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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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Energy Shares

Fortescue Future Industries just inked a multibillion-dollar green hydrogen deal in Germany. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

FFI expects to replace around a third of the energy Germany imports from Russia by 2030.

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for the ANZ share price in April?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ shares have done well in March. What’s next in April?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Telstra CEO steps down, Fortescue confirms E.ON deal

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Wednesday. Here's what's happening...

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International Stock News

Rivian stock soared today — is it a buy?

| Chris Neiger

Rivian has the potential to be a solid EV play, but it could be a long road before it pays…

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Dividend Investing

The Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will have something to be happy about after receiving the company's latest dividend.

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Share Market News

Federal budget delivers development windfall for small-cap ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Smaller companies are being encouraged to enhance their digital capabilities.

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Resources Shares

What was the highest ever BHP share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

How high have BHP shares ever climbed?

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Resources Shares

Latin Resources (ASX:LRS) share price shoots 28% higher on potential 'major new lithium discovery'

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rocketing higher on Wednesday...

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price in April?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the NAB share price go even higher?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could the Zip share price turn over a new leaf in April?

| Bernd Struben

The company's acquisition of Sezzle may not change its competitive position in a meaningful way.

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Industrials Shares

Twiggy has been quietly buying up 8% of this ASX-listed company. Why?

| James Mickleboro

Twiggy has been snapping up shares in this company...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price storming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising on Wednesday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin is up 25% in 10 days. Here's what it'll do now

| Tony Yoo

The flagship cryptocurrency is rallying hard this month. What's doing and what's next?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price paused?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares are paused on Wednesday morning.

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Dividend Investing

Have IAG shares been a good investment? Here's what $10,000 invested 4 years ago looks like now

| Aaron Teboneras

We look how much an investor would have left if they bought the insurance company's shares four years ago.

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the new Telstra CEO

| Tony Yoo

Outgoing boss Andy Penn has overseen a huge restructure the past few years, all while dealing with a pandemic. What…

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Growth Shares

Is it time to buy these 2 beaten-up ASX shares in April 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares have dropped heavily, so, are they opportunities?

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Dividend Investing

Do Woolworths shares pay dividends?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at the supermarket giant's dividends.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could the A2 Milk share price be in for a better month in April?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the prospects of the milk and infant formula company heading into April.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Aaron Teboneras

It’s payday for those who invested in CBA last month.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price on watch amid shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

Telstra's CEO is leaving...

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's why UBS says 'it is too early to be confident'

| Tristan Harrison

UBS has urged caution on Rio Tinto shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys for April

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares analysts rate highly...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares cashing in on irresistible global trends: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Marcus Today's Ben O'Leary reveals a couple of stocks that will profit from online shopping and…

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Travel Shares

Finally! 4 travel ASX shares ready to take off: expert

| Tony Yoo

Who's missing the days of carefree interstate and international adventures? Both travellers and investors are chomping at the bit to…

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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 continue its ascent on Wednesday...

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International Stock News

This cryptocurrency just exploded 30% higher, overnight

| Chris MacDonald

What is Waves, and why is this project making waves with investors?

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts name 3 ASX 200 shares that could generate strong returns

| James Mickleboro

Here are three ASX 200 shares to buy...

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ETFs

3 top ETFs for ASX investors in April

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top ETFs to watch in April...

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Healthcare Shares

What's the outlook for the CSL share price in April?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the ASX biotech giant be on the way back up?

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Share Market News

Top broker gives its verdict on the Coles (ASX:COL) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this supermarket giant a buy?

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Bank Shares

Buy or sell? ASX experts rate the CBA share price for April

| Sebastian Bowen

Buy, hold or sell for CBA shares? Let's take a look.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Financial Shares

Why did the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price soar 7% on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

We check what may have driven the Magellan share price higher today.

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Broker Notes

Lithium boom: Top broker tips Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price to jump 60%

| James Mickleboro

This could be a lithium stock to buy...

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Energy Shares

Global poster child? Why this fundie is bullish on the Santos share price

| Monica O'Shea

What might the future hold for the energy giant? We take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) share price was snapping higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The uranium company's shares had a strong start on Tuesday before fading away...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price is racing 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Catapult shares are on fire on Tuesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie calls 'pens down' on Uniti (ASX:UWL) takeover but more suitors possible

| Brooke Cooper

Could Uniti be about to attract more takeover bids?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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