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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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Bank Shares

Should I buy Westpac shares ahead of next week's half-year results?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to pounce on Westpac shares or should you keep your powder dry?

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Investing Strategies

Get rich slowly! The 3 keys to building wealth with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

If you don't want to risk everything you have earned with your own blood, sweat and tears, this is how…

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Dividend Investing

Worried about the market? 2 ASX dividend stocks that could help you sleep at night

| Tony Yoo

There is much to be anxious about in the world. Here's a pair of income shares that you could just…

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Share Gainers

5 top ASX shares that would have more than doubled your money in 2023

| Bernd Struben

Investing in ASX shares has been a profitable venture for most investors in 2023. Especially investors who snapped up shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough day for investors and the ASX 200 index on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares could be strong buys: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields could be on the way from these ASX shares.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares to fall after oil prices collapse

| James Mickleboro

Energy shares look set to have a tough time on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Why did ANZ shares smash the other ASX 200 banks in April

| James Mickleboro

ANZ shareholders will have been smiling in April.

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Share Market News

These fantastic ASX 200 tech shares have been named as buys by analysts

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for anyone looking for exposure to the tech sector.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ETFs for ASX investors to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with exposure to some high quality tech stocks.

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Materials Shares

The Rio Tinto share price dumped 7% in April. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

What went on?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own the ASX 200 lithium share that bested the index on Tuesday?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price sink 5% in April?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Sayona Mining share price lost 4.8% of its value despite the company making three positive announcements. Why?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big news out of Qantas is helping to drive ASX trading volumes today.

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Growth Shares

Why analysts are bullish on these ASX 200 growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These could be the growth shares to buy right now according to analysts.

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Travel Shares

How might Qantas shares perform under Vanessa Hudson?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the markets wrong about Qantas' next CEO?

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These high quality blue chip shares are highly rated for a reason.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as RBA surprises investors with another interest rate boost

| Bernd Struben

With inflation still far higher than its target range, the RBA increased the benchmark interest rate for the 11th time…

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Share Gainers

Why Cleanaway, Graincorp, Healius, and PolyNovo shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market selloff this afternoon.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Computershare, Endeavour, and Qantas shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a day in the red on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

7 reasons why Core Lithium says you should buy its shares

| Brooke Cooper

The company outlined why it expects a bright future today.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the Medibank share price a buy following the ASX 200 insurer's latest update?

| James Mickleboro

Does Medibank's update make it a buy or not?

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Travel Shares

Top broker upgrades Flight Centre share price

| Monica O'Shea

Does the Flight Centre share price have upside?

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Healthcare Shares

PolyNovo share price soars 12% amid 'exciting times ahead'

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the medical devices developer are up on good news from the company today.

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price crack a new, all-time high in 2023?

| Sebastian Bowen

Two ASX brokers rate CSL shares as a buy today.

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How to invest

Short sellers reveal 4 ways to spot dud ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Monitoring short seller interest can give ordinary investors clues as to which stocks to buy and sell -- and when.

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Dividend Investing

How the government's franking credit shakeup could impact ASX dividend shares

| Bernd Struben

Even if you’re not yet investing in shares directly, your superannuation fund most likely benefits from holding ASX dividend shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Wesfarmers shares get a boost from further acquisitions?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how Wesfarmers is planning to drive further growth.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths or Coles shares: Which ASX grocery giant would I buy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Woolworths justify its higher share price compared to Coles shares?

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? You may have missed this week's 'game changer' moment

| Monica O'Shea

What did Fortescue announce?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Liontown share price climbs on response to takeover rumours

| Brooke Cooper

The company rejected rumours it received a new acquisition offer last month.

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How to invest

Worried about a recession? Here's why these investors are backing Warren Buffett

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has amassed a fortune in excess of US$100 billion through his surprisingly straight forward…

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Earnings Results

Woolworths share price slips as sales leap 8%

| Brooke Cooper

The company recorded $16.3 billion of sales last quarter.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price falls on CEO succession news

| Brooke Cooper

Current CFO Vanessa Hudson will take on the top job at the airline.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy for big dividends: analysts

| James Mickleboro

The mining sector could be the place to be if you want a passive income boost.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price tumble 7% in April?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares suffered last month. What happened?

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Financial Shares

Should I snap up Macquarie shares ahead of this week's full-year results?

| Tristan Harrison

The global investment bank has delivered strong growth in recent years. Is it a buy right now?

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price lag the ASX 200 in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares underperformed the ASX 200 last month. What went wrong?

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Gold

This ASX gold stock is up a whopping 130% in 2023. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The leading ASX 300 gold stock has been attracting investor interest after a series of successes this year.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech company makes the 32nd most downloaded app in the US

| Tony Yoo

This technology stock was punished last year, but has turned the business around to look forward to a major milestone…

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