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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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AI Stocks

3 reasons to buy NextDC shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst says NextDC shares are well-positioned to outperform. But why?

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Financial Shares

2 ASX 200 financial shares to sell: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Do you have these two ASX 200 stocks in your portfolio?

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Growth Shares

What's a great ASX tech stock to buy right now?

| Aaron Teboneras

Could this ASX tech stock present a buying opportunity?

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Technology Shares

Why are Life360 shares soaring 10% higher today?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX tech stock is just 2% lower than this time last year.

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Technology Shares

If you think global instability will persist, these ASX ETFs might be for you

| Cameron England

It's possible to get global exposure to defence while investing on the ASX.

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How to invest

Should I buy ASX shares or look to conserve cash right now?

| James Mickleboro

Dollar-cost averaging could be the answer to recent market volatility.

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Energy Shares

What's next for the Woodside share price?

| Samantha Menzies

Shares across the oil and gas sector are tumbling today.

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Bank Shares

Up 19% in 7 weeks, are CBA shares a good buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert delivers his outlook on CBA's surging shares.

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Resources Shares

Up more than 100% in a year, this ASX uranium stock has further to go, brokers say

| Cameron England

A key approval is good news for this mine developer.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF is my stock portfolio's shield

| Sebastian Bowen

The stocks in this ETF are highly defensive...

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, St George Mining, Telix, and Westgold shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares getting smashed on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

After surging yesterday, ASX 200 energy shares are tumbling on Tuesday.

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Financial Shares

Why investors are piling into this ASX stock today

| Aaron Teboneras

FleetPartners shares jump after announcing a new $20 million on market share buyback.

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Pantoro Gold, Seek, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Is this one of the best ASX 200 stocks money can buy?

| Grace Alvino

High margins, strong growth, and global expansion have helped this ASX company stand out to me.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX monthly dividend stocks yielding over 5%

| Samantha Menzies

These are my three favourite dividend-paying stocks.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price is tumbling from an 18-month high: Buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The oil and gas producer's shares have come off the boil today.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 on a rollercoaster this week?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is seeing some wild price swings this week. Let’s see why.

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Gold

This fully funded gold developer could more than double in value: Broker

| Cameron England

A major debt package means this miner is almost ready to go.

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Energy Shares

Oil tumbles after nearing US$120. Here's why prices are pulling back

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil retreats toward US$90 after nearing US$120 on Monday.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX shares I would buy to protect against a recession

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look like strong defensive buys.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Guzman Y Gomez, Worley, and Suncorp shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts are bullish or bearish on these names.

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Financial Shares

Why did the Helia share price just crash 19%?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is in recovery mode today, so why are Helia shares tanking?

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Earnings Results

Guess which high-flying ASX 200 gold stock is crashing 22% today on weather woes

| Bernd Struben

February’s west coast storms have come back to bite the high-performing ASX 200 gold miner today.

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Gold

This ASX gold stock is trading higher after greenlighting expansion plans

| Cameron England

A major upgrade will significantly boost gold output.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 200 share charging 7% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is making its shareholders smile on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Cheap Shares

Can these 2 ASX 200 shares bounce back after hitting fresh lows?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are cautious as both stocks face serious headwinds.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue shares lifting off today amid big copper news

| Bernd Struben

With copper prices up 35% in a year, Fortescue is making some strategic moves.

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Share Market News

Why I just invested in these 2 exciting ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’ve been putting my investment dollars into ASX shares...

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is storming higher on business update

| James Mickleboro

This company has started FY 2026 positively.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why Ramsay Health Care shares have been demolishing the stock market

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors are warming to the healthcare stock’s earnings recovery.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix shares jump 14% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this radiopharmaceuticals company has announced this morning.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What happened to the crash?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It was looking terrible... and then...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The good news you won't read today – but really should

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Billions wiped off... but far, far more wiped 'on'.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX ETFs with a focus on global defensive shares

| Aaron Bell

These three funds could provide defensive structure for your portfolio.

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Share Market News

Westgold Resources gives green light to $145m Higginsville expansion

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources has given the green light to a $145 million plan to expand its Higginsville Processing Hub and lift…

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals reports positive TLX591-Tx Phase 3 results

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals reports positive Phase 3 safety results for its investigational prostate cancer therapy, TLX591-Tx.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names the best ASX dividend shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares the broker is recommending for income investors.

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Defensive Shares

Rotating into defensive stocks? 3 ASX companies to consider

| Aaron Bell

These three companies could add some protection to your portfolio.

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Technology Shares

Have ASX technology shares finally hit rock bottom?

| Aaron Bell

Is now finally the time to buy low?

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