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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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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares offer 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could offer big yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A subdued start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 banks vs. mining stocks: Which is the better buy today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Ray David from Blackwattle Partners explains the significant divergence in performance this year.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs offer investors access to all corners of the market.

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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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Retail Shares

Are JB Hi-Fi shares still a buy as growth slows?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock worth a bargain basket buy?

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Broker Notes

Coles share price holds firm while Woolworths tumbles 18% in 2024. Time to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of a few top brokers on whether Coles shares are a good buy today.

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Opinions

I'd buy these ASX retail shares if economic fragility starts a fire sale

| Mitchell Lawler

An economic hiccup could present a golden opportunity to buy these quality retailers.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the CBA dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

How big will the banking giant's dividend be in the coming years?

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Opinions

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over NAB shares for 2024

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX dividend gem is well-placed to boost its income payouts in 2024 and beyond.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities and energy shares both rose by more than 4% last week.

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Superannuation

Why I'd buy high-yield ASX dividend shares for superannuation in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

High-yield ASX dividend shares can make a lot of sense in retirement.

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Share Market News

These ASX shares could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believes that huge returns could be on offer with these shares.

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX 200 dividend shares to buy for your income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Looking for an income boost? Analysts are tipping these shares as buys.

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares that look way too cheap to ignore right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be in the bargain bin right now.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy BHP stock on a pullback?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the ‘big Australian’ a big opportunity?

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Retirement

Key actions for Baby Boomers and Gen X to take now for an excellent retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Findex provides 5 investment tips for both Baby Boomers and Gen Xers to help secure their retirement.

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Dividend Investing

1 compelling ASX dividend share I'd buy for its big yield

| Tristan Harrison

This stock continues to pipe in bigger distributions.

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Broker Notes

Telstra shares and 4 other defensive income stocks to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX defensive shares are a good way to hedge your bets in a volatile share market.

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Share Market News

$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is worth…

| James Mickleboro

Long term shareholders of these shares will be laughing all the way to the bank.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Westpac dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Will the big dividends continue for shareholders of this banking giant?

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Superannuation

Top ASX shares to buy for your superannuation fund in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Is your super working hard for you?

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 top ASX 200 shares I'd buy now for passive income

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks sit at the top of my passive income play list.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the week for the Australian share market.

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Healthcare Shares

Resmed share price higher despite CEO hitting sell on 14,683 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

ResMed's CEO just sold $4.8 million worth of his own company's 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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Dividend Investing

Should you buy ANZ shares before they trade ex-dividend next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you buy ANZ shares before the bank trades ex-dividend next Monday?

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Share Gainers

Why Comet Ridge, Kingsgate, News Corp, and St Barbara shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

How this ASX mining stock more than doubled investors' money in 1 month

| Bernd Struben

Some investors will have realised gains of 134% from the ASX mining stock in just three weeks.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, De Grey Mining, Life360, and Neuren shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying BHP shares for the Anglo takeover? Here's why it might be a 'crazy' move

| Bernd Struben

This expert thinks BHP’s takeover of Anglo American could be “a complete mess”. But why?

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Bank Shares

It was huge week for ASX 200 bank shares. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors in the big four banks take a look at the books...

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX 200 tech stock now before it's too late: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees potential for some big returns from this tech leader.

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Gold

2 under-the-radar ASX gold shares shining 11% brighter on Friday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a golden finish to the week. But why?

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Financial Shares

Here is the earnings forecast out to 2026 for IAG shares

| Tristan Harrison

A leading broker has revealed where it thinks profit is headed in the next few years.

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Financial Shares

The QBE share price is marching higher on Friday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the QBE share price on Friday. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Life360 share price sinking 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying tech stock has handed in its report card. How did it do?

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares charge higher on lithium project update

| James Mickleboro

The lithium developer is continuing to progress its project on time and on budget.

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ETFs

If I'd put $5,000 in iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

It has been an incredible start to the year for the US share market.

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Opinions

Which of these ASX 200 shares is the better bargain in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Coles vs. Woolies...

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