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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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52-Week Highs

Why is the CBA share price setting a new all-time high today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's biggest bank just became more expensive. What is driving the demand?

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock surging despite a $500 million writedown?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are looking beyond this writedown and focusing on its strong underlying performance.

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ETFs

Macquarie ups the ante on fees with new ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

These new ETFs from Macquarie are going to turn some heads.

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Real Estate Shares

Up 73% in a year, this surging ASX 200 stock just hit another all-time high

| Bronwyn Allen

This property share has skyrocketed, with the company recently upgrading its FY24 guidance for a second time.

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Share Market News

2 cheap ASX All Ords shares to buy for growth and dividends

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are cheap and could pay out growing dividends.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX iron ore shares after the federal budget?

| Tristan Harrison

There may be trouble ahead for the iron ore price according to broker Citi.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs just upgraded Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become a lot more positive on this supermarket giant.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, Graincorp, Incitec Pivot, and Patriot Battery Metals are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having stronger than average sessions on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just exploded 63% on Federal budget funding news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX healthcare stock amid extra funding in the Federal budget.

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Financial Shares

What this top broker is saying about IAG shares

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG shares are trading close to their four-year highs.

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, JB Hi-Fi, PYC, and Renascor shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Time's running out to get these latest ASX dividend payments...

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ETFs

3 reasons the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) is a great ASX ETF pick

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what makes the NDQ ETF so compelling.

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Materials Shares

 'Tip of the iceberg': Why this ASX lithium stock has exploded 200% in a week

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited this week? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

How the latest Aussie jobs figures just lit the ASX 200 on fire

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating news from several key fronts today.

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Share Market News

Patriot Battery Metals share price rockets 11% on new lithium drilling results

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX lithium stock has more than recovered its share price losses from yesterday.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is surging 11% on an 'outstanding' result

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX gaming giant just posted a 17% jump in profits, and its shareholders are basking in the glory.

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Investing Strategies

The secret stock Warren Buffett just spent $10 billion on (and finding similar ASX shares)

| Bernd Struben

Investors were kept in the dark about Warren Buffett’s $10 billion share purchases since late 2023.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rockets higher on Thursday as S&P 500 smashes record highs

| Bernd Struben

With the S&P 500 racing to new all-time highs, ASX 200 investors are favouring their buy buttons.

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Earnings Results

Graincorp share price lifts off as dividend is maintained and debts plunge

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Graincorp share price today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares to buy as they bounce

| Tristan Harrison

I rate these stocks as buys, they look cheap and they have high yields.

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International Stock News

3 reasons to buy Nvidia stock before May 22 (and 1 reason to sell)

| Keithen Drury

Nvidia is still growing at warp speed.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs I think are a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX ETFs all have excellent growth potential.

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Resources Shares

How Fortescue shares could gain from the Federal budget

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue could be among the ASX shares to benefit most from the new Federal budget.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX dividends stocks analysts think are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares have decent upside potential and attractive yields.

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Materials Shares

How much passive income would I make from 300 BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a good source of income? Let's see what analysts are predicting.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Wilsons is saying about ANZ, CBA, NAB, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

What are its analysts saying about the big four banks following their updates?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare stock just hit an all-time high: Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The valuation of this high-performer has soared.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Materials Shares

Could Liontown shares roar 30%+ higher?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down lithium developer about to roar higher? Let's see what Bell Potter is saying.

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Technology Shares

Own Xero shares? Here's what to expect from next week's results

| James Mickleboro

Strong earnings growth is expected from this market darling next week.

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Opinions

2 reasons to buy Berkshire Hathaway shares today (and one not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying Warren Buffett's company isn't the obvious win that it used to be...

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Superannuation

Is your superannuation keeping up with the cost of living crisis?

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation is an integral asset. How is inflation affecting things?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock dived 9% after parting ways with Albemarle

| James Mickleboro

A promising agreement has been terminated but management remains confident.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to the races for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Economy

Which ASX shares could be set to benefit from the federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares might be the winners of the recent budget.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

My 2024 Budget verdict

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

That’s a lot of ‘stuff’ to take in. And the numbers are mind-boggling.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share for a 20%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be coming for this stock.

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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 Fallers

Why Fletcher Building, Healius, Iperionx, and Iress shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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