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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Deal or no deal? Why the BHP share price is crumbling today

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is under pressure following the mining giant's third takeover bid for Anglo American.

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Earnings Results

Xero share price leaps 8% on staggering earnings upheaval

| Mitchell Lawler

A major turnaround in profitability is sending investors into a frenzy over Xero shares today.

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Energy Shares

Origin share price outpacing the ASX 200 on Eraring lifeline extension

| Bernd Struben

Origin’s coal-fired Eraring plant will continue to produce power to ensure NSW energy security.

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Dividend Investing

Are Fortescue shares a dividend trap?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the mining stock a dividend hero or is the big payout just temporary?

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International Stock News

Nvidia announces a 10-for-1 stock split. Here's what investors need to know.

| Danny Vena

This marks the largest stock split to date for the chipmaker.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend deals: 2 top ASX shares that still look undervalued

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should buy these shares while they are cheap.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining giant could crash 30%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman thinks this miner's shares could be seriously overvalued.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over Westpac shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather buy this stock for its long-term track record of dividend growth.

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Defensive Shares

Don't get clever, just buy stability: 2 defensive ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these defensive shares would be top buys for investors right now.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the Coles share price I would buy at

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to buy Coles... at the right price.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are top buys now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few things for Australian investors to look out for today.

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ETFs

These market-beating ASX ETFs could be fantastic options in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Looking to beat the market? Check out these ETFs.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock is 'the BHP of gold mining'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock owns some of the top mining assets in the world.

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Superannuation

Can your superannuation deliver you a $1 million retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

The nest egg is essential for future financial security.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares on watch after new $74b Anglo American takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

Is it third time lucky for the mining giant?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares snatched defeat from the jaws of victory today.

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Growth Shares

2 of the best ASX growth shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares are well-positioned for growth in the coming years.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bird flu worries send this ASX 200 stock diving 17%

| Tristan Harrison

Some investors are jumping away from this stock.

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Growth Shares

Forget Nvidia: This ASX growth stock is poised for its own bull run

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX growth stock could beat the phenomenal share price gains posted by Nvidia.

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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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Bank Shares

If I buy 1,000 CBA shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's dividends might not be as lucrative as you'd think...

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Share Gainers

Why Droneshield, TechnologyOne, Telix, and Webjet shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a great session. But why?

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Financial Shares

IAG share price teases 4-year high amid cyber expedition

| Mitchell Lawler

This insurance giant is partnering up industry leaders to cover the costly damage from cyberattacks.

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Share Fallers

Why Eagers Automotive, Inghams, Patriot Battery Metals, and Wildcat shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

Is the Paladin Energy share price overcooked at $17.40?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have Paladin Energy shares climbed too high?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords insider just bought 50 million shares in their company

| James Mickleboro

Some major insider buying has taken place. What does this mean?

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52-Week Highs

Up 63%: The A2 Milk share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

A2 Milk shares can't stop winning for investors in 2024...

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52-Week Highs

Guess which 7 ASX 200 shares are smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these seven stocks soaring to new one-year highs today.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why you now own an ASX tech stock!

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant is now selling software.

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Share Fallers

Why this $3.2 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 19%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We need to fix the economy. Here's how

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I would ask that you put the political barracking and ideology aside for a few minutes here.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this under-the-radar ASX 200 stock is in a trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

It looks like this top 200 company is ready to splash some cash again.

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Share Gainers

Up 246% in a year, here's why the Droneshield share price is racing higher again today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Droneshield share price soaring today. But why?

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International Stock News

Here's why Nvidia stock could sustain its stunning bull run after May 22

| Harsh Chauhan

One analyst predicts Nvidia's data center business will see massive growth thanks to its new AI chips.

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ETFs

Here's what $10,000 invested in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) at the start of 2023 is worth now

| Zach Bristow

Could this be a good way to gain income through capital appreciation and dividends?

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Travel Shares

Webjet share price rockets 14% on record earnings and demerger announcement

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Webjet share price flying higher on Wednesday.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX shares could win big time in the long term

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks have very appealing outlooks.

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Share Market News

How much could a $10,000 investment in Qantas shares be worth in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Would putting your money in the Flying Kangaroo be a smart idea?

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Energy Shares

This top broker says the Pilbara Minerals share price is going to crash 35%

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX lithium share is significantly overvalued, according to this broker.

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