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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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Retail Shares

What is the price target for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there further success coming for this retail giant?

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these income options this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Down 16% in 6 weeks: Is this ASX 200 share a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this beaten down stock.

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett's sister uses this simple method for passive income without dividends

| Tristan Harrison

This strategy can be a great way to create cash flow.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX income stocks to buy for 4% to 8% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are in the buy zone. What are they forecasting for them?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 enjoyed a strong start to the trading week today.

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Technology Shares

Up 53% in a month, how Nuix shares are winning back investors

| Mitchell Lawler

Is this ASX tech share back in the good books of investors?

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Energy Shares

Why did this ASX 200 mining stock jump 7%?

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner's shares had a great session. But what got investors excited?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Opinions

1 ASX 200 dividend stock down 20% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This beaten-up ASX share could be a top pick for dividends and stability.

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Opinions

2 cheap ASX 200 shares I'd buy in May

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are too cheap to ignore.

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Share Gainers

Why Gentrack, New Hope, Nuix, and Star Entertainment shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Dividend Investing

What's the dividend yield of NAB shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s the size of NAB’s payout?

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Duratec, Galan Lithium, and Michael Hill shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why brokers just revised their outlook for these 4 top ASX All Ords shares

| Bernd Struben

These four ASX All Ords companies were just re-rated by top brokers.

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Opinions

I'd invest $10,000 into these excellent ASX shares for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these top stocks.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 24%?

| James Mickleboro

What is weighing down this lithium stock today? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks flying higher on 'most relaxed' Chinese stimulus ever

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto shares could all benefit from China’s new stimulus measures.

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX All Ords stock staying strong as profits crash 76%

| Mitchell Lawler

How is this company's share price marching higher after mowing down more than three-quarters of its profits compared to a…

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Opinions

Should you buy Telstra stock on a pullback?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this telco a buy for value hunters?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Core Lithium share price just crash 6%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the Core Lithium share price today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just rocketed 25% on an earnings upgrade

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords share following an improved FY 2024 earnings outlook.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are Star shares now rolling the dice on a rescue bid?

| Mitchell Lawler

Rumour is that a US-based casino operator is ready to revamp this fallen star.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP shares charging higher as the clock ticks down on the Anglo American takeover

| Bernd Struben

BHP has less than three days before the clock runs down on its $64 billion Anglo American takeover bid.

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Bank Shares

Here is the earnings forecast through to 2026 for ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend investors will be keen to see what's on the horizon for ANZ.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for beginner investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

If you're just starting your investment journey it could be worth checking out these ETFs.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX stocks can rise 20% (and pay big dividends!)

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes some very big returns could be on the cards over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend stocks for investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting these stocks to provide great yields. But how great?

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Growth Shares

2 highly rated ASX growth shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Analysts don't want you to miss out on these growing companies.

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Dividend Investing

2 cheap ASX dividend shares I'd buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two stocks can provide excellent dividends.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

2 of the best ASX mining stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these miners.

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Opinions

1 overlooked ASX growth stock I'm chasing for multibagger potential

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock can create strong returns in the years ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped by analysts to provide investors with yields that are superior to term deposits.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 300 shares in this glorious ASX 200 dividend stock and create almost $2,000 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Atop the juicy passive income, I like this ASX dividend beauty for its potential share price gains.

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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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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX consumer discretionary shares rose by more than 3% last week.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 15% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares can rise strongly from where they trade today.

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