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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 Market News

Why did AMP shares drop more than the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a month of underperformance for the diversified financial business.

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Technology Shares

Why ChatGPT could put a rocket under these ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should buy these tech shares for exposure to the AI boom.

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Dividend Investing

Why Goldman Sachs rates these ASX 200 dividend stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs believe these ASX dividend shares could offer big yields.

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Broker Notes

'Long and bullish': 2 defensive ASX shares to win through a difficult 2023

| Tony Yoo

Get it out of your head that you can't reap nice returns from 'safe' stocks.

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How to invest

5 steps to becoming filthy rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Growing your wealth with ASX shares isn't rocket science.

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Broker Notes

Is real estate about to rocket again? 2 ASX shares to buy for the comeback

| Tony Yoo

Could the property sector flourish once the Reserve Bank ends the interest rate hike torture?

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Bank Shares

If I invest $10,000 in NAB shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Monica O'Shea

We check this big bank's income-boosting credentials.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was a great day to be invested in this ASX 200 energy stock.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been named as buys by brokers.

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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs says Rio Tinto shares are a strong buy with huge upside and a big dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto's long-term copper outlook is looking positive.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are making a splash on the ASX boards this Friday.

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Energy Shares

Did the Woodside share price beat the market in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares had a wild month over May, but did they beat the ASX 200?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Retail Shares

Why are ASX retail shares taking a hit on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.75% increase to the minimum wage from 1 July.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Paladin Energy share price rocketing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share is having a day to remember on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Just how risky is buying Core Lithium shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

There are widely varying forecasts from a range of industry experts on what to expect from the lithium price over…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Evolution Mining, Paladin Energy, and Pilbara Minerals are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Technology Shares

The Xero share price is at its highest point in a year. Is it still a buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the tech stock still offer 14.5% upside?

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Opinions

Got $2,000? These 2 ASX shares could be bargain buys for 2023 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these two picks to deliver good growth over the long term.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Bubs, Immutep, and Lovisa shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Appen shares up 47% in a week amid substantial new institutional investment

| Bronwyn Allen

Three institutional investors either became substantial holders in Appen shares or raised their stake in the company in recent weeks.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price flew past the ASX 200 in May

| Bernd Struben

It was a big month for Qantas shareholders, including the announcement of a new incoming CEO and the ASX 200…

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Resources Shares

Mining shares are rocking the ASX index today, but why?

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector has been a great place to be on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up $6,000 of this ASX 200 dividend share in August? You've already earned $512 in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

With full year profits soaring 42%, the ASX 200 stock rewarded passive income investors with two record dividend payouts.

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the Bubs share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Stock in the infant formula producer hit a new 52-week low on the back of a disappointing trading update.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy and hold these ASX 'champion stocks' for 5 years

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these could be top options for investors looking for long-term investments.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Adairs shares crash 20% as cost of living carves away at forecast sales

| James Mickleboro

It has not been a good day for shareholders of this retailer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price higher despite update on Fair Work Ombudsman proceedings

| James Mickleboro

Coles is setting more funds aside for staff underpayment claims.

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Retirement

Tired of stressing about retirement? 3 moves that could help you sleep easy

| Tristan Harrison

Approaching the golden years can be an exciting time for a retiree’s finances.

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Retirement

How I'd aim to build a $300k ASX retirement fund, starting at age 55

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing in the share market.

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Bank Shares

Did you invest $7k in Westpac shares in 2020? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have Westpac shares really returned 36% in three years?

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Real Estate Shares

Is it time to take a contrarian view on this ASX 200 real estate giant?

| Monica O'Shea

Could this share be worth looking at?

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price sink 6% in May?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares underperformed the market in May. Why?

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Bank Shares

What caused the NAB share price to sink 10% in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result from NAB disappointed the market last month.

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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs tips massive returns from South32 shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs see major upside potential and big dividend yields from this mining share.

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's how they performed last month

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares had a month to forget in May.

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Investing Strategies

No savings at 30? Here's my 3-step plan for $2,000 of passive income per month

| Tony Yoo

You might have no money, but youth is on your side. So get cracking!

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and this ASX 200 dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs are recommending these dividend shares as buys.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price significantly underperform the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner’s shares fell into a hole last month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index looks set to end the week in a positive fashion.

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