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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

Why has Warren Buffett just sold $20 billion of his biggest investment?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's latest move is a surprising one...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy start to the week's trading for ASX shares today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Record Highs

New record high: Is it too late to buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Would I buy Wesfarmers shares at their new record high?

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Energy Shares

These 2 ASX uranium shares just smashed multi-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the ASX uranium shares soaring to new multi-year highs.

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Technology Shares

Brainchip share price rockets 14% on patent news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are happy with today's news. Let's see what patent has been granted.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Graincorp, Spark, and Tourism Holdings shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Monday. But why?

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Highlights from Buffett and Berkshire

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

You’ll be a better investor for spending a little time taking in Warren Buffett's investing wisdom.

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Share Gainers

Why Carnarvon Energy, Goodman, Nickel Industries, and Southern Cross Electrical are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price lifts despite April funds outflow

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan lost some ground over the month just gone...

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized Westpac dividend

| Bernd Struben

Westpac reported its half year results this morning and announced a big dividend boost.

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Bank Shares

What you need to do to secure the next NAB dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Time is running out to bag this latest NAB dividend.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is off to races on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply higher on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

This ASX 200 stock gained in April while the market sank 3%. Is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock worth a bite?

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 38%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock sharply lower on Monday.

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Share Market News

Up over 100% last week, down 30% today! What's going on with this ASX mining stock?

| James Mickleboro

This mineral exploration company's shares have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent sessions.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA interest rate call tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 could make big moves higher or lower tomorrow depending on the RBA’s interest rate decision.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these quality companies as top buys.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock just dived 8% on a profit downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The second half hasn't started positively for this company.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price sinks on $120 million 'egregious and unacceptable' ruling

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Qantas share price on Monday.

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Earnings Results

Westpac shares charge higher on half-year earnings beat and buyback

| James Mickleboro

Investors are loving this bank's half year results release. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares with excellent potential I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two ASX online technology-related stocks have excellent growth potential.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in May according to the broker.

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Opinions

These are my top ASX 200 share picks for growth right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks.

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ETFs

3 things about Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

These characteristics may help investors decide which ETF to buy.

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Opinions

I think Woolworths shares are a solid buy for 3 reasons

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why it looks like an appealing time to invest in this blue-chip stock.

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Broker Notes

These ASX stocks could rise 30% to 85%

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has put buy ratings on these shares this morning.

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Technology Shares

4 ASX shares exposed to the 'largest technological change ever seen'

| Bronwyn Allen

It will accelerate revenue growth and cut costs for many companies, says this expert.

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Bank Shares

Are Macquarie shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

What is Goldman Sachs saying about this investment bank?

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Dividend Investing

Why Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 dividend stocks are buys in May

| James Mickleboro

The broker has recently put buy ratings on these shares.

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Resources Shares

Here is the earnings forecast to 2028 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares could face volatility this decade. How much accounting profit can the resources stock generate?

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price on watch amid results, special dividend and $1b buyback

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is rewarding its shareholders handsomely this half.

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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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Dividend Investing

Forget NAB and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares could be quality options for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Want $500 in monthly passive income? Buy 938 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

For $6,000 a year in passive income, I think this ASX dividend stock is one to buy.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to invest $10,000 into next week

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with access to some of the best companies in the world.

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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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Share Market News

2 ASX shares ready for dividend hikes in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are going to pay bigger payouts in 2024.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Where will the next $75 billion come from for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

What will drive Wesfarmers earnings higher from here?

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