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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 Fallers

Down 26% in 5 days, why is this ASX 200 real estate stock crashing again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are displeased with the latest announcement from the ASX 200 real estate stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why these ASX retail shares are surging while the market dives

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the selloff. But why?

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price smashes the benchmark amid 34% production boost

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are gaining even as the wider market sinks on Friday.

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International Stock News

The CEO of Nvidia just sold 700,000 shares of his company's stock. Here's what investors need to know

| Johnny Rice

What could it mean?

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Growth Shares

5 ASX growth shares rated as buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these stocks. Let's see why they could be good options for growth investors.

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Retail Shares

Meet the ASX retail stock that could double in value

| Tristan Harrison

I’d definitely put this retail stock in my shopping basket.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks with great yields to buy today

| James Mickleboro

These dividend options have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Bank Shares

I predict this ASX bank stock to be the next in line to pop

| Tristan Harrison

I rate this ASX bank share as the best opportunity in the industry.

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Retirement

Delayed retirement and other costs of being the Bank of Mum and Dad

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows delayed retirement and lost opportunities to travel are among the costs.

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Technology Shares

Buy this fantastic ASX 200 stock following the tech selloff

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that investors should snap up this stock while they can.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining sector shares to buy if you're afraid of commodity price impacts

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

These ASX mining shares are in the 'pick-and-shovel' business.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy this high-flying ASX healthcare stock for market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this top stock could keep rising from where it trades today.

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Opinions

After a 25% crash, is this ASX 200 stock in deep value territory?

| Mitchell Lawler

This $13 billion company has been kicked the curb. It might be worth inspecting.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the BHP dividend be in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the mining giant will be rewarding shareholders with more generous dividends.

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Opinions

ASX investors: 1 top stock primed for performance

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is tapping into technology advances to boost its capabilities.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Woolworths and these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should be buying these stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

Why high interest rates are seeing investors flock to these ASX ETFs

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates likely at or near their peak, investors are piling into these ASX ETFs. But why?

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Opinions

Would I be crazy to buy CBA shares now at over $132?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have defied a host of bearish analysts to soar 29% in 12 months. Now what?

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 50 stock can rise 20%+ and offers a 5%+ dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping this blue chip as a top buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 10% in a month, is this the biggest ASX 200 bargain share right now?

| Bernd Struben

With shares down 10% in a month, is this ASX 200 stock now a screaming bargain?

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Opinions

Here are my top 4 ASX shares to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the four ASX shares I would buy today if I won the lottery.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors once again pulled back from record highs today.

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Bank Shares

2 uniquely Australian reasons why ASX 200 bank shares are outperforming global peers

| Bronwyn Allen

Three of the Big Four ASX 200 bank shares hit new price milestones today.

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Opinions

ASX 200 to finish 2024 higher than expected: AMP

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP says there were 3 factors that drove the ASX 200 to its new record high above 8,000 points this…

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares having a week to forget?

| Zach Bristow

Volatility continues in this highly cyclical sector.

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Economy

Why did the ASX 200 dip on the latest unemployment figures?

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market remains stubbornly resilient with only a minute increase in unemployment last month.

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Share Market News

Buy these top ASX ETFs for income in FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be worth a look if you're searching for income.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Have ASX investors missed their chance to buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a sharp recovery, Woolworths shares might not be on sale anymore...

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Superannuation

'Looks like greenwashing': Accusations brought against superannuation funds

| Zach Bristow

Do you know where your super is invested?

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Opinions

DroneShield shares taught me a $29,612 lesson. Stick to your guns

| Mitchell Lawler

If only I knew what I know now, I'd be $29,612 better off.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Dusk, Evolution Mining, and Zip shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a great session. But why?

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock smashing the benchmark again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 gold stock flying higher on Thursday. But why?

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AI Stocks

Should I buy Life360 shares to profit from the AI stock surge?

| Zach Bristow

Is now the time to enter after such a strong advance?

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Share Fallers

Why Alumina, Domino's, DroneShield, and WiseTech shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday. Why are investors selling their shares?

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BNPL shares

Zip share price rockets 8% on 'extremely strong support' for $217 million capital raise

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Zip share price soaring today. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares being hit so hard today?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s causing the tech space to get hammered?

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Small Cap Shares

Down 40% in 2024, why is this ASX small-cap stock rocketing 32% today?

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is smelling like roses on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price marching higher on US$1.1 billion first half cash flow

| Bernd Struben

Santos shares are gaining today even as the ASX 200 slips.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Domino's shares crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

Domino's is shutting up to 80 underperforming stores in Japan.

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