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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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Investing Strategies

3 easy ways to reduce your ASX share portfolio's volatility right now

| Rhys Brock

Of course, some people love the thrill of rollercoasters – but the rest of us don’t want to feel that…

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Healthcare Shares

Insider still buying Mesoblast shares despite 230% rise this year: Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying share is still reporting insider buying. Should you buy too?

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Share Gainers

'Ideally positioned': Why this ASX copper stock just rocketed 57%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up shares in the ASX copper stock on Monday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Top fundie says this heavily shorted ASX 200 stock is 'cheaper than it's worth'

| Tristan Harrison

Learn here about an ASX 200 stock this Airlie fund manager likes.

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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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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Fletcher Building, Macquarie, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares slip as cracks appear in OPEC unity

| Bernd Struben

Woodside and Santos shares are both underperforming the ASX 200 on Monday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX energy shares are buys and could deliver huge 12-month returns

| James Mickleboro

Morgans sees scope for these energy producers to rise materially from current levels.

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, IPH, Life360, and Ramelius Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Why 'Property vs. Shares' isn't a fair fight

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

But if you asked me to look at the probabilities, I know what I feel more comfortable with.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Macquarie share price getting hammered on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors shouldn't be worried about today's big share price drop...

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares to buy at 'attractive levels'

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are bullish about these two industry-leading stocks.

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Resources Shares

Why these ASX mining shares have 'got some huge advantages': Chalmers

| Bernd Struben

Tomorrow’s Federal budget could offer a welcome boost for these ASX mining shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy CSL shares for growing dividends and 'compelling long-term tailwinds'

| Bernd Struben

CSL has increased both its interim and final dividend every year since 2021.

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ETFs

How much money should I put in one ASX ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Does your ASX ETF provide good returns and the required diversification?

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 stock just slashed its earnings guidance by 17%

| Mitchell Lawler

In a housing crisis, how is this company now facing lower profits than previously expected?

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Materials Shares

What's happening with the Sayona Mining share price on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

After opening sharply higher, Sayona Mining shares are taking a tumble. But why?

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Real Estate Shares

Top broker says this beaten-up ASX 200 stock could have further to fall

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could see more suffering amid major tax pain.

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Opinions

2 top ASX growth shares I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these stocks.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Coles shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors put this stock in the shopping basket?

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is marching higher on a 'significant resource upgrade'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Aussie gold miner following a sizeable estimated resource increase.

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Is today's decline actually good news for investors?

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Dividend Investing

How to choose ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These three factors help me pick stocks for dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX stocks for 4% and 8% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these buy-rated income stocks.

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Materials Shares

One ASX lithium stock to buy and one to sell

| James Mickleboro

Which lithium miners are analysts recommending as buys and sells?

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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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Small Cap Shares

Morgans names the best small cap ASX shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

The broker has these small caps on its best ideas list this month.

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Resources Shares

Copper and uranium: 2 ASX mining stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think these miners are buys right now.

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Financial Shares

What could $10,000 invested in QBE shares be worth in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Would it be a good idea to buy this insurance giant's shares? Let's find out.

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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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