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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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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords tech share is rising today on AI megatrend excitement

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Technology has raised $160 million to increase its exposure to the AI megatrend.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) the cheapest ASX ETF to invest in global shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Vanguard offers a variety of ASX ETFs for investors to gain diversified stock market exposure.

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Gold

Which ASX 200 gold share has a treasure trove for a balance sheet?

| Monica O'Shea

One ASX 200 gold company has a standout balance sheet.

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Share Market News

This indicator has correctly predicted where US stocks are heading every year since 1950. Here's what it's saying now

| Bronwyn Allen

Are US stocks about to go up or down?

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Share Market News

Why Goldman Sachs prefers Rio Tinto shares to BHP

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto gets the thumbs up from analysts at Goldman Sachs.

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Travel Shares

'From strength to strength': Here's what could drive the Flight Centre share price to new heights in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Many investors have lost sleep over inflation and rocketing interest rates. But that hasn’t stopped the Flight Centre share price…

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Investing Strategies

'Recession fears': 2 ASX 200 shares to grab for uncertain times

| Tony Yoo

Fortify your portfolio with these stocks, reckons Catapult Wealth's Tim Haselum.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs to capitalise on the tech rebound

| James Mickleboro

These could be great options for investors wanting to add some tech exposure to their portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

The dividend yield from Telstra shares has fallen 7% this year. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

How can it be that Telstra's dividends are rising but its yield is falling?

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How to invest

How might Warren Buffett invest a small amount of cash in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Buffett believes investors can make very good returns with stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why I prefer Coles shares to Woolworths right now

| Sebastian Bowen

It's Woolworths I'd vote down down rather than Coles shares today.

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Resources Shares

Morgans name 2 of the best ASX 200 mining stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These diversified miners are top options in June according to Morgans.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could Dominos shares still be a long-term performer?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors hit the sell button following Domino’s trading update yesterday. But were they premature?

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Retirement

Boost your retirement income with these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting these ASX shares to provide investors with a nice income boost.

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Resources Shares

'Good entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares now ready to buy

| Tony Yoo

The trouble with cyclical stocks is that the entry point is make-or-break, even for long-term investors.

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How to invest

This 1 factor can be key for an ASX share to make big returns

| Tristan Harrison

Organic growth for shares can be a core driver of value.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend shares offer big, juicy yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these dividend shares could offer investors a nice source of passive income.

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Resources Shares

Which 2 countries produce 77% of the world's lithium?

| Tony Yoo

Where should you search for stocks to invest in the critical battery ingredient?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a strong session on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $20,000 to generate $2,000 yearly passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These four stocks could unlock a huge stream of dividends.

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Share Fallers

8 ASX shares that were COVID winners but have now crashed

| Bronwyn Allen

They were the skyrocketing ASX shares of the pandemic. But that was then...

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Appen shares today (and 3 not to)

| Motley Fool Staff

Everyone is talking about AI. Could Appen be in a position to capture the demand and rise back to its…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech stocks helped push the ASX 200 higher this Tuesday.

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Growth Shares

Brokers say these ASX growth shares could put a smile on your face

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to pounce on these growth shares.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans rates these ASX dividend stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this leading broker is tipping these dividend stocks as buys for income investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

Here are 3 high-quality blue chip ASX 200 shares to build your portfolio around

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these blue chip shares are top buys this month.

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Financial Shares

Is the IAG share price heading higher in June?

| James Mickleboro

Is this insurance giant going to continue its ascent this month or has it peaked?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price falling compared to the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with Fortescue?

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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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Energy Shares

Goldman just revised its oil price forecast. Here's what it could mean for ASX 200 energy shares in 2023

| Bernd Struben

A range of factors influence how well ASX 200 energy shares will perform. The oil price is chief amongst them.

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ETFs

2 quality ASX ETFs that could weather an economic storm

| Tristan Harrison

Strong balance sheets could help businesses outperform.

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Bank Shares

Is value starting to appear in Westpac shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are shares in the big four bank too cheap to ignore in 2023?

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Share Fallers

Why Cedar Woods, Champion Iron, Domino's, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price slipping on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

A fatal incident occurred at the Onslow Iron site yesterday.

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Share Gainers

Why Azure Minerals, Paladin Energy, Tesserent, and Xero shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Share Market News

I'm backing these 2 little-known ASX shares to beat the ASX 200 over the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

International growth could drive these ASX shares higher.

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock is rocketing 74% today amid 'world-class' potential

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is making its shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

If I buy $5,000 worth of Rio Tinto shares, how much dividend income will I earn?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto’s dividends are fully franked, meaning investors may be able to keep more of that income in their pockets…

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX shares you probably didn't know pay nice passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

You probably didn't notice these five shares on your search for dividend income.

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Materials Shares

The US$10 billion opportunity for ASX lithium shares: Who are the frontrunners?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which ASX lithium miners have processing plants?

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