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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

Buying CSL shares? Meet your new board director

| Bernd Struben

CSL’s new board director has spent the last 11 years in an executive role at Australia’s $240 billion Future Fund.

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Broker Notes

Take your profits and run! Brokers say sell these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say these ASX 200 stocks are trading at high share prices with limited upside potential from here.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares that I think are buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer so much potential.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Woodside shares today for their 8% dividend yield?

| Bernd Struben

With an 8% dividend yield and a resurgent share price, should I buy Woodside shares right now?

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares charge higher on European expansion plans

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is surging again on Tuesday. But why?

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Technology Shares

NextDC share price jumps 8% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Another big announcement has caught the eye of investors this morning.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is pushing higher on guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This wholesaler is expecting earnings ahead of consensus estimates in FY 2025.

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International Stock News

Near a new all-time high, is Nvidia stock still a buy?

| Danny Vena

The graphics processing specialist has rebounded from its recent lows. Is it too late to buy?

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Materials Shares

Why Bell Potter says this ASX mining stock is a top buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock the broker is tipping to deliver big returns.

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Travel Shares

Could Virgin's IPO impact Qantas shares?

| Aaron Bell

The recent IPO announcement could change the Australian aviation landscape. 

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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs I rate as buys in June

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX ETFs have lots of positives.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons why the BHP share price could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few reasons why this mining giant could be appealing.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto, Telstra, and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these income options.

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Personal Finance

Tax planning: Are international shares treated differently?

| Laura Stewart

Do you own international shares?

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Growth Shares

Here's why these two ASX 300 shares are great ones to own

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are two of the fastest-growing stocks in the ASX 300 and are liked by fund manager WAM.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to watch

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what they provide investors with easy access to.

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Share Market News

Buy these dirt cheap ASX dividend stocks for 6% to 11% yields

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which high-yield stocks brokers think are cheap at current levels.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares in June

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into whether it’s a good time to invest in this mining giant.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 25% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers both passive income and potential growth.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 8%

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks offer investors significant passive income potential.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend investors should put these 2 top ASX shares on their watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have exciting dividend potential.

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Opinions

Is it time to buy these 2 beaten-up ASX shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have dropped this year. Are they some of the best opportunities on the ASX?

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX 300 shares on sale right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these exciting businesses.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

2 impressive ASX dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These companies are sending significant passive income to shareholders.

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Retail Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $7.85

| Tristan Harrison

I think this small company has big potential.

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REITs

Aiming to beat the ASX 200 in 2025? I'd invest in this sector

| Tristan Harrison

I think this could be the right sector for building returns.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The ASX is closed. Now what?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Aesop’s advice for investors.

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Defensive Shares

Bolster your ASX stock portfolio with these two defensive ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs can help you sleep at night...

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International Stock News

Microsoft stock: Time to double down?

| Bram Berkowitz

Let's take a look.

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Defensive Shares

Overinvested in Woolworths shares? Here are two alternative defensive ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer strong and defensive earnings.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be top picks for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs that are fit for a king

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for investors after the King's Birthday public holiday.

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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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Dividend Investing

Here's how I would build a $100,000 dividend portfolio for maximum passive income today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ten stocks will pay you handsomely to own them...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Record CBA share price and blockbuster merger push ASX 200 financials sector to the top

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial stocks led the 11 market sectors last week with a 1.95% gain.

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Share Market News

CBA Shares in focus: How Australia's most valuable company is using AI to compete

| Laura Stewart

Could AI initiatives drive CBA shares higher?

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How to invest

How to turn the ASX into a passive income machine

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to generate big income from the share market.

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International Stock News

Can $10,000 Invested in Nvidia Stock Today Turn Into $1 Million by 2035?

| Jennifer Saibil

After soaring more than 800% between 2023 and 2024, Nvidia stock came to a screeching halt this year.

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