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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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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs I'd buy to try to become a millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs can be an excellent tool to grow wealth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday.

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How to invest

2 unexpected ASX 200 stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution will impact ASX stocks outside of the tech space.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in BHP shares and get $480 in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of passive income Goldman Sachs expects from the Big Australian.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy for strong diversification

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks have very useful tailwinds.

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Energy Shares

What's driving New Hope shares' gigantic 8.4% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is an 8.37% dividend yield too good to be true?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very happy start to the trading week for investors today.

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Bank Shares

Own Macquarie shares? Here's what to expect from its FY24 results this week

| James Mickleboro

A sharp cash earnings decline is expected in FY 2024. But what about FY 2025?

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Share Market News

Star share price rebounds from all-time low after another casino ejection

| Tristan Harrison

There has been another change among the leadership ranks.

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ETFs

Buy these excellent ASX ETFs for your income portfolio in May

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for income investors.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans rates these ASX small-cap shares as best buys

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these small caps according to the broker.

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Materials Shares

Are Pilbara shares worth buying right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the current Pilbara stock price low enough for me to buy?

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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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Investing Strategies

Should ASX 200 investors copy the $223 billion Future Fund's sticky inflation strategies?

| Bernd Struben

Facing sticky inflation, ASX 200 investors are eyeing the Future Fund’s shifting strategies.

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Share Fallers

Why Betmakers, Brainchip, Core Lithium, and Megaport shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being sold off on Monday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual shares freeze and thaw as corporate suitor circles

| Sebastian Bowen

Something rather odd happened with Perpetual shares this morning...

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Pacific Smiles, Perpetual, and ResMed shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's why RBA might increase interest rates again in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Markets are increasingly eyeing the potential of further interest rate hikes from the RBA.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares could reach $4.25 in 2025!

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts aren't messing around on Telstra shares right now.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 uranium share is jumping 8% on first production

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the newly minted uranium producer on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this ASX All Ords stock is sparkling 15% brighter today

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock are smiling widely today.

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Communication Shares

TPG shares rise after Optus answers partnership call

| Tristan Harrison

TPG is calling on Optus to solve its regional network requirements.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price surging again and up 14% in two sessions?

| James Mickleboro

A recent update has gone down exceptionally well with investors.

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Technology Shares

Up 69% in 6 months, why is the Brainchip share price crashing 6% today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX AI stock Brainchip is falling hard on Monday.

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Share Market News

Liontown share price charges higher on 'tremendous' quarter

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Materials Shares

BHP shares fall again after Anglo American rejects takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's offer 'significantly undervalues' the miner.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares marching higher despite 'massive blow' on climate

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Woodside share price on Monday.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price tumbles to multi-year low following quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has released its first update since suspending mining activities.

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price sinks 8% despite juiced-up growth forecast

| James Mickleboro

This market darling upgraded its guidance but is still being sold off. Why?

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Opinions

Should I buy Westpac or Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chip shares is a better buy?

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Resources Shares

Can BHP stock regain its dividend crown?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the passive income potential of this company.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are in the buy zone right now. But why?

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over ANZ shares for 2024

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ would not be my first pick for passive income.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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ETFs

What makes Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) such a good buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Cybersecurity is an essential sector. I like it.

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Healthcare Shares

Here is the dividend forecast to 2028 for CSL shares

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors going to get healthy dividends from this stock?

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Blue Chip Shares

Forget CBA shares and buy these ASX 200 stocks in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be in the buy zone instead of Australia's largest bank.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts think these high-yield ASX dividend shares are buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these top stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors on Monday.

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Superannuation

Which asset class are self-managed superannuation funds abandoning in favour of shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

And which ASX stocks are the most popular among SMSF investors?

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