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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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Share Fallers

Why Clearview, Loyal Lithium, Polynovo, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Retail Shares

Goldman says these 6 ASX retail shares are a buying opportunity

| Bronwyn Allen

The latest retail trading data was historically weak, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares charging higher amid China's $210 billion cash injection

| Bernd Struben

The big three ASX 200 miners are charging higher on Friday even as the benchmark sinks.

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Share Gainers

Why AIC Mines, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Patriot Battery Metals, and Vulcan Energy are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in a positive fashion.

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Resources Shares

What this unprecedented short squeeze signals for ASX copper stocks

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks have been benefiting from soaring demand for the red metal amid limited new supplies.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy, hold or sell these 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These experts reveal their calls on CSL, Resmed and Sonic Healthcare shares today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share just leapt 13% on major financing news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX lithium share on the back of major financing news.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank stock smashing the benchmark on Friday as a key metric strengthens

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 bank stock surging on Friday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is now the time to buy this high-yielding ASX dividend stock?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be ripe for an investment.

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Dividend Investing

Looking to retire? Buy these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks are in the buy zone right now.

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Opinions

Here are the 2 ASX shares I might buy next

| Sebastian Bowen

The performances of these two ASX shares are hard to ignore.

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Share Market News

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be great options for income investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips are best buys according to a couple of leading brokers.

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Broker Notes

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says one of these stocks could deliver 30% share price growth in just one year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a red finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Energy Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of returns one leading broker is expecting from the energy giant.

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Dividend Investing

What is the dividend yield of Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Does Wesfarmers offer an appealing dividend yield right now?

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ETFs

These were the 2 best ASX ETFs for price growth in April

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 ASX ETFs give investors exposure to one of the great megatrends of the moment.

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX 200 energy shares? Here's the latest IEA oil forecast

| Bernd Struben

What can ASX 200 energy shares like Woodside expect in the year ahead?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was on fire today, with almost every sector surging.

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Technology Shares

ASX 300 fallen star down 62% in a year hits new 52-week low: Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Weebit Nano shares today.

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52-Week Highs

Why is the CBA share price setting a new all-time high today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's biggest bank just became more expensive. What is driving the demand?

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock surging despite a $500 million writedown?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are looking beyond this write-down and focusing on its strong underlying performance.

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ETFs

Macquarie ups the ante on fees with new ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

These new ETFs from Macquarie are going to turn some heads.

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Real Estate Shares

Up 73% in a year, this surging ASX 200 stock just hit another all-time high

| Bronwyn Allen

This property share has skyrocketed, with the company recently upgrading its FY24 guidance for a second time.

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Share Market News

2 cheap ASX All Ords shares to buy for growth and dividends

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are cheap and could pay out growing dividends.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX iron ore shares after the federal budget?

| Tristan Harrison

There may be trouble ahead for the iron ore price according to broker Citi.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs just upgraded Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become a lot more positive on this supermarket giant.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, Graincorp, Incitec Pivot, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having stronger-than-average sessions on Thursday. But why? 

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just exploded 63% on Federal budget funding news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX healthcare stock amid extra funding in the Federal budget.

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Financial Shares

What this top broker is saying about IAG shares

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG shares are trading close to their four-year highs.

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, JB Hi-Fi, PYC, and Renascor shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Time's running out to get these latest ASX dividend payments...

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ETFs

3 reasons the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) is a great ASX ETF pick

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what makes the NDQ ETF so compelling.

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Materials Shares

'Tip of the iceberg': Why this ASX lithium stock has exploded 200% in a week

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited this week? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

How the latest Aussie jobs figures just lit the ASX 200 on fire

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating news from several key fronts today.

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Share Market News

Patriot Battery Metals share price rockets 11% on new lithium drilling results

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX lithium stock has more than recovered its share price losses from yesterday.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is surging 11% on an 'outstanding' result

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX gaming giant just posted a 17% jump in profits, and its shareholders are basking in the glory.

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Investing Strategies

The secret stock Warren Buffett just spent $10 billion on (and finding similar ASX shares)

| Bernd Struben

Investors were kept in the dark about Warren Buffett’s $10 billion share purchases since late 2023.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rockets higher on Thursday as S&P 500 smashes record highs

| Bernd Struben

With the S&P 500 racing to new all-time highs, ASX 200 investors are favouring their buy buttons.

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