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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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Dividend Investing

What income investors must know about the Macquarie dividend

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie reported its full year results today and announced its final dividend payment.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These shares are top picks in May according to its analysts.

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Broker Notes

Guess which 3 ASX 200 stocks just earned major broker upgrades!

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers forecast 12-month share price gains of more than 12% for these ASX 200 stocks.

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Materials Shares

Why did Liontown Resources shares smash the market in April?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock was roaring last month. Why did its shares outperform?

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Materials Shares

Broker says this speculative ASX mining stock could rise over 300%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for this stock to generate big returns for investors.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares right now? Here's why the OECD says to expect higher interest rates for longer

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors could be waiting longer than expected for rate cuts, according to the OECD.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price rocketing 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This payments company outperformed expectations during the first quarter.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price tumbles on FY24 profit crunch

| James Mickleboro

It certainly was a tough year for the investment bank. Let's see what happened.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Woolworths shares dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks investors should be buying this retail giant's shares.

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Technology Shares

Why this could be the best ASX 200 tech stock to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this could be the best tech stock to buy right now.

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy following the bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying about the big four bank.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these ASX dividend shares in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income options.

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Opinions

Is Brickworks the best stock to buy in the ASX 200 right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks looks like a top pick to me right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Aussie investors look set to have a good finish to the week.

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Superannuation

Is the Bank of Mum and Dad now expanding to superannuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three in four Australians are planning to give some of their superannuation as an inheritance to loved ones.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

If you invested $10,000 in Wesfarmers shares a decade ago, here's what it would be worth now

| Bronwyn Allen

Would buying Wesfarmers stock on 2 May 2014 have been a good decision?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX markets were back on form today.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 200% in 6 months, guess which ASX All Ords stock just hit another all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords stock has made its investors very rich in recent months...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Block share price diving 5% the day before results?

| Mitchell Lawler

An investigation is casting a shadow over the payment giant's upcoming results.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares to add to your portfolio before they get expensive

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are undervalued at current levels.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares getting smashed in May?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are having a bad start to May. Is the worst now over?

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52-Week Lows

These 3 ASX blue-chip shares just hit multi-year lows. Am I buying?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what I'd do with these battered blue-chip shares...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these 4 ASX dividend stocks are buys this month

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be top options for income investors right now according to analysts.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining stocks to buy now for returns of 18% to 34%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have slapped buy ratings on these miners this week.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' status in April

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's check them out.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's your first-half results preview

| James Mickleboro

Will ANZ announce a buyback with its half-year results?

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Communication Shares

The Telstra share price sank 5% in April and is now at 2-year lows. Time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

With the Telstra share price at two-year lows, is now the time to buy the ASX 200 telco?

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Share Gainers

Why Meteroic Resources, NAB, PEXA, and Qube shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in April

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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Opinions

My top ASX dividend pick for 2024 is a passive income powerhouse

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of quality ASX dividend stocks, but this passive income star tops my list.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the Resmed share price a buy before the ex-dividend day?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock a healthy opportunity?

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Brainchip, Helloworld, and Woolworths shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of favour with investors on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

After hitting all-time highs in March, why did the CBA share price tumble 5% in April?

| Bernd Struben

After hitting new record highs in March, the CBA share price retreated in April. But why?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 300 mining stock is surging on a deal with Neo

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is getting a lot of love from investors today.

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Real Estate Shares

ASX 200 stock soars 10% on big UK news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s great news about a major UK bank.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the NAB dividend

| Bernd Struben

NAB reported its half-year results this morning and announced its interim dividend payout.

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Materials Shares

Why did Rio Tinto shares smash the market in April?

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors buying this mining giant's shares last month?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bapcor share price crashing 35% today?

| James Mickleboro

A couple of announcements have weighed heavily on this retail stock today.

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Share Market News

What Fed chair Jerome Powell just said and what it means for ASX investors

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are eagerly awaiting the first interest rate cuts from the US Fed.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price pushes higher on 'in line' $3.5b half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

NAB delivered on expectations during the first half. And also gave shareholders a big reward.

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