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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 Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX 200 shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 300 dividend shares for their 5%+ dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect some big dividend yields from these buy-rated stocks.

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Materials Shares

AVZ shares to delist along with $2.8 billion of shareholder wealth

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer is about to bid farewell to the ASX boards forever.

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Materials Shares

An insider just sold $2.7 million of this ASX 200 stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be worried about this insider sell-off?

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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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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what to look out for with the bank's Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank is releasing its third quarter update next week.

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Share Market News

Buying the dip: Managers spend millions on Soul Patts shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Several insiders are putting their money where their mouths are.

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock rocketing amid today's market selloff

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the selloff today. But why?

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BNPL shares

Down 10% in April, is the momentous Zip share price rally over or just paused?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares gave back some of their eye-popping gains in April. What now for the ASX BNPL stock?

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Endeavour, Northern Star, and Santos shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the month in the red. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

High inflation. Falling retail sales. Are you ready?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I’m sorry if this feels a little ‘doom and gloom’.

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Share Market News

Why Amcor, Boss Energy, DroneShield, and Woolworths shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better session than most on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd aim for a tonne of passive income from $20,000 in an ASX share portfolio

| Bernd Struben

You might be surprised how much passive income you could earn from $20,000 invested in ASX dividend shares.

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Energy Shares

Own New Hope shares? It's dividend payday today

| Sebastian Bowen

Some investors are about to bag a big cheque...

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Resources Shares

Here's what moved BHP shares in April

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares managed to slightly outperform the ASX 200 in April.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares going gangbusters today?

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't being held back by the market selloff.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price falls on reported data breach

| Tristan Harrison

There has been an issue with Qantas’ app and customer data.

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Materials Shares

What would I have now if I'd invested $10,000 into Pilbara Minerals shares in April?

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to invest in this lithium miner last month?

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Cannabis Shares

Could ASX cannabis shares be set for a smoking hot rebound?

| Bernd Struben

ASX cannabis stocks could be set for a strong finish to 2024.

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Materials Shares

The Core Lithium share price sank 12% in April: Time to pounce?

| James Mickleboro

Investors were selling this lithium miner's shares again last month. Is now the time to invest?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting May with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares outperform on $468m Endeavour selldown and capital return

| James Mickleboro

Woolies plans to return capital to shareholders following the sale.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock is surging 19% on a deal with LG

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is avoiding the market selloff. But why?

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Opinions

2 under-the-radar ASX growth shares I just bought for my investment portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these ASX stocks can provide tasty returns.

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Materials Shares

Why Liontown shares could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock could have huge upside according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

Maximizing dividends: 3 of the best ASX shares for income investors right now?

| Bernd Struben

I think these three ASX 200 dividend shares deserve a place in most every passive income portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Should you buy Westpac shares before the bank's FY24 first-half result?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to buy the ASX bank share before its report?

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Technology Shares

Up 120% in 2024, is it too late to buy DroneShield shares?

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has just upgraded this high-flying stock.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in April 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares overcame the market selloff last month and delivered very strong gains.

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Resources Shares

One ASX 200 mining stock to buy at 'a significant discount' right now

| Bernd Struben

A leading wealth manager sees significant upside potential for this ASX 200 miner.

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Share Market News

5 top ASX dividend stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great options for income investors this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Gold

Are Newmont shares at a stretched valuation right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on the current Newmont share price.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'm loading up on in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I am a big fan of these two dividend stocks.

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Share Fallers

The Star Entertainment share price is trading around all-time lows of 40 cents: How low can it go?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think the fate of Star shares rests on one factor...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some compelling ASX companies to buy in May and stash away!

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Share Market News

Why AMP says interest rates won't rise next week

| Tristan Harrison

What is the RBA going to do with interest rates next?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed another strong showing this Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

Brokers say these ASX growth shares are top buys in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon these shares could offer big returns.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX tech share is surging 20% on a huge income rise

| Mitchell Lawler

A change a contract could hint at future profitability.

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