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Share Gainers

Here are the ASX 200 shares leading Tuesday's market rebound

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market is in the green as investors look for opportunities after yesterday's 4.23% plunge.

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Share Gainers

Zip share price rockets 20% on $50 million buyback news

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares are surging ahead of the company’s planned $50 million buyback.

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Share Market News

Australian dollar plunges: should I buy hedged or unhedged ASX US-focused ETFs?

| Aaron Bell

Trying to hedge your bets against a weak Aussie dollar? Here’s what to consider.

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Share Market News

Why is it so mentally challenging to buy more of my favourite ASX stock after its share price has fallen?

| Sebastian Bowen

Being greedy when others are fearful sounds a lot easier than it is...

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Opinions

If the RBA cuts rates 5 times in 2025, I'd definitely want to buy these ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Could the central bank need to swoop in to save the economy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Looking to set aside cash for buying opportunities? Maximise returns and flexibility with ASX cash ETFs

| Laura Stewart

Forget term deposits and check out ASX cash ETFs.

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Opinions

The Warren Buffett seal of approval: If the stock market closed for 10 years, I'd happily own this quality ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

I’d be happy to hold this ASX 200 stock for 10-plus years, in line with Warren Buffett’s advice.

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Share Market News

2 Low Cost Active ASX ETFs to consider

| Laura Stewart

Have you heard about active ETFs?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another tough day for investors this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Its analysts believe these shares 'offer attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.'

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Opinions

Many ASX share prices are falling today. How do I decide what to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

April 2025 has started off roughly. What should we buy?

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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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Share Fallers

Why Capricorn, Nuix, Westpac, and Woodside shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Abacus, Cettire, Challenger, and Lynas shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Battle of the online classifieds: Should I buy Car Group or Seek shares?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers rate both shares highly.

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Share Fallers

11 popular ASX 200 shares crashing to multi-year lows amid market carnage

| Bronwyn Allen

Bank shares, mining stocks, and technology stocks are among those crashing to multi-year lows today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock just surged 16% in today's crashing market!

| Bernd Struben

How is this ASX 200 stock leaping higher in Monday’s tumbling market?

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Broker Notes

2 top quality ASX 200 shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter speaks very highly about these shares. Let's see why they could be strong buys.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing 15% on big takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Not every share is being dragged lower on Monday.

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Opinions

Why it could be a great time to buy this high-yield ASX stock

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business could be a fertile option for returns.

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Broker Notes

The ASX share market selloff has created a 'valuable window to buy quality stocks'

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be focusing on quality now.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Opinions

I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $1.43

| Tristan Harrison

This small stock could make a big splash.

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Share Market News

This ASX agricultural stock could be a major winner of Trump's tariffs

| Laura Stewart

This company could see a boost in a demand as a result of this trade war.

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Share Market News

What did we learn from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's first reaction to Trump's tariffs?

| Laura Stewart

Where to from here?

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Share Market News

Daylight Savings has ended. How does this impact ASX trading hours in my local timezone?

| Laura Stewart

What time does the market open for me now that daylight savings has ended?

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Share Market News

The Nasdaq has officially entered a bear market, will the ASX follow?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what could happen to the ASX in the near future.

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Opinions

I'm going to make this ASX 200 share my next investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share looks like a fantastic opportunity today.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Unfortunately, it looks set to be one of the worst days in recent times for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

'This is a great time to get rich': 3 of the best ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The US President has made a bold claim over the weekend.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Opinions

Why the ASX share market tariff sell-off can accelerate your wealth

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a silver lining to this sell-off.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 market sector GAINED value during last week's rout?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market was in turmoil over US tariffs last week, but one sector outshone its peers.

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Share Market News

3 ASX ETFs I would buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

These funds could compound your wealth over the next 10 years.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be strong buys after recent weakness. Let's see what they are recommending.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was carnage on the ASX today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as US tariffs fall-out continues

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 benchmark index fell by almost 200 points on Friday.

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Opinions

ASX shares are on sale! What are you buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks are being hit hard. There are opportunities everywhere.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on these names this month. Let's find out why.

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