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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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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the week for the Australian share market.

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Healthcare Shares

Resmed share price higher despite CEO hitting sell on 14,683 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

ResMed's CEO just sold $4.8 million worth of his own company's shares.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy ANZ shares before they trade ex-dividend next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you buy ANZ shares before the bank trades ex-dividend next Monday?

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Share Gainers

Why Comet Ridge, Kingsgate, News Corp, and St Barbara shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Resources Shares

How this ASX mining stock more than doubled investors' money in 1 month

| Bernd Struben

Some investors will have realised gains of 134% from the ASX mining stock in just three weeks.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, De Grey Mining, Life360, and Neuren shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying BHP shares for the Anglo takeover? Here's why it might be a 'crazy' move

| Bernd Struben

This expert thinks BHP’s takeover of Anglo American could be “a complete mess”. But why?

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Bank Shares

It was huge week for ASX 200 bank shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors in the big four banks take a look at the books...

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX 200 tech stock now before it's too late: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees potential for some big returns from this tech leader.

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Gold

2 under-the-radar ASX gold shares shining 11% brighter on Friday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a golden finish to the week. But why?

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Financial Shares

Here is the earnings forecast out to 2026 for IAG shares

| Tristan Harrison

A leading broker has revealed where it thinks profit is headed in the next few years.

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Financial Shares

The QBE share price is marching higher on Friday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the QBE share price on Friday. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Life360 share price sinking 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying tech stock has handed in its report card. How did it do?

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares charge higher on lithium project update

| James Mickleboro

The lithium developer is continuing to progress its project on time and on budget.

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ETFs

If I'd put $5,000 in iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

It has been an incredible start to the year for the US share market.

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Opinions

Which of these ASX 200 shares is the better bargain in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Coles vs. Woolies...

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Retirement

Key actions for Millennials and Gen Z to take now for a good retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Young Australians have time on their side to better plan and execute their investments.

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Retirement

4 ASX retirement shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could fit nicely in a retirement portfolio.

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Energy Shares

The little known ASX uranium stock that could rise 35%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Bell Potter is tipping this uranium share as a speculative buy right now.

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ETFs

Does the VanEck Wide Moat ETF pay a decent ASX dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does this ETF deliver high income, as well as strong capital growth?

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Materials Shares

Forget Pilbara Minerals and buy this ASX 200 lithium stock instead

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should buy this lithium miner for big returns.

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Superannuation

Guess how many Australians know their superannuation balance?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal how much you need in superannuation to properly enjoy your retirement.

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Bank Shares

Do CBA shares justify their 'valuation premium' following the bank's Q3 update?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this banking giant and its quarterly update.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the best ASX dividend shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These top dividend shares tick a lot of boxes for analysts at Morgans.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $7,000 in ASX dividend stocks right now

| Bernd Struben

With an extra $7,000 to invest, I’d buy both of these ASX 200 dividend gems today.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Small Cap Shares

Is it time to start buying up ASX small-cap shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can small-caps deliver big returns? One fund manager has the answer.

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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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