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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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Earnings Results

Graincorp share price lifts off as dividend is maintained and debts plunge

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Graincorp share price today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares to buy as they bounce

| Tristan Harrison

I rate these stocks as buys, they look cheap and they have high yields.

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International Stock News

3 reasons to buy Nvidia stock before May 22 (and 1 reason to sell)

| Keithen Drury

Nvidia is still growing at warp speed.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs I think are a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX ETFs all have excellent growth potential.

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Resources Shares

How Fortescue shares could gain from the Federal budget

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue could be among the ASX shares to benefit most from the new Federal budget.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX dividends stocks analysts think are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares have decent upside potential and attractive yields.

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Materials Shares

How much passive income would I make from 300 BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a good source of income? Let's see what analysts are predicting.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Wilsons is saying about ANZ, CBA, NAB, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

What are its analysts saying about the big four banks following their updates?

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare stock just hit an all-time high: Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The valuation of this high-performer has soared.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Materials Shares

Could Liontown shares roar 30%+ higher?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten-down lithium developer about to roar higher? Let's see what Bell Potter is saying.

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Technology Shares

Own Xero shares? Here's what to expect from next week's results

| James Mickleboro

Strong earnings growth is expected from this market darling next week.

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Opinions

2 reasons to buy Berkshire Hathaway shares today (and one not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying Warren Buffett's company isn't the obvious win that it used to be...

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Superannuation

Is your superannuation keeping up with the cost of living crisis?

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation is an integral asset. How is inflation affecting things?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock dived 9% after parting ways with Albemarle

| James Mickleboro

A promising agreement has been terminated but management remains confident.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to the races for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Economy

Which ASX shares could be set to benefit from the federal budget?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares might be the winners of the recent budget.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

My 2024 Budget verdict

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

That’s a lot of ‘stuff’ to take in. And the numbers are mind-boggling.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share for a 20%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be coming for this stock.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Fletcher Building, Healius, Iperionx, and Iress shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up shares in these ASX All Ords shares today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Boss Energy, Domino's, and Renascor shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Wednesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price rockets on new Volkswagen deal

| Sebastian Bowen

There's some big ASX news out of Novonix today.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock Boss Energy surges on copper news

| Bernd Struben

Boss Energy is best known for its Honeymoon uranium project. Now copper and gold have joined the menu.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Arafura share price surging 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors believe this rare earths developer could be a big winner from the Federal Budget.

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Share Market News

What the federal budget means for interest rates and ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX shares will benefit more than others from the new Federal budget.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this could be the best ASX 200 consumer staples stock to buy in May

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this stock is a great buying opportunity in May.

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Opinions

With $1,000 to invest, should I buy ASX growth stocks or income shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on which investment Aussies should look at.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX gold stock just rocketed 92% on this 'outstanding' new discovery

| Bernd Struben

Investor are snapping up the ASX gold stock as excitement over its gold and silver project surges.

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Financial Shares

Here is the dividend forecast to 2026 for AMP shares

| Tristan Harrison

AMP could be a viable source of dividends. But how much will it pay?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying BHP shares? Here's what's happening with the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP’s Mike Henry and Anglo American’s Duncan Wanblad are manoeuvring for shareholder approval.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price heading back to $100?

| Tristan Harrison

This bank stock may be overvalued and headed down according to one broker.

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Dividend Investing

$8,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into $1,151 in monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how I’d go about investing in ASX dividend shares.

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REITs

Will the 'resurgence in demand' for shopping centres boost ASX REITs?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX REITs are likely to benefit from the "triple boost" of Australia's population, jobs, and income growth.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue chip shares could rise 10% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these blue chips to deliver big returns.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX 200 dividend giants to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these stocks as their best ideas this month.

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Share Market News

If I buy 1,000 Westpac shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Zach Bristow

For investors seeking passive income, this banking major could be a contender.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be fantastic buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be quality long-term options for investors. But why?

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Dividend Investing

6% yield! I'm eyeing this ASX stock for my retirement portfolio in May

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I love this stock for a retirement portfolio right now.

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