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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 Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was carnage on the ASX this hump day.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares caught in a storm as millions join 'loyalty' lawsuit

| Mitchell Lawler

Allegations levelled at this insurance giant could lead to a costly exercise.

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Cheap Shares

How I'd try to turn an empty portfolio into $300k by buying cheap ASX shares, starting now

| Sebastian Bowen

If I was looking for cheap ASX shares today, here's what I'd buy.

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Broker Notes

Domino's share price is set to soar 22%, say top brokers

| Zach Bristow

Serving up another positive view for the pizza giant.

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Communication Shares

How UBS expects Telstra shares to gain 27% and deliver dividend growth

| Bernd Struben

Having recently hit three year lows, UBS sees sizeable upside potential for Telstra shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Alligator Energy, Data#3, Fisher & Paykel, and IPD shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market sell-off on Wednesday. But why?

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Technology Shares

'Significant potential': One unexpected ASX 200 AI share to buy now

| Bernd Struben

With Nvidia now worth $4.2 trillion, how can ASX 200 investors tap into the AI revolution?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Neuren, Peter Warren, and Qantas shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

ASX micro-cap stock rockets 50% on ovarian cancer blood test news

| James Mickleboro

Something is getting investors very excited today. What's happening?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 20% in 2024, why this ASX 200 healthcare stock just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

This healthcare stock has been on fire over 2024.

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ETFs

Record highs! Is it too late to buy the Nasdaq 100 (NDQ) ETF on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

AI mania is taking the tech-centric index to new heights. Should investors hold off on buying into the local Nasdaq…

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just plunge on the latest Aussie inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button following the April CPI data. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA share price is predicted to 'fall substantially': broker

| Bernd Struben

Having hit all time highs on 16 May, this broker expects the CBA share price to come under selling pressure.

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Growth Shares

Buy 'one of the highest quality' growth shares on the ASX 200

| Tristan Harrison

An expert has just revealed why you should bet on this ASX growth stock.

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Growth Shares

1 ASX growth stock that turned $10,000 into $21,000 in less than 2 years

| Zach Bristow

The AI boom continues its ripple effects on the ASX.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should you buy BHP shares now before tonight's Anglo American takeover reveal?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors should know tomorrow morning whether BHP will become the largest copper miner on Earth.

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International Stock News

Prediction: Nvidia stock will continue to rise…and here's why

| Howard Smith

Elon Musk knows how to raise money -- and a meaningful amount may be heading Nvidia's way.

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Materials Shares

2 beaten-down ASX 200 lithium stocks that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

These beaten-down miners could be in the buy zone according to analysts.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock could rise 50%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for big returns from this stock over the next 12 months.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

I really like these three blue-chip stocks.

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Healthcare Shares

How much passive income would a $10,000 investment in CSL shares generate?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock offer healthy dividends?

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Bank Shares

Do Macquarie shares pay a decent ASX dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Macquarie's dividends match the otehr bank stocks?

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How to invest

Gen Z: 5 tips to help build your wealth

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows 38% of Gen Zs consider bank savings the most important wealth-building investment.

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Broker Notes

Holidays on hold: How will this affect ASX travel shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey shows many Australians are delaying holidays due to cost-of-living pressures.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs that could be great long-term buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for buy and hold options? Then take a look at these five ETFs.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock popped on Tuesday

| Danny Vena

Elon Musk unintentionally gave the chipmaker a boost.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why they think income investors should be buying these shares.

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Materials Shares

Higher or lower: Where next for Pilbara Minerals shares?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares have been on a wild ride. Where next for them?

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Technology Shares

Why you should buy this 'industry leading' ASX 200 tech stock

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be buying this high-quality company's shares.

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Energy Shares

If I buy 1,000 Woodside shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Would this energy giant be a good option for income investors?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX shares and get 5% and 6.5% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting these shares to provide investors with some above-average yields.

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How to invest

How Warren Buffett's advice is guiding the ASX shares I'm buying in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how my next buy will be influenced by Buffett...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Retirement

Planning your retirement? Here are the most popular investments outside superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

Research shows bank savings, property, cash and shares are popular investment choices outside superannuation.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that could help set you up for life

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two investments can help anyone achieve financial independence.

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Materials Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one broker thinks this miner's shares could be worth next year.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd target a $2,000 second income by investing $35 a week

| Tristan Harrison

This would be my strategy to make investment income.

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Retail Shares

3 reasons this broker thinks Woolworths shares are a cheap buy

| James Mickleboro

Is this supermarket giant being undervalued by the market?

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Technology Shares

Down 19% in a month, should you pounce on this ASX 200 tech stock?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to pounce on this beaten-down stock? Let's see what analysts are saying.

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