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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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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX dividend shares I'd buy now for future income

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look good value to me and pay good yields.

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Materials Shares

Why are Sayona Mining shares up 43% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares have stormed higher this month. But why?

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas shares are cheap and now is 'a buying opportunity'

| James Mickleboro

Big gains and attractive dividend yields could be on the way for investors according to Goldman Sachs.

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ETFs

Does Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) pay fully franked dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Are VAS ETF investors getting the full benefits of franking credits?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It could be another tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Do Wesfarmers shares pay a decent ASX dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the owner of Bunnings a compelling option for dividends?

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Materials Shares

Own Liontown Resources shares? Here's when it will start producing lithium

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until this lithium developer becomes a fully fledged miner.

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Superannuation

Why invest? Here's what's motivating baby boomers and young Australians

| Bronwyn Allen

New research shows most Australians are actively investing outside superannuation for many reasons.

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Economy

Do yesterday's inflation numbers mean interest rates are set to rise?

| Sebastian Bowen

The conventional wisdom was that rates were heading down... until yesterday.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price on watch after Anglo American takeover update

| James Mickleboro

BHP is seeking an extension to its deadline to get a deal over the line.

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Materials Shares

Small-cap expert reveals ASX mining stock with 150%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of this share.

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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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