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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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Energy Shares

4 reasons to buy Santos shares right now

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts Santos shares and dividends are set to grow. But why?

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How to invest

Are you falling for any of these 6 common investment mistakes?

| Laura Stewart

Biases can affect even the most savvy investors.

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International Stock News

Amazon Stock: Buy, Hold or Sell?

| Lawrence Nga

Amazon has the ingredients to keep growing for a while.

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Share Fallers

The 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in May unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares got smashed in May. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie forecasts 40% upside for this ASX All Ords stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock the broker is tipping as a buy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine shares tumble on big US news

| James Mickleboro

10% of its net sales revenue is under threat because of this news.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 38% on market update

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a day to forget on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

3 under-the-radar ASX All Ords shares that could fund your early retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I think all three of these relatively unknown stocks are strong choices for retirement.

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Communication Shares

Where will Telstra shares be in 3 years?

| Tristan Harrison

How much business growth can Telstra shareholders look forward to?

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International Stock News

Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company Will Be Worth Over $5 Trillion in 10 Years

| Manali Pradhan

Investors should not let the short-term noise distract them from the company's long-term growth prospects.

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International Stock News

Will Apple Reclaim Its Title as the Largest Company in the World by Market Cap? The Answer May Surprise You.

| Brett Schafer

For more than a decade, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) was the largest company in the world by market capitalization.

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Healthcare Shares

Why does Macquarie think Fisher & Paykel shares are a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd (ASX: FPH) shares have been on form over the past 12 months. During this…

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Bank Shares

After the recent RBA rate cut, why is Macquarie underweight ASX bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie is not banking on strong returns from this sector.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be strong picks for investors looking to make long term investments.

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Share Market News

Buy Woolworths and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been named as buys for income investors by analysts.

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Personal Finance

3 reasons why I love the Australian Taxation Office as an ASX investor

| Tristan Harrison

The ATO is very useful for investors for a few different reasons.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Resources Shares

What happened with the BHP share price in May?

| Bernd Struben

Did you buy BHP shares in May? Here’s how much the ASX 200 miner returned.

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How to invest

Can you own too many ASX 200 stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today, we examine the ideal number of ASX 200 stocks to have in a share portfolio.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy with $1,000 this month

| James Mickleboro

Looking for ETFs to buy? Check out these options.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for investors this Monday.

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Opinions

3 great lessons I learned being an owner of Brickworks shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m going to take these lessons with me.

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Gold

Guess which ASX stock is rocketing 75% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why this shares is starting the week with a bang.

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International Stock News

Which 2 'Magnificent 7' companies soared 23% and 24% in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

May was kind to these tech giants.

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International Stock News

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang just delivered incredible news for Amazon investors

| Jennifer Saibil

Nvidia's strong results and investments in its product line are good news for Jassy and Amazon.

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Share Market News

Thinking of buying an ASX REIT? Check out Macquarie's top picks

| James Mickleboro

The leading broker has named its picks in the sector. Here's what they are.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock has rocketed 86% since April?

| Bernd Struben

This sky rocketing ASX 200 stock continues to defy short sellers. But how?

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ETFs

How many ASX ETFs should I have in my portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's take a look.

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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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Share Market News

Why BlueScope, Brickworks, Resimac, and Soul Patts shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Energy Shares

4 ASX 200 energy shares making big moves today as OPEC's oil production set to surge

| Bernd Struben

ASX energy shares, including Woodside and Santos, are making big moves today. But not all in the same direction.

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International Stock News

Apple stock: Did President Trump just give investors a reason to sell?

| Brett Schafer

Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy Fortescue shares today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investing expert offers his verdict on the outlook for Fortescue shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Brazilian Rare Earths, Mineral Resources, Pilbara Minerals, and Syrah shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares starting the week in the red?

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Opinions

The pros and cons of the Soul Patts and Brickworks merger

| Tristan Harrison

This is a big deal. What are the positives and negatives of the merger?

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Opinions

My top 3 picks in the ASX 20 in June

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these stocks stand out from the rest of the ASX 20 pack.

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Share Gainers

The best 5 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold in May revealed

| Bernd Struben

Can you guess which five ASX 200 shares raced ahead of the benchmark in May?

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Bank Shares

CBA vs Macquarie shares: Which one is best?

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett has given its verdict on these giants.

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Share Gainers

Why are Soul Patts shares up 9% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

A marriage proposal has seen investors flock to this company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Brickworks shares up 18% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors excited this morning.

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