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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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Financial Shares

Netwealth Group lifts FUA to $125.8B with strong quarterly flows

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth boosted FUA to $125.8B and delivered strong net flows in a volatile market quarter.

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Resources Shares

PLS Group prices US$600m in senior notes for growth and refinancing

| Laura Stewart

PLS Group announced a US$600m notes issue to fund debt refinancing and general purposes, boosting flexibility for its lithium operations.

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Resources Shares

Genesis Minerals posts March 2026 quarterly results

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Minerals’ March 2026 quarter saw cash surge to $600 million, strong gold output, and key growth projects advancing.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Bank of Queensland, Koala, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these shares.

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Cheap Shares

Buy and forget? 2 top ASX shares built for the long term

| Marc Van Dinther

Experts are upbeat and see upside of up to 65%.

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Industrials Shares

Fletcher Building posts positive Q3 volumes amid new global risks

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building posted positive Q3 FY26 volume signs, though global disruptions now weigh on investor outlook.

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Technology Shares

Why DroneShield shares are roaring back after last week's leadership shock

| Aaron Teboneras

Buyers return to DroneShield as defence demand remains strong...

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Energy Shares

Contact Energy lifts sales and generation in March 2026 monthly update

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy’s March 2026 update reveals growing sales volumes, lower generation costs, and progress on new renewables projects.

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ETFs

3 BetaShares ASX ETFs I'd buy in April for long-term growth

| Grace Alvino

ASX ETFs can simplify investing, but choosing the right mix still matters for long-term success.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie shares soar 21% to a 52-week high: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

The investment bank's shares climbed higher again on Wednesday. Here's what analysts expect from the stock next.

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Travel Shares

Are Virgin Australia shares a buy after flying 7% higher on Wednesday?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out how far analysts are tipping the airline's shares to run.

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Resources Shares

New Hope launches $300m convertible notes offer and buyback

| Laura Stewart

New Hope is refinancing $300m of convertible notes, targeting lower costs and extended debt maturity through a new offering.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs that could supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out right now.

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Healthcare Shares

How much would $10,000 become if CSL shares returned to their record high?

| Grace Alvino

After a sharp decline, CSL is in a new phase. The question is what happens next.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in CBA shares two years ago is now worth…

| Marc Van Dinther

It shows you don’t need high-risk growth stocks to build wealth.

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REITs

National Storage REIT to exit ASX 200 after takeover announcement

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT will leave the ASX 200 after a takeover by Brookfield and GIC, with Alkane Resources joining the…

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Investing Strategies

One ASX share to double, one yielding 11% — ASX picks for April

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix can help build both wealth and retirement income.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock could be a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is highly rated by analysts at Bell Potter. Let's find out why.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares tipped to grow 75% or more in the next 12 month!

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses may be significantly undervalued.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 200 share could be heading 40%+ higher

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Bell Potter thinks this stock could be a buy.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX 200 shares down 30%+ that I'd buy with $4,000

| Grace Alvino

Big share price declines can create opportunities, but only if the underlying business is still moving forward.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's to expect on the Australian share market today.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Looking to invest for the long term? Here are three funds to consider.

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AI Stocks

How to invest in the AI Build-Out: Expert

| Aaron Bell

The team at Canaccord Genuity have highlighted AI stocks to target.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Mesoblast shares jumping 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

The biotech star has announced an exciting acquisition on Wednesday.

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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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Bank Shares

What's going on with the ANZ share price?

| Samantha Menzies

ANZ shares have gone on a rollercoaster ride this year.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about A2 Milk and these ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these names.

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ETFs

How have these new ASX ETFs been performing since inception?

| Aaron Bell

These thematic funds have provided varied results.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Telix, Woodside, and Yancoal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

What does this broker have to say about Cleanaway Waste Management and Capstone Copper shares?

| Aaron Bell

These shares have 20% to 30% upside.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Mesoblast, Nufarm, and Virgin Australia shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

2 undervalued ASX shares to buy that experts think could deliver strong returns

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager thinks these ASX shares could deliver great returns.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX biotech stock just rocketed 89% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Immutep shares rocket after a fresh FDA win

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Morgans just initiated coverage on this consumer discretionary stock with a buy rating

| Aaron Bell

This newly listed ASX stock has strong upside, according to Morgans.

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Travel Shares

Here's why Virgin Australia shares are flying 7% higher today

| Marc Van Dinther

The airline has maintained its FY26 outlook, with fuel hedging offsetting higher fuel prices.

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Healthcare Shares

Orthocell shares soar 22% on landmark US breakthrough

| Kevin Gandiya

The company has been given approval to sell Remplir in more than 220 hospitals in the US.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX biotech stock just jumped again as its lead drug trial moves ahead

| Aaron Teboneras

The latest trial milestone sends this ASX biotech stock higher today.

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Resources Shares

Why is this $25 billion ASX mining stock charging higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors are piling in after the company reported record cash flow.

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares still a buy after its latest market update?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's why Qantas shares are the talk of the town this week.

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