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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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Technology Shares

Are investors running scared of WiseTech shares?

| Grace Alvino

After a major pullback, WiseTech could be entering a more interesting phase.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be top picks in April

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a veritable party on the ASX today.

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX defence stock the next DroneShield?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be the next to rocket. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

This ASX healthcare stock could almost double in value according to Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes this stock is making major breakthroughs.

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Dividend Investing

This is the ASX 300 share offering a 9% dividend yield!

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a lot to like about this business for dividends and growth.

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Real Estate Shares

Why Pexa shares are sinking 16% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors dump Pexa shares as new fee controls raise earnings concerns.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX stocks that could help turn $10,000 into $1 million

| Samantha Menzies

I’d think about adding these ASX shares to your portfolio.

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas shares nosedived 16% in March

| Bernd Struben

Investors evacuated their Qantas shareholdings in March. But why?

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Communication Shares

Is Telstra stock a buy at $5.37 a share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra shares haven't been this high since 2017.

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Industrials Shares

From red to green: Why this under-the-radar ASX stock is ripping higher this afternoon

| Aaron Teboneras

A strong March and FY27 outlook is sending Acrow shares higher.

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Industrials Shares

How the DroneShield share price smashed the benchmark in March

| Bernd Struben

DroneShield shares shrugged off the broader ASX 200 decline in March.

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Gold

After new production guidance, how high could this ASX gold stock go?

| Cameron England

These shares are looking cheap, Macquarie says.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 charges higher again as relief rally gathers pace

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 200 keeps climbing as global tensions begin to ease.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX rare earths share sinking 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this share today? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do Aussies think they need to retire, and how much do they actually have?

| Cameron England

There's a big gap between what's needed and what's been tucked away.

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Share Fallers

Why Dateline, Karoon Energy, Lindian, and PEXA shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

$7,500 invested in Rio Tinto shares 10 days ago is now worth…

| Samantha Menzies

The miner's shares crashed 15% in the first three weeks of March.

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Eagers Automotive, Life360, and Pro Medicus shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Energy Shares

How ASX 200 energy shares like Santos, Beach and Woodside surged in March's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

March saw investors pile into ASX 200 energy shares like Woodside, Santos and Beach.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in March

| James Mickleboro

These shares were out of form in March. Let's see why investors sold them off.

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Materials Shares

Why are James Hardie shares storming higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

After a steep sell-off, investors may start to see strength and long-term potential.

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Bank Shares

This is the only ASX bank stock I'd keep in my portfolio

| Samantha Menzies

I think this is the only ASX bank stock which will storm higher this year.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX energy stock racing 7% higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

A judicial review against a key project pushed the uranium share up.

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Capital Raising

This ASX mining stock just banked $50 million. So why are its shares falling?

| Aaron Teboneras

Dateline shares fall after a $50 million raise despite its Colosseum progress.

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Economy

Three ASX 200 stock picks to consider now, to drive gains as markets and the gold price recover

| Cameron England

Is it time to buy the dip?

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock just jumped 5% on Wednesday

| Aaron Teboneras

Perenti shares are up 5% after naming a new Chief Executive.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech stocks like WiseTech and Life360 going gangbusters on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling back into ASX 200 tech stocks today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Which ASX rare earths company's shares are trading higher on new funding news?

| Cameron England

Two major government finance agencies have signed on.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons why the Rio Tinto share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth why Rio Tinto could be an opportunity worth digging into.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this ASX giant's shares just hit the accelerator today

| Aaron Teboneras

Eagers shares jump after announcing two new metro dealership deals.

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Technology Shares

Tech rebound: Bell Potter says this ASX 300 stock is a top buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks now could be a good time to buy this beaten down tech stock.

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Energy Shares

Why are AGL shares rising today?

| James Mickleboro

The energy giant's shares are in the spotlight on Wednesday.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 300 uranium stock is rocketing today on a 'fantastic milestone'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX 300 uranium stock on Wednesday. But why?

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Communication Shares

Are the glory days over for REA shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

The key will be how quickly the property market bounces back.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Announcing FoolTrade

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The opportunity to hear, react and trade in a single platform.

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Resources Shares

Up more than 90% over the past year, analysts say this ASX copper stock can keep going

| Cameron England

Canaccord Genuity says this is a copper stock to watch.

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Opinions

How to invest during an ASX share bear market when you're worried about prices falling more

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the time to be brave or cautious about investing?

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs for income investors in 2026

| Marc Van Dinther

These funds offer instant access to Australia’s top dividend stocks.

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