FY24 (a $66 billion company grew the most)

| Zach Bristow

These names outperformed the broader market in FY24.

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Share Market News

'Geopolitical risk is unlikely to subside': Should you pile into ASX defence shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

With gains of up to 740% in a year, can ASX defence shares keep charging higher?

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Small Cap Shares

Is it time to jump back into ASX small-cap shares?

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager has revealed why it could be time to invest in smaller stocks.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares trudging lower on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Iron ore is a central talking point for BHP's outlook.

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Materials Shares

Top brokers agree that Lynas shares are 'undervalued'

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to pounce on this stock according to analysts.

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy this ASX 200 share like there's no tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock can build investor wealth.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 300 healthcare stock surging 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

An announcement is getting investors excited today. Let's find out what's happening.

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Bank Shares

Can things get better for BOQ shares in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

Can BOQ shareholders bank on a turnaround next financial year?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares: Here are the must-know highlights from FY24

| Zach Bristow

The financial year just past had its ups and downs for shareholders.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $5,000 in Pilbara Minerals shares in FY24 what would I have now?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if this lithium miner delivered the goods for investors.

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Opinions

Soul Patts shares had a lacklustre FY24. Here's why I can't wait to buy more

| Sebastian Bowen

Like Buffett, I like to buy shares when they're not looking so hot...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

What is the broker saying about these stocks this month?

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the mining giant and these shares have been named as buys by brokers.

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Share Market News

ASX lithium shares: Screaming bargains or falling knives?

| Bernd Struben

With some crashing as much as 90% in a year, is now the time to buy ASX lithium shares?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks with ~7% yields are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields could be coming for owners of these shares.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX All Ords shares that rose 250% to 700% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

We investigate why these 5 ASX All Ords shares went gangbusters in FY24

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Broker Notes

Broker says these ASX shares can rise 25%+

| James Mickleboro

Big yields and bigger gains could be coming according to the broker.

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Share Gainers

Best 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares for price growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

In terms of share price gains, this trio of healthcare companies is in rude health.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A soft finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Broker sees Whitehaven shares and one other coal stock as top buys

| Zach Bristow

Forecasts of the coal price continue lifting.

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Technology Shares

ASX NASDAQ (NDQ) ETF: Up 30% in a year, should you buy now or wait?

| Zach Bristow

Tech continues to dominate in 2024. Will this continue?

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Healthcare Shares

What happened with the CSL share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

CSL shares didn’t shoot the lights out in 2024 but dividends hit record highs.

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Broker Notes

The best ASX 200 shares to buy when interest rates fall

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying these stocks ahead of interest rate cuts.

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ETFs

The 5 best ASX ETFs of FY24 revealed!

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs blew the ASX 200 out of the water in FY24.

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