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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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Energy Shares

Own Ampol shares? Get ready for your monster dividend payment

| Sebastian Bowen

Ampol investors are about to enjoy their largest-ever dividend.

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REITs

Why is the Rural Funds share dropping today?

| Tristan Harrison

This may be the reason investors are exiting Rural Funds.

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How to invest

Where to invest $8,000 in April 2024

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of returns could be on offer from these ASX shares according to analysts.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

APM share price placed on ice as $1.8 billion deal goes dud

| Mitchell Lawler

It's all question marks and raised eyebrows for shareholders of this ASX company today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price sinking over 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this tech stock on Wednesday?

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Financial Shares

Why is this ASX 300 stock crashing 23% today?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this stock have been hit with some bad news.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price leaping higher amid $1.9 billion funding news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the CSL share price on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares really worth $120?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a good year for ASX bank shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares push higher on $9.8b technology simplification plan

| James Mickleboro

Westpac plans to spend big on technology to close the gap on its rivals.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this could be one of the best blue chip ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans sees this blue chip as a best idea for investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

Almost ready to retire? I'd buy cheap ASX dividend shares for income

| Tristan Harrison

Retirees can boost their cash flow with dividend stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend yields up to 8%! Which of these cheap ASX 300 shares should I buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Owning these stocks could be rewarding for dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Why today is a good day to own Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of the Bunnings and Kmart owner will be smiling today.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this ASX small cap stock could rocket 60%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees huge upside potential from this small cap.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share offers 12% upside and a 4% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter just slapped a buy rating on this stock.

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Personal Finance

3 personal finance tips to help anyone grow richer

| Tristan Harrison

Our portfolios can do better with the right financial foundations.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys and will offer great yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX retail stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $134,000 now

| Tony Yoo

This online retailer has executed a remarkable turnaround for its investors.

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Broker Notes

Qantas or Telstra share price: Which will climb higher in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what top broker Goldman Sachs has to say about these ASX blue-chip stocks.

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Dividend Investing

2 Australian dividend shares to buy under $2

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these stocks could be great options for income investors.

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Small Cap Shares

3 small-cap ASX shares with 'long runways for growth'

| Tony Yoo

DNR's Sam Twidale reckons investors could do worse than buy these guys for the long run.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares to buy in 2024 and hold for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these top shares are in the buy zone right now.

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Dividend Investing

$19 billion in ASX dividends is being paid out this week. Are you getting your share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Chances are there's a dividend paycheque coming your way this week.

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Technology Shares

Missed out on Nvidia? My best ASX tech stock to buy and hold

| Tony Yoo

Do you have FOMO after the US chip maker's share price rocketed? Here's an Aussie company worth backing instead.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to earth for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Economy

NAB boss issues dire prediction for Aussie economy

| Bernd Struben

NAB’s CEO has issued a stark warning on the outlook for Australia’s economic growth.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 36%?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button on Tuesday.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: How to generate $500 passive income per month

| Bronwyn Allen

We run the numbers.

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52-Week Highs

These 5 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these five lucky stocks?

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Share Market News

Why Telstra and these ASX 300 stocks just hit 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been selling down these shares this year.

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Small Cap Shares

7 ASX small-cap shares that are cheaper than the ASX 200 in March 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Could it be time to back the underdogs of the ASX amid a potentially richly-valued benchmark?

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price rockets 36% on breaking FDA news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Mesoblast share price soaring following promising FDA news.

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Dividend Investing

These 5 high-quality companies are now paying a better income than CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have gained 25% in a year, squeezing their dividend yield.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Atlas Arteria, IDP Education, and Mineral Resources shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

I'd buy these shares for Nvidia-like gains over the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks have the most potential to emulate NVIDIA...

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Elders, Lake Resources, and Premier Investments are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session, but why?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX small-cap stock is rocketing 45% on 'pivotal moment'

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded very positively to an announcement.

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Opinions

3 star ASX shares to buy for the rest of 2024

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of my top picks right now.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by Macquarie

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has a positive outlook for these leading ASX 200 shares.

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