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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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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers shares baulk on fresh acquisition gossip

| Mitchell Lawler

A healthcare company gone nowhere in a decade might be on Wesfarmers' radar.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price up 20% in 5 weeks. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you missing the boat amid the rest of the market re-rating this ASX coal share?

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these stocks at new highs today?

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? A division may soon be offloaded!

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s biggest telco is considering making itself a bit smaller.

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Energy Shares

What a US$100 oil price would mean for ASX shares and petrol prices

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver explains the impact on petrol prices.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What are brokers saying about A2 Milk shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to snap up this stock or should you keep your infant formula powder dry?

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Technology Shares

What's happening with Droneshield shares today?

| Bernd Struben

In the last two trading days Droneshield shares leapt 19% then tumbled 16%. So, what’s happening today?

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Dividend Investing

After passive income? Check out these ASX 200 dividend shares

| Kate O'Brien

ASX dividend shares can provide a reliable source of passive income

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Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares being hammered on quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are having a difficult session.

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ETFs

2 ASX growth ETFs I think could double in value over the next year

| Kate O'Brien

ETFs covering high growth sectors have the potential to deliver significant capital gains

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 founder just sold off $18 million worth of company shares

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be worried about this share sale?

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Industrials Shares

Why did this ASX 200 stock just dive 7%?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button today. But why?

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is primed to soar another 8% in 2024

| Bernd Struben

This leading asset manager sees the stars aligning for the ASX 200 to soar into 2025.

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Materials Shares

BHP is paying $2.30 per share in dividends. Time to buy the stock?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think the Big Australian is a buy?

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price sinking on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares aren't glittering on Tuesday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares charge higher despite $164m profit hit

| James Mickleboro

What's impacting the bank's profits in FY 2024?

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Materials Shares

Are Core Lithium shares dirt cheap or overvalued?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares have lost 84% of their value over the last 12 months.

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Energy Shares

The surprising reason why Santos shares could benefit from data centres

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager is bullish about Santos for an unexpected reason.

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Opinions

3 compelling ASX shares for investors in their 20s

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks have lots of growth potential.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares named as buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy the dip on Woolworths shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to look at the supermarket business?

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Blue Chip Shares

Why brokers say these ASX 200 blue-chip shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could have plenty of upside according to brokers.

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Travel Shares

Are Webjet shares a good buy in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX experts are united in their views of this travel stock.

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Opinions

Bear to bull: The ASX shares that could bounce back the strongest

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have fallen hard, I’m optimistic they can make good returns.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's why tomorrow is shaping up to be a big day

| Bernd Struben

Why is Wednesday so important for Woodside shareholders?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX stocks for 6% to 8% dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields are expected from these shares according to analysts.

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Financial Shares

Here is the earnings forecast to 2026 for Macquarie shares

| Tristan Harrison

The investment bank is predicted to make strong earnings in the coming years.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares a top buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we bank on ANZ shares for passive income payments?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Gold

These ASX 200 gold stocks can rise 25% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Golden returns could be on offer with these shares according to Bell Potter.

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ETFs

3 reasons the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) is a great long-term investment

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market is a compelling place to invest.

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks to benefit from Australia's ageing population

| Tristan Harrison

Ageing demographies is a strong tailwind.

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Materials Shares

3 key takeaways for ASX lithium share investors from Pilbara Minerals report

| Bernd Struben

What can ASX lithium share investors learn from Pilbara Minerals' latest sales and production results?

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Bank Shares

How much do you need to invest in NAB shares for $12,000 in annual dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Enjoying $12,000 in annual dividend income is no easy feat...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to the races for ASX shares today, in a confident start to the week.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Rio Tinto dividend forecast through to 2028

| James Mickleboro

Has the miner's dividend peaked or will it continue to grow?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top options for income investors.

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Growth Shares

Here are 4 exciting ASX growth stocks that brokers love in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think investors should be snapping up these growth stocks.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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How to invest

The risk of not taking risks with your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

One financial expert has a simple message for anyone not investing in shares.

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