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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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Resources Shares

Up 20% this year, what is the outlook for the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares have outperformed in 2022. What’s coming next?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price on watch amid improved takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A second offer has been made for AGL...

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares are being dumped out of the index and replaced with…

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is rebalancing...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is a top buy right now: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Xero shares are struggling this year but could they be a buying opportunity?

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Broker Notes

Why this $7 billion ASX-listed company is a 'hidden gem': expert

| Tony Yoo

This business supplies Chemist Warehouse, which is a giant that's still rapidly growing. And Australians still need pharmaceuticals regardless of…

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Dividend Investing

Analyst tips 20% upside and 6.5% dividend yield for this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share could be a top option for investors...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend giants to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is a fan of these dividend shares...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Tyro is one of the ASX shares that is well-liked by brokers.

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Growth Shares

3 buy-rated ASX growth shares analysts are recommending

| James Mickleboro

Here are three growth shares to buy...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Growth Shares

Beaten-up: Are these 2 top ASX growth shares turnaround buys?

| Tristan Harrison

Cettire and Pointsbet have been beaten up. Are they turnaround ideas?

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Dividend Investing

Are these 2 top ASX dividend shares buys in March 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX dividend shares are candidates for income.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons why Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) is a strong ASX dividend share idea

| Tristan Harrison

These are three reasons why Soul Patts is a really good ASX dividend share.

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Growth Shares

Analysts see almost 100% upside for these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be in the bargain bin...

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ETFs

Here are 3 top ETFs for ASX investors to watch

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs to watch...

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Real Estate Shares

Here's why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price has loads of growth potential: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks shares have plenty of growth potential according to Ord Minnett.

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Share Market News

What on earth happened to the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price last week?!

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares were sold off again last week...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend with attractive yields that brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of dividend shares rated as buys...

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ETFs

3 strengths of the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:IVV)

| Tristan Harrison

The iShares S&P 500 ETF offers a few different strengths.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last....

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares making big news this week

| Tristan Harrison

These five ASX shares all made headlines this week.

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Broker Notes

The ASX share that's not worried about what's happening in the world

| Tony Yoo

This transport business has some contracts that are resilient to economic cycles, interest rate rises, or even wars in Europe.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares? Here's why the miner is 'closely monitoring' the Ukraine situation'

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto is looking closely at the Ukraine situation and sanctions.

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Small Cap Shares

3 promising small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Keep an eye on these small cap shares...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the iron ore price hitting 6-month highs?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove the commodity's price higher today.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs hitting 52-week lows on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

These three ETFs have just hit 52-week lows. What’s going on?

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Share Fallers

Playing limbo… Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price hits 7-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has sunk to new lows today...

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Travel Shares

Why the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price is down 16% from its year to date high

| Aaron Teboneras

What's been impacting Flight Centre shares recently?

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Materials Shares

The Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price has climbed 5% this week. What's been happening?

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the battery manufacturer are fluctuating. Here are the details.

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Technology Shares

Down 35% in a month, why Motley Fool analyst Benny Ou says this ASX tech share is now a bargain buy

| Mitchell Lawler

Why Whispir is on the table as a buying opportunity for this expert...

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of buy-rated healthcare shares...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price sink 9% today?

| Alice de Bruin

Tech shares tumbled today...

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Share Fallers

Is it a buy? Broker tips 31% upside in Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price

| Zach Bristow

Webjet shares are stuck on the runway but one broker tips them to take off in 2022.

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| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

One of my favourite days on the investment calendar is when Warren Buffett releases his annual letter to shareholders.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares cracking new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what boosted these stocks to their highest point in at least 12 months today.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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