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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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Materials Shares

BHP shares fall again after Anglo American rejects takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's offer 'significantly undervalues' the miner.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares marching higher despite 'massive blow' on climate

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Woodside share price on Monday.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price tumbles to multi-year low following quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has released its first update since suspending mining activities.

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price sinks 8% despite juiced-up growth forecast

| James Mickleboro

This market darling upgraded its guidance but is still being sold off. Why?

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Opinions

Should I buy Westpac or Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chip shares is a better buy?

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Resources Shares

Can BHP stock regain its dividend crown?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the passive income potential of this company.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are in the buy zone right now. But why?

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over ANZ shares for 2024

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ would not be my first pick for passive income.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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ETFs

What makes Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) such a good buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Cybersecurity is an essential sector. I like it.

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Healthcare Shares

Here is the dividend forecast to 2028 for CSL shares

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors going to get healthy dividends from this stock?

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Blue Chip Shares

Forget CBA shares and buy these ASX 200 stocks in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be in the buy zone instead of Australia's largest bank.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts think these high-yield ASX dividend shares are buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these top stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors on Monday.

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Superannuation

Which asset class are self-managed superannuation funds abandoning in favour of shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

And which ASX stocks are the most popular among SMSF investors?

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Broker Notes

Lithium and technology: Broker names 2 ASX 200 shares as strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling bullish about these shares for good reason.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs until 2030

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be top options for long-term focused investors.

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these stocks and are forecasting attractive dividend yields.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and these ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have recently slapped buy ratings on these income options.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX healthcare shares were strongest among the 11 market sectors last week.

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Broker Notes

10 top ASX shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these shares would be great options next month.

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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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Superannuation

Which ASX shares I'd buy in a superannuation fund for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d definitely buy these ASX shares for income in superannuation.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given these shares a big thumbs up.

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ETFs

Is the iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (IOZ) a good long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the IOZ ETF.

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Share Market News

Are interest rate cuts now off the table for 2024?

| James Mickleboro

The RBA is struggling in its battle with inflation. What does this mean for interest rates?

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How to invest

I'd listen to Warren Buffett's advice and buy wonderful ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Here's how following Buffett's lead could help you beat the market.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 300 shares could rise 20% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these shares according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Wesfarmers dividend forecast through to 2028

| Tristan Harrison

Want to know how big the Wesfarmers dividends might be? Let’s find out…

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Opinions

Why I just invested another $1,000 in my favourite ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I’m planning to hold this stock for a very long time.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation is enough to retire comfortably in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal exactly how much a comfortable retirement costs per year.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

I don't care about my portfolio's performance this year

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Want to hear something unusual… and a little strange?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 pumping the brakes before the weekend?

| Mitchell Lawler

Australian investors don't have the appetite today, here's why.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks that brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Should income investors be buying these stocks this week?

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Resources Shares

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker sees significant valuation differences between these 2 major ASX 200 mining shares.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Lynas, Metals X, and Super Retail shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Latin Resources, Newmont, Nick Scali, and ResMed shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares tumble as falling prices hit export values

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are all the details from a new report released today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Metcash shares down despite corporate watchdog approval

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash is about to diversify and become a bigger business.

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