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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

2 fully franked ASX dividend shares experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy...

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Opinions

Is it finally time to buy Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares?

| Tony Yoo

The investment company has had a shocking time over the past year. Is it now time to snap up the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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International Stock News

1 red flag for precious metals stocks

| Reuben Gregg Brewer

Gold and silver prices are high, but there's an issue that investors need to watch out for in the cyclical…

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares for your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Here is a group of small cap shares to watch closely...

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Growth Shares

2 stellar ASX growth shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of exciting growth shares that have been rated as buys...

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Travel Shares

Is the Webjet share price set to take off in April?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for this online travel company.

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Resources Shares

The US is backing Aussie critical minerals projects, and these ASX mining shares could be set to reap the rewards

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX mining shares might benefit from a new focus on critical minerals...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just had its longest winning streak since 2017. What's doing?

| Tony Yoo

January's sell-off is a distant memory now, as Australian stocks come charging back.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped as buys...

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Dividend Investing

If you'd bought $10,000 of AFIC (ASX:AFI) shares 10 years ago, here's how much you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

We look how much an investor would have pocketed if they bought AFIC shares a decade ago.

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Bank Shares

How did the Westpac share price perform in March?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares were on form in March...

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Resources Shares

March was a stellar month for the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big month for the renewable energy-focused lithium developer.

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Communication Shares

What helped boost the Telstra share price on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

The telecommunications giant had more news for the market today.

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker tips Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) share price to rise 14%

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care could be a healthcare share 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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