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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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Retail Shares

Why are ASX retail shares taking a hit on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.75% increase to the minimum wage from 1 July.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Paladin Energy share price rocketing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share is having a day to remember on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Just how risky is buying Core Lithium shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

There are widely varying forecasts from a range of industry experts on what to expect from the lithium price over…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Evolution Mining, Paladin Energy, and Pilbara Minerals are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Technology Shares

The Xero share price is at its highest point in a year. Is it still a buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the tech stock still offer 14.5% upside?

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Opinions

Got $2,000? These 2 ASX shares could be bargain buys for 2023 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these two picks to deliver good growth over the long term.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Bubs, Immutep, and Lovisa shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Appen shares up 47% in a week amid substantial new institutional investment

| Bronwyn Allen

Three institutional investors either became substantial holders in Appen shares or raised their stake in the company in recent weeks.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price flew past the ASX 200 in May

| Bernd Struben

It was a big month for Qantas shareholders, including the announcement of a new incoming CEO and the ASX 200…

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Resources Shares

Mining shares are rocking the ASX index today, but why?

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector has been a great place to be on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up $6,000 of this ASX 200 dividend share in August? You've already earned $512 in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

With full year profits soaring 42%, the ASX 200 stock rewarded passive income investors with two record dividend payouts.

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the Bubs share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Stock in the infant formula producer hit a new 52-week low on the back of a disappointing trading update.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy and hold these ASX 'champion stocks' for 5 years

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these could be top options for investors looking for long-term investments.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Adairs shares crash 20% as cost of living carves away at forecast sales

| James Mickleboro

It has not been a good day for shareholders of this retailer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price higher despite update on Fair Work Ombudsman proceedings

| James Mickleboro

Coles is setting more funds aside for staff underpayment claims.

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Retirement

Tired of stressing about retirement? 3 moves that could help you sleep easy

| Tristan Harrison

Approaching the golden years can be an exciting time for a retiree’s finances.

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Retirement

How I'd aim to build a $300k ASX retirement fund, starting at age 55

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing in the share market.

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Bank Shares

Did you invest $7k in Westpac shares in 2020? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have Westpac shares really returned 36% in three years?

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Real Estate Shares

Is it time to take a contrarian view on this ASX 200 real estate giant?

| Monica O'Shea

Could this share be worth looking at?

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price sink 6% in May?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares underperformed the market in May. Why?

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Bank Shares

What caused the NAB share price to sink 10% in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The HY23 result from NAB disappointed the market last month.

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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs tips massive returns from South32 shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs see major upside potential and big dividend yields from this mining share.

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's how they performed last month

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares had a month to forget in May.

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Investing Strategies

No savings at 30? Here's my 3-step plan for $2,000 of passive income per month

| Tony Yoo

You might have no money, but youth is on your side. So get cracking!

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and this ASX 200 dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs are recommending these dividend shares as buys.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price significantly underperform the ASX 200 in May?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner’s shares fell into a hole last month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index looks set to end the week in a positive fashion.

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Opinions

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

| Motley Fool Staff

Is it worth dipping into Zip shares on the back of the payment provider's more focused game plan.

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Dividend Investing

Why a low ASX dividend yield can be a beautiful thing

| Sebastian Bowen

A low dividend yield often delivers more than a high one. Here's why.

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Materials Shares

Why did ASX 200 lithium shares slide today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX lithium stocks followed their US counterparts lower today.

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these high-quality ASX 50 shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of the highest quality shares you will find on the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for sizable passive income growth? Look no further than this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this business could deliver sparkling dividend growth.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 energy stock soared 11% on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX passive income shares with 6%+ dividend yields: experts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for investors seeking a passive income boost.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium and uranium shares are dominating today's volume charts.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price leaps amid electric vehicle delivery push

| Monica O'Shea

What is Woolworths planning for home delivery?

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Materials Shares

What are brokers saying about the Liontown share price in June?

| James Mickleboro

Is Liontown a buy, sell, or hold right now?

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Materials Shares

Why is ASX lithium share Neometals soaring 20% today?

| Bernd Struben

The European Union is crafting strict new battery recycling regulations.

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Growth Shares

These fantastic ASX 200 growth stocks are buys: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Don't miss out on these highly rated stocks if you're a growth investor.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price leapt higher in May. What's next?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the latest on the ASX biotech giant and what may lie ahead.

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