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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 Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough day for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 eerily quiet today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Australian share market is ghostly quiet today. Could it have something to do with interest rates?

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Growth Shares

2 of the best growth-focused ASX shares to consider buying in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have very good things to say about these growth stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 4 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be top options for income investors. Let's see what brokers are forecasting.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What should be in tonight's Budget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Good luck tonight, Treasurer.

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, GUD, Race Oncology, and Spartan Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a decent session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Meteoric Resources, Pantoro, and Worley shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session today. But why?

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Resources Shares

Should you buy Fortescue shares for that fat 8% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

More than one expert reckons Fortescue's dividends are looking shaky.

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Transurban share price lagging the market today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors don't seem to like Transurban's latest changes...

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Share Market News

2 reasons Thursday is shaping up to be a huge day for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

Thursday could be a big day for the ASX 200. But why?

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Financial Shares

If you'd invested $10,000 in Netwealth shares at the start of the year, here's how much you'd have now

| Bronwyn Allen

Would it have been a good idea to buy Netwealth shares on 2 January?

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons ResMed shares 'are just too cheap!'

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could still produce healthy gains, according to one fund manager.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares rocking higher on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

This 'spray-on skin' company and cancer-fighting biotech have exciting news for shareholders today.

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Energy Shares

Will ASX uranium shares run higher on this 'historic' supply ban?

| Mitchell Lawler

The United States President has signed fresh uranium policy into law.

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Broker Notes

Guess which four ASX 300 shares were just re-rated by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers have re-evaluated the prospects for these ASX 300 companies.

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Investing Strategies

Invest in quality, not meme stocks

| Andrew Legget (TMFalegget)

It appears the “meme stock” days are back.

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Travel Shares

Short sellers up the ante on Qantas shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The short interest in Qantas shares rose to its highest level since the pandemic this month.

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Share Gainers

Why this $1.5 billion ASX 200 stock just surged 10%

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the stock surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Investing Strategies

Inherited a substantial sum of money? Here's how I'd spend it (including the ASX stocks I'd buy)

| Rhys Brock

Inheriting a substantial sum of money can be life changing – but working out the best way to use it…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price slides amid no deal on 'compelling opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

BHP’s Mike Henry responded to Anglo American’s rejection of the improved takeover deal.

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Growth Shares

How ASX growth shares can become top dividend stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Are growth stocks passive income power plays in the making?

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Dividend Investing

Get paid huge amounts of cash to own these ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are paying pleasing yields. Here’s what you need to know

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy for instant diversification

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX investments could provide something very different to the ASX 200.

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ETFs

Both of these excellent ASX ETFs are on my buy list

| Tristan Harrison

I love the look of these ASX ETFs, I’m expecting to buy at least one.

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Share Market News

Is the Woodside share price at a stretched valuation right now?

| Zach Bristow

Some are still optimistic on the energy giant, despite softer oil prices.

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Technology Shares

Brokers name 2 rapidly growing ASX 200 tech stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These tech stocks could be quality options for growth investors. Let's see why.

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Materials Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this lithium giant could deliver big returns or destroy wealth?

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Bank Shares

Here's the ANZ dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant will be paying its latest dividend soon. But what will come next?

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Materials Shares

BHP shares on watch after new $64b Anglo American takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't second time lucky for the Big Australian. Will it try again?

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Share Market News

Why this ASX 200 stock could generate a 40% 12-month return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is predicting huge returns from this stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

There's plenty to watch on the local share market today.

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Investing Strategies

4 founder-led ASX 300 shares that have helped this fund outperform

| Sebastian Bowen

These big bets from Airlie paid off for investors...

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX shares at 52-week lows or worse

| James Mickleboro

Times have been hard for owners of these shares.

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Technology Shares

What are 3 of the safest ASX 200 tech shares in Australia right now?

| Zach Bristow

Here's how these tech companies stand out in a turbulent market.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend stocks for income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these income stocks.

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Opinions

Where to find value inside the top 50 ASX shares in May

| Mitchell Lawler

Value can be found in all shapes and sizes. These large-caps is where I believe future outperformance can be made.

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Investing Strategies

How to help recession-proof your ASX share portfolio in May 2024

| Rhys Brock

There are some quick and easy ways to recession-proof your ASX share portfolio.

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ETFs

Here's what makes the Vanguard US Total Market ETF (VTS) stand out from other index funds

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF offers something that no other ASX index fund does.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX somehow managed to pull a win out of its hat today.

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Gold

Should you buy ASX gold ETFs right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is gold a 2024 fad or still a good long-term investment?

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