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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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Financial Shares

IAG share price charges higher on $1.35b deal and guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip has made a big announcement. Here's what you need to know.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 13% this year, could Coles shares still go higher?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers think so, but the stock isn't cheap by any means.

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Technology Shares

Up 57% in a year, why this ASX 200 tech stock could keep charging higher into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert foresees a bright outlook for this fast-rising ASX 200 tech stock.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could offer some big yields in the near term.

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs says this beaten down ASX 200 share can rise 19%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is still bullish on this growth stock.

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Opinions

Worried about another stock market sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Market declines don’t need to be too scary.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about these income options.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares that I rate as cheap buys after the market rally

| Tristan Harrison

I still rate these stocks as bargain buys after shares recovered from April’s sell-off.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today.

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Technology Shares

Google search volume declines for first time in 22 years. Have AI powered tools taken over?

| Samantha Menzies

It could be good news for these two AI-related ASX stocks.

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Personal Finance

Where should you invest your dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few things we can direct our cash payouts towards.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an unexpectedly positive session this hump day.

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ETFs

The Nasdaq 100 Index just entered a bull market. Which ASX ETFs benefited the most?

| Sebastian Bowen

The running of the bulls has lifted these funds.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for smart investors to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great places to invest your hard-earned money.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying US-focused ASX ETFs in the current environment

| Tristan Harrison

In a short amount of time, the US share market has erased the declines that it went through at the…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares that are up more than 30% in a month. Can they go higher?

| James Mickleboro

Are there more gains ahead for these shares? Let's find out.

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Economy

How could a US-China trade deal impact my ASX share portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Trump tariff sell-off might not be over just yet.

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Dividend Investing

Why I think it's a great time to buy this top ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

This business has an incredibly attractive outlook, in my view.

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Healthcare Shares

Trump executive order to hit these 3 ASX pharmaceutical stocks

| Samantha Menzies

Donald Trump’s new executive order caused these 3 ASX pharmaceutical stocks to crash on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, EBR, GQG, and Insignia shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Let's find out why.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares just broke into new multi-year and all-time highs. Here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 21% on 'exceptional' results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock flying higher on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Life360, Strickland, and Woodside shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 15%?

| James Mickleboro

What has sent investors rushing to the exits? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Should I sell Bank of Queensland shares before the RBA cuts interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Bank of Queensland shares could soon be facing selling pressure.

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Economy

Why did Goldman Sachs just upgrade its S&P 500 target?

| Laura Stewart

Is the S&P 500 about to enter a bull market?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just received a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A private equity firm has its eyes on this stock.

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Growth Shares

5 ASX shares for growth investors to buy with $10,000 in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these shares. Let's see what they recommend as buys.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Aristocrat share price just plunge 13%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are smashing the Aristocrat share price today. But why?

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Earnings Results

CBA share price edges higher on $2.6b quarterly profit

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how Australia's largest bank performed during the quarter.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price jumping 19% today?

| James Mickleboro

Something is getting investors excited. Let's find out what it is.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income ideas: ASX shares that pay you to own them

| James Mickleboro

Passive income investors might want to check out these highly rated picks.

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Financial Shares

Which is better value right now, Soul Patts or Brickworks shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see what the experts have to say.

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares are up more than 1,300% in 5 years. How does it compare to other apps?

| Laura Stewart

Can Life360 compete with the likes of Facebook and Instagram?

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter are feeling positive about these stocks. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

Building a market beating portfolio: ASX 200 stocks vs small caps

| Aaron Bell

From blue-chip shares to small-caps what’s best for your portfolio?

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Bank Shares

Here's the latest earnings forecast out to 2029 for ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what the major bank is predicted to achieve.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend stocks for income investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting some great yields from these income stocks.

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ETFs

3 thematic ASX ETFs that are well in front of the market in 2025

| Aaron Bell

Looking for thematic based funds? Here’s three that are beating the market. 

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