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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

Why is the WA1 share price crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is having its wings clipped today. What's happening?

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Technology Shares

Netwealth share price higher on record quarter

| James Mickleboro

What is causing investors to hit the buy button today?

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Growth Shares

These top ASX 200 growth shares could rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

These growth stocks have been named as buys by brokers and tipped to rise strongly.

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Opinions

2 cheap ASX shares near their lows I'm thinking of buying now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are so cheap that I’m thinking about buying them

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Healthcare Shares

Buy this small cap ASX stock with a 'lucrative opportunity'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this speculative stock could have major upside thanks to its US market opportunity.

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold stock was just tipped for 22% gains

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is poised to outshine the market, according to this leading broker.

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names 1 ASX 200 stock to buy and 2 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these three stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's what ASX brokers are saying about Guzman y Gomez shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX brokers are united on where GYG shares are going next.

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Dividend Investing

Is the fully franked 6.2% yield on Bank of Queensland shares for real right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a fully-franked 6.22% yield too good to be true?

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ETFs

Own iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) units? It's payday for you!

| Tristan Harrison

It’s another rewarding day to be a IVV ETF unitholder.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 23% since May, are investors on the punt with Star Entertainment shares?

| Zach Bristow

Can the new CEO bring the turnaround shareholders are hoping for?

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Gold

Meet the ASX gold stock that could double in value

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this gold miner.

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors are 'flocking back' to BHP shares and these other top stocks

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares led the charge with the biggest increase in Aussie retail investor holdings in Q2.

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Resources Shares

Down 13% in FY24, is this the year for Lynas shares?

| Zach Bristow

Experts are still constructive on the company's year ahead.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 income stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could be good options for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

6% dividend yield! I'm buying this ASX share and holding it for decades

| Tristan Harrison

This business is one of the few ASX stocks I’d be willing to sign up to own forever.

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Share Gainers

Would I be crazy to buy DroneShield shares now at over $2?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring more than 700% in a year, can DroneShield shares keep flying high?

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REITs

Why Macquarie says go overweight on ASX REITs now!

| Zach Bristow

Real Estate could be the sector to watch, the broker says.

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Communication Shares

Telstra stock pays a massive 7% dividend, and now could be a great time to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The dividends from Telstra could be very rewarding in the coming years.

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International Stock News

Which US shares are ASX investors buying in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's most popular US shares contain some familiar names...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

After yesterday's gains, the ASX 200 was back to reality this Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks would be good alternatives for investors.

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Energy Shares

Up 45% in FY 2024, can the Yancoal share price keep burning bright in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price leapt 45% in the financial year just past and is off to a roaring start in…

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How to invest

This Warren Buffett metric is at a never-before-seen high! What does it mean?

| Mitchell Lawler

Warren Buffett's valuation indicator could be sending a warning.

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Technology Shares

Have you heard of this ASX robotics stock? It's up 75% in 3 days!

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited about this stock? Let's have a look.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ords shares (and one ETF) smashing new highs while the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

These lucky stocks are bucking the market today.

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Technology Shares

The AML3D share price has crashed 26% this week. Time to pounce on the ASX defence stock?

| Bernd Struben

The AML3D share price is roaring back today but still down 26% since Monday’s open.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Imugene, Red 5, and Telstra shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Wednesday. But why?

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International Stock News

Prediction: 2 US stocks that will be worth more than Nvidia 5 years from now

| Keithen Drury

These US stocks have a shot at surpassing Nvidia over the next few years.

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BNPL shares

Is it too late to buy Zip shares at their 2-year highs?

| Zach Bristow

Thinking long-term remains the key decision factor.

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Resources Shares

Up 52% this year, why is this ASX All Ords stock halted today?

| Zach Bristow

Another update in this company's growth story.

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Share Fallers

Why Incitec Pivot, Kogan, Insignia, and Resimac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock going to $150 in the wake of its high-profile 10-for-1 stock split?

| Danny Vena

Wall Street analysts are reviewing their models in the wake of Nvidia's stock split.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect a Fed interest rate cut in September?

| Bernd Struben

A Fed interest rate cut in September would offer some tailwinds for the ASX 200 in Q4.

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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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Financial Shares

Can Medibank shares expect a healthy FY25?

| Zach Bristow

It was a challenging period last financial year for the insurer.

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Energy Shares

AGL shares struggled in FY24. Will FY25 be different?

| Zach Bristow

Things could be looking brighter.

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Industrials Shares

ASX 200 stock tumbles as $1 billion deal goes south

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 stock despite a pending $900 million share buyback.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares roaring higher on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are pleased with these announcements. Let's find out why.

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