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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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Broker Notes

Lithium and technology: Broker names 2 ASX 200 shares as strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling bullish about these shares for good reason.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs until 2030

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be top options for long-term focused investors.

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy rating on these stocks and are forecasting attractive dividend yields.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and these ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have recently slapped buy ratings on these income options.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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

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Broker Notes

10 top ASX shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these shares would be great options next month.

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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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Superannuation

Which ASX shares I'd buy in a superannuation fund for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d definitely buy these ASX shares for income in superannuation.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given these shares a big thumbs up.

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ETFs

Is the iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (IOZ) a good long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the IOZ ETF.

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Share Market News

Are interest rate cuts now off the table for 2024?

| James Mickleboro

The RBA is struggling in its battle with inflation. What does this mean for interest rates?

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How to invest

I'd listen to Warren Buffett's advice and buy wonderful ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Here's how following Buffett's lead could help you beat the market.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 300 shares could rise 20% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these shares according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Wesfarmers dividend forecast through to 2028

| Tristan Harrison

Want to know how big the Wesfarmers dividends might be? Let’s find out…

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Opinions

Why I just invested another $1,000 in my favourite ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I’m planning to hold this stock for a very long time.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation is enough to retire comfortably in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal exactly how much a comfortable retirement costs per year.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

I don't care about my portfolio's performance this year

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Want to hear something unusual… and a little strange?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 pumping the brakes before the weekend?

| Mitchell Lawler

Australian investors don't have the appetite today, here's why.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks that brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Should income investors be buying these stocks this week?

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Resources Shares

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker sees significant valuation differences between these 2 major ASX 200 mining shares.

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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 Fallers

Why BHP, Lynas, Metals X, and Super Retail shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Latin Resources, Newmont, Nick Scali, and ResMed shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares tumble as falling prices hit export values

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are all the details from a new report released today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Metcash shares down despite corporate watchdog approval

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash is about to diversify and become a bigger business.

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Materials Shares

Why are Sayona Mining shares getting thumped today?

| James Mickleboro

Should this miner have put its lithium operation on care and maintenance?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Super Retail share price falling 5% today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are shying away from the retailer as the company gets ready to go to court.

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ETFs

If you invested $10,000 in VanEck Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) nine years ago, here's what it would be worth now

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF has been a top performer. How much would it have grown an investor’s wealth?

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Capital Raising

Nick Scali share price jumps 14% to record high after raising $46m

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded very positively to the company's UK expansion plan.

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Gold

Why is the Newmont share price rocketing 15%?

| James Mickleboro

The world's largest gold miner is having a golden finish to the week.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price jumps 10% on strong quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

ResMed has impressed the market with its third-quarter update.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares sink on $60b Anglo American takeover news

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian could be on the verge of a major acquisition.

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Superannuation

Why superannuation funds love these 3 ASX 200 shares 

| Kate O'Brien

Superannuation shares can offer stability, dividend income, and the prospect of capital growth.

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Materials Shares

Dirt cheap! Why Lynas shares could rise 18%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees a lot of value in this rare earths miner's shares.

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How to invest

4 ASX 300 shares Australia's top female investors choose

| Kate O'Brien

Female ASX investors are rewriting the fund manager rule book with incisive investment strategies

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares that offer at least 9% dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

I'd look at these stocks for a cheap valuation and big passive income.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's your half-year results preview

| James Mickleboro

What does the market expect from this banking giant next week?

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Materials Shares

Why Fortescue shares could crash 30%

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes this mining giant's shares are severely overvalued.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for passive income? These 2 ASX All Ords shares trade ex-dividend next week!

| Bernd Struben

With ex-dividend dates fast approaching, passive income investors will need to act soon.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for their 4% to 6.6% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big yields from these buy-rated stocks.

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