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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the current ASX dividend yield on Woolworths shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths shares rarely offer yields this high...

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Dividend Investing

3 buy-rated ASX 200 dividend stocks with 5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these income stocks. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock is making front-page news across the country

| Mitchell Lawler

History is being written today as a 138-year-old company goes under the knife.

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How to invest

Is right now a good time to buy ASX shares or should I wait?

| Bernd Struben

With the All Ords up 12% in six months, should I buy ASX shares right now?

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Share Fallers

Why Judo Capital, NAB, Paladin Energy, and Perpetual shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Wednesday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Want the massive Westpac dividend? Here's why you need to hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac's latest dividends are about to slip through your fingers...

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Nine Entertainment, Polynovo, and QANTM shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Energy Shares

Up 9% in a month, this ASX 300 stock is my top pick for May

| Zach Bristow

I think this ASX coal miner has plenty of tailwinds.

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Share Gainers

2 under-the-radar ASX 200 shares leaping higher on key updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up both ASX 200 shares today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX All ords shares can rise 15% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be destined to race higher according to its analysts.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income shares poised to pay a 9% yield

| Zach Bristow

Experts think these two ASX shares are solid high-yield dividend payers.

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Communication Shares

Why is the Aussie Broadband share price slipping on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

After opening higher, the Aussie Broadband share price has slipped into the red.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare stock is rocketing 8% following a record month!

| James Mickleboro

Investors are impressed with this update. Here's why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock slips after joining takeover contest with $250 million bid

| Mitchell Lawler

Are we about to see a bidding war unfold as an ASX 200 company joins the contest?

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Opinions

2 cheap ASX 200 shares I'd buy for growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are appealing to me for a few reasons.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium stock suspended for 8 months gearing up to resume trading

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this lithium stock? Here's the latest from the company.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX 300 stock is a fantastic pick for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using this stock to boost my passive income.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price lifts off amid record full year sales prediction

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Flight Centre share price today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

If you invest $8,000 in Bank of Queensland shares, here's how much passive income you'll get

| Zach Bristow

This ASX bank offers the highest dividend yield among its peers right now.

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Record Highs

Goodman share price hits record high on second FY24 guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Business is booming for this market darling in FY 2024.

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ETFs

I'd follow Warren Buffett and buy this ASX ETF right now for exposure to Japan stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Japan stocks could be an attractive investment today.

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Energy Shares

How to invest in uranium on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

This chemical element is all the buzz right now. How can you invest in it?

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Opinions

Woodside shares are down 17% in 6 months. Is now the right time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

We look at what’s been pressuring Woodside shares, and why I think now could be a great time to buy…

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Communication Shares

Why Telstra shares could be dirt cheap in May

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks the telco giant is undervalued at current levels.

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Bank Shares

Analysts give their verdict on ANZ shares: Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to invest in the big four bank?

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Dividend Investing

3 safe ASX dividend shares to own for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think your portfolio would be safe and sound with these stocks.

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Share Market News

Why emotion is key to becoming a wealthy ASX shares investor: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Emotions can drive market momentum and influence personal share trading decisions, say these experts.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects strong returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Materials Shares

At 14 cents, has the Core Lithium share price become a bit of a joke?

| Sebastian Bowen

Core Lithium's recent losses would be no joke for long-suffering investors...

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons CSL stock is a great long-term investment

| Tristan Harrison

CSL has been a high-performing stock. Is it a buy today? UBS has the answer.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold stock can rise 30% and could be a takeover target

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up this gold miner before it's too late.

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Share Market News

Expert reveals the best and worst months for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is 'sell in May and go away' still relevant in 2024?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these high yield ASX 300 dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These income options have been given the thumbs up by analysts recently.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a day to remember today, rising a huge 1.44%.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Communication Shares

What does the latest 3G news mean for Telstra shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra shares aren't budging from their new 52-week lows this week...

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Small Cap Shares

1 ASX penny stock to buy in May while it is still only 47 cents

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes big returns could be on offer from this small cap.

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Share Gainers

1 ASX 200 stock that turned $10,000 into $72,756 in just 3 years

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 stock has seen investors bag a 628% gain in just three years.

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