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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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Opinions

My top ASX dividend pick for 2024 is a passive income powerhouse

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of quality ASX dividend stocks, but this passive income star tops my list.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the Resmed share price a buy before the ex-dividend day?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock a healthy opportunity?

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Brainchip, Helloworld, and Woolworths shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of favour with investors on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

After hitting all-time highs in March, why did the CBA share price tumble 5% in April?

| Bernd Struben

After hitting new record highs in March, the CBA share price retreated in April. But why?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 300 mining stock is surging on a deal with Neo

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is getting a lot of love from investors today.

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Real Estate Shares

ASX 200 stock soars 10% on big UK news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s great news about a major UK bank.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the NAB dividend

| Bernd Struben

NAB reported its half-year results this morning and announced its interim dividend payout.

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Materials Shares

Why did Rio Tinto shares smash the market in April?

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors buying this mining giant's shares last month?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bapcor share price crashing 35% today?

| James Mickleboro

A couple of announcements have weighed heavily on this retail stock today.

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Share Market News

What Fed chair Jerome Powell just said and what it means for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are eagerly awaiting the first interest rate cuts from the US Fed.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price pushes higher on 'in line' $3.5b half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

NAB delivered on expectations during the first half. And also gave shareholders a big reward.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price sinks 5% on 'challenging quarter'

| James Mickleboro

It was a challenging three months for the retail giant.

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ETFs

4 exciting ASX ETFs for growth investors to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these top ETFs in May.

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Opinions

3 reasons I think Xero shares are a top buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Xero is an appealing stock to me.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy Coles shares after its Q3 sales update?

| Tristan Harrison

It was another quarter of strong sales growth. Are Coles shares attractive?

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Bank Shares

NAB shares on watch following half-year results and $1.5b buyback

| James Mickleboro

How did this big four bank perform during the half?

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ETFs

Why did the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) fall 4% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a painful month for the VAS ETF. What happened?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be buying these income shares this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Travel Shares

What does the Bonza collapse mean for Qantas shares?

| Bernd Struben

I’ll be keeping an eye on Qantas shares following the collapse of budget airline Bonza.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX 200 shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 300 dividend shares for their 5%+ dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect some big dividend yields from these buy-rated stocks.

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Materials Shares

AVZ shares to delist along with $2.8 billion of shareholder wealth

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer is about to bid farewell to the ASX boards forever.

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Materials Shares

An insider just sold $2.7 million of this ASX 200 stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be worried about this insider sell-off?

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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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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what to look out for with the bank's Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank is releasing its third-quarter update next week.

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Share Market News

Buying the dip: Managers spend millions on Soul Patts shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Several insiders are putting their money where their mouths are.

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock rocketing amid today's market sell-off

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the sell-off today. But why?

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BNPL shares

Down 10% in April, is the momentous Zip share price rally over or just paused?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares gave back some of their eye-popping gains in April. What now for the ASX BNPL stock?

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Endeavour, Northern Star, and Santos shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the month in the red. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

High inflation. Falling retail sales. Are you ready?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I’m sorry if this feels a little ‘doom and gloom’.

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Share Market News

Why Amcor, Boss Energy, DroneShield, and Woolworths shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better session than most on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd aim for a tonne of passive income from $20,000 in an ASX share portfolio

| Bernd Struben

You might be surprised how much passive income you could earn from $20,000 invested in ASX dividend shares.

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Energy Shares

Own New Hope shares? It's dividend payday today

| Sebastian Bowen

Some investors are about to bag a big cheque...

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Resources Shares

Here's what moved BHP shares in April

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares managed to slightly outperform the ASX 200 in April.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares going gangbusters today?

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't being held back by the market sell-off.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price falls on reported data breach

| Tristan Harrison

There has been an issue with Qantas’ app and customer data.

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Materials Shares

What would I have now if I'd invested $10,000 into Pilbara Minerals shares in April?

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to invest in this lithium miner last month?

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Cannabis Shares

Could ASX cannabis shares be set for a smoking hot rebound?

| Bernd Struben

ASX cannabis stocks could be set for a strong finish to 2024.

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Materials Shares

The Core Lithium share price sank 12% in April: Time to pounce?

| James Mickleboro

Investors were selling this lithium miner's shares again last month. Is now the time to invest?

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