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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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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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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Economy

What a pay rise for 2.6 million Aussies could mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

A pay rise for 2.6 million Aussies could increase inflation...

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Technology Shares

I think this is the best ASX artificial intelligence (AI) stock to buy right now

| Zach Bristow

This company's unique customer data and the ability to expand to new markets are key drivers, in my opinion.

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Share Gainers

Why APM, Fletcher Building, Navigator Global, and Strike Energy shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. What's happening?

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Share Gainers

Sell in May and go away? Not for these top 3 ASX 200 stocks!

| Bernd Struben

Investors will be very glad they held these three ASX 200 stocks in May.

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Share Fallers

Why Lovisa, Premier Investments, Silver Lake, and WA1 Resources shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Lovisa shares sinking 10% on a green day?

| James Mickleboro

The exit of a highly regarded CEO is weighing on the retailer's shares.

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Opinions

Would Warren Buffett buy Domino's shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Domino’s shares actually a beaten-up opportunity?

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Investing Strategies

2 great ASX All Ords shares that I'd like to buy

| Zach Bristow

Business growth and dividends are two key ingredients.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price crushed the benchmark in May. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors sent the BHP share price sharply higher in May. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 80% in 2024, here's why the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is marching higher again on Monday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors have been piling into Telix Pharmaceuticals shares. But why?

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ETFs

Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) a good buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are the positives and negatives of investing in this ETF today.

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Opinions

Up 17% per annum: Is this index-beating ASX investment too good to turn down?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been an incredible investment. Is it a good buy?

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock down 30% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock pipe in good returns?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for income in June

| James Mickleboro

Looking for easy income? Here are three ETFs that could help.

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Share Market News

What you need to know about AFIC shares in June

| Tristan Harrison

There are a lot of intriguing things to know about this LIC.

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Opinions

Should you buy this defensive ASX 200 stock on a pullback?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has stuttered, can operational growth drive it higher?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded Brickworks shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks now is the time for investors to pounce on this stock.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock could rise over 50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this high risk stock could deliver big returns.

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Materials Shares

Forget Fortescue and buy this ASX mining stock now

| James Mickleboro

This could be the iron ore miner to buy according to Goldman Sachs.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price at a stretched valuation right now?

| James Mickleboro

Have the bank's shares topped out after rising strongly this year? Let's find out what analysts think.

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most shorted ASX shares
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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