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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend share buys for passive income in March

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend-paying businesses look very compelling right now…

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Share Market News

Here's what experts think will happen with the RBA interest rate this month

| Tristan Harrison

It seems like interest rates aren’t going to stay at this level.

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How to invest

What I'd do as a beginner with $50,000 to invest in ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

A balanced portfolio combining growth companies, blue chips, and income can perform across different cycles.

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Healthcare Shares

These ASX healthcare stocks are set to thrive as the population ages

| Melissa Maddison

A powerful demographic tailwind, but can they execute?

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in Woodside and BHP shares for $10,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Buying BHP and Woodside shares for their dividends? Here’s how much it would take to bank $10,000 a year in…

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ETFs

3 perfect ASX ETFs for beginner investors in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Starting your journey in the share market? Here are three funds that could help.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish on these shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors continued to pull the markets back up today.

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Investing Strategies

The best ASX shares to invest $10,000 in right now

| Aaron Teboneras

Looking to invest $10,000? These 3 ASX shares could be worth considering.

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ETFs

I would put $10,000 into these Vanguard ETFs tomorrow if I could

| Grace Alvino

Exchange-traded funds can make it much easier to build a diversified portfolio across multiple regions.

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Bank Shares

What's next for ANZ shares after expectations-busting results?

| Samantha Menzies

The banking giant is trading in the green again today.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stock yielding 3.9% with consistent cash flow

| Sebastian Bowen

If there's cash flow, there are dividends.

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Capital Raising

Why this ASX healthcare stock has crashed 20% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Imugene share price is plunging after announcing a heavily discounted capital raising.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $5,000 today

| Samantha Menzies

These are the shares I'd be buying right now.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These large businesses have big dividend yields to match.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Fortescue share price may have a turbulent few months

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts aren't sure what the outlook for the stock looks like.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Harvey Norman shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst forecasts mounting headwinds for Harvey Norman shares.

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Resources Shares

BHP and Woodside linked in CEO race as top executive emerges as contender

| Aaron Teboneras

Geraldine Slattery emerges as a possible candidate in Woodside's CEO search.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks these shares could be top buys for income investors.

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ETFs

Up 30% in a month: Is it too late to buy the BetaShares Crude Oil ETF (OOO)?

| Sebastian Bowen

These oil-based ETFs might be looking tempting...

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Materials Shares

Why I'd buy and hold PLS shares for 10 years

| Grace Alvino

I think the global shift toward electrification could create strong long-term demand for lithium.

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Broker Notes

With half year profits up 9% to $1.6 billion, are Wesfarmers shares a buy?

| Bernd Struben

A top investment expert provides his outlook for Wesfarmers shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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ETFs

Oil slumps to US$83 per barrel. Here's what is driving the sharp pullback

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil prices retreat as traders reassess Middle East supply disruption risks.

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Economy

Why the RBA could lift interest rates again this month

| Aaron Teboneras

Economists say the RBA may raise interest rates again in March.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie says this major fintech stock can rocket almost 100%

| Cameron England

The signs are looking good for future growth.

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Share Fallers

Why Breville, Forrestania Resources, GQG Partners, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 excellent ASX shares I'd happily hold through the next market cycle

| Grace Alvino

Instead of trying to predict market swings, I prefer focusing on businesses I would be comfortable holding through an entire…

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AI Stocks

3 reasons to buy the big dip on WiseTech shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert forecasts a big turnaround for WiseTech’s beaten down shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Brazilian Rare Earths, Lynas, Macquarie Technology, and Ora Banda shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX 200 financials stock is crashing 7.6% today

| Samantha Menzies

The shares are now 16.35% below the trading level this time last year.

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Healthcare Shares

This drug developer could have huge upside, brokers say

| Cameron England

Gains of more than 100% are not off the cards apparently.

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Technology Shares

Forget Xero shares, this ASX tech stock is tipped to double in value

| Samantha Menzies

I think this ASX tech stock offers fantastic potential this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Cobram Estate share price is halted today

| Aaron Teboneras

Cobram Estate shares are frozen pending a strategic announcement.

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Investing Strategies

3 Australian shares to buy if the ASX pulls back 10%

| Grace Alvino

Market corrections can feel uncomfortable, but they often create opportunities to buy quality businesses.

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Dividend Investing

5 high-yield ASX dividend shares paying 6% to 10%

| Samantha Menzies

The highest dividend-paying stock yields at 9.36%!

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Gold

How much is this ASX gold miner worth after its recent big news?

| Cameron England

Brokers say this gold stock is looking cheap.

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Gold

Why this little-known ASX gold share is leaping 28% on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent this ASX gold share up more than 28%. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why the Lynas share price is roaring 14% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Lynas shares soar after locking in a rare earths supply deal.

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