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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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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining stocks Macquarie thinks are worth buying right now

| Cameron England

Find out how high the broker thinks these stocks will go.

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Broker Notes

Here's why Morgans just upgraded Woolworths shares

| Aaron Bell

The supermarket giant just received a boost from Morgans.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Coles, Evolution Mining, and Mineral Resources shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week.

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Dividend Investing

16 ASX shares going ex-dividend in May

| Bronwyn Allen

Newmont is among the ASX shares to go ex-dividend this month.

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Real Estate Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX real estate stock could rise 33%

| Aaron Bell

Here's why Bell Potter is optimistic.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's what happened in April

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra had an interesting month over April...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX 200 stock is slipping on a sharpened takeover bid?

| Marc Van Dinther

IMF interest is getting more serious, with investors now reassessing.

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about ANZ, Evolution Mining and Coles shares on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ANZ, Evolution Mining and Coles shares are turning heads today. But why?

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Materials Shares

This ASX 300 stock just jumped 13%. Here's what's behind the move

| Aaron Teboneras

IperionX shares jump 13% as insider buying grabs attention.

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Broker Notes

Why this leading broker just downgraded Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this supermarket giant's shares have just been hit with a downgrade.

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Materials Shares

Another broker just recommended this ASX materials stock

| Aaron Bell

More brokers are jumping on board this struggling materials stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This exciting ASX small cap could almost double in value according to Morgans

| Cameron England

This gaming stock is deeply undervalued, this broker says.

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Resources Shares

Why is this $25 billion ASX mining stock charging higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Growing resources and exposure to gold and copper boost appeal of this miner.

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Gold

Is this one of the best ASX 200 gold shares to buy in May?

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is tipping this gold miner as a top buy.

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Share Gainers

The five best ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in April revealed

| Bernd Struben

If you held these five ASX 200 stocks in April, you’ll be laughing today.

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Broker Notes

Are Mineral Resources shares a buy in May?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about this mining share.

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Technology Shares

Why are shares in this ASX tech stock, which operates in the oil and gas space, charging higher?

| Cameron England

Even after this share price jump, the shares could be good value.

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Earnings Results

What's going on with ResMed shares today?

| James Mickleboro

The sleep disorder treatment company has released its third-quarter update this morning.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Coles shares falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the supermarket giant reported for the third quarter.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares rise after reporting 70% cash profit jump

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's cost reductions are having a big impact on profitability.

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Technology Shares

Up 14% in April, is it too late to buy WiseTech shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

The stock remains well below its highs and may now offer a more compelling opportunity.

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REITs

Scentre Group maintains 2026 growth targets

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group tenders 89% of 2030 notes, maintains growth guidance for 2026.

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Technology Shares

Up 670%: Is it too late to buy this ASX defence stock?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock could still have further to run according to Bell Potter.

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Transport Shares

Atlas Arteria receives takeover offer from IFM Investors

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria received an unsolicited takeover offer from IFM Investors.

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Resources Shares

Evolution Mining's 2025 annual statement details resource and reserves growth

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining's annual statement reveals solid gold and copper reserve growth, plus fresh exploration wins.

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Healthcare Shares

Resmed reports double-digit revenue and profit increases in Q3 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Resmed posted double-digit revenue and profit growth in Q3 FY26, with management confident about continued momentum.

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Resources Shares

Big gains for BHP shares in April, but is the best still to come?

| Marc Van Dinther

BHP's scale, income, and growth could lead to more upside, despite risks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles Group shares in focus after Q3 FY26 sales rise 3.1%

| Laura Stewart

Coles Group delivered above-market supermarket sales growth in Q3 FY26, while Liquor sales and trading conditions remained challenging.

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Financial Shares

ANZ shares: Profit jumps in 2026 half-year earnings

| Laura Stewart

ANZ’s 2026 half-year earnings show big profit growth and a steady dividend, as the bank focuses on transformation and Suncorp…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX shares jumped 15%+ in April

| James Mickleboro

These shares delivered the goods for investors in April. But why?

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Energy Shares

Contact Energy appoints new Chair as Rob McDonald retires

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy announces the upcoming retirement of Chair Rob McDonald and the appointment of Jon Macdonald as successor after the…

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear shares crashed in April, but is a comeback looming?

| Marc Van Dinther

This ASX 200 healthcare stock is caught between short-term pain and long-term potential.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors on Friday.

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Blue Chip Shares

How are Australia's biggest ASX stocks really tracking in 2026?

| Marc Van Dinther

Some blue chips lag while others surge, however opportunity remains.

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Share Market News

Prediction: Zip shares could fly another 121% higher

| Samantha Menzies

Find out why analysts think the shares can rally even higher.

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How to invest

How to build a $500,000 ASX share portfolio in 25 years

| James Mickleboro

Here is the easy way to build wealth in the share market.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares for smart investors in May

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what could make these smart picks for the month ahead.

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Gold

Morgans names 3 ASX 200 gold shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks these shares could deliver golden returns.

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ETFs

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX ETFs in May

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be smart buys. Let's see what they offer.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Another day, another loss for investors.

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