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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a difficult day for Aussie investors.

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Financial Shares

Are IAG shares worth buying right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

IAG shares have climbed high, but is there further to go?

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to help turn $100,000 into $1 million

| Tony Yoo

Compounding and growth stocks can help you pull off what other people might think is a magic act.

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Opinions

Down 80%, are Core Lithium shares finally worth buying in April?

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm running the ruler over this beleaguered lithium company to see if it might present an opportunity.

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Growth Shares

1 under-the-radar ASX growth stock to consider buying now

| Tony Yoo

Many investors don't even think of these shares as growth. So that's why savvy investors could swoop in for a…

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Materials Shares

What is the outlook for Pilbara Minerals shares in April?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock recharge returns from here?

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Materials Shares

Why has the lithium price quietly risen 20% in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

After an 80% plummet in the lithium carbonate price last year, is there hope on the horizon?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite recording a loss, the ASX 200 still hit a new record today.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX income shares to buy for a dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy rating on these shares. Here's why they could be buys for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Goodman shares, how much dividend income will I receive?

| Bronwyn Allen

The value of Goodman shares has soared, but what about dividends?

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Record Highs

Happy Easter: ASX 200 hits another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a happy start to April for ASX 200 shares.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down over 34% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

We can farm good passive income from this stock.

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Bank Shares

With a 7% dividend yield, are NAB shares a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on an appealing dividend from NAB?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Woolworths shares a buy or a sell at under $33?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be 'buying the dip' with this one?

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares surging as gold price hits new records. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold shares are starting the new month with a bang.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is losing its CEO after 25 years

| James Mickleboro

A change of CEO is happening at this company for the first time in a quarter of a decade.

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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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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation data means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors hoping for interest rate cuts in 2024 are keeping one eye on the US Fed.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' status in March

| Bronwyn Allen

There are blue chips and small caps on this list.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Harvey Norman, Orora, and ResMed shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I think will lead the next bull market charge

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look primed for a recovery when the global economy improves.

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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX shares could make strong long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 stocks are benefiting from tailwinds.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Mesoblast, Novonix, and Paladin Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now for $2,000 a month in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I like all three of these ASX 200 dividend stocks for reliable passive income.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband shares are falling on a big sale today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie Broadband and Superloop saga continues...

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price was surprisingly resilient in March. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares gained in March despite concerns over China’s economy and surging nickel output from Indonesia.

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Healthcare Shares

Blast off! Mesoblast share price surging 60%

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast shares are skyrocketing today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Alchemy? Nah, Fool's gold, instead!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We hope you enjoyed our little joke.

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Bank Shares

Why March was a record-smashing month for the CBA share price

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares leapt to new all-time highs in March and delivered a boosted interim dividend.

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Dividend Investing

How is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) falling almost 1% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors should be happy to see this index fund drop today. Here's why.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price booming 5% on cracking tax credit

| Mitchell Lawler

The battery technology business won't be worrying about a big tax bill after securing this government handout.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining stock sinking 47% to a record low?

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is hitting new lows on Tuesday. But at least it is trading again.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in March

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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ETFs

Why I'd buy VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) for anyone in my family

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is a high-quality choice.

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 16% to a 52-week low on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very red start to the week.

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Resources Shares

Here is the profit forecast to 2026 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could dig up a lot of profit in the next few years.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price lower despite US FDA boost

| James Mickleboro

The regulator has approved a treatment for sufferers of chronic kidney disease.

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy share price storms higher on big uranium production news

| James Mickleboro

This energy stock is having a strong start to the week. Here's why.

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Share Market News

How to tap into the record-breaking ASX 200 performance with just one stock

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 started and ended March with record breaking days.

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