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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

Are Telstra shares a top buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we call on Telstra shares to be a strong dividend choice?

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Broker Notes

Looking for ASX All Ords shares to buy? Top broker reveals 4 best ideas this month

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has selected four ASX stocks that leverage two strong economic themes in Australia today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sea of red on Thursday for ASX investors.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 stocks just received broker upgrades!

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers are feeling more confident about these stocks.

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Opinions

Here's where the ASX 200 will finish the year: AMP

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is in the red today and trading almost 184 points lower than its all-time peak in April.…

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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares to buy following the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks to rise meaningfully from current levels.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this high-flying ASX 200 healthcare stock just crashed 11%

| Bronwyn Allen

Neuren Pharmaceuticals just dropped its 1Q FY24 report on DAYBUE sales.

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, JB Hi-Fi, Temple & Webster, and Westpac shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough session. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Orica, PSC Insurance, and REA shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock soars on confirmed takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords stock on takeover news.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX mining stock is rocketing 177% on big government news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are reacting to the government news by sending the ASX mining stock flying.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in May.

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Share Market News

How much passive income would I make from 200 NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This bank is paying a pretty large dividend

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Opinions

2 magnificent ASX dividend shares I'll be buying more of in May

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm putting my money to work this month with two formidable dividend-paying stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I want to buy if the stock market crashes again

| Zach Bristow

When a market crash sends share prices plunging, it's time to buy.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has hit three out of three days of gains this week.

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Gold

2 ASX gold shares making big news today (one up 300%!)

| Sebastian Bowen

How is this ASX gold share up more than 300% right now?

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Opinions

Would I still buy Wesfarmers shares as they hit all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers stock still a good buy at the current level?

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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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Financial Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock is making front-page news across the country

| Mitchell Lawler

History is being written today as a 138-year-old company goes under the knife.

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Share Fallers

Why Judo Capital, NAB, Paladin Energy, and Perpetual shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Nine Entertainment, Polynovo, and QANTM shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Energy Shares

Up 9% in a month, this ASX 300 stock is my top pick for May

| Zach Bristow

I think this ASX coal miner has plenty of tailwinds.

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Share Gainers

2 under-the-radar ASX 200 shares leaping higher on key updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up both ASX 200 shares today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX All ords shares can rise 15% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be destined to race higher according to its analysts.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock slips after joining takeover contest with $250 million bid

| Mitchell Lawler

Are we about to see a bidding war unfold as an ASX 200 company joins the contest?

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Opinions

2 cheap ASX 200 shares I'd buy for growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are appealing to me for a few reasons.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX 300 stock is a fantastic pick for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using this stock to boost my passive income.

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Dividend Investing

If you invest $8,000 in Bank of Queensland shares, here's how much passive income you'll get

| Zach Bristow

This ASX bank offers the highest dividend yield among its peers right now.

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Record Highs

Goodman share price hits record high on second FY24 guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Business is booming for this market darling in FY 2024.

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Opinions

Woodside shares are down 17% in 6 months. Is now the right time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

We look at what’s been pressuring Woodside shares, and why I think now could be a great time to buy…

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Share Market News

Why emotion is key to becoming a wealthy ASX shares investor: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Emotions can drive market momentum and influence personal share trading decisions, say these experts.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects strong returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Materials Shares

At 14 cents, has the Core Lithium share price become a bit of a joke?

| Sebastian Bowen

Core Lithium's recent losses would be no joke for long-suffering investors...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Expert reveals the best and worst months for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is 'sell in May and go away' still relevant in 2024?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a day to remember today, rising a huge 1.44%.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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