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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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Communication Shares

Can TPG rocket like the Telstra share price?

| Aaron Bell

Could it be time to buy these ASX 200 communication shares?

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Opinions

Is the Harvey Norman share price in the buy zone?

| Steve Holland

After the recent price increase, I still see a lot of value

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Bank Shares

Up 36% in a year, are CBA shares now a sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes the CBA share price looks like it has flown too high.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Mesoblast, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most on Thursday. But why?

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Financial Shares

Magellan shares see green despite $500 million outflows in February

| Zach Bristow

This adds to long-term outflows from Magellan's funds.

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Resources Shares

Is this the BIG announcement ASX 200 mining shares have been waiting for?

| Bernd Struben

Will this new development turn the tide for struggling ASX 200 miners?

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Energy Shares

Why are Woodside shares sinking like stones today?

| James Mickleboro

What is causing investors to hit the sell button today? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Today's decline could actually be good news for the miner's shareholders.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes these shares 'offer attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.'

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Opinions

Is this the right time to invest in AFIC shares?

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC Is the biggest LIC – but is it a good time to invest?

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares as buys. Let's see what sort of yields they offer.

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Opinions

Why this ASX share is my biggest bet on growth

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has significant growth potential.

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Opinions

Volatility is rocking ASX 200 shares, where should I invest?

| Tristan Harrison

A lot is happening in the stock market. What’s the right strategy?

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Retirement

3 ASX retirement shares to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be worth considering for a retirement portfolio.

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Growth Shares

Brokers are tipping these super strong ASX 200 growth shares to rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped as top buys following earnings season.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Mesoblast shares could still be dirt cheap even after 700% gain

| James Mickleboro

This biotech has been on fire but the gains may not be over yet according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and these top ASX dividend shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts are tipping the banking giant and these shares as buys for income investors.

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Retirement

These 3 ASX dividend shares are perfect for retirees

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirees have different investing needs to other investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares rocketed 35% in February: Are there more gains ahead?

| James Mickleboro

Can this high-flyer keep on rising or is it now fully valued?

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Technology Shares

100 billion reasons to buy this world class ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to like about this tech stock according to Goldman Sachs.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000 this month

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why these top ETFs could be worth considering as buys this month.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why I don't buy ASX dividend shares with big yields anymore

| Sebastian Bowen

A big dividend yield can sometimes make you poorer.

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ETFs

Betting on the US economy? Here are 3 ASX ETFs to consider

| Aaron Bell

Historically, the US stock market has provided long term growth for investors.

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How to invest

How to build a $500,000 ASX share portfolio from scratch

| James Mickleboro

Getting rich in the share market isn't as hard as you might think.

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Dividend Investing

Five top ASX 200 shares boosting dividends and five cutting their passive income payouts

| Bernd Struben

The overall passive income payout from ASX shares is down, despite these companies lifting their dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very woeful Wednesday indeed for investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

The 'crucial' growth metric that makes CSL shares a buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert points to a critical growth metric that could boost CSL shares in 2025.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price surges on Donald Trump's cryptocurrency strategic reserve update

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price hit all-time highs of US$109,115 on the day Trump was sworn into office.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are tipping these shares as buys with big return potential.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares surge to fresh highs. Should investors jump in?

| Zach Bristow

The telco giant has started the year well.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Protectionism is stupid. But changing our investing is silly.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It’s time to put the politics aside.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Clarity, Qantas, and Resolute 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

Buying IAG shares? Here's how the insurer is preparing for Cyclone Alfred

| Bernd Struben

IAG is gearing up to assist customers impacted by incoming Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium stock: All that glitters is not always gold

| Zach Bristow

Lithium isn't shining too brightly right now either.

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International Stock News

Why is everyone talking about Tesla shares on Wednesday?

| Aaron Bell

Tesla shares continue to tumble on the back of global tariff news. 

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Ioneer, Treasury Wine, and Woolworths shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened with ASX 200 mining stocks in February?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue all released earnings results in February. How did they do?

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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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International Stock News

Where Will Nvidia Stock Be in 1 Year?

| Will Ebiefung

Let's explore what the next 12 months could have in store.

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