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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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Dividend Investing

Here's why Motley Fool analyst Ed Vesely loves this old-school ASX dividend share

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been around a long time but it still has plenty to recommend it, says our analyst.

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Share Fallers

Why Air NZ, Block, Eagers Automotive, and Harvey Norman shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Healthcare Shares

How did the CSL share price perform in March?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the biotechnology giant's stock has performed this month.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Capital Raising

The Zip share purchase plan closes tomorrow. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip's share purchase plan is on track to close tomorrow...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Energy Shares

What's dragging on ASX 200 energy shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

Oil prices are plunging again.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Core Lithium, Tabcorp, and Talga shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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ETFs

Does the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

VGS is a popular ETF on the ASX. But does it pay dividend income?

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Bank Shares

Why has the CBA share price outperformed its big four peers in March?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what helped boost the CBA share price to the front of the pack this month.

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Materials Shares

Talga (ASX:TLG) share price rockets 17% on EV battery news

| Aaron Teboneras

What's powering Talga shares ahead on Thursday?

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Share Gainers

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price shoots up 20% this month amid tech snapback

| Zach Bristow

The battery materials and technology company has crept back north lately.

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Dividend Investing

Here's a look at some ASX shares with ex-dividend dates coming up in April

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are going ex-dividend in April...

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52-Week Highs

This ASX blue-chip share has notched up 9 52-week highs this month

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good month for this ASX giant.

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Resources Shares

What's driving the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price higher today?

| Bernd Struben

Materials shares are leading the ASX higher today.

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Resources Shares

What exactly is vanadium and which ASX shares have exposure?

| Sebastian Bowen

Vanadium is a hot topic right now. But which ASX shares mine this green metal?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price dips despite 'significant achievement'. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Woodside shares? We take a look

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price jumps 4% higher

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue shares have risen again.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Xero share price sliding 4% lower today?

| Brooke Cooper

What's weighing on the tech giant's stock on Thursday?

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Technology Shares

This ASX fintech just did a deal with Mastercard, and its shares are soaring 16%

| Monica O'Shea

An exclusive deal is sparking the Change Financial share price today. Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

What's boosting the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

With global battery production soaring, ASX investors are keeping a close eye on lithium shares.

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Resources Shares

The Newcrest (ASX:NCM) dividend is hitting bank accounts today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors can expect some gold in their bank accounts today...

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Dividend Investing

It's payday for Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) shareholders today. Here's the deal

| Aaron Teboneras

It’s payday time for those who invested in Bendigo Bank shares last month.

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Technology Shares

'Fundamental link': Here's why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is surging 11%

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest on the company's biochip technology.

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International Stock News

Why Solana Stock jumped 10% today

| Travis Hoium

Solana NFTs are coming to OpenSea.

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Technology Shares

Here's why Macquarie just upgraded the EML (ASX:EML) share price

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie thinks EML shares look more promising with interest rates expected to rise.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

5 ASX shares that could be primed for takeovers in 2022: Wilsons

| Bernd Struben

2021 was a record year for takeovers in the listed Aussie market, and 2022 could yet see even more M&A…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price frozen today?

| Monica O'Shea

The uranium miner has launched a $215m equity raise. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Tabcorp demerger update, BHP higher, Block tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Financial Shares

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price dips despite free gift bonanza

| Zach Bristow

A free gift, you say?

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Capital Raising

Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price plummets on confirmation of NZ$2.2b 'recovery' cap raise

| Brooke Cooper

A guidance upgrade hasn't been enough to offset news of a major capital raising.

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Gold

'Spectacular strike': Why this ASX gold share is rocketing 49% higher

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is glittering on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares expected to have BIG yields in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

It could be a good year for shareholders in these two companies...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price is slipping today

| Aaron Teboneras

Harvey Norman investors have now locked in their interim dividend.

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International Stock News

Why Ethereum and Dogecoin are dropping today

| Chris MacDonald

A big hack, and some profit taking, are key factors investors are watching today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is spiking today

| Zach Bristow

Another spike for the resources player.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's payday for Coles shareholders. Here's the tea...

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Resources Shares

Are these ASX 200 mining shares in trouble?

| Bernd Struben

China's rapid growth has long helped support iron ore prices. Now Chinese property sales are tumbling.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is up 4% and close to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's shares are on form on Thursday...

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Financial Shares

Owns IAG (ASX:IAG) shares? Here's your outlook for April

| Zach Bristow

Could it be the month for a comeback?

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