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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a horrid day on the markets.

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Energy Shares

5 ASX 200 energy shares smash multi-year highs after oil price spike

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 Energy Index reached a two-year high of 11,071.80 points on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 20% in 2026, is now the time to buy CSL shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL shares hit a new multi-year low as the 2026 decline deepens.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down as fresh missile strikes on energy assets send oil prices higher

| Bronwyn Allen

The Brent crude oil price jumped 4% to US$112 per barrel today.

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Dividend Investing

You won't believe this ASX stock's dividend growth

| Sebastian Bowen

The 4.15% yield is just the start.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: What this leading broker is saying about Lynas shares

| James Mickleboro

Is it bullish or bearish? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Brent crude hits US$112. Here's why Australia is more exposed than most

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil surges past US$112 as fuel risks rise in Australia.

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Gold

This ASX gold explorer could more than double in value: broker

| Cameron England

A mineral resource upgrade is good news for this project developer.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter's top ASX 200 holdings revealed

| James Mickleboro

These are the top holdings in the broker's core portfolio.

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Gold

Two ASX gold companies which could more than double in value, according to Canaccord Genuity

| Cameron England

Good recent news from both these companies has the analysts interested.

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Energy Shares

Natural gas jumps 6% overnight. Which ASX gas giants stand to benefit?

| Aaron Teboneras

Natural gas climbs 6% as global supply concerns grow.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields and buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares brokers are tipping as buys for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Up 139% in a year, why this buy rated ASX All Ords rare earths stock could keep racing higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance to come from this surging ASX rare earths stock.

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52-Week Lows

CSL and these ASX 200 stocks just hit 52-week lows: Should you buy the dip?

| Grace Alvino

Market volatility has pushed a number of high-quality stocks lower. Here’s how I’m thinking about this.

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How to invest

Is it time to sell your ASX shares before things get worse?

| Sebastian Bowen

It might be tempting to hit the sell button on a day like today...

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Resources Shares

Buy, hold, sell: 3 ASX mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares have been the worst hit by the war in Iran.

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Bank Shares

How higher interest rates could send CBA shares plunging 42%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker warns that CBA shares could tumble 42% amid RBA interest rate hikes.

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Financial Shares

2 beaten-down ASX financial stocks worth a closer look

| Leigh Gant

Falling share prices, rising fundamentals. Are these financials mispriced?

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Gold

2 ASX gold miners to buy for solid share price gains, according to Barrenjoey

| Cameron England

The Africa-focused companies are deeply undervalued after recent sell-offs, the broker says.

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Gold

Up 100% in 2026, this ASX stock just dropped 8%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Dateline shares slide despite strong gains and a new drilling update.

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Share Market News

What today's jobs numbers mean for ASX 200 investors

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is in focus following the latest Aussie employment figures.

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Share Gainers

Why EBR, EOS, Racura, and Woodside shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The Budget surplus we don't want (but need)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A pinch of prevention beats a pound of cure.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, BWP, Core Lithium, and Newmont shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling heavily on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Should I invest $10,000 in Westpac shares right now?

| Grace Alvino

Westpac has delivered impressive returns, but valuation matters.

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Materials Shares

This major update just sent Lynas shares higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Lynas shares rise after announcing a key rare earth production milestone.

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Travel Shares

How high does Macquarie think Qantas shares will go?

| Cameron England

The company is well-placed to weather tough times, analysts say.

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Bank Shares

Rates are rising. Are Australia's biggest bank shares still worth buying?

| Leigh Gant

Rates are rising again. Can CBA’s premium valuation hold up?

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares I'd buy right now in this March madness

| Tristan Harrison

The valuations these businesses are now trading at are too good to ignore!

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining stocks that could rise 60% to 100%+

| James Mickleboro

Morgans believes these stocks could be top options in the sector.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star and Newmont down so much today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star and Newmont are getting hammered on Thursday. But why?

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Communication Shares

3 reasons to buy Telstra shares today

| Samantha Menzies

I think Telstra shares are a great buy right now.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 87% since Thursday, why is this ASX 300 healthcare stock sliding again today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX healthcare share has plunged more than 87% in five trading days.

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Share Market News

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT declares March 2026 distribution and DRP update

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT announces a 6.375 cent quarterly distribution and DRP details for March 2026.

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX biotech's shares have jumped more than 10% on positive clinical trial news?

| Cameron England

A potential cancer treatment is progressing.

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Retirement

If a 30-year-old invests $500 a month in ASX stocks, here's what they could have by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how investing regularly can grow into a large amount.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 great ASX 200 blue-chip shares I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This looks like a good time to invest, in my view.

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Energy Shares

Why Boss Energy shares are falling despite positive uranium update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing on this uranium miner today.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares tumble after $120m capital raising for Finniss restart

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until the company is producing lithium again.

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Superannuation

Is your superannuation on track? Here's what to do if you're falling behind

| Samantha Menzies

Do you know what you need for a comfortable retirement?

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