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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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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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Personal Finance

With $5,000 cash, should I make a superannuation contribution or buy shares by 30 June?

| Laura Stewart

The end of FY25 is just around the corner.

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Bank Shares

How the CBA share price smashed the benchmark to close May at all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

I hope you didn’t sell your CBA shares in April!

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be top picks for your hard-earned money this month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Soul Patts to merge with Brickworks shares: What does this mean for investors?

| James Mickleboro

These two blue chips are merging as part of a $14 billion deal.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares to beat falling interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which dividend shares analysts are tipping as buys this month.

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Financial Shares

Forget the Big 4 banks and buy these 2 compelling ASX 200 financials stocks

| Kevin Gandiya

The Big 4 banks might be steady, but if you’re after real growth in financials, here are two modern, scalable…

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Technology Shares

Up 30% since April, are Xero shares still a buy?

| Kevin Gandiya

Xero shares have surged 30% since April, but can this SaaS leader's share price keep rising?

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 growth stocks up more than 100% in 1 year that could charge higher

| Laura Stewart

It's been a memorable year for shareholders of these 3 companies.

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Share Market News

I've got $10,000 cash. What's the harm if I don't invest it in the next 5 years?

| Laura Stewart

Investors may be nervous to invest at the moment.

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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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Cheap Shares

I think these 2 cheap ASX shares are buys for value investors in June

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks may be priced too cheaply.

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How to invest

What could go wrong with owning just 10 ASX 200 stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Is it enough to have 10 stocks in your portfolio? Let's find out.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

These investments are trading at really attractive valuations.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 54% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business could build good returns for investors.

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Tax

Should I sell my loss-making stocks by the end of the 2025 financial year?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors hold or sell stocks that are currently in the red?

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Resources Shares

Is this a good time to buy BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors jump on the ASX mining shares right now?

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How to invest

How ASX 200 stocks and ASX ETFs can be combined to build the perfect portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Want to build a strong portfolio? Then take a look at this strategy.

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Growth Shares

The pros and cons of buying Zip shares in June

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy now or wait until later?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Retail Shares

Overinvested in Wesfarmers shares? Here are two alternative ASX retail stocks

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could complement an investment in Wesfarmers.

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ETFs

3 reasons why the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) is a top buy for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This fund is expected to pay significant dividend income in the coming year.

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How to invest

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares for $20,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

We look at three top ASX dividend shares to earn a $20,000 annual passive income stream.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX All Ords shares in May

| James Mickleboro

These shares caught the eye last month. What was getting investors excited?

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Share Market News

Strong gains for Wisetech, TechnologyOne, and Catapult amid ASX 200 tech sector lead

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 3.85% increase while the ASX 200 lifted 0.88% last week.

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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

Could these Australian fund managers be the next Warren Buffett?

| Laura Stewart

Buffett is widely regarded the world's most successful investor.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares I'd buy for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares could be top picks for the long term.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for beginners to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great options if you're starting your investment journey.

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Retirement

3 ASX dividend shares paying more than the pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

How much money would you need to have invested to receive more in ASX dividends than the pension?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these shares according to analysts.

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How to invest

How to generate $52,000 of passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want $1,000 a week in passive income? Here's how you could do it.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in NAB shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have delivered some benchmark smashing returns over the past five years.

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Materials Shares

$5,000 invested in BHP shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Will its shareholders be happy with their investment? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why I own these 3 ASX dividend shares for passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

These companies pay me handsomely to own them.

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Growth Shares

Why I'd buy this ASX growth share instantly

| Tristan Harrison

I’m calling on this stock to deliver strong returns.

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How to invest

Becoming a millionaire: Will ASX shares or property get you there quicker?

| Laura Stewart

Based on history, there's one clear winner.

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