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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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Blue Chip Shares

3 of the best ASX blue chip shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these blue chips could be great additions to a portfolio this month.

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks Warren Buffett could buy today

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think these ASX stocks could match Warren Buffett's selection criteria.

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Dividend Investing

1 incredible ASX dividend stock to buy now and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve been buying shares of this excellent passive income payer.

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Retirement

Top ASX shares to buy in June and hold for retirement

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking forward to your retirement?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares going gangbusters on Friday

| Zach Bristow

These three stocks were on fire on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a great finish to the trading week this Friday.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The answer to 'Where are the women investors?'

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

If you’re a woman reading this, I do want to help you take the first – or next – step…

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Gold

Why this jumbo ASX gold stock is targeting a copper pipeline

| Sebastian Bowen

This massive gold miner seems to be seeing a better future in copper.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks leading the charge higher in June

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have smashed the benchmark returns in the first week of June. But how?

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Share Gainers

Why IDP Education, Novonix, PYC, and Regis Resources share are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Fortescue shares rally amid claims of green tech theft

| Zach Bristow

The miner has made allegations of intellectual property theft involving its green iron technology.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach Energy, Life360, Viva Leisure, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Travel Shares

Here's where I see the Qantas share price ending in FY 2025

| Zach Bristow

It could be a solid year if Qantas stays on its current runway.

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Dividend Investing

Are CBA shares losing their passive income credentials?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have long been favoured by passive income investors.

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ETFs

3 popular ASX ETFs that own Nvidia shares

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs allow you to gain indirect access to the tech giant's shares.

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Broker Notes

'Better outlook': Goldman just upgraded this ASX tech share

| Zach Bristow

Resilience and defensive revenues were themes behind the upgrade.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares with high insider ownership

| Kate Lee, CFA

The boards of these companies have skin in the game.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX biotech shares that could be the next Telix Pharmaceuticals

| Bernd Struben

These ASX biotech shares could become the next Telix Pharmaceuticals. But how?

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Retirement

3 lower-risk ASX dividend shares for retirees

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are contenders for resilient passive income.

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Share Market News

European Central Bank cuts interest rates. What does it mean for ASX investors?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will be hoping the RBA is paying attention to the ECB.

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ETFs

Which companies are in the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) portfolio?

| Tristan Harrison

The investment process for this fund has proven to be successful.

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Share Market News

Time to pounce? 1 phenomenal ASX stock that hasn't been this cheap in a while

| Zach Bristow

Now might be the time to look at the Telco giant.

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares tumble after Wall Street debut

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying tech stock is now trading on the Nasdaq.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 ASX income stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Check out these buy-rated stocks.

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Technology Shares

Buy this quality ASX 100 stock that deserves a re-rating like CSL and Goodman

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this tech stock is among the highest quality options on the local market.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend stock is predicted to pay an 8% yield in 2026!

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes this stock offers some large and growing yields.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These stocks released very different updates this week but share one thing in common - the brokers thinks they are…

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ETFs

The ultimate ASX stock to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this all-in-one stock is a great fit for every investor's portfolio.

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Energy Shares

Should you load up on Woodside shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about the energy giant.

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Superannuation

Building a bigger superannuation fund could reduce your tax bill in FY24

| Sebastian Bowen

Did you know that giving extra cash to your super can save you tax?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Guess who just slapped a buy rating on BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

One broker thinks that this mining giant's shares are in the buy zone in June.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has rocketed 37% in a year AND pays an 11% dividend yield!

| Bernd Struben

Investors who snapped up this ASX All Ords stock a year ago will be sitting pretty today.

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Investing Strategies

3 beaten-up ASX shares fundies love right now

| Zach Bristow

Experts think these three offer value at current valuations.

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How to invest

Peter Lynch says to avoid these 3 investing mistakes

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here's some timeless investing wisdom from legendary investor Peter Lynch.

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Retirement

3 of the highest quality ASX shares to buy for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be in the buy zone this month.

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Technology Shares

Why DroneShield shares are making headlines again on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

The counter-drone company had another update for investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic Thursday for ASX shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy the 3 highest-yielding dividend shares in the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the highest-yielding dividend shares on the ASX worth buying today?

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