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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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How to invest

How a beginner investor could build a $250,000 ASX share portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These easy steps could help you on your way to riches in the share market.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 200 shares this fund manager thinks are trading at great value

| Tristan Harrison

These large industry players are good value.

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How to invest

How to generate $70,000 of passive income a year from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

ASX shares could be the key to generating a big income boost. Here's how to do it.

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Share Market News

Eyeing retirement: Do you really need $1 million?

| Laura Stewart

AustralianSuper recently weighed in.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the ANZ dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

It looks like we might have seen the peak for this bank's dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant end to the trading week for investors this Friday.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Liontown share price rip 19% higher today?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share was the fastest riser of the ASX 200 today.

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Opinions

If I had a big cash pile like Warren Buffett, here's how I'd spend it in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd put Buffett's billions to work straight away.

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Technology Shares

Up 30% in a month, this ASX 200 tech share is 'a compelling opportunity': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts from listed investment company WAM Capital say this ASX 200 tech stock is worth watching.

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Communication Shares

Why are News Corp shares trading 4% higher today?

| Steve Holland

Investors respond to News Corp’s quarterly results announcement.

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International Stock News

Should investors be concerned about Berkshire Hathaway's record $348 billion cash position and third consecutive quarter of no stock buybacks?

| Daniel Foelber

Here's what the treasure trove of cash and lack of buybacks signal, and if Berkshire is still an excellent value…

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year highs after strongly rebounding from tariff turmoil

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks have hit new price milestones amid a day in the green for the ASX 200.

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Technology Shares

How much upside does Macquarie tip for Light & Wonder shares after its result?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 200 shares with favourable risk-reward profiles

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two blue chips are worth a look right now.

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How to invest

Did you buy the dip on Wesfarmers shares? You just made a motza!

| Bronwyn Allen

Buying the dip on this ASX 200 conglomerate last month would have been a very good call.

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ETFs

MOAT ETF is up 10% in 2 weeks. Is this ASX ETF still good value?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if it is too late to buy this popular fund.

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Share Market News

3 key takeaways from the 2025 Macquarie Conference

| Bernd Struben

More than one hundred companies presented at the Macquarie Conference this year. Here’s what we learned.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Chrysos, GQG Partners, Macquarie, and Webjet shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Gainers

The top 3 ASX 200 trades since the Liberation Day dip

| Laura Stewart

These companies are up at least 35% in just over a month.

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International Stock News

AMD vs. Nvidia: Which artificial intelligence stock should you buy on the dip?

| David Jagielski

Which of these two chip stocks is the better option right now?

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Share Fallers

Why Healius, Light & Wonder, REA Group, and Regis Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. Let's find out why.

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Industrials Shares

4 reasons this $10 billion ASX 200 stock can keep charging higher into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts ongoing earnings growth for this top ASX 200 stock.

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Growth Shares

Looking for ASX growth shares? I rate these 2 as buys in May

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX investments have an exciting future. Here’s why.

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Earnings Results

Why is the QBE share price racing ahead of the benchmark on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up QBE shares today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords stock jumping 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is ending the week strongly. Let's find out what is getting investors excited.

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52-Week Highs

Which ASX All Ords stock recently became a 10-bagger in 5 years?

| Laura Stewart

Landing a 10-bagger is every investor's dream.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 30% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going with this stock? Let's find out why its shares are deep in the red.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price leaps higher on rising full-year profits

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie reported its full year FY 2025 results today. Here's why ASX investors are reacting enthusiastically.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is down 4% following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing investors to hit the sell button today.

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International Stock News

Greg Abel is taking over for Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway. Here's what you need to know.

| Jennifer Saibil

It's hard to imagine the company without the investing legend at its helm.

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Bank Shares

What price target does Macquarie have on ANZ shares following its result?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on this banking giant? Let's find out.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why these super blue chip ASX 200 shares could deliver big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are top picks for investors looking for blue chips to buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After presenting at the 2025 Macquarie Conference, Macquarie tips 39% upside for this consumer discretionary stock

| Aaron Bell

Is now the time to buy low on this penny stock?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for beginner investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Getting started with investing can feel overwhelming — especially if you're not sure which individual stocks to pick or when…

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Why I'm bullish on the Guzman Y Gomez share price for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

The business is delivering spicy growth.

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Growth Shares

The best ASX growth stocks for smart investors to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these shares. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bank the next dividend from NAB shares? Better hurry…

| Bronwyn Allen

NAB shares will pay an interim dividend of 85 cents per share next month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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