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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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Share Gainers

Up 834% in a year, guess which ASX mining stock is hitting new all-time highs today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock has gone from strength to strength over the past year.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why COG, Karoon Energy, Netwealth, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Fiducian Group, Northern Star, Paradigm, and Santos shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market sell-off.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just sink to new 2-month lows on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a rocky week for the ASX 200. But why?

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Opinions

I'm buying these quality ASX shares to capitalise on the decline

| Sebastian Bowen

These are the shares I'd buy if the markets get any worse.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 100 stock can rise 14% to a new 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be buying this top stock now.

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Opinions

Would I follow this billionaire's lead and buy Star shares amid the turmoil?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should we follow the billionaire who's 'buying-the-dip'?

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Materials Shares

Are BHP shares a buy following the miner's quarterly update?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy this mining giant's shares? Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying.

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Gold

Latest production news fails to lift this lagging ASX 200 gold share

| Bernd Struben

Investors appear less than thrilled with the latest figures from this ASX 200 gold share.

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Investing Strategies

How to invest in the future with ASX AI shares

| Kate O'Brien

Discover the potential of AI in transforming industries and enhancing investment portfolios with ASX-listed AI shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 200 energy stock crashing 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button on Friday?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price tumbles on 12% quarterly revenue decline

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Woodside share price today.

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Resources Shares

Little-known ASX copper share catches Gina Rinehart's attention

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's richest person is investing in critical minerals at a rapid pace.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price tumbles on quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

How did the lithium giant perform during the third quarter?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Trading? Go fishing, instead.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Of all of the things an 11 year-old can become obsessed with, I’ll take fishing any day!

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Share Market News

Why ASX shares don't need interest rate cuts to rally

| Tristan Harrison

Everyone is focused on interest rates. But are cuts necessary?

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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Broker Notes

Goldman says buy this ASX 200 share for a 14% annual return

| James Mickleboro

This overlooked stock could be a good option for investors according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend stocks are best buys in April

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about these high-quality companies?

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Technology Shares

Brokers say this rapidly growing ASX 200 tech stock is a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of this stock.

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Data Centre Technology
Opinions

How to invest in data centres with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The data centre industry is exciting, it could see strong growth.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy this top ASX 200 stock for an 18% gain and 4% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has resumed coverage on this stock and is feeling very positive.

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Resources Shares

4 ASX small-cap mining insiders buying up big chunks of company shares

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies were worthy of their directors' money in recent weeks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income stocks.

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Opinions

Here's where I see the Woodside share price ending 2024

| Bernd Struben

I think the Woodside share price is poised for a 2024 rebound.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Glitter up: Which ASX shares are commodities prices shining on in 2024?

| Kate O'Brien

Commodity prices have surged in 2024 driven by safe-haven demands and green technology needs.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares following its quarterly update?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about the mining giant.

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Materials Shares

Where will Liontown shares be in 3 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock recharge investor excitement?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does this ASX 300 retail stock really have a 7.6% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 7.67% dividend yield too good to be true?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors finally caught a break during today's trading.

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Share Market News

Here's when ANZ says the first interest rate cut will be

| Bronwyn Allen

There's been speculation that Australia's first rate cut may be delayed if the United States delays its own.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 300 dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Attractive dividend yields could be on offer with these shares.

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Technology Shares

Here are 'blue-sky valuations' for these hot ASX 200 tech stocks

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 tech stocks could have huge potential according to analysts.

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Materials Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts speak very highly about these lithium miners.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 responded to the latest unemployment data

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market is showing continued resilience despite a slower economy.

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Financial Shares

How is this ASX 200 financial stock popping 6% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This lucky company has just swung into the green in 2024...

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Gold

How this 'bullish kicker' could send the gold price rocketing to US$3,000 per ounce

| Bernd Struben

Citi forecasts the gold price could gain more than 25% from recent all-time highs.

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Healthcare Shares

How AI could boost this ASX 300 healthcare stock

| Bronwyn Allen

The Firetrail investment management team see AI providing a 'material tailwind' for this stock.

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