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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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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just ended a stellar month. Expert panel predicts what's next

| Bernd Struben

With cryptos staging a comeback in March, we asked this expert panel what investors can expect next.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to pocket the ARB Corporation dividend? Read this

| Aaron Teboneras

ARB shares are about to trade ex-dividend tomorrow...

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Paladin Energy share price is sliding today

| Monica O'Shea

The uranium miner's share purchase plan is open to investors.

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International Stock News

Why the price of Dogecoin is rising today

| Bram Berkowitz

There looks to be a connection with Tesla founder and Dogecoin advocate Elon Musk taking a big stake in Twitter.

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Retail Shares

Coles share price falls amid reports Wesfarmers is selling down its stake: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers has reportedly sold down its Coles stake...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

The EML share price jumped 25% in March 2022. What happened?

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in the payments company rose significantly last month.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Boral share price have such a lousy month in March?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what dragged on the building products and construction materials company's stock last month.

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Opinions

Be as overweight 'as you can possibly stomach' in ASX shares right now: fundie

| Tristan Harrison

Investor Tim Carleton really likes ASX shares at the moment, including Macquarie and Mineral Resources.

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Resources Shares

Vulcan share price up on new offtake agreement

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan has signed a new deal...

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 commodities players were the major winners in March. Take a look

| Zach Bristow

Industry fundamentals are pointing to a stellar year in 2022.

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Technology Shares

Weebit Nano share price jumps 8% on ReRAM update

| James Mickleboro

Weebit Nano shares are shooting higher today

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the PolyNovo share price surging 13% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

PolyNovo shares are on fire on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Are Woolworths shares positioned for 'a long-term, post-COVID trend?'

| Zach Bristow

Woolworths has charged back north in recent weeks.

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Travel Shares

Why the Flight Centre share price travelled 12% higher in March

| Aaron Teboneras

It was a good month for Flight Centre shareholders in March.

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Investing Strategies

Sell your ASX shares in these sectors now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Generally the Australian market will bathe in the glory of overseas money, says this market strategist.

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ESG

Own ASX renewable energy shares? Here's why 'the energy transition will be good for us'

| Zach Bristow

Australia looks well positioned.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX 200 dividend shares analysts are recommending

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options...

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ETFs

Here's why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF rose 7% in March

| Tristan Harrison

We check how one of the ASX's largest ETFs delivered such a good result last month.

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Dividend Investing

The CSL dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

It’s pay day for CSL shareholders.

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Energy Shares

Why now is the time to sell Santos shares: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The global push for green energy could hinder the longer-term outlook for ASX 200 energy shares focused on fossil fuels.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 exciting ASX shares to buy with 80% upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be heading a lot higher...

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Ask a Fund Manager

This ASX share changed me FOREVER: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Atlas Funds Management's Hugh Dive recalls his biggest regret, and the lesson he learnt that he…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a difficult day...

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International Stock News

Why Amazon stock rocketed off course today

| Rich Smith

The e-commerce and tech powerhouse wants to launch a new business -- in space.

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Resources Shares

Why did this ASX nickel share surge 11% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX nickel share had a good day on the market on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price fully valued in April?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB shares have risen in 2022. Could the bank now be fully valued?

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Share Market News

What is the highest the ASX 200 has ever been?

| Sebastian Bowen

How far are we away from the ASX 200's record, all-time high?

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Resources Shares

Is a bubble forming for ASX green metals shares?

| Monica O'Shea

One expert asks whether energy transition metals could be in a bubble.

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ETFs

Here are the 5 best-performing ASX exchange-traded funds over the March quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs were on point over the March quarter...

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Retail Shares

Is this why the Temple & Webster share price surged over 6% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in the online homewares retailer soared today. What’s going on?

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price has dumped 5% in 2 weeks. What's happening?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been weighing on the ASX 200 insurer's stock.

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Travel Shares

What happened to the Qantas share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ACCC released its outcome for its three-year long investigation...

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Resources Shares

Why has the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price gained 23% in 2 months?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors would be relatively pleased with the performance of the gold miner's shares...

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Energy Shares

Here's what happened to the APA share price in March

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove the APA share price last month.

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Share Market News

Why this broker thinks the Webjet share price can fly 26% higher

| James Mickleboro

This could be a travel share to buy...

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Cryptocurrencies

What's the outlook for the Bitcoin price in April?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investments should still be considered risky and highly speculative.

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Bank Shares

Could the CBA share price be heading back under $100 this month?

| Monica O'Shea

Are CBA shares overvalued? Let's see what the brokers say.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Financial Shares

The QBE share price has gained 16% in a month. Is it still a 'relatively inexpensive' ASX 200 share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the QBE Insurance share price have further to climb?

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