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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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Bank Shares

CBA shares top $170. Where to now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Another day, another record high for CBA shares.

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Share Gainers

Why these 5 ASX 200 stocks are racing higher this week

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a stellar week for these five ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Aspen, Catalyst Metals, and Core Lithium shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are roaring higher today and ending the week on a high.

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Share Fallers

Why Dexus, Dusk, Fletcher Building, and Paladin Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine shares: Buy, hold, or sell? Here's Macquarie's take

| Bernd Struben

What is Macquarie forecasting for Treasury Wine shares amid the CEO’s unexpected exit?

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech stock would have doubled your money in a year. Is it too late to buy now?

| Bernd Struben

After more than doubling in a year, here’s what Macquarie expects next for this soaring ASX 200 tech stock.

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Bank Shares

Which big 4 ASX bank shares does Macquarie expect to cut their dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Not every bank is likely to continue paying the same dividend.

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Resources Shares

What's the latest broker ratings on BHP shares?

| Zach Bristow

There's an air of caution floating about BHP shares even with bullish ratings.

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Share Market News

Forget CBA shares, this bank is going to outperform

| James Mickleboro

This bank is the one to buy according to Bell Potter.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The new Super tax is a bad tax

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There are three problems.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which small cap ASX stock is crashing 22% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

This share is having a tough finish to the week. But why? Let's find out.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy to build a super strong portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors access to some of the best stocks in the world (and Australia).

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Gold

Up 710% in a year, ASX 300 gold stock surges higher again today on big news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 gold stock continues to reward its investors today. But how?

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Technology Shares

What are top brokers saying about Xero shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy this popular share? Let's see what brokers are saying.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price rockets 18% on guidance update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited on Friday.

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ETFs

I think this ASX ETF is an unmissable buy

| Tristan Harrison

This fund offers everything that I’m looking for.

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ETFs

Global EV sales were up 17% in 2024. Time to consider an EV focused ETF?

| Laura Stewart

Does higher EV sales equate to a good investment opportunity?

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Share Market News

How are the ASX's most tariff affected stocks faring since the Liberation Day dip?

| Laura Stewart

Let's take a trip down memory lane.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these excellent ASX dividend stocks for 5% to 10% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect big things from these buy-rated stocks.

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Share Market News

Does Macquarie prefer Reliance Worldwide or Brickworks shares?

| Aaron Bell

What does this broker have to say about these industrials and materials holdings?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ETF vs S&P 500: which has outperformed over 5 years

| Aaron Bell

Let’s compare the Aussie and US markets over the last 5 years based on the performance of these two ETFs

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The big bank has delivered great returns. Is it still a buy?

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses are attractively defensive.

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Broker Notes

8 alternative ASX financial shares to buy instead of bank stocks: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has put an outperform rating on scores of non-bank ASX financial shares.

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Growth Shares

Invest $5,000 into these excellent ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top picks for growth investors. Let's find out why.

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Real Estate Shares

5 ASX stocks making Macquarie's top picks in the listed property sector

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the future is looking brighter for these ASX real estate stocks. But why?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be top picks for income investors.

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How to invest

Life after Warren Buffett: other successful investors still in the game worth following

| Steve Holland

With Warren Buffett retiring it’s time to look at some other investors delivering solid returns.  

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A strong finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Earnings Results

Up 50% in a year, are Xero shares a buy after Thursday's earnings results?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors reacted positively to Xero’s full-year earnings results on Thursday. Now what?

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Dividend Investing

7 companies with excess franking credit balances that may boost their dividend yields, according to Macquarie

| Samantha Menzies

Here are 7 companies that may act on their large franking credits balance, according to one leading broker.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mild session for ASX shares, but still a positive one.

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Economy

The unemployment rate rises in April. What could this mean for ASX investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's figures are good news for investors.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in VHY ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

With savings interest rates expected to fall, should you buy ASX dividend shares?

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REITs

Is the ASX Charter Hall Retail REIT a buy, hold, or sell, according to Macquarie?

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has just released a new note about this popular ASX real estate investment trust.

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ETFs

Expert reveals which ASX ETF has a 'bright long-term outlook'

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX ETF is different to those that track market-cap-weighted indexes like the ASX 200 and S&P 500.

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How to invest

How to build an ASX ETF portfolio to match your risk profile

| Laura Stewart

Time for a portfolio review?

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Resources Shares

BHP shares last traded at $50 in 2023. When will they get back there?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential for BHP shares to rise.

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Dividend Investing

Hunting for passive income? These 3 ASX dividend stocks are yielding more than 10%

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these high-yielding ASX dividend stocks will keep pleasing passive income investors in the years ahead.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After a 13% slump, what does Macquarie think of Aristocrat shares?

| Zach Bristow

Macquarie is wagering the gaming machine giant is still well positioned for growth.

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