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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

Are Westpac shares good value or expensive?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares have been strong performers this year. Is it too late to invest?

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Dividend Investing

Want $150 in monthly passive income? Buy 656 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

Just 656 shares in this ASX 200 dividend jewel can deliver a $150 monthly passive income.

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock just hit a 4-year high?

| Tristan Harrison

The bank’s profitability prospects are increasing.

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Materials Shares

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX lithium shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says lithium prices will not bottom until 2025. Here's what you should do in the meantime.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX retail shares just upgraded by brokers (and 1 downgraded)

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker has picked out the cheap stocks in this sector...

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Technology Shares

Why are Brainchip shares racing higher after its AGM?

| James Mickleboro

This struggling semiconductor stock is having a good session. But why?

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks in focus as gold price smashes record highs

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has soared into new record territory. But why?

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Real Estate Shares

Guess which ASX 200 co-founder just sold $33 million worth of company shares

| Tristan Harrison

A major sale has just occurred at one of the ASX’s market darlings.

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Share Fallers

Why Infratil, James Hardie, Sonic Healthcare, and Star Entertainment shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Which ASX 200 stock just plunged 12% despite record full-year earnings?

| Bronwyn Allen

It looks like an impressive report card but UBS doesn't like the FY25 guidance.

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, OFX, Skycity, and TechnologyOne shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Travel Shares

Is this why Qantas shares are racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the Qantas share price today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX 200 healthcare stock is tumbling 6% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Inflation pressures are claiming another victim as this healthcare giant lowers its FY24 expectations.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 300 shares hitting new 52-week lows: Are they cheap buys?

| James Mickleboro

What's sending these shares down to new lows today?

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Retail Shares

Dump 'em! Top broker says sell these 3 ASX retail shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This comes amid high interest rates, weak retail sales, and persistently negative consumer sentiment.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 was almost hit by an RBA interest rate hike in May. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA minutes reveal ASX 200 investors were almost faced with a rate hike this month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Star Entertainment share price dives 10% on Hard Rock update

| Bernd Struben

Takeover rumours have been swirling around ASX 200 casino operator Star Entertainment.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price slips amid 2,800 cuts for growth

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's biggest telco is setting its sights on improved profitability with this cost-cutting move.

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Opinions

2 great value ASX shares I want to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are high on my watchlist.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price sinks amid gas woes

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto is struggling to secure the gas it needs to power all of its projects.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 tech stock lifts off on another record-setting half-year profit

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 tech company following its half-year results.

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International Stock News

History says an Nvidia stock-split announcement might be coming on May 22

| Keithen Drury

Nvidia's last stock split occurred amid similar circumstances.

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ETFs

Could buying the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) at under $100 help me retire early?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the Aussie stock market help us build wealth?

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Bank Shares

Would I be crazy to buy CBA shares at $121?

| Tristan Harrison

The CBA share price is close to an all-time high.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX stocks I'd buy for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are undervalued and offer a compelling yield.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these income stocks.

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Investing Strategies

These are the 2 'best' ASX 200 stocks to buy now for the AI megatrend: expert

| Bernd Struben

Despite surging 50% and 70% in 12 months, this expert sees more gains ahead for these two leading ASX 200…

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech stock for a 26% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about this tech stock and sees it as a potential takeover target.

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Retail Shares

What is the price target for Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there further success coming for this retail giant?

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these income options this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Down 16% in 6 weeks: Is this ASX 200 share a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this beaten down stock.

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett's sister uses this simple method for passive income without dividends

| Tristan Harrison

This strategy can be a great way to create cash flow.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX income stocks to buy for 4% to 8% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are in the buy zone. What are they forecasting for them?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 enjoyed a strong start to the trading week today.

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Technology Shares

Up 53% in a month, how Nuix shares are winning back investors

| Mitchell Lawler

Is this ASX tech share back in the good books of investors?

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Energy Shares

Why did this ASX 200 mining stock jump 7%?

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner's shares had a great session. But what got investors excited?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Opinions

1 ASX 200 dividend stock down 20% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This beaten-up ASX share could be a top pick for dividends and stability.

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Opinions

2 cheap ASX 200 shares I'd buy in May

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are too cheap to ignore.

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