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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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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark amid national gas crisis

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy stocks are working to divert an emerging national gas crunch.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these strong ASX 200 blue chip shares are top buys today

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips tick a lot of boxes for analysts. Here's why they are bullish.

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IPOs

Guzman y Gomez share price implodes 10% on ASX trading day 2

| Bernd Struben

The Guzman Y Gomez share price is tumbling on Friday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords share crashing deep into the red on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This retailer has dropped to a 52-week low today. But why?

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ETFs

Want to buy Nvidia but don't have a US share account? Buy these ETFs instead

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here are three ASX ETFs with Nvidia shares in them.

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Healthcare Shares

Botanix shares jump on FDA approval and $70m capital raising

| James Mickleboro

Investors are responding positively to some very big news.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares drop on major P2000 lithium expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner could be about to increase its production to 2 million tonnes a year.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These ASX stocks are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in June.

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International Stock News

Thinking about buying Nvidia stock? Here's why you might already own it

| Sebastian Bowen

You might not have missed out on Nvidia's gains after all.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX healthcare stock a year ago, you'd have $50,833 now!

| Bernd Struben

The little-known ASX healthcare stock has delivered eye-watering 12-month gains. But how?

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 100 stock has 'high quality' earnings and could rise 22%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Mining, supermarkets, and property: 3 ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These stocks from different sides of the market have been named as buys by analysts.

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Opinions

Would I be crazy to buy Guzman y Gomez (GYG) shares at $30?

| Tristan Harrison

The GYG share price had a stunning start on the ASX. Has it gone too high?

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for an 11% gain and 4%+ dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish about this stock. But why?

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Dividend Investing

9 popular ASX REITs with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are in line for some massive dividend payments from these REITs.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 stocks that could create lasting passive income into retirement

| Bernd Struben

Passive income investors have a number of top ASX 200 shares to choose from. Here’s why I like these three.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these buy-rated stocks.

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Technology Shares

'Unique and defensive': Why this ASX tech ETF is a buy

| Bronwyn Allen

This ETF provides exposure to a growing global services industry that is becoming a 'critical need' in today's society, says…

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Investing Strategies

Looking to 'get rich quick'? Use the Warren Buffett approach instead

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Haste makes waste. Let's go back to the basics as Warren Buffett taught us.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 78% in a year, is it too late to buy Lovisa shares?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Lovisa shares nearly tripled over the past 5 years.

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Retirement

How long should I wait to retire?

| Tristan Harrison

How are you supposed to know when the time is right to stop working?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre day of trading for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Real Estate Shares

3 ASX 300 real estate shares with attractive dividend yields

| Zach Bristow

It's dividend day for these three property players.

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Share Market News

Buy these top ASX 300 dividend stocks today for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these income options.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares: Buy or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy or sell the telco giant's shares? Here's what analysts think.

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Resources Shares

5 reasons everyone's talking about Fortescue shares this week

| Zach Bristow

The miner's name has been buzzing this week.

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Materials Shares

ASX small-cap stock explodes 210% on new copper find

| James Mickleboro

This small cap has tripled in value in a single day. But why?

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Share Market News

Costs and lack of skilled labour delay innovation among Australian businesses

| Bronwyn Allen

Less than half of Australian companies implemented some type of innovation in FY22 and FY23.

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Share Fallers

Why James Hardie, Mader Group, MMA Offshore, and WA1 shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Uh-oh! Are ASX copper shares about to hit a speed bump?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks could be about to hit a rough patch. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, DroneShield, Guzman Y Gomez, and Helia shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having strong sessions on Thursday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 bank shares smashing new multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

Here we go again...

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IPOs

Who owns Guzman y Gomez shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Holy Guacamole! These investors have a lot of money in Guzman y Gomez shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles shares flat as Choice report says competitor Aldi cheapest

| Zach Bristow

Choice was commissioned by the Government for the report.

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International Stock News

Nvidia investors just got some bullish news

| Howard Smith

The GPU leader has opportunities for robust growth beyond the artificial intelligence market.

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Financial Shares

Beaten-up ASX 200 stock rebounds 15%. Macquarie says more to come

| Zach Bristow

The sell-off could be unfounded, one broker says.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX shares with big takeover updates today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are digesting just what the latest takeover updates could mean for these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects good returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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IPOs

Guzman y Gomez shares rocket 36% on IPO day

| James Mickleboro

The quick service restaurant operator is having a stunning first day on the ASX boards.

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