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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Broker watch: Are Woolworths shares a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this supermarket giant would be a good pick for investors? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend shares in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect good yields from these buy-rated shares.

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Opinions

The Telstra share price hit a 52-week high this week, is it still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is buying Telstra still a good call after its rise?

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Share Market News

Based on recent US casino trends, does Macquarie prefer Light & Wonder or Aristocrat shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The metrics of one of these ASX gaming shares look far more appealing, according to the top broker.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are five funds that could be top picks for Aussie investors this month.

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Dividend Investing

Top broker forecasts this quality ASX 200 dividend share could surge 45%!

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts outsized gains ahead for this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! 3 ASX shares the brokers are calling time on

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers say it's time to hit the sell button on these ASX shares.

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Share Market News

After the recent debacle, what price target does Macquarie have on Monash IVF shares?

| Laura Stewart

Supported by strong industry tailwinds, this ASX stock could be worth a second look.

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Cheap Shares

Childcare in focus this Federal Election: how much upside does Macquarie expect for G8 Education shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a broker is bullish about this stock.

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Economy

Federal Election Eve: How does Macquarie expect markets to respond to the result?

| Laura Stewart

Will the market go on a tear like the recent US Presidential election?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was the ASX's fourth day of gains for the week today.

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International Stock News

Tesla searches for Musk successor: Why this matters

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Elon get the chainsaw from his own board?

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Economy

US economy reports negative GDP growth in Q1. What does this mean?

| Sebastian Bowen

The US is now halfway to a recession.

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Dividend Investing

Beat falling interest rates with these growing ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for income investors now interest rates are falling.

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ETFs

Should you invest $3,000 into these top ASX ETFs this month?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to buy these funds? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Microsoft shares earnings report: What's the verdict?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors moved the Microsoft share price significantly.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock just crashed 19% on shock news

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button in a panic this afternoon.

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Best Shares

5 ASX 200 shares just upgraded to strong buy ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts say these 5 shares are set to rise over the next 12 months.

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Growth Shares

What I'd buy with $2,000 on the ASX right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three options for investors to look at this month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 31% in a year, just how much more upside does Macquarie tip for Coles shares?

| Bernd Struben

Can Coles shares smash the ASX 200 returns again in the year ahead?

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Share Market News

What is next for ASX 200 shares after last month's upheaval?

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie reveals its outlook for ASX 200 shares in May in a new research note published today.

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International Stock News

Countdown to Berkshire's AGM: What do investors expect to hear from Warren Buffett this year?

| Sebastian Bowen

All eyes will be on Omaha, Nebraska this weekend.

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Share Gainers

Why Cedar Woods, Healius, NextDC, and Platinum shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising on Thursday. But why are investors buying them? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened with the big 3 ASX 200 mining stocks in April?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue all reported their latest mining results in April.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, DroneShield, Resolute Mining, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. What's going on?

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Dividend Investing

How these soaring ASX 200 stocks are shaping up to be the dividend gems of 2026

| Bernd Struben

With revenue surging, these ASX 200 stocks may be supersizing their dividends in 2026.

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ETFs

Is it too late to buy the VTS ETF and MOAT ETF after the rebound?

| Sebastian Bowen

Was the best time to buy these ETFs last month?

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Financial Shares

This ASX 300 stock is jumping on surprise merger news

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be having a very big makeover.

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BNPL shares

How Zip shares rebounded 45% from their 7 April lows to beat the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

Did you catch what happened with Zip shares in April?

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International Stock News

Meta surges on blockbuster earnings report

| Laura Stewart

It's a good day to be a Meta investor.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 58% on big US news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Why did CBA shares jump over 10% in April?

| James Mickleboro

It was a great month for owners of this banking giant's shares.

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Industrials Shares

ASX 200 dividend stock reveals next quarterly passive income payout

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dividend stock announced its quarterly results and latest passive income payout.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares storm higher on strong Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The supermarket giant outperformed expectations during the quarter.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

These shares were in fine form in April. Let's see why they outperformed.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Compare the pair: Accent Group vs JB Hi-Fi shares

| Aaron Bell

Which is a better option out of these two consumer discretionary shares. 

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Opinions

Why this ASX 300 share looks like a fantastic buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like an excellent investment right now.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks in May

| James Mickleboro

Interest rates could be heading lower so consider these shares that analysts rate as buys instead.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share is expected to pay a 15% yield in 2026!

| Tristan Harrison

This small business is predicted to pay a huge yield.

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