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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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Dividend Investing

Dividend investors should put these 2 top ASX shares on their watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have exciting dividend potential.

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Opinions

Is it time to buy these 2 beaten-up ASX shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have dropped this year. Are they some of the best opportunities on the ASX?

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX 300 shares on sale right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these exciting businesses.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the benchmark index today.

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Dividend Investing

2 impressive ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These companies are sending significant passive income to shareholders.

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Retail Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $7.85

| Tristan Harrison

I think this small company has big potential.

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REITs

Aiming to beat the ASX 200 in 2025? I'd invest in this sector

| Tristan Harrison

I think this could be the right sector for building returns.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The ASX is closed. Now what?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Aesop’s advice for investors.

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Defensive Shares

Bolster your ASX stock portfolio with these two defensive ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs can help you sleep at night...

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International Stock News

Microsoft stock: Time to double down?

| Bram Berkowitz

Let's take a look.

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Defensive Shares

Overinvested in Woolworths shares? Here are two alternative defensive ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer strong and defensive earnings.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be top picks for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs that are fit for a king

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for investors after the King's Birthday public holiday.

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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

Here's how I would build a $100,000 dividend portfolio for maximum passive income today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ten stocks will pay you handsomely to own them...

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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

Record CBA share price and blockbuster merger push ASX 200 financials sector to the top

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial stocks led the 11 market sectors last week with a 1.95% gain.

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Share Market News

CBA Shares in focus: How Australia's most valuable company is using AI to compete

| Laura Stewart

Could AI initiatives drive CBA shares higher?

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How to invest

How to turn the ASX into a passive income machine

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to generate big income from the share market.

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International Stock News

Can $10,000 Invested in Nvidia Stock Today Turn Into $1 Million by 2035?

| Jennifer Saibil

After soaring more than 800% between 2023 and 2024, Nvidia stock came to a screeching halt this year.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Brokers think these shares could do the job.

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How to invest

How you can earn $10,000 a year in passive income from a $10k ASX 200 investment today!

| Bernd Struben

Looking to boost your retirement with an extra $10,000 a year in passive income. Read on...

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International Stock News

Nvidia Just Became the World's Most Valuable Company. Here's What May Happen Next.

| Adria Cimino

Nvidia has reclaimed its spot from Microsoft.

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Share Market News

What did Macquarie's "FOMO Meter" reveal about the stock market in May?

| James Mickleboro

Is the market getting frothy or is there still room to climb?

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ETFs

Buy and hold these fantastic ASX ETFs until 2035

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be long term wealth generators.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

$10,000 invested in Coles shares one year ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Atop its 3.2% dividend yield, Coles shares have posted impressive gains over the year.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares you'll wish you bought in June

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be destined for big things in the future.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names the best ASX dividend shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these are among the best shares for income investors to buy right now.

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How to invest

How soon can I become a millionaire if I invest $1,000 every month?

| Laura Stewart

It might be shorter than you think.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors had a rough end to the week...

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ETFs

Invest $1,000 into these world-class ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

What makes these funds top options? Let's find out.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in ASIA ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF provides appealing geographic diversification beyond the US.

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ETFs

Show no fear: ASX investors increasingly 'focused on opportunities' amid sharemarket volatility

| Bronwyn Allen

Nabtrade's director of investor behaviour says there has been a change in mindset among Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 shares racing ahead of the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors sent these four stocks soaring 12% to 18% this week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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ETFs

Focused on growth? Here are 3 ASX ETFs to consider

| Bronwyn Allen

Growth investors must ignore the current market noise about tariffs and focus on the long-term horizon.

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Share Fallers

Why Dateline, DroneShield, Ora Banda, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

The Tesla stock price just lost 14.8% and US$230 billion

| Sebastian Bowen

A Trump-Musk fallout has tanked Tesla shares...

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Coronado Global, EBR Systems, and Whitehaven Coal shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX 200 dividend stock to keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has tipped this ASX 200 dividend stock to outperform. Let’s find out why.

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