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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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Cheap Shares

Is it time to buy these 2 beaten-up ASX shares in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two ASX shares that have gone through a sell-off.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to buy with $1,000

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top picks according to analysts for investors looking at putting their money to work in the share…

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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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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) this month

| Tristan Harrison

Is this leading fund a good buy today?

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Dividend Investing

3 excellent ASX dividend stocks to buy with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could be quality picks for Aussie income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Overinvested in Fortescue? Here are two alternative ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here are other ideas beyond Fortescue offering large dividends.

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Bank Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

How much could Westpac’s earnings grow in the coming years?

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Share Market News

Domain shareholders rejoice after CoStar snaps it up for a large premium

| Laura Stewart

It's a good week to be a Domain shareholder.

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Blue Chip Shares

If I were building a portfolio from scratch, I'd buy these 3 ASX 200 shares today

| James Mickleboro

These quality shares could be great picks for investors building a portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 28% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is a powerful pick for passive income.

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ETFs

2 amazing ASX ETFs I'd buy for market-beating returns

| Tristan Harrison

These funds have a lot of potential, in my view.

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Bank Shares

CBA is the last big 4 bank to report. What should investors expect based on the other banks?

| Tristan Harrison

What can investors expect with the CBA’s upcoming report?

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Healthcare Shares

What did CSL have to say at Macquarie's 2025 conference?

| Tristan Harrison

Does this business have a healthy growth outlook?

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How to invest

Should I spend $5,000 on ASX 200 shares or ASX ETFs this month?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the best place to invest these funds? Let's look at the options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A decent start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Sonic Healthcare shares are down more than 40% since 2021. Will its AI initiative be the catalyst for a turnaround?

| Tristan Harrison

Could AI spark a recovery for this ASX healthcare stock?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 stocks could rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to go to the moon. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 'safe-haven' shares delivered divergent performances last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 utilities shares lifted while healthcare shares tanked last week.

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How to invest

2 famous investors with even better track records than Warren Buffett

| Laura Stewart

These two fellow Americans achieved mind blowing returns.

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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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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares I plan to own forever

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses have good ultra-long-term outlooks.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 bank stock pays the most passive income?

| Bernd Struben

What’s the best ASX 200 bank to invest for passive income?

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Share Market News

$10,000 invested in the ASX 200 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Guess how much $10,000 invested in the ASX 200 five years ago is worth today!

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares for smart investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be smart buys this month. Let's find out why.

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ETFs

10 ASX ETFs to buy in May with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors access to many of the best companies in the world.

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How to invest

How a beginner investor could build a $250,000 ASX share portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These easy steps could help you on your way to riches in the share market.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 200 shares this fund manager thinks are trading at great value

| Tristan Harrison

These large industry players are good value.

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How to invest

How to generate $70,000 of passive income a year from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

ASX shares could be the key to generating a big income boost. Here's how to do it.

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Share Market News

Eyeing retirement: Do you really need $1 million?

| Laura Stewart

AustralianSuper recently weighed in.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the ANZ dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

It looks like we might have seen the peak for this bank's dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant end to the trading week for investors this Friday.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Liontown share price rip 19% higher today?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share was the fastest riser of the ASX 200 today.

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Opinions

If I had a big cash pile like Warren Buffett, here's how I'd spend it in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd put Buffett's billions to work straight away.

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Technology Shares

Up 30% in a month, this ASX 200 tech share is 'a compelling opportunity': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts from listed investment company WAM Capital say this ASX 200 tech stock is worth watching.

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Communication Shares

Why are News Corp shares trading 4% higher today?

| Steve Holland

Investors respond to News Corp’s quarterly results announcement.

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International Stock News

Should investors be concerned about Berkshire Hathaway's record $348 billion cash position and third consecutive quarter of no stock buybacks?

| Daniel Foelber

Here's what the treasure trove of cash and lack of buybacks signal, and if Berkshire is still an excellent value…

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year highs after strongly rebounding from tariff turmoil

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks have hit new price milestones amid a day in the green for the ASX 200.

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Technology Shares

How much upside does Macquarie tip for Light & Wonder shares after its result?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this tech stock.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 200 shares with favourable risk-reward profiles

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two blue chips are worth a look right now.

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How to invest

Did you buy the dip on Wesfarmers shares? You just made a motza!

| Bronwyn Allen

Buying the dip on this ASX 200 conglomerate last month would have been a very good call.

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