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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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Opinions

Are Telstra shares a top buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we call on Telstra shares to be a strong dividend choice?

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Broker Notes

Looking for ASX All Ords shares to buy? Top broker reveals 4 best ideas this month

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has selected four ASX stocks that leverage two strong economic themes in Australia today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sea of red on Thursday for ASX investors.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech stock up 54% on positive trading update

| Bronwyn Allen

Integrated Research had some impressive news for its shareholders today.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 stocks just received broker upgrades!

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers are feeling more confident about these stocks.

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Opinions

Here's where the ASX 200 will finish the year: AMP

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is in the red today and trading almost 184 points lower than its all-time peak in April.…

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX 200 dividend stocks for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these passive income providers are in the buy zone.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 stock hasn't cut its dividend for 121 years

| Sebastian Bowen

There aren't many dividend shares that have this kind of record...

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price smashes benchmark as government demands 'more gas!'

| Bernd Struben

Woodside, Beach Energy and Santos shares all look to be catching tailwinds from the government’s future gas plan.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares to buy following the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks to rise meaningfully from current levels.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this high-flying ASX 200 healthcare stock just crashed 11%

| Bronwyn Allen

Neuren Pharmaceuticals just dropped its 1Q FY24 report on DAYBUE sales.

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX 200 stock avoiding the market selloff and pushing higher?

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling with the market on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, JB Hi-Fi, Temple & Webster, and Westpac shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough session. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Orica, PSC Insurance, and REA shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why are CBA shares sliding following the bank's quarterly update?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down CBA shares on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Why are Westpac shares slumping 5% on Thursday?

| Mitchell Lawler

The doors are now shut, forcing investors to revalue what Westpac shares should be worth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock soars on confirmed takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords stock on takeover news.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX mining stock is rocketing 177% on big government news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are reacting to the government news by sending the ASX mining stock flying.

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Retail Shares

Super Retail share price falls 5% on difficult trading update

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are reacting negatively to a not-so-super update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is crashing 20% on a disappointing update

| James Mickleboro

The cost of living crisis is weighing on this retailer's performance.

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Healthcare Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX biotech stock could rocket 80%

| James Mickleboro

Investors with a high tolerance for risk may want to check out this stock.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX 300 retail shares tumbling lower on key updates today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down both ASX 300 retailers on Thursday. But why?

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares too expensive at over $6?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy? Let's find out what analysts are saying.

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Growth Shares

The smartest ASX growth shares to buy with $500 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about ASX growth stocks at a good price.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price on watch following $2.4b third quarter profit

| James Mickleboro

CBA delivered another bumper profit for the three months.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Above average dividend yields are forecast from these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in May.

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Share Market News

How much passive income would I make from 200 NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This bank is paying a pretty large dividend

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Opinions

2 magnificent ASX dividend shares I'll be buying more of in May

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm putting my money to work this month with two formidable dividend-paying stocks.

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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 local market today.

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Growth Shares

Aussie investors: 3 ASX shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy and hold options are top picks right now.

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Blue Chip Shares

Is Wesfarmers stock a good long-term investment?

| Zach Bristow

A diversified portfolio, market penetration and growing dividends are just three reasons to like this company.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs to buy and hold forever in your investment portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Wanting to make long term investments? Then check out these ETFs.

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Growth Shares

Leading broker thinks this top ASX 200 stock's earnings can soar 130% by FY28

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could see enormous profit growth in the coming years.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I want to buy if the stock market crashes again

| Zach Bristow

When a market crash sends share prices plunging, it's time to buy.

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Energy Shares

Invested $8,000 in New Hope shares 3 years ago? Here's how much you have now!

| Bernd Struben

Atop a surging share price, New Hope has also delivered outsized dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has hit three out of three days of gains this week.

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Gold

2 ASX gold shares making big news today (one up 300%!)

| Sebastian Bowen

How is this ASX gold share up more than 300% right now?

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Resources Shares

Is it too late to buy surging ASX copper shares like Sandfire?

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper shares have rocketed in 2024 amid a surging copper price. What can investors expect now?

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Opinions

Would I still buy Wesfarmers shares as they hit all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers stock still a good buy at the current level?

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