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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks to buy for juicy 5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being named as buys for income investors by brokers.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 in this ASX200 heavyweight could mean $270 in dividends

| Aaron Bell

This banking giant stands out from the pack in terms of dividend yield. 

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX 300 shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look like excellent investments today.

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Dividend Investing

3 growing ASX dividend shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling positive about these shares. Let's see what they are forecasting for them.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 stocks are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling very bullish about these stocks. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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How to invest

What could $10,000 invested in ASX shares become in 10 years?

| James Mickleboro

Let's run the numbers and see what is possible.

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How to invest

How to bank $10,000 a year in passive income from these 3 top ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d go about building a $10,000 passive income stream from these top ASX stocks.

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX shares to buy for your SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for SMSF investors. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another tough day for investors this Tuesday.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy for passive income in May

| James Mickleboro

Don't like stock picking but want passive income? Here are three funds that could help you.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett's career in review: His worst investment decisions

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite the wins, Buffett has also made plenty of errors in his long career.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett's career in review: His best investment decisions

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's best buys are simply astonishing.

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Bank Shares

Is it time to buy Westpac shares?

| Steve Holland

The Westpac share price has taken a hit this week. Are the bank’s shares ripe for a rebound?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine Estates shares down 21% this year amid resurgent China demand

| Bronwyn Allen

Are Treasury Wine Estates shares a bargain?

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Industrials Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock could rocket 36% despite Trump tariff headwinds

| Bernd Struben

A top broker forecasts this global ASX 200 industrial share could surge 36%. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guzman Y Gomez shares are down 22% this year. Time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the dip in Guzman Y Gomez shares?

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How to invest

My checklist when reviewing potential ASX200 investments

| James Mickleboro

Here's what helps me decide which shares to buy.

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Financial Shares

Here's what Macquarie thinks QBE shares are worth after reviewing 18 global insurers

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has just issued a new note on QBE shares.

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Share Fallers

Why HMC Capital, Platinum, Sigma, and Skycity shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why?

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Economy

How likely is NAB's 50 basis point rate cut forecast?

| Laura Stewart

The RBA will next meet on 19-20 May.

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Share Market News

How these ASX 200 stocks are primed to gain from Labor's resounding Federal election win

| Bernd Struben

With the Federal election in the rear-view, which ASX 200 stocks should I buy now?

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Share Gainers

Why Dimerix, Evolution Mining, Inghams, and NextDC shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising when many are falling today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Want to bag the next Westpac shares dividend? Better be quick…

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac will pay an interim dividend of 76 cents per share next month.

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Share Market News

The See's Candies playbook for ASX investors

| Kevin Gandiya

Two ASX businesses that remind me of Buffett’s sweetest investment.

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Bank Shares

After its result, what does Macquarie think Westpac shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about Australia's oldest bank.

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Bank Shares

What could Westpac's results mean for CBA shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Westpac recently announced its FY25 half-year result.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Coles shares for their reliable passive income?

| Bernd Struben

We take a look at Coles’ passive income credentials and the potential for share price gains.

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech shares sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on? Let's find out what is happening with this tech stock today.

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International Stock News

Meta Platforms is ramping up data center and AI investments. Is the growth stock a buy now?

| Daniel Foelber

Let's take a look.

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AI Stocks

NextDC share price lifts off on record quarterly contract wins

| Bernd Struben

AI-fuelled data centre demand is lifting investor interest in the ASX 200 tech stock today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is down 9% on guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Investors are rushing to the exits today. But why? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be in the buy zone for growth investors right now.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares are up 9% in a month. Are they still good value?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Australia’s largest miner a big opportunity?

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway stock plunges after Warren Buffett steps down. Is this a golden opportunity to buy?

| Howard Smith

Investors might be wondering whether they should be buying or selling Berkshire Hathaway stock now.

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Opinions

My 2 favourite ASX sectors to invest in

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding your groove can help your investing success.

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Retail Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is a wonderful business for a few reasons.

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Travel Shares

After lowering its guidance, what's Macquarie's price target on Corporate Travel Management shares?

| Aaron Bell

What does this broker have to say about the travel company?

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ETFs

How to turn $500 a month into $250,000 with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

This is the easy way to build wealth. Let's see how it works.

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Bank Shares

Should new investors spend their first $5,000 on the big 4 banks?

| Aaron Bell

New to investing? You might be considering one of Australia’s major banks as your first investment. 

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