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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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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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Dividend Investing

Forget NAB and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts may not see value in NAB but they do in these shares.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 tech stocks that smashed the market in May

| James Mickleboro

Big returns were delivered by these stocks last month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A solid start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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REITs

Will ASX REITS be boosted by Australian workers returning to the office?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBRE research shows the office occupancy rate across Australia's CBDs has increased to 76% of pre-pandemic levels.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be high-quality options for investors in June.

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Bank Shares

Is Macquarie the best ASX bank stock for you?

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank is an exciting investment option.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is now worth… (a lot!)

| James Mickleboro

Would you be rich if you'd bought these shares in 2014?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What are 3 of the safest ASX consumer discretionary shares in Australia right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's no such thing as a safe ASX share, but do these stocks come close?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer staples led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 1.02% gain.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could create $1,000 in passive income in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

Passive income is flowing strongly.

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Retirement

Top 5 reasons for retirement in Australia

| Bronwyn Allen

Many people are forced to quit work earlier than they intended, which can impact their financial security.

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Superannuation

Here's the average wealth of Aussies who manage their own superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

There are just over 600,000 self-managed super funds in Australia with 1.15 million members.

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Share Market News

4 top ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be good options for an income portfolio.

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Energy Shares

Top ASX green energy stocks in June 2024

| Rhys Brock

If this year’s Federal Budget is anything to go by, green energy could be one of the growth sectors to…

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares can rise 25% to 100%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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