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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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Dividend Investing

How many Fortescue shares do I need to buy for $10,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares have a long track record of twice-yearly passive income payments.

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Retirement

How much can you own in retirement and still get a pension under new rules just announced?

| Bronwyn Allen

The value of assets you can own, while still qualifying for the pension, will increase this Friday.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares with 100% potential upside

| Bronwyn Allen

Small-caps are young companies with market capitalisations of a few hundred million to $2 billion.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett tips these ASX All Ords shares to rise 30% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended the trading week on a sour note today.

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ETFs

These 3 ASX ETFs can protect your portfolio against inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

With inflation on the rise, investors should think about protecting their assets.

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Share Market News

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure successfully issues inaugural A$350m medium-term note

| Laura Stewart

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure has priced a $350 million inaugural note to boost funding flexibility and support its asset base.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: DBI, GQG Partners, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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Real Estate Shares

This beaten-down ASX stock just exploded 16%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX retirement housing stock jumps after a strategic investor buys a large stake.

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Resources Shares

Is this ASX mining giant quietly setting up its next big move?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP share price slips as investors watch iron ore and China.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's slumping market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have gained 10% to more than 25% this week despite the broader market retrace. Here’s…

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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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Technology Shares

Should I buy WiseTech shares? Yes or no

| Grace Alvino

A major sell-off has pushed the logistics software company’s shares significantly lower.

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Retirement

How much will the age pension go up by next week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The age pension will increase next Friday, 20 March.

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Share Fallers

Why CAR Group, Immutep, Northern Star, and Syrah Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red? Here's why.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons CBA shares could be worth buying today

| Grace Alvino

Few companies dominate conversations about the Australian share market quite like this one.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price rises despite incident at major US copper mine

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto shares climb despite an operations pause at its US copper mine.

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Share Market News

Here's what CBA says the RBA will do with interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s 2026 interest rate forecast will favour lenders over borrowers.

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Industrials Shares

Recent share price weakness makes this ASX 200 infrastructure stock a buy, Morgans says

| Cameron England

A high dividend yield is also a big tick for this company.

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Share Gainers

Why Cobram Estate, EOS, Magellan, and Rio Tinto shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

How much could a $500,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

A sizeable portfolio combined with reliable dividend shares can produce meaningful income.

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Gold

Could a management dream team do it again at this ASX gold explorer?

| Cameron England

The new chiefs are tipping in their own money also.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares flying through $105 million legal turbulence

| Bernd Struben

Qantas is still working to absolve itself of COVID-related operating issues.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Collins Foods, Endeavour, and Magellan shares

| James Mickleboro

What is Morgans saying about these top shares this week?

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Resources Shares

What $10,000 invested in BHP shares could become in 10 years

| Grace Alvino

While mining shares can be volatile, long-term investors have still benefited from the sector.

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Technology Shares

Electro Optic Systems shares jump on new Middle East contract win

| Cameron England

Interest in anti-drone technology appears to be picking up.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker is expecting some attractive dividend yields from these buy-rated shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

KFC owner Collins Foods shares sliding today on class action news

| Bernd Struben

Collins Foods shares are slipping on $9 million legal news.

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Resources Shares

Syrah Resources shares tumble after major US tariff hit

| Cameron England

A previous positive determination has been rolled back.

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Healthcare Shares

Game over? ASX biotech stock crashes 90% on big bad news

| James Mickleboro

Is it game over for this stock? Let's find out.

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Gold

Northern Star shares crash 16% on second guidance downgrade for FY26

| James Mickleboro

The gold miner is having a tough year but remains positive on the future.

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Growth Shares

Experts like this ASX share which expects to grow its profit by at least 20% this year!

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a lot of potential for earnings growth.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares tipped to double in value

| Marc Van Dinther

Despite sharp share price pullbacks, their long-term growth stories remain intact.

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Broker Notes

Are Liontown shares a buy after its results?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if Bell Potter thinks this lithium miner is a buy.

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Investing Strategies

5 incredible ASX 200 shares I'd buy with $10,000

| Grace Alvino

If I had spare cash ready to invest, these are the shares I would be interested in buying.

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Energy Shares

Oil surges 10% overnight. Here are 2 ASX 200 stocks to watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The oil rally could boost ASX 200 energy giants Woodside and Santos today.

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How to invest

How to turn $10,000 into $100,000 with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's your guide on building material wealth in the share market.

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Test Only

Northern Star trims FY26 guidance and updates on KCGM mill expansion

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star flagged increased operational pressures in its FY26 production update and outlined progress on its KCGM mill expansion project.

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Dividend Investing

1 cheap Australian dividend stock down 25% to buy and hold

| Grace Alvino

Every so often a reliable business falls out of favour and the income potential starts to look attractive.

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52-Week Lows

Why I'd buy these dirt-cheap ASX 200 shares trading at 52-week lows

| Grace Alvino

Recent market volatility has pushed a number of quality ASX shares to 52-week lows.

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