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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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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Rio Tinto rising today?

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Dividend Investing

No passive income at 40? I'd buy ASX 200 shares for big cash dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

You can still build big passive income in your 40s using ASX dividend shares.

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Share Market News

Here's why the odds of another RBA rate hike just rocketed!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors hoping the RBA is done hiking interest rates are increasingly likely to be disappointed.

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Materials Shares

These are the ASX lithium shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Even if lithium prices soften, Morgans believes investors should buy these shares.

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Retail Shares

Why did Goldman Sachs just downgrade these ASX 200 retail shares?

| James Mickleboro

A couple of these retailers could face a challenging period.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX 200 stock is down 14% since April, and a director just bought over $500k worth

| Brooke Cooper

An inside buyer has purchased a bigger stake in this professional services company.

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Materials Shares

What's the forecast for the Core Lithium share price in June?

| James Mickleboro

Higher or lower? Where is this lithium share heading in June.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $6,000 of Macquarie shares last March? Guess how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie shares have delivered some $2.9 billion of passive income to stockholders in just seven months.

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Investing Strategies

The little-known secret to beating the ASX 200

| Tony Yoo

Many people employ this strategy for income, but it can be pretty useful for capital growth too.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price gains amid $8 million divestment

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 wealth manager is focusing on its core retail banking and wealth management businesses in a strategy that…

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Healthcare Shares

I missed out on CSL shares under $300. Is it too late to buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Brokers remain optimistic of the ASX 200 healthcare giant's stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is rocketing 20% on an FDA approval

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this healthcare share will be smiling on Thursday!

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Bank Shares

What's in store for the Westpac share price in June?

| James Mickleboro

Will Westpac shares fare better this month?

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Value Investing

Should I buy ASX value stocks right now?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to shine for the cheap end of the share market.

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Share Market News

Here's the latest peak interest rate forecast and what it might mean for ASX investors

| Tristan Harrison

Interest rates have gone even higher. What could happen next?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the NAB share price in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Business banking earnings continue to perform well for NAB.

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Capital Raising

Why are Zip shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares won't be going anywhere on Thursday. What's happening?

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price fell 5% in May, but could it turn the tide in June?

| Monica O'Shea

Will BHP go up in June?

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Investing Strategies

60% right, 100% winning: How 'imperfect' investing can still lead to unreal wealth

| Tony Yoo

Not every ASX stock in your portfolio has to be a winner. In fact, just 6 out of 10 is…

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Energy Shares

Will the oil price drive up the Woodside share price in June?

| Monica O'Shea

Is oil about to leap higher?

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How to invest

The 4 best investments for Aussies in their 20s

| Brooke Cooper

Here are some of the best ways I think young adults can make their money work for them.

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How to invest

4 ways to buy ASX shares – even when the market is struggling

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying shares in a falling market is hard, but you can make it easier.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these are the ASX 300 dividend shares to buy to income

| James Mickleboro

These could be dividend shares to buy according to analysts.

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BNPL shares

Can the Zip share price shake off a weak start and regain its momentum in June?

| Bernd Struben

For the Zip share price to match its May performance, the ASX BNPL stock will need to gain 15% this…

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Share Market News

Why are so many ASX 200 companies conducting share buybacks?

| Bronwyn Allen

Qantas and Commonwealth Bank are among the ASX 200 blue-chips conducting share buybacks today.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to watch out for on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett has concentrated his portfolio in just a few shares. Should you follow suit?

| Bernd Struben

More than 75% of the investments held by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway are in just five companies.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares under $5 to buy in June 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

With inflation gripping and interest rates continuing to climb, who isn't looking for a well-priced buy?

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Opinions

Is it time to be a bull or bear on Transurban shares?

| Motley Fool Staff

Should you buy shares in the toll operator? Our Foolish writers are at a fork in the road.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do own any of today's biggest gainers?

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How to invest

2 drawbacks of short-term investing

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short-term investing may not be the best way to grow your wealth.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX rare earths share exploding 200% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This small cap share is storming ahead on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Significant share market volatility is driving trading volumes this Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these ASX shares according to Morgans.

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Materials Shares

What's with ASX 200 lithium shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the rise and fall of lithium shares today.

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Share Gainers

Why Estia Health, Graincorp, Novonix, and Polynovo shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having particularly strong sessions on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% on big news

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Beach Energy, Champion Iron, and Viva Energy shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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ETFs

How to invest in AI with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX offers many ways to invest in artificial intelligence.

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