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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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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus shares climb 33% in less than a month, have I missed the dip?

| Tristan Harrison

Pro Medicus shares have soared. Is it the right time to invest?

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International Stock News

Who is Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's successor has been in training for years.

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How to invest

Risk management: why rebalancing your portfolio is the ultimate tool

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how rebalancing a portfolio can help protect it.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be best buys this month according to the broker.

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Financial Shares

Should I buy the dip on Macquarie shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Atop their reliable passive income, Macquarie shares offer growth potential, according to this leading expert.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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International Stock News

Do Google's antitrust woes make Alphabet stock a buy, sell, or hold?

| Robert Izquierdo

In the past year, Google lost two major antitrust cases aimed at the heart of its business.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares plunge on shock OPEC move

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares like Woodside and Santos are tumbling on Monday. Let’s find out why.

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International Stock News

What did we learn from Warren Buffett at Berkshire's AGM over the weekend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's final words of wisdom are well worth reading.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Gold Road, Syrah, and Tyro shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Gold

2 ASX gold stocks racing higher in Monday's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these ASX gold stocks flying higher on Monday. But why?

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ETFs

Invest $500 into these fantastic ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great picks for investors with money to invest in the share market this month.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Helia Group, Reliance Worldwide, and Westpac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Is "Magnificent Seven" Laggard Microsoft Ready to Rally?

| Geoffrey Seiler

Let's take a look at the company's most recent report and guidance to see if the stock can continue to…

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Broker Notes

CSL shares have climbed 10% since 11 April. Is it too late to buy?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about this biotech giant after its recent rally? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 19% on BIG news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX All Ords share flying on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

Why I think this small ASX dividend share is a great buy today

| Tristan Harrison

This small business offers a lot of what I like for passive income.

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International Stock News

Meta Platforms: AI continues to drive revenue, but is the stock a buy?

| Geoffrey Seiler

Let's take a look.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords stock surging 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is starting the week strongly. But why? Let's find out.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Gold Road shares surge 10% on $3.7 billion takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is soaring after finding itself in the acquisition crosshairs.

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price sinks on half-year results miss

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the big four bank performed during the first half.

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International Stock News

Do strong earnings results and a dividend hike make Alphabet a growth stock to buy right now?

| Daniel Foelber

There was a lot to like from Alphabet's latest print.

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett to retire: A historic changing of the guard at Berkshire Hathaway

| James Mickleboro

It is an end of era for investors with this big news.

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ETFs

Why VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF could be a top performing ASX ETF in 2025

| Laura Stewart

This ETF could be primed for a particularly successful 2025.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

End of an era: Buffett to step down

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Oracle of Omaha will end a 60 year reign.

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ETFs

2 under the radar ASX ETFs that are up more than 100% over 5 years

| Laura Stewart

It might be worth adding these two ETFs to your radar.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks to supercharge your passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that these buy-rated stocks will provide income investors with some great yields in the near term.

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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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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (NDQ) units this month

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in US stocks?

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Opinions

How to invest: my 3 biggest ASX share dealbreakers

| Tristan Harrison

I want to avoid certain things with my investing.

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ETFs

Buying the dip: $10,000 invested in VTS ETF and NDQ ETF at the recent trough is now worth?

| Laura Stewart

Let's do the calculations.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares yielding over 7% for your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting big yields from these buy-rated shares in the near term.

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Defensive Shares

Portfolio allocation: should I still be buying ASX defensive stocks?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in resilient businesses?

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 27% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business is trading cheaply, in my view.

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Share Market News

Guess which stock just became the world's most valuable company?

| Laura Stewart

There's a new sheriff (back) in town.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The local market looks set to have a positive start to the week.

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Share Market News

US jobs report ignites market rally. What could move the needle this week?

| Laura Stewart

All eyes on the Federal Reserve.

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Opinions

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are bargain buys

| Tristan Harrison

I like the value offered by these stocks.

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Opinions

My favourite ASX 200 stock in my portfolio right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a lot going for it, in my opinion.

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ETFs

3 compelling ASX ETFs I'd buy for diversification and income

| Tristan Harrison

These funds offer a number of compelling attributes.

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