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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to watch out for on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett has concentrated his portfolio in just a few shares. Should you follow suit?

| Bernd Struben

More than 75% of the investments held by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway are in just five companies.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares under $5 to buy in June 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

With inflation gripping and interest rates continuing to climb, who isn't looking for a well-priced buy?

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Opinions

Is it time to be a bull or bear on Transurban shares?

| Motley Fool Staff

Should you buy shares in the toll operator? Our Foolish writers are at a fork in the road.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do own any of today's biggest gainers?

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How to invest

2 drawbacks of short-term investing

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short-term investing may not be the best way to grow your wealth.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX rare earths share exploding 200% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This small cap share is storming ahead on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Significant share market volatility is driving trading volumes this Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these ASX shares according to Morgans.

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Materials Shares

What's with ASX 200 lithium shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the rise and fall of lithium shares today.

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Share Gainers

Why Estia Health, Graincorp, Novonix, and Polynovo shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having particularly strong sessions on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% on big news

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Beach Energy, Champion Iron, and Viva Energy shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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ETFs

How to invest in AI with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX offers many ways to invest in artificial intelligence.

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Technology Shares

2 under-the-radar ASX tech shares that could benefit from the AI boom

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of ideas for investors looking for AI options.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares slid in May, but could now be the time to pounce?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how May played out for the ASX 200 dairy company.

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Resources Shares

Investing in ASX 200 iron ore shares? You'll want to read this

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 iron ore giants are enjoying some tailwinds from an overnight lift in the iron ore price. But…

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX healthcare share just crash 70%?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share has been dealt a major blow in the United States.

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Share Market News

Are we in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX has been an international laggard in 2023.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium share rocketing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is expecting to report an upgrade to its mineral resource estimate in the near future.

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Healthcare Shares

Trading under $60, could this ASX 200 stock be the bargain buy of the year?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is down 30% from its all-time highs.

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Energy Shares

Here's the latest oil price forecast and what it might mean for your ASX energy shares

| Bernd Struben

The Brent crude oil price has gained 5% so far in June.

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Healthcare Shares

Is it too late to buy Sigma Healthcare shares following this week's 22% surge?

| Bronwyn Allen

The pharmacy operator and supplier had a mega announcement for the market yesterday.

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Dividend Investing

Turning a $10k ASX shares portfolio into a passive income of $500 a month!

| Brooke Cooper

Building a substantial passive income from ASX shares doesn't have to break the bank.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 300 shares have opened stronger amid various broker updates today.

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Materials Shares

What happened to the Liontown share price in May?

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium favourite posted a new record high last month.

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Resources Shares

What Goldman's new iron ore forecast could mean for the BHP share price

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is in the green amid an overnight gain in the iron ore price. But is the…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Beach Energy share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is having a difficult session today.

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Travel Shares

Alan Joyce just sold $17m in Qantas shares. Should you be selling?

| James Mickleboro

Qantas' outgoing CEO has just sold the majority of his holding.

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Share Market News

How I'd drip-feed $450 a month into ASX shares to target a million

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what I would do to become a millionaire.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price jumps 12% on lithium-ion batteries deal with LGES

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares are catching the eye of investors on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Polynovo share price racing 14% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Business is booming for this healthcare share right now.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5k in Coles shares in 2020? Here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Coles stock has underperformed over the last three years. Have the dividends been worth it?

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Bank Shares

65 million emails: CBA fined for relentlessly spamming customers

| Tony Yoo

'A complete disregard for the spam rules and the rights of its customers'.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX growth shares that also pay dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are getting big pay rises from these winners.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll have to be quick if you want the latest dividends from these ASX shares.

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Materials Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 mining stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be the shares to buy for mining sector exposure.

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Best Shares

Is it too late to buy May's best-performing ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the best performers from last month.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 40? I'd buy ASX shares to build wealth AND earn passive income

| Bernd Struben

Many ASX shares provide franking credits on their dividends. Meaning you may well be able to hold onto more of…

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