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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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52-Week Highs

Up 63%: The A2 Milk share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

A2 Milk shares can't stop winning for investors in 2024...

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52-Week Highs

Guess which 7 ASX 200 shares are smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these seven stocks soaring to new one-year highs today.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why you now own an ASX tech stock!

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant is now selling software.

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Share Fallers

Why this $3.2 billion ASX 200 stock just crashed 19%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We need to fix the economy. Here's how

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I would ask that you put the political barracking and ideology aside for a few minutes here.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this under-the-radar ASX 200 stock is in a trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

It looks like this top 200 company is ready to splash some cash again.

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Share Gainers

Up 246% in a year, here's why the Droneshield share price is racing higher again today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Droneshield share price soaring today. But why?

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International Stock News

Here's why Nvidia stock could sustain its stunning bull run after May 22

| Harsh Chauhan

One analyst predicts Nvidia's data center business will see massive growth thanks to its new AI chips.

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ETFs

Here's what $10,000 invested in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) at the start of 2023 is worth now

| Zach Bristow

Could this be a good way to gain income through capital appreciation and dividends?

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Travel Shares

Webjet share price rockets 14% on record earnings and demerger announcement

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Webjet share price flying higher on Wednesday.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX shares could win big time in the long term

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks have very appealing outlooks.

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Share Market News

How much could a $10,000 investment in Qantas shares be worth in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Would putting your money in the Flying Kangaroo be a smart idea?

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Energy Shares

This top broker says the Pilbara Minerals share price is going to crash 35%

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX lithium share is significantly overvalued, according to this broker.

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Technology Shares

Is this ASX 200 tech stock in the buy zone following its results?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to snap up this top tech stock? Let's see what a leading broker is saying.

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Communication Shares

What are brokers saying about the Telstra share price after this week's update?

| James Mickleboro

Does the telco giant's guidance update change things for investors?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX shares and get 6% and 7% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares offer larger-than-average dividend yields.

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Investing Strategies

$10,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into $526 in monthly passive income

| Zach Bristow

Think like an investor to produce long-term growth and income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Best Shares

4 ASX shares held by billionaire fund managers

| Sebastian Bowen

Is one of these four shares your next winner?

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Dividend Investing

Broker says these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks income investors should be buying these shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why this beaten-down ASX 200 stock can jump 24%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this sold off stock could generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

ResMed shares higher as company 'turns the GLP threat into an opportunity': Fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed is having a great run in 2024 with the share price up 29% already.

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Superannuation

5 ways to get more money into your superannuation by June 30

| Bronwyn Allen

With about 6 weeks to go until the end of the financial year, it's time to start thinking about tax…

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Blue Chip Shares

5 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these high-quality companies are top buys in May.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fairly grim day for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares good value or expensive?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares have been strong performers this year. Is it too late to invest?

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Dividend Investing

Want $150 in monthly passive income? Buy 656 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

Just 656 shares in this ASX 200 dividend jewel can deliver a $150 monthly passive income.

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock just hit a 4-year high?

| Tristan Harrison

The bank’s profitability prospects are increasing.

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Materials Shares

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says lithium prices will not bottom until 2025. Here's what you should do in the meantime.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX retail shares just upgraded by brokers (and 1 downgraded)

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker has picked out the cheap stocks in this sector...

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Technology Shares

Why are Brainchip shares racing higher after its AGM?

| James Mickleboro

This struggling semiconductor stock is having a good session. But why?

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks in focus as gold price smashes record highs

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has soared into new record territory. But why?

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Real Estate Shares

Guess which ASX 200 co-founder just sold $33 million worth of company shares

| Tristan Harrison

A major sale has just occurred at one of the ASX’s market darlings.

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Share Fallers

Why Infratil, James Hardie, Sonic Healthcare, and Star Entertainment shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Which ASX 200 stock just plunged 12% despite record full-year earnings?

| Bronwyn Allen

It looks like an impressive report card but UBS doesn't like the FY25 guidance.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, OFX, Skycity, and TechnologyOne shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Travel Shares

Is this why Qantas shares are racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Qantas share price today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX 200 healthcare stock is tumbling 6% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Inflation pressures are claiming another victim as this healthcare giant lowers its FY24 expectations.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 300 shares hitting new 52-week lows: Are they cheap buys?

| James Mickleboro

What's sending these shares down to new lows today?

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Retail Shares

Dump 'em! Top broker says sell these 3 ASX retail shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This comes amid high interest rates, weak retail sales, and persistently negative consumer sentiment.

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