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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

Global companies just paid a record $512 billion in Q1 dividends. Here's how ASX 200 shares stacked up

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend stocks increased payouts by 2.0% in Q1, according to Janus Henderson, with BHP dragging on growth.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price too cheap?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this be an opportunity calling?

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Coles shares for that hefty 6% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Should Coles stock go in your shopping basket?

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Superannuation

Here are 2 changes to superannuation in the Federal Budget

| Bronwyn Allen

In case you missed them...

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares: How dividends offset poor capital growth over 10 years

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the 10-year capital growth and dividend returns of the 7 biggest ASX 200 bank shares.

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International Stock News

Nvidia did it again. Is the AI stock a buy after another round of record profits?

| Jeremy Bowman

Nvidia just crushed earnings again. Are investors surprised?

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Retirement

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be worthy of a spot in a retirement portfolio.

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Bank Shares

Why Goldman Sachs just downgraded Westpac shares to a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker thinks now is the time to sell this big four bank.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best passive-income-focused ASX shares to consider buying in June

| James Mickleboro

Wanting passive income? Analysts think these shares could be top options.

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Energy Shares

How data centres could lift Woodside shares

| Bernd Struben

AI, data centres and Woodside shares have more in common than you might think.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy BHP shares after recent weakness?

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant's shares pulled back yesterday. Should you be taking advantage?

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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 tough finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Technology Shares

What are analysts saying about Xero shares following its blockbuster results?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about this tech stock after it delivered a very strong result.

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Energy Shares

Upgraded: Buy this ASX 100 stock to leverage the energy transition megatrend

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be snapping up this stock now.

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Dividend Investing

Why I keep loading up on these 2 ASX passive income machines

| Tristan Harrison

I can’t stop buying these dividend stocks.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares offer 6%+ yields right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high yield stocks are in the buy zone.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 super ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Want some blue chips in your portfolio? Check out these four that analysts rate as buys.

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Opinions

Top ASX stock to buy as a thrifty investor (the old Warren Buffett way)

| Mitchell Lawler

I reckon this ASX stock would be a prime contender if Warren Buffett was working with $10,000 or less and…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured another negative day this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks could be a good source of passive income according to analysts.

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Industrials Shares

Beaten-up ASX 200 stock surges 12% on buyout rumour

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 building materials stock has been struggling throughout FY24.

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Bank Shares

Why did NAB shares just get downgraded?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant just lost a bull. But why?

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs with yields over 5%

| Tristan Harrison

Here are four funds offering pleasing levels of income.

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Index investing

Does the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) pay a decent ASX dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF might be worth more than its dividends...

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Dividend Investing

Is now a good time to buy this high-yield ASX dividend stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

My view is that a high yield doesn't always make for a good buy.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

One of these ASX 200 shares is set to pay a record interim dividend.

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Share Gainers

Guess how much a $3,000 investment in Liontown shares ballooned to in just one month

| Bernd Struben

After a lengthy slide, Liontown shares came roaring back this past month.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare stock up 40% in 6 months halted ahead of major trial results

| Bronwyn Allen

Neuren Pharmaceuticals will reveal Phase 2 clinical results for its second drug candidate shortly.

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Healthcare Shares

Can CSL shares deliver market-beating returns for investors?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a good place to invest your hard-earned money? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Ethical, Cromwell Property, Smartpay, and Xero shares are surging

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares vs. property: Which has performed better since the COVID crash?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal which property markets and ASX 200 shares have risen the most since COVID-19 hit us.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Nufarm, Peninsula Energy, and Regis Resource shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Why these 4 ASX 200 shares just got downgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers have downgraded their outlooks for these ASX 200 shares. But why?

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ETFs

Should you buy Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) at an all-time high?

| Tristan Harrison

Can an investment at an all-time high be a good idea?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price just leap 5%?

| Bernd Struben

The Sayona Mining share price is smashing the benchmark today. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Deal or no deal? Why the BHP share price is crumbling today

| Bernd Struben

The BHP share price is under pressure following the mining giant's third takeover bid for Anglo American.

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Earnings Results

Xero share price leaps 8% on staggering earnings upheaval

| Mitchell Lawler

A major turnaround in profitability is sending investors into a frenzy over Xero shares today.

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Energy Shares

Origin share price outpacing the ASX 200 on Eraring lifeline extension

| Bernd Struben

Origin’s coal-fired Eraring plant will continue to produce power to ensure NSW energy security.

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Dividend Investing

Are Fortescue shares a dividend trap?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the mining stock a dividend hero or is the big payout just temporary?

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International Stock News

Nvidia announces a 10-for-1 stock split. Here's what investors need to know.

| Danny Vena

This marks the largest stock split to date for the chipmaker.

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