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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 Market News

ASX shares wobble as Australia posts July 4.2% jobless rate

| Zach Bristow

Both employment and unemployment numbers were higher in July.

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Share Fallers

Why Cochlear, Nufarm, Origin Energy, and Pilbara Minerals shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Why I think it's time to buy the major ASX iron ore shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think there’s a contrarian opportunity with the iron ore miners.

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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and global interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is catching some tailwinds out of the United States today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Latin Resources, Magellan, Pro Medicus, and Telstra shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday. But why?

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

A disappointing update is weighing heavily on this stock on Thursday.

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Investing Strategies

$10,000 invested in WiseTech and this ASX 200 share 5 years ago is worth…

| Zach Bristow

Long-term owners of these stocks have been handsomely rewarded.

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Earnings Results

ASX 300 stock jumps 9% on solid profit growth in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Investors are buying this stock in a frenzy after its FY24 numbers.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this miner's shares today? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Origin Energy share price just crash 10% despite surging FY 2024 profits?

| Bernd Struben

Origin Energy shares are taking a beating today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Magellan share price rallies hard on 31% profit jump in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Investors are nabbing up shares after the full-year numbers.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear shares sink 8% on FY24 earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

The company's strong growth was not quite strong enough for the market.

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Earnings Results

Treasury Wine share price lifts off on rising revenue and dividends

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Treasury Wine share price on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Goodman share price lower despite smashing FY24 guidance

| James Mickleboro

It was yet another strong year for this market darling.

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Earnings Results

Telstra share price higher on strong FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

Investors are happy with the telco giant's results release. But why?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares tumble on big acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The lithium giant is adding a top 10 hard rock lithium operation to its portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Is this the most important metric for CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors should pay close attention to this profit metric.

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International Stock News

Prediction: Buffett's decision to offload Apple and Bank of America stock could pay off in spades. Here's why.

| Adam Spatacco

Warren Buffett is offloading some of his biggest holdings amid broader market sell-offs.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX 200 dividend stocks offer 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect generous yields from these buy-rated stocks. But how big?

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering buying 600 shares in this ASX 200 dividend gem to target $332 a month in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 passive income gem has a lengthy track record of paying two fully franked dividends a year.

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Materials Shares

Here is the latest lithium price forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Here's where the battery making ingredient could be heading in the coming years.

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Earnings Results

Telstra shares on watch after a 5.9% increase in dividend

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here's how the telco giant Telstra performed in FY24.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock going to $120? 1 Wall Street analyst thinks so.

| Jeremy Bowman

Is the Nvidia sell-off a buying opportunity?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles shares a tactical buying opportunity here?

| Zach Bristow

Can the momentum continue for the grocery giant?

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Earnings Results

Cochlear share price on watch after reporting strong FY24 profit and dividend growth

| James Mickleboro

This hearing solutions company delivered the goods over the 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these 4 ASX 300 stocks are post-results buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker was pleased with these results. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

Here's a 'shopping list' of this fundie's highest quality ASX stocks

| Zach Bristow

Quality is the name of this fund manager's game.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Resources Shares

Why Perth investors are piling into BHP shares and these top ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bernd Struben

Perth investors are taking a page out of Warren Buffett’s playbook when buying BHP shares.

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Financial Shares

The 4% dividend share that could dominate the ASX

| Zach Bristow

Analysts are positive on the company for dividends and growth.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another great day for ASX shares this hump day...

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Technology Shares

These 5 ASX tech shares are smashing the market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares like Xero are smashing the markets this Wednesday.

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Earnings Results

News Corp shares continue ascent after 90% profit surge in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Investors have reacted positively to the company's annual numbers.

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International Stock News

If you'd invested $1,000 in Amazon stock 10 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Lawrence Rothman, CFA

Amazon's shares have richly rewarded shareholders. Is the stock still worth buying?

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Technology Shares

Is this AI-powering ASX stock set to jump 24% from here?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is helping deliver the next technological revolution.

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AI Stocks

Down 53% in a year! What went wrong for BrainChip shares?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue to sell the share in FY25.

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Dividend Investing

My top no-brainer, high-yield ASX dividend share to buy in FY25

| Zach Bristow

A change in strategy hasn't deterred broker views on this stock's potential.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 real estate stock just reported a 391% increase in profits in FY24

| James Mickleboro

This Bunnings Warehouse property owner had a strong 12 months.

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Economy

CBA boss: This will be the RBA's next move on interest rates

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA boss Matt Comyn thinks most economists are wrong on interest rates...

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