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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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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some compelling ASX companies to buy in May and stash away!

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Share Market News

Why AMP says interest rates won't rise next week

| Tristan Harrison

What is the RBA going to do with interest rates next?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed another strong showing this Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

Brokers say these ASX growth shares are top buys in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon these shares could offer big returns.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX tech share is surging 20% on a huge income rise

| Mitchell Lawler

A change a contract could hint at future profitability.

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How to invest

2 ASX shares to buy in May 2024 and hold for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big return potential from these shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 200 energy stock getting thumped by the market today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors were not overly impressed with its quarterly update.

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Dividend Investing

Is this the best ASX 300 share for big dividend payouts?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could really get a portfolio’s dividends up and running.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Mesoblast, Pointsbet, and Worley shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals, DroneShield, IGO, and Serko shares are surging

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker predicts 14% upside for CSL share price

| Sebastian Bowen

Brokers are giving CSL shares a thumbs up right now.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price shines as rivals risk $38 billion hit

| Mitchell Lawler

This iron ore miner might be catching a boost as investors come to terms with a disaster's financial impact.

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Share Market News

How Aussie retail sales just boosted the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The latest Aussie retail sales data is offering a boost to the ASX 200. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price taking a dive on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying share is under pressure today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares outperforming on quarterly updates

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks are charging ahead on an otherwise lacklustre trading day.

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Technology Shares

Why the Droneshield share price is flying higher on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up Droneshield shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares dirt cheap at two-year lows?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares just hit a two-year low.

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Retirement

Australians overestimate how much they need in retirement: report

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey shows Australians think they need $1.6 million to retire.

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Broker Notes

Guess which 3 ASX 200 shares were just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers forecast 12-month share price gains of up to 15% for these ASX 200 companies.

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Technology Shares

Why are Pointsbet shares crashing 45% today?

| James Mickleboro

Is this decline actually a good thing? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Shares of this ASX 200 stock halted as new CEO decides not to join

| Tristan Harrison

A new CEO has decided not to drive to this business.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 11% after its largest shareholder dumped $1.4b of shares

| James Mickleboro

This company's largest shareholder is heading to the exit today.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price climbing today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding up the Zip share price today.

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Defensive Shares

5 ASX shares to buy for turbulent times

| Rhys Brock

Here are 5 stocks to consider buying for safety.  

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price falls following Q3 sales update

| James Mickleboro

This supermarket giant continued its growth during the third quarter. So why are its shares falling?

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Materials Shares

Why is the IGO share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Weak lithium prices weighed heavily on this miner's performance. But something has got investors excited.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $10,000 in dividend stocks

| Rhys Brock

Here are a few ASX dividend shares I’d consider buying for income if I had a spare $10,000 hidden under…

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue-chip shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is tipping big returns for these blue chips.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock to buy that's down 40%

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock offers very healthy dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX income shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these stocks. But why?

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock rocketed higher today

| Howard Smith

Musk has been making promises about its FSD software for years, but this weekend could finally be a watershed moment.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 iron ore stock could rise 30%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this miner could deliver big returns for investors.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy according to Morgans

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling very positive about these income options.

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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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