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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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Technology Shares

4 ASX shares exposed to the 'largest technological change ever seen'

| Bronwyn Allen

It will accelerate revenue growth and cut costs for many companies, says this expert.

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Bank Shares

Are Macquarie shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

What is Goldman Sachs saying about this investment bank?

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Dividend Investing

Why Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 dividend stocks are buys in May

| James Mickleboro

The broker has recently put buy ratings on these shares.

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Resources Shares

Here is the earnings forecast to 2028 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares could face volatility this decade. How much accounting profit can the resources stock generate?

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Earnings Results

Westpac share price on watch amid results, special dividend and $1b buyback

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is rewarding its shareholders handsomely this half.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

Forget NAB and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares could be quality options for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Want $500 in monthly passive income? Buy 938 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

For $6,000 a year in passive income, I think this ASX dividend stock is one to buy.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to invest $10,000 into next week

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with access to some of the best companies in the world.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares ready for dividend hikes in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are going to pay bigger payouts in 2024.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Where will the next $75 billion come from for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

What will drive Wesfarmers earnings higher from here?

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ETFs

Here's why the ASX's VanEck Wide Moat ETF had such an awful April

| Sebastian Bowen

This high-flying ETF was brought closer to Earth last month.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 stock crashed 12% in April. Is it now on the rebound?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be a compelling turnaround story.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX real estate shares were strongest among the 11 market sectors last week.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks that have 7%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these high yield stocks.

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Retirement

What's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 70 in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance at age 70 might shock you.

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Cryptocurrencies

Buying Bitcoin? Here's why Block's Jack Dorsey says AI will drive global adoption

| Bernd Struben

Moving forward, Block plans to reinvest some of its monthly profits into Bitcoin.

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX 200 healthcare share with AI upside just hit a new 52-week high?

| Bronwyn Allen

And top broker Goldman Sachs says the share price can go even higher.

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How to invest

3 ASX shares to buy now that could help you retire a millionaire

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are buys. Here's why they could help you grow your wealth.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income stocks. Here's what sort of yields you can expect.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA increase, cut, or keep them on hold?

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Gold

Top ASX gold shares to buy in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to add some investment exposure to the yellow metal this month?

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Bank Shares

Here's the NAB dividend forecast through to 2028

| James Mickleboro

Where is this bank's dividend heading in the coming years?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price smashed the ASX 200 in April

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into why the miner beat the index.

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Broker Notes

REA shares vs. Domain: Here's Goldman Sachs' verdict

| Bronwyn Allen

These digital property advertising companies offer the same services but only one is ripe for investment.

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Growth Shares

Two high-flying ASX shares: One upgraded, one downgraded

| James Mickleboro

One of these high-flying shares could keep rising and one could fall.

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Retirement

Will you need to keep working after retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two-thirds of Australians say they plan to continue working beyond their retirement age.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look to me like top picks for dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX ended the trading week on a high today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Oil! Get off the grass!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Now that I think of it, what is the bowls equivalent of Happy Gilmour?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to check out these buy-rated stocks.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $8,000 in Mesoblast shares at the beginning of 2024, guess how much you'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Mesoblast shares have been soaring higher over the past six weeks. But why?

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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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Share Gainers

Why Block, GQG, Helloworld, and Xero shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX coal shares higher despite major superannuation fund walking away

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia's second-largest superannuation fund is blacklisting thermal coal miners from 1 July.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Evolution Mining, Macquarie, and Meteoric Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a low point. But why?

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Opinions

Would I still buy Life360 shares as they hit all-time highs?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this high-flying tech share still be a buy at all-time highs?

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Materials Shares

Is ASX uranium the new lithium?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will uranium shares follow lithium into the breach?

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