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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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ETFs

The pros and cons of investing in the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

Are ASX blue-chip shares a good place to be invested?

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Opinions

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

| Motley Fool Staff

Is it worth scooping up shares in the global mining giant amid falling commodity prices?

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Bank Shares

What went wrong for Bank of Queensland shares in May?

| Tristan Harrison

We check why the regional bank experienced such a marked drop in its share price.

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Share Gainers

Not too late to buy: 2 ASX shares going gangbusters right now

| Tony Yoo

Positive cash flow for a tech company and pricing power for a reseller are handy attributes to have in your…

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these high-yield ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been named as buys by brokers.

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Broker Notes

'Long term upside': Buy 2 ASX 200 shares to set-and-forget

| Tony Yoo

One expert likes the look of these two stocks that are going for cheap at the moment.

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Investing Strategies

Tripled in 18 months: 2 ASX shares investors haven't woken up to

| Tony Yoo

6% dividend yield! This expert names the best stocks you've never heard of.

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Healthcare Shares

Why I think the CSL share price can keep rising in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

CSL’s product pipeline and research spending is impressive in my view.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks to have run out of steam following a strong run.

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Defensive Shares

Top defensive ASX shares to buy in June 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to protect your investment portfolio in tough economic times?

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Dividend Investing

Here's why these ASX dividend stocks could be top buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Brokers expect these dividend shares to provide investors with big yields.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Outpacing the index: The ASX share catching the interest of a $65 billion auto giant

| Tristan Harrison

Is a US suitor driving towards Bapcor?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Did you own any of today's biggest ASX 200 gainers?

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Energy Shares

Is this a positive sign for Fortescue shares and the company's green ambitions?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the iron ore giant benefit from demand for electrolysers?

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Growth Shares

These excellent ASX growth shares could be buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these growth shares for a reason.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some pleasing share price gains are driving trading volumes on the share market today.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price rocket 27% higher in May?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share made its shareholders smile in May.

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Energy Shares

Buy this ASX uranium share now for 50% upside: broker

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share could power your portfolio to new heights according to Bell Potter.

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How to invest

Under 18 and wondering if teenagers can buy ASX shares? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying shares for someone under 18 is complicated, but still very doable.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Materials Shares

The Sayona Mining share price tumbled 10% in May. Here's what pressured the ASX 200 lithium stock

| Bernd Struben

By the time the smoke cleared from the final week of trading, the Sayona Mining share price was down 10%…

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Share Gainers

Why Elders, Evolution, Goodman, and Pilbara Minerals shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great start to the week.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett is investing billions in AI stocks. Should you follow his lead?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett is famous for his penchant to invest in simple businesses. But that hasn’t stopped him from dropping US$166…

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Dividend Investing

3 sectors to find defensive ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These are the sectors investors should look to for defensive income according to one top broker.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Predictive Discovery, Silver Lake, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The market is racing higher today but these shares aren't.

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Share Gainers

The WA1 Resources share price is leaping 40% on a fresh find

| Brooke Cooper

The mining stock has been on a roll lately.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price smash the market in May?

| James Mickleboro

It was another stunning month for this travel share in May.

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Energy Shares

'Whatever is necessary': Why the Woodside share price is climbing today

| Bernd Struben

Following a strong run on Friday, Woodside shares are enjoying another leg up today.

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Retirement

3 strategies to grow your retirement nest egg

| James Mickleboro

Wouldn't it be nice to retire with a big cash balance?

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares I'd buy in June for decarbonisation exposure

| Tristan Harrison

These two copper miners are compelling stocks worth digging into.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares marching higher on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are rallying today, outpacing the sizeable gains posted by the ASX 200.

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Dividend Investing

Turning a $5,000 ASX investment into a second income worth $4,000 a year

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how investing a relatively small amount could unlock lots of dividend income.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ords share is racing 5% higher as CEO ditches retirement plans

| James Mickleboro

Elders shares are marching higher after its CEO scrapped plans to retire.

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Technology Shares

The Novonix share price has plunged 90% from its all-time high. Can it ever recover?

| Brooke Cooper

The Novonix share price might regain its losses in the future, but I'm not holding my breath.

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Dividend Investing

2 dividend income beasts I'd buy with yields of at least 9%

| Tristan Harrison

Over the next two years, these specialist retail companies could turn into major income payers.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Macquarie share price tumble almost 7% in May?

| James Mickleboro

Investors were selling down this investment bank's shares.

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Travel Shares

Uh-oh! Are the super profits of Qantas shares at risk?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares have gained 5% since 23 May, when the ASX 200 airline forecast record profits and years of favourable…

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 growth shares I would love to own in my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These two could be among the most promising ASX 200 businesses.

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ETFs

I'd rate these 2 ASX ETFs as strong options for diversification and growth

| Tristan Harrison

Going global with gaming and cybersecurity could be a smart move.

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Energy Shares

Why is the AGL share price underperforming today?

| James Mickleboro

AGL shares are missing out on the good times on Monday.

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