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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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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A new 52-week high and massive share price volatility are driving some of the most-traded ASX shares today.

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Share Market News

Why Best & Less, Deep Yellow, Mirvac, and Syrah shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto shares: Buy, hold or fold in May?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Rio Tinto shares an opportunity worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is surging 30% on a potentially 'globally significant deposit'

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is starting the week with a huge gain!

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Economy

Dalio says US and China 'on brink of war'. Which ASX shares could be impacted?

| Sebastian Bowen

A US-China war would be devastating for ASX shares and the economy.

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Share Gainers

Why Perenti, Pointsbet, ResMed, and Telix shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion.

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Dividend Investing

Bought CBA shares in June? Here's the dividend yield you're earning now

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have delivered a full-year dividend payout of $4.20 per share, 100% franked.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could buying Domino's shares at under $55 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

The market has gone cold on Domino’s shares. Should investors buy a slice?

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Opinions

Why Scott Phillips is begging you to buy ASX shares right now!

| Tristan Harrison

What are you waiting for?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $1,000 in May to make easy passive income

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors on the hunt for passive income won’t find much better yields than from these two stocks.

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Financial Shares

How did the AMP share price manage to surge 8% in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

How did shares in the embattled financial player manage to pull off such a smashing return last month?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price in the green as Shell offloads stake in $30 billion JV gas project

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shareholders don’t appear fazed by Shell’s decision to divest its stake in the $30 billion Browse gas project.

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How to invest

A 'big red flag' for ASX investors to avoid at all costs

| James Mickleboro

A leading investment manager has warned that the Australian share market could be filled with underperformers.

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Bank Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 banks today as First Republic teeters on the brink of collapse?

| Bernd Struben

Friday saw another massive fall in the First Republic Bank share price, now down 98% since 8 March.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are gunning forthese ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

Transurban share price jumps on dividend boost

| Sebastian Bowen

Income investors got some great news from Transurban this morning.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX ETFs for their big dividends this month

| James Mickleboro

Not sure which dividend shares to buy? These ETFs could be the answer.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the RBA tomorrow

| Bernd Struben

Just one year ago Australia’s official cash rate stood at 0.10%. Now it’s 3.60%. So, what can ASX 200 investors…

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Retirement

These ASX 200 shares could be top options for your retirement portfolio: experts

| James Mickleboro

Retirees might want to look at these ASX shares for their retirement portfolio.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap shares I rate to beat the ASX 200 in 2023 (and beyond)

| Tristan Harrison

Small businesses have the potential to deliver big growth.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX share could pay a 16% dividend yield by 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Investors may be able smell big dividends from this ASX share.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most important events to keep an eye on for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd generate $400 in monthly passive income from 2 ASX 200 iron ore shares

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how you could receive passive income from two iron ore miners.

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Materials Shares

Buy this ASX 200 lithium share in May: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant could still have room to climb higher from current levels according to one broker.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price dive 6% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

April saw a painful drop for BHP shareholders. What happened?

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Broker Notes

Looking to buy ANZ shares? Here's what to watch in this week's results

| James Mickleboro

ANZ will be releasing its half-year results at the end of the week. Here's what to expect.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price smash the ASX 200 in April?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the month that's been and what's ahead for this big four staple.

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Broker Notes

Megaport shares can rise another 40%: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport share price could be just warming up according to this top broker.

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Opinions

Why I think these ASX All Ords shares are extremely cheap right now

| Tristan Harrison

These opportunities could be too good to pass up.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares: Short-term pain for long-term gain?

| Brooke Cooper

Could lithium's best days be to come?

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Dividend Investing

Perfect balance: 2 ASX 200 shares set to surge while paying dividends

| Tony Yoo

Two experts explain why these companies are well set to deliver both income and capital growth.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Telstra share price crack new multi-year highs in April?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra certainly was a share to own in April! But why?

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Growth Shares

'Under the radar success': 3 quality ASX 200 growth shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

The market tilt towards ASX dividend payers may be sacrificing the growth that these gems provide, according to this expert.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks could offer big yields for investors in the near term.

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Investing Strategies

Why ASX shares could be rocked on Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

The majority of economists tip a shock event this week that could prove predictions of a market correction true.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index looks set to start the week strongly.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in May 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Could these stocks become the superheroes of your ASX portfolio?

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Broker Notes

Here's what brokers are saying about Pilbara Minerals shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have been running the rule over this lithium giant's latest update.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares have big yields

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these big dividend yields!

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