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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 Gainers

Why this $1.5 billion ASX 200 stock just surged 10%

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the stock surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Investing Strategies

Inherited a substantial sum of money? Here's how I'd spend it (including the ASX stocks I'd buy)

| Rhys Brock

Inheriting a substantial sum of money can be life changing – but working out the best way to use it…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price slides amid no deal on 'compelling opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

BHP’s Mike Henry responded to Anglo American’s rejection of the improved takeover deal.

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Growth Shares

How ASX growth shares can become top dividend stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Are growth stocks passive income power plays in the making?

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Dividend Investing

Get paid huge amounts of cash to own these ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are paying pleasing yields. Here’s what you need to know

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy for instant diversification

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX investments could provide something very different to the ASX 200.

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ETFs

Both of these excellent ASX ETFs are on my buy list

| Tristan Harrison

I love the look of these ASX ETFs, I’m expecting to buy at least one.

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Share Market News

Is the Woodside share price at a stretched valuation right now?

| Zach Bristow

Some are still optimistic on the energy giant, despite softer oil prices.

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Technology Shares

Brokers name 2 rapidly growing ASX 200 tech stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These tech stocks could be quality options for growth investors. Let's see why.

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Materials Shares

How much could a $10,000 investment in Pilbara Minerals shares be worth in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this lithium giant could deliver big returns or destroy wealth?

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Bank Shares

Here's the ANZ dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant will be paying its latest dividend soon. But what will come next?

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Materials Shares

BHP shares on watch after new $64b Anglo American takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't second time lucky for the Big Australian. Will it try again?

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Share Market News

Why this ASX 200 stock could generate a 40% 12-month return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is predicting huge returns from this stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

There's plenty to watch on the local share market today.

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Investing Strategies

4 founder-led ASX 300 shares that have helped this fund outperform

| Sebastian Bowen

These big bets from Airlie paid off for investors...

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX shares at 52-week lows or worse

| James Mickleboro

Times have been hard for owners of these shares.

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Technology Shares

What are 3 of the safest ASX 200 tech shares in Australia right now?

| Zach Bristow

Here's how these tech companies stand out in a turbulent market.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks for income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these income stocks.

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Opinions

Where to find value inside the top 50 ASX shares in May

| Mitchell Lawler

Value can be found in all shapes and sizes. These large-caps is where I believe future outperformance can be made.

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Investing Strategies

How to help recession-proof your ASX share portfolio in May 2024

| Rhys Brock

There are some quick and easy ways to recession-proof your ASX share portfolio.

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ETFs

Here's what makes the Vanguard US Total Market ETF (VTS) stand out from other index funds

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF offers something that no other ASX index fund does.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX somehow managed to pull a win out of its hat today.

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Gold

Should you buy ASX gold ETFs right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is gold a 2024 fad or still a good long-term investment?

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Investing Strategies

3 easy ways to reduce your ASX share portfolio's volatility right now

| Rhys Brock

Of course, some people love the thrill of rollercoasters – but the rest of us don’t want to feel that…

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Healthcare Shares

Insider still buying Mesoblast shares despite 230% rise this year: Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying share is still reporting insider buying. Should you buy too?

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Share Gainers

'Ideally positioned': Why this ASX copper stock just rocketed 57%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up shares in the ASX copper stock on Monday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Top fundie says this heavily shorted ASX 200 stock is 'cheaper than it's worth'

| Tristan Harrison

Learn here about an ASX 200 stock this Airlie fund manager likes.

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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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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Fletcher Building, Macquarie, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares slip as cracks appear in OPEC unity

| Bernd Struben

Woodside and Santos shares are both underperforming the ASX 200 on Monday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX energy shares are buys and could deliver huge 12-month returns

| James Mickleboro

Morgans sees scope for these energy producers to rise materially from current levels.

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, IPH, Life360, and Ramelius Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Why 'Property vs. Shares' isn't a fair fight

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

But if you asked me to look at the probabilities, I know what I feel more comfortable with.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Macquarie share price getting hammered on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors shouldn't be worried about today's big share price drop...

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares to buy at 'attractive levels'

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are bullish about these two industry-leading stocks.

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Resources Shares

Why these ASX mining shares have 'got some huge advantages': Chalmers

| Bernd Struben

Tomorrow’s Federal budget could offer a welcome boost for these ASX mining shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy CSL shares for growing dividends and 'compelling long-term tailwinds'

| Bernd Struben

CSL has increased both its interim and final dividend every year since 2021.

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ETFs

How much money should I put in one ASX ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Does your ASX ETF provide good returns and the required diversification?

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 stock just slashed its earnings guidance by 17%

| Mitchell Lawler

In a housing crisis, how is this company now facing lower profits than previously expected?

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Materials Shares

What's happening with the Sayona Mining share price on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

After opening sharply higher, Sayona Mining shares are taking a tumble. But why?

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