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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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How to invest

Why last week's market selloff is a gift for beginner ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

Starting your journey? Here's why it could be the perfect time to do so.

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How to invest

Buying in the dip: Lessons from Warren Buffett's 'acts of omission'

| Laura Stewart

When it comes to investing, what you didn't do can be just as damaging as what you did do.

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Share Market News

3 ASX ETFs I would buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

These funds could compound your wealth over the next 10 years.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in ANZ shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a smart move? Let's run the numbers.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be strong buys after recent weakness. Let's see what they are recommending.

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Healthcare Shares

Broker laments 'catastrophic negative surprise' that highlights the risks with these types of ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Canaccord Genuity recommends a 'basket approach' when investing in these types of stocks.

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How to invest

A trip down memory lane: How buying stocks in the Covid pandemic made me a better investor today

| Sebastian Bowen

It might be a prudent time to remember 2020...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was carnage on the ASX today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as US tariffs fall-out continues

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 benchmark index fell by almost 200 points on Friday.

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ETFs

Own the world with these 3 global ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for investors that are overly concentrated on Australian shares.

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How to invest

How I position my portfolio for downside protection

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two ways you can hedge against a market crash.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX share potentially 'has no value from here', says broker

| Bronwyn Allen

This is every investor's worst nightmare.

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Opinions

ASX shares are on sale! What are you buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks are being hit hard. There are opportunities everywhere.

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy Fisher & Paykel or ResMed shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which of these two names could be best buys.

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Investing Strategies

What Warren Buffett would say about investing in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some pearls of wisdom from Warren Buffett.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on these names this month. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

Why is tonight's US jobs report so significant for global markets?

| Laura Stewart

With Liberation Day in the rearview mirror, global equity markets will be looking towards tonight's US jobs data.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 shares rocketing higher in this month's falling market

| Bernd Struben

A handful of ASX 200 shares managed to fly higher this past month. But how?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Amotiv, Breville, Life360, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a rough finish to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, Capricorn Metals, Orthocell, and Sonic Healthcare shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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ETFs

The VanEck Wide Moat ETF is down more than 15% from its peak. Is it time to load up?

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF doesn't go on sale too often.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

An antidote to market meltdown mania

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

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International Stock News

Which Magnificent 7 stock is most impacted by Trump's tariffs?

| Laura Stewart

This big tech company is likely to be hit the hardest.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock Goldman Sachs just upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this gold miner.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips QBE Insurance shares to outperform

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this blue chip.

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Share Market News

What does the Barefoot Investor have to say about whether the 'Trump Slump' will last?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how one of Australia’s leading finance experts is thinking about the tariff.

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Defensive Shares

Is CSL the most defensive ASX stock on the market?

| Aaron Bell

With many investors scrambling amidst global uncertainty, is now the time to look to defensive stocks?

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Share Market News

How your ASX shares may be impacted by US tariffs

| Bronwyn Allen

Aside from a likely short-term hit to share prices, there will be an impact on companies' financial metrics.

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Share Market News

Here is the complete US tariffs list by country

| Bronwyn Allen

This tariffs list is relevant to you if you're invested in ASX stocks that import or sell goods into the…

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Healthcare Shares

This company has entered a trading halt, is it about to announce FDA approval?

| Aaron Bell

This regenerative medicine company is up more than 260% in the last year.

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Industrials Shares

At a 5-year low, is this ASX industrials stock bargain of the year?

| Aaron Bell

With so many ASX stocks in the red, is this industrial stock a buy low candidate?

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Opinions

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy after the stock market sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these income stocks offer appealing dividend yields.

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Share Market News

These dirt cheap ASX value stocks could rise 40% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big returns could be on offer from these shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 outstanding ASX dividend stocks down 30% I'd buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks are cheap buys after falling heavily.

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Share Market News

ETF Investing: Should I buy VTS or A200?

| James Mickleboro

Which fund could be the right fit for you?

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Technology Shares

Down more than 14% from its peak, is this a rare chance to buy TechnologyOne shares on sale?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this market darling is still a little pricey.

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ETFs

Should I buy the NDQ ETF after Wall Street's crash?

| James Mickleboro

Fear is taking over the share market but is this the best time to buy?

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Growth Shares

5 of the best ASX shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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