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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

Experts reveal the first ASX share they ever bought & what they've learned

| Bronwyn Allen

Learning from other people's experiences may stop you from making dumb mistakes.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Star Entertainment shares? Here are the takeover details and when you'll get to vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Star Entertainment has released details of the takeover deal with US casino giant Bally's.

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Healthcare Shares

How this Trump appointee could pressure the CSL share price

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Donald Trump isn’t doing CSL shareholders any favours.

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Economy

Deutsche Bank tips supersized 50 basis point interest rate cut for May

| Sebastian Bowen

Are rate cuts a silver lining from the tariff chaos?

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Industrials Shares

Why this fund manager likes this beaten-up ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

Investors could build good returns with this stock.

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Gold

Trump tariffs take a bite out of the soaring gold price. Is this the end of bullion's record rally?

| Bernd Struben

Have the Trump tariffs derailed gold’s historic bull run?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock Bell Potter just upgraded after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become bullish on this growth stock. But why?

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How to invest

US markets swung wildly last night. How extreme volatility can be a gift to ASX investors

| Laura Stewart

How to make the most of market volatility.

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Share Gainers

Here are the ASX 200 shares leading Tuesday's market rebound

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market is in the green as investors look for opportunities after yesterday's 4.23% plunge.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares: Buy, sell, hold?

| Bernd Struben

With the ANZ share price in retreat, the bank stock’s dividend yield is now at 6.2%.

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International Stock News

Trump's tariffs topple tech stocks. Here's what Amazon investors should know

| Stefon Walters

If you're a current Amazon investor, or someone interested in investing in Amazon, here are three things you should know.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 uranium stock is jumping 7% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is having a good session on Tuesday.

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ETFs

The smart way to invest in uncertain times? I'd be buying these 3 ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These could be smart investments to make during these tough times.

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Gold

2 ASX 200 gold stocks charging higher on big news today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stocks have grabbed investor interest today. But why?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 leading ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts are recommending to clients.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guzman Y Gomez shares storm higher on very big news

| James Mickleboro

Some big news has been released by this fast food company today.

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Share Gainers

Zip share price rockets 20% on $50 million buyback news

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares are surging ahead of the company’s planned $50 million buyback.

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International Stock News

Longtime bull Dan Ives just slashed his price target on Tesla — Shares are falling

| Bram Berkowitz

Ives also pointed out that Trump's tariffs will lead to higher costs for Tesla on car parts that it imports…

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Resources Shares

Why I'm keeping a close watch on the Fortescue share price

| Steve Holland

The Fortescue share price has plummeted in the past year.

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International Stock News

Down 25% from its all-time high, is Amazon a buy right now?

| Keithen Drury

There are lots of moving pieces with Amazon stock, making it an incredibly complex investment.

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How to invest

Buying the dip: Should I buy individual ASX shares or ASX ETFs?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's time to be greedy when others are fearful.

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Share Market News

Australian dollar plunges: should I buy hedged or unhedged ASX US-focused ETFs?

| Aaron Bell

Trying to hedge your bets against a weak Aussie dollar? Here’s what to consider.

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Retail Shares

Battle of the ASX retailers: should I buy Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these stocks is a better buy?

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Share Market News

Why is it so mentally challenging to buy more of my favourite ASX stock after its share price has fallen?

| Sebastian Bowen

Being greedy when others are fearful sounds a lot easier than it is...

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Growth Shares

This market selloff won't last, but these 3 ASX shares could thrive for decades

| James Mickleboro

Now could be an opportune time to think long term about ASX shares. Here are three analysts rate as buys.

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Dividend Investing

2 strong ASX dividend shares to buy now for income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares would be top picks for income investors.

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How to invest

If I were building my portfolio from scratch, I'd buy these 3 ASX stocks today

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be great options for a starter portfolio. Let's see why.

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker says Mesoblast shares can rocket 100%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this biotech according to Bell Potter.

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Opinions

If the RBA cuts rates 5 times in 2025, I'd definitely want to buy these ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Could the central bank need to swoop in to save the economy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Defensive Shares

Why these 2 defensive ASX shares are weathering the tariff storm

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 stocks are delivering impressive performance.

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Share Market News

Looking to set aside cash for buying opportunities? Maximise returns and flexibility with ASX cash ETFs

| Laura Stewart

Forget term deposits and check out ASX cash ETFs.

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Opinions

The Warren Buffett seal of approval: If the stock market closed for 10 years, I'd happily own this quality ASX 200 stock

| Bernd Struben

I’d be happy to hold this ASX 200 stock for 10-plus years, in line with Warren Buffett’s advice.

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International Stock News

Think You Know Apple? Here's 1 Lesser-Known Fact You Shouldn't Overlook.

| Neil Patel

Every Apple investor needs to understand the importance of this one segment.

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Share Market News

2 Low Cost Active ASX ETFs to consider

| Laura Stewart

Have you heard about active ETFs?

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How to invest

Warren Buffett's greatest GFC investments, what can we learn?

| Steve Holland

Not everyone agrees with all of Warren Buffett’s investing strategies. But it’s difficult to disagree with his results.

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ETFs

Trump's semiconductor tariff exemption: Which ASX ETFs stand to benefit?

| Sebastian Bowen

Trump's tariffs won't hit all corners of the market directly...

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Blue Chip Shares

3 unstoppable ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be strong buys.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another tough day for investors this Monday.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

Its analysts believe these shares 'offer attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.'

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