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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

'Undervalued': 3 ASX 300 shares to buy following significant share price falls

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have named these ASX shares as buys.

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52-Week Highs

Up 40% in a year, why this ASX All Ords stock just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords stock has been on fire in recent months.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price tumbling on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Woodside share price today. But why?

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying these 6 ASX All Ords shares

| James Mickleboro

What have insiders been buying in recent days? Let's find out.

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How to invest

Buying shares? Don't fall prey to this commonly disastrous mistake

| Mitchell Lawler

Don't go buying shares before checking your appetite first.

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Share Fallers

Why Black Cat, Brainchip, Cooper Energy, and Lovisa shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Technology Shares

1 highly diversified ASX AI share to buy now

| Bernd Struben

Looking for a diversified ASX AI share to add to your portfolio? Here’s why this one tops my list.

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals, Life360, Ramsay Health Care, and Spartan Resources shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a solid session. But why?

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Bank Shares

Are ASX 200 bank shares a good investment right now?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 bank shares have raced ahead of the benchmark over the past year. Now what?

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Materials Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Why this 'world-first technology' is making news

| James Mickleboro

Could BioIron be key to decarbonising the planet?

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 200 shares this fund manager rates as really cheap buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares could be too good to ignore.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX investors so excited by the DroneShield share price?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are bullish on this niche operator.

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Broker Notes

Why these 4 ASX 200 shares were just rerated by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Brokers have changed their forecasts for these leading ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Could the CSL share price end 2024 above $300?

| Zach Bristow

Many believe the biotech giant can break $300 again

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares jump 7% on Nasdaq IPO launch

| James Mickleboro

US investors will soon be able to buy this market darling's shares on Wall Street.

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Technology Shares

This ASX index is up 13% in 2024. Is there more up its sleeve?

| Kate O'Brien

The index has also climbed 69.6% since February 2020.

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Opinions

My ASX share portfolio has two giant weeds in it. Should I pull them out?

| Sebastian Bowen

Like the Gambler, you have to know when to fold 'em.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares that can rise 25%+ in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be coming from these stocks.

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Resources Shares

Down 6% in a week. Are Fortescue shares carrying an iron anchor?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner has dipped, what’s going on?

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How to invest

How to turn $10,000 into $100,000 with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Can you 10x your money with ASX shares? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend stocks for 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the mining giant and these stocks would be top options for income investors.

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Growth Shares

4 high-quality ASX 200 growth shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could supercharge your portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX share is projected to pay a huge yield of 16% in 2026!

| Tristan Harrison

Investors might be in for some big passive income rewards from this embattled stock.

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Retirement

What an extra $10,000 of superannuation in 2024 could be worth in retirement

| Bernd Struben

You might be surprised how much difference an extra $10,000 in superannuation could make when it comes time to retire.

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas could be one the best shares to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this could be one of the best investment opportunities around.

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Retail Shares

Would I be crazy to buy Coles shares at $16?

| Kate Lee, CFA

The Coles share price has outperformed rival Woolworths over the past year.

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ETFs

I think this excellent ASX ETF ticks all the boxes

| Tristan Harrison

We can feel good owning this fund.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a softer session for Aussie investors today.

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Materials Shares

What happened to Pilbara Minerals shares in May?

| James Mickleboro

Did this lithium miner outperform or underperform last month?

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Retirement

About to retire? I'd buy these ASX dividend shares for income

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be excellent picks for dividends.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in May

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources is joining forces with this micro-cap lithium share

| James Mickleboro

The two parties have signed a lithium deal for the Norseman Project.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a strong start to the trading week this Monday.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX mining share did Gina Rinehart inject another $20 million into?

| Sebastian Bowen

Rinehart is betting big on this lithium stock.

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IPOs

Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is set for an ASX IPO. Here's what we already know

| Tristan Harrison

The Mexican food chain has revealed some spicy IPO details.

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Gold

Here's why the Newmont share price is making big ASX news today

| Sebastian Bowen

Newmont shares just passed a big milestone...

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Share Fallers

The worst three performing ASX 200 shares in May unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Investors were hitting the sell button on these three ASX 200 shares in May. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is leaping 10% on a $1.3 billion bid

| Tristan Harrison

Deal accepted! This beaten-up stock is heading off the ASX.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Why I don't want to trade 24/7

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Bitcoin trades 24/7. Shares don’t. Good!

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Bank Shares

How the CBA share price defied the bears to surge in May

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares raced ahead of the ASX 200 in May. But why?

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