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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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Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given these shares the thumbs up. Here's why the broker is bullish.

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Opinions

The $11 billion ASX 200 stock now trading at an attractive entry level

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a profit leak with this company, but I think it’s primed for solid long-term returns.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do you really need in retirement?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if you really need $1 million for a comfortable retirement.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in March 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to plant some new investment seeds right now?

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International Stock News

CEO Jensen Huang just uttered 8 words that every Nvidia investor should hear

| Danny Vena

Nvidia just had another blockbuster quarter and its chief executive had wonderful news for shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful end to the trading week for investors this Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Passive income investors: This ASX stock has a 5% yield with monthly payouts

| Sebastian Bowen

Big yields are harder and harder to find on the ASX these days.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founders just sold $118 million in shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 healthcare share is trading lower following the mammoth off-market block trade.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price crashes 23% as investors rush to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator cannot file its half-yearly report, due today, unless it comes up with cash by the market close.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 go backwards in February?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just had a February to forget. But why?

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Dividend Investing

30 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Major companies including BHP, Rio Tinto, REA, Northern Star, and Woolworths will go ex-dividend soon.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares at new 52-week highs this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are proving to be a safe harbour this Friday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks leading the charge higher in this week's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have posted gains of up to 21% this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Harvey Norman, Life360, PEXA, and TPG shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoid the market selloff on Friday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Endeavour, Star, and Telix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock just rocketed 11% on surging earnings

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent this ASX 200 stock rocketing on Friday. But why?

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Share Market News

Nine Entertainment's half year results buoyed by golden goose Domain Holdings

| Steve Holland

With Nine holding a commanding stake in the company, Domain could prove a big winner

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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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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares are falling this week and have given back most of their post-election rally

| Bram Berkowitz

Tesla continues to struggle after an epic post-election bump.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Harvey Norman share price soaring in Friday's sinking market?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Harvey Norman shares today. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

Why this ASX small cap stock just rocketed 145%

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors getting excited about this stock? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

TPG share price surges 6% after achieving FY24 earnings guidance

| James Mickleboro

Investors were happy to see the telco achieve its guidance in FY 2024.

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Earnings Results

Sayona Mining share price wobbles amid growing half-year losses

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining shares are in the spotlight following the lithium miner’s half-year results.

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International Stock News

Jensen Huang just delivered fantastic news for Nvidia investors

| Adria Cimino

Huang talked about the company’s position in a key area -- one that could supercharge growth.

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Earnings Results

Life360 share price jumps 11% on impressive FY24 results

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying tech stock has delivered another strong result today.

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Earnings Results

$8 billion ASX 200 stock sinks 6% on big dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

Falling profits has forced a dividend cut from this blue chip.

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Cheap Shares

The 2 best ASX shares to buy before they recover

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has put buy ratings on these beaten down stocks.

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Opinions

Is now the perfect time to buy Magellan shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy this stock at its much lower price?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just downgraded Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the supermarket giant has been hit with a downgrade.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock just tumbled 8%. Is this a chance to buy?

| Howard Smith

Nvidia beat lofty expectations and provided strong guidance

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 4% to 5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Good yields could be on offer from these shares according to analysts.

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Technology Shares

Is it game over for the Brainchip share price?

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX soon lose its most notorious meme stock? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Index investing

Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS): Should we be worried about CBA?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has CBA grown too big for VAS' boots?

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend stocks you can buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated stocks could generate big income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the month on a positve note? Let's find out.

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Blue Chip Shares

Here's the dividend forecast to 2029 for Wesfarmers shares

| Tristan Harrison

The Bunnings and Kmart owner could pay significant dividends in the coming years.

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Technology Shares

3 of the best ASX tech shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have picked out three stocks with enormous potential to buy.

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How to invest

How to build a million-dollar ASX share portfolio starting with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

This could be your ticket to significant wealth creation in the share market.

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Share Gainers

$10,000 invested in this ASX 200 tech stock just 7 weeks ago is already worth $17,040!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech stock engineered a huge turnaround in January. Did you buy any shares?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were treated to a rare green session this Thursday.

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