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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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International Stock News

Meet Apple's new $186 billion market opportunity

| Keith Speights

Apple's growth story might be about to turn a new chapter.

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Share Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, Northern Star, Peninsula Energy, and Service Stream shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Value Investing

3 ASX shares trading below their book values

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Looking for undervalued stocks? Price-to-book values may be your guide.

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Share Gainers

Why Arizona Lithium, Bapcor, Race Oncology, and Tower shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price slides amid $450 million tech cash splash

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the AGL share price today.

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Opinions

ASX 200 shares vs. property: AMP reveals predictions for 2024 growth

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver reveals his price growth predictions for both asset classes this year.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price racing ahead of the benchmark today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares look to be catching tailwinds from two fronts today.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX large-cap stocks that look cheap right now

| Zach Bristow

Valuations are still compressed for these companies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share just rocketed 15% on a $1.8 billion takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up this ASX 200 share following confirmation of a takeover offer.

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Opinions

This low-profile $7.8 billion ASX share has risen 70% in 6 months. I'd still buy it!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has rocketed upwards. I think it can climb even higher.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

6 ASX retail shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on these retailers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here is the earnings forecast out to 2026 for A2 Milk shares

| Tristan Harrison

A2 Milk earnings are projected to be on a good trajectory.

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ETFs

3 things about the Global X FANG+ ETF (FANG) every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF has delivered exciting returns, here’s what you need to know.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 34% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This sold-off stock is now offering a substantial dividend yield.

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Bank Shares

1 popular ASX stock I'm steering clear of

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not banking on this stock to deliver strong growth.

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Materials Shares

Don't listen to the bears! Buy this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

One broker thinks investors should be bullish on this miner.

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Blue Chip Shares

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 shares are strong buys with 20%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up these top stocks this month.

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Share Gainers

Why the DroneShield share price is up 35% in a month

| Rhys Brock

The DroneShield share price has been skyrocketing recently. Could it go even higher?

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Share Fallers

Can the Appen share price recover amid AI mania?

| Rhys Brock

Once an ASX tech darling, Appen has fallen on hard times in recent years. Can it capitalise on the AI…

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Technology Shares

Why Life360 shares can rocket almost 25%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks now could be a great time to buy this tech stock.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX 300 healthcare stocks 'well positioned to outperform'

| James Mickleboro

Wilsons thinks the healthcare sector could be about to outperform the broader market.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX lithium stocks to buy in June 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be buying these stocks for exposure to lithium.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 5% and 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big yields? Analysts think investors should buy these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week in a positive fashion? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac shares and buy these ASX income stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be great alternatives to the banking giant.

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ETFs

3 amazing ASX ETFs to buy when the market reopens

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be worth a look next week.

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Materials Shares

Guess which popular ASX 200 mining stock could crash over 30%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping this miner's shares to take a tumble.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX AI shares that could be set to soar in 2024 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares with AI exposure are top buys and destined for strong growth.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has these stocks on its favoured list for the month ahead.

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Growth Shares

This ASX 200 share still looks cheap to me. But don't just take my word for it!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the earnings growth outlook for this stock.

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Retirement

What age is too young to retire in Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

Even if you can retire early, should you?

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Gold

Is this the very best ASX 200 gold stock to buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Is the best gold miner money can buy right now? Bell Potter appears to believe it could be.

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Dividend Investing

Telstra and these ASX 200 income stocks could be top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these stocks that analysts rate as buys.

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Small Cap Shares

Why these small cap ASX shares could rise 85%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans think these small caps are top options right now with big potential returns. But why?

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Broker Notes

Is it time to cash in these 2 ASX large-cap stocks?

| Zach Bristow

Go big or go home? Experts weigh in on the verdict.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Resources Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Do Fortescue shares have a lot of dividend potential?

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Tax

Own ASX shares? Here are 3 investing tax deductions you may not be aware of

| Sebastian Bowen

Make sure you don't miss out on any of the tax breaks available to owners of ASX shares this tax…

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs until 2034

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top long term options for investors. But why?

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