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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

The power of compounding: What $1,000 a month in ASX shares could become

| James Mickleboro

Compounding is your best friend in the world of investing.

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Gold

This fund manager thinks ASX gold shares are top buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be a sparkly opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 share could rocket almost 100%!

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is so bullish on this cheap stock.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 200 stocks this expert thinks are 'extremely compelling'

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these businesses could be really attractive.

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International Stock News

What percentage of US CEOs expect a recession within 6 months?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s why top US CEOs are pessimistic about the US economy this year.

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Healthcare Shares

Macquarie's top 3 ASX stock picks in the healthcare sector

| Aaron Bell

Top broker has revealed 3 healthcare stocks with upside. 

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be destined to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs for set-and-forget investing

| James Mickleboro

This could be an easy way to invest in the Australian share market.

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How to invest

How to build a winning $250,000 ASX share portfolio starting from zero

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps I would take to grow wealth with ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Woolworths shares for the 4% dividend yield?

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares even delivered two fully franked dividends during the pandemic-addled year of 2020.

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Broker Notes

3 more of the very best ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter rates these blue chips very highly. Here's why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a big day for Aussie investors today. Here's what to expect.

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How to invest

5 Warren Buffett quotes to become a better ASX share investor

| James Mickleboro

It could pay (literally) to listen to the Oracle of Omaha's words of wisdom.

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ETFs

Here's why it's a great day to own Vanguard ASX ETFs

| Bronwyn Allen

Show us the money!

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Healthcare Shares

3 of the best ASX 200 healthcare shares to bring your portfolio to life

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be just what the investment doctor ordered according to analysts.

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ETFs

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX ETFs in April

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of funds that could be great destinations for your hard-earned money this month.

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Broker Notes

5 top ASX 200 stocks that brokers rate as buys after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be top buys for investors looking to add to their portfolio.

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Share Fallers

Why Bellevue Gold, Collins Foods, Hub24, and Zip shares dropped today

| James Mickleboro

These shares were out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors kept up the positive momentum this Tuesday.

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ETFs

US dollar hedging demand hits five year high. Should ASX ETF investors consider hedged ETFs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Hedging can be beneficial, but it will also cost you.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 300 shares that look significantly undervalued

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks are too cheap for this fund manager to ignore.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, DroneShield, EBR Systems, and Titomic shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to buy this quality ASX 200 bank stock today

| Bernd Struben

Up 27% in a year, a leading expert forecasts more upside potential for this ASX 200 bank stock.

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Opinions

Here are Macquarie's top 3 stock picks in the ASX financial share sector in April

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie is bullish about these three financial stocks.

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Gold

Why experts suggest the gold price may reach US$4,500 by 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts reckon gold's climb is far from over.

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Travel Shares

Travel to the US is down this year. Will Australia's tourism sector benefit?

| Laura Stewart

2025 could prove to be a good year for Australian hotel operators.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get an interest rate cut in May? Here's what the RBA minutes tell us

| Bernd Struben

With inflation slowing and a global trade war looming, will ASX 200 investors receive an RBA interest rate cut in…

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Travel Shares

What are Macquarie's top 3 ASX stock picks in the travel sector?

| James Mickleboro

If you are looking for exposure to the travel sector, then it could be worth listening to what Macquarie Group…

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Resources Shares

What China's rare earths ban means for these ASX shares

| Steve Holland

Some ASX rare earths shareholders have seen rapid gains lately. Will it last?

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords mining share soaring 33% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords mining share flying higher. But why?

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How to invest

The ASX is on sale! Here's how I'd build a portfolio for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

This is what I would do if I were starting out again with ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 28% on a new commercial contract!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock has grabbed plenty of investor interest on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Pro Medicus shares rise on big AI news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what exciting news this market darling has unveiled today.

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Gold

Up 98% in a year, ASX 200 gold stock boosts quarterly cash flow to $207 million

| Bernd Struben

Record gold prices drove a $141 million quarterly increase in the ASX 200 gold miner’s cash balance.

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Gold

Northern Star Resources set to buyout rival De Grey mining

| Zach Bristow

As gold soars, ASX miners continue to mine the acquisition pipeline.

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold stock crashing 27%?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has returned from its trading halt and sank deep into the red.

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Opinions

Is the Qantas share price a buy in the tariff ASX stock market volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock now a bargain after the market volatility?

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Bank Shares

Is this the right time to invest in Westpac shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this blue-chip bank an appealing option right now?

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price a buy? Here's a top broker's view

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock a healthy opportunity? Let’s have a look.

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Economy

Why should ASX stock market investors care about the bond market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bond markets have a far greater impact on your shares than you might think...

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