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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

Buy these excellent ASX dividend stocks for 5% to 10% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect big things from these buy-rated stocks.

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Share Market News

Does Macquarie prefer Reliance Worldwide or Brickworks shares?

| Aaron Bell

What does this broker have to say about these industrials and materials holdings?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ETF vs S&P 500: which has outperformed over 5 years

| Aaron Bell

Let’s compare the Aussie and US markets over the last 5 years based on the performance of these two ETFs

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The big bank has delivered great returns. Is it still a buy?

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses are attractively defensive.

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Broker Notes

8 alternative ASX financial shares to buy instead of bank stocks: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has put an outperform rating on scores of non-bank ASX financial shares.

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Growth Shares

Invest $5,000 into these excellent ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top picks for growth investors. Let's find out why.

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Real Estate Shares

5 ASX stocks making Macquarie's top picks in the listed property sector

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the future is looking brighter for these ASX real estate stocks. But why?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be top picks for income investors.

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How to invest

Life after Warren Buffett: other successful investors still in the game worth following

| Steve Holland

With Warren Buffett retiring it’s time to look at some other investors delivering solid returns.  

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A strong finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Earnings Results

Up 50% in a year, are Xero shares a buy after Thursday's earnings results?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors reacted positively to Xero’s full-year earnings results on Thursday. Now what?

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Dividend Investing

7 companies with excess franking credit balances that may boost their dividend yields, according to Macquarie

| Samantha Menzies

Here are 7 companies that may act on their large franking credits balance, according to one leading broker.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mild session for ASX shares, but still a positive one.

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Economy

The unemployment rate rises in April. What could this mean for ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's figures are good news for investors.

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ETFs

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

| Bronwyn Allen

With savings interest rates expected to fall, should you buy ASX dividend shares?

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REITs

Is the ASX Charter Hall Retail REIT a buy, hold, or sell, according to Macquarie?

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has just released a new note about this popular ASX real estate investment trust.

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ETFs

Expert reveals which ASX ETF has a 'bright long-term outlook'

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX ETF is different to those that track market-cap-weighted indexes like the ASX 200 and S&P 500.

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How to invest

How to build an ASX ETF portfolio to match your risk profile

| Laura Stewart

Time for a portfolio review?

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Resources Shares

BHP shares last traded at $50 in 2023. When will they get back there?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential for BHP shares to rise.

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? These 3 ASX dividend stocks are yielding more than 10%

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these high-yielding ASX dividend stocks will keep pleasing passive income investors in the years ahead.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After a 13% slump, what does Macquarie think of Aristocrat shares?

| Zach Bristow

Macquarie is wagering the gaming machine giant is still well positioned for growth.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Bank Shares

After seeing its earnings report, what's Macquarie's price target on Commonwealth Bank shares?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Guess which ASX All Ords gold stock just rocketed 17% on its growth outlook

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords gold stock today. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Brightstar, IAG, Lendlease, and Xero shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ASX ETFs for Aussie investors in May

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds top options for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Turbocharge passive income: Macquarie lists 6 ASX stocks with grossed-up dividend yields above 10%

| Laura Stewart

Those after higher passive income might want to check out this list.

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Share Fallers

Why Newmont, NRW, Peet, and Treasury Wine shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are selling down these shares on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping 11% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a day to remember on Thursday. But why?

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Gold

How Northern Star shares now encompass millions more ounces of gold than last year

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star’s global gold inventory ramped up over the past year. Here’s how.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is down 8% on CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

The market is not responding well to the news.

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Earnings Results

Xero share price higher despite FY25 earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

The cloud accounting platform provider reported strong top line growth but its earnings fell short of expectations.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price charges higher on $1.35b deal and guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip has made a big announcement. Here's what you need to know.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 13% this year, could Coles shares still go higher?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers think so, but the stock isn't cheap by any means.

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Technology Shares

Up 57% in a year, why this ASX 200 tech stock could keep charging higher into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert foresees a bright outlook for this fast-rising ASX 200 tech stock.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could offer some big yields in the near term.

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs says this beaten down ASX 200 share can rise 19%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is still bullish on this growth stock.

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Opinions

Worried about another stock market sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Market declines don’t need to be too scary.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about these income options.

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