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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 the Google antitrust ruling could deal a blow to Apple's profits

| Thomas Niel

An upcoming ruling in the case could severely affect a key high-margin revenue stream for the iPhone maker.

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Broker Notes

What are Ampol shares worth following major acquisition? Macquarie issues verdict

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has amended its 12-month price target on Ampol shares after the company announced a $1.1 billion acquisition.

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Share Fallers

Why Amcor, Centuria Office, Patriot Battery Metals, and WA1 Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Happy Vanguard Index Chart Day

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The most important chart in investing.

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Dividend Investing

Interest rates are falling. Here's why you should be buying ASX dividend stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares can run rings around cash investments.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX retail stock is rocketing 31% on results day?

| Bart Bogacz

Great day for investors.

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Earnings Results

Mirvac Group FY25 earnings: return to growth in sight

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group posted FY25 profits and distributions in line with guidance, with rising residential sales and renewed growth targeted for…

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REITs

Macquarie tips 13% upside for this ASX REIT

| Samantha Menzies

The REIT released its FY25 results this week.

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Dividend Investing

9 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Time is running out if you want to buy these ASX stocks with their next dividends attached.

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Energy Shares

Ampol shares rip 9% higher on $1.1 billion acquisition news

| Bronwyn Allen

The deal would see Ampol expand its service station network by about 500 locations.

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Opinions

2 of the best ASX 200 share results so far during reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have delivered some of the best reports to date, in my view.

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Share Market News

Top 10 ASX shares being bought by Aussie investors in the new financial year

| Bronwyn Allen

Are other ASX investors seeing the same opportunities as you?

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Earnings Results

Cochlear FY25 earnings: revenue and profit climb, dividend up 5%

| Laura Stewart

Cochlear lifted profit and revenue in FY25.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be good destinations for a $20,000 investment.

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Superannuation

Are your superannuation contributions as high as other Australian workers?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's the average personal superannuation contribution in Australia. Are you putting in more, or less?

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Share Market News

The best ASX ETFs to buy for the next bull market

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be destined for big things if a new bull market comes.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie recommends buying the dip on this high-yielding ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the sold-off ASX 200 dividend share could surge 20% in a year.

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Blue Chip Shares

Should you buy CBA, Evolution Mining, and Treasury Wine shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if brokers thinks these blue chips are buys.

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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 with a bang? Let's find out.

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Travel Shares

2 ASX travel shares Bell Potter tips to take off

| Aaron Bell

This broker believes these two travel stocks are undervalued

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Opinions

The Australian stock I'm buying now (it's a steal!)

| Tristan Harrison

This business has an incredibly exciting future.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to buy that this fund manager thinks the market has underestimated

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager is bullish about these two stocks in their portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Computershare shares a buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| Bart Bogacz

Let's find out what the broker has to say.

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Opinions

Why I'd buy these ASX 200 shares after the RBA rate cut

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about these stocks.

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Tax

Tax refund season: Common mistakes to keep in mind to maximise your refund in FY26

| Samantha Menzies

Many Aussies are hoping for a tax refund this year.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that give you instant access to the world's best stocks

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in the world's best stocks? Then check out these funds.

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ETFs

Why investors ploughed a record $5.82 billion into ASX ETFs last month

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX ETFs enable investors to buy a basket of shares in a single trade for one brokerage fee.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, another record high for ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Will IAG shares rise further after 50% profit surge in FY25? Macquarie delivers verdict

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG reported a 51.3% increase in net profit to $1.36 billion in FY25 and a 19-cent final dividend.

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Materials Shares

Why are Rio Tinto shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing on this mining giant's shares today.

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How to invest

Revisiting the case for investing in US shares

| Sebastian Bowen

American shares have beaten all others, but is it time to sell out?

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Technology Shares

After crashing 22%, should investors buy Bravura Solutions shares in the dip?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this fintech.

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Broker Notes

What is Macquarie's price target for Evolution Mining shares after its FY25 result?

| Bart Bogacz

Let's find out if the broker sees more upside for this booming mining stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Origin, Pro Medicus, Temple & Webster, and Westpac shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Treasury Wine shares a buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| Samantha Menzies

The Australia-based global wine company delivered its FY25 results on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Gorilla Gold, NextDC, South32, and Telstra shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday and dropping into the red.

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Earnings Results

Temple & Webster shares soar on 500% profit explosion

| Bronwyn Allen

The Temple & Webster share price ripped 11% higher to a new record of $29.06 on Thursday.

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Gold

Up 168% in a year, should you buy or sell Regis Resources shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the fast rising Regis Resources share price.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to new record high as unemployment falls

| Bronwyn Allen

Unemployment fell to 4.2% amid record-high female participation in the labour force last month.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares in focus: does Macquarie still rate it a sell after reviewing its FY25 result?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has a clear idea on where CBA is heading next...

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