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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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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining stocks smashing the market on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these mining shares will be smiling today.

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Opinions

The best ASX buys I'd grab to beat the market without a tonne of risk

| Sebastian Bowen

There's always risk with investing, but I'd still recommend these two stocks to all.

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Resources Shares

Why top brokers say Rio Tinto stock is a better buy than BHP

| Bernd Struben

The Rio Tinto share price could soar 20% over the coming year, outpacing BHP's share price gains.

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Retirement

2 excellent ASX 200 retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these shares. Could they be good options for a retirement portfolio?

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Broker Notes

'Share price looks cheap': Fortescue & 1 other beaten-up ASX 200 share to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities reveals his latest buying recommendations.

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Opinions

Better ASX stock: Woodside vs Telstra

| Tristan Harrison

Telecommunications or energy? I'll share my views.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 shares just got big upgrades from top brokers

| Bernd Struben

The brokers believe both ASX 200 shares are undervalued at current levels.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Elders shares a bargain following Monday's crash?

| Mitchell Lawler

Has the market created a golden opportunity to buy shares in this 185-year-old business on the cheap?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Ansell shares jump 14% amid blockbuster acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Ansell is making a big acquisition and it could be a big boost to its earnings.

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Cheap Shares

In this bull market, where are the bargain buys to be found?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I'm looking for cheap shares in an expensive market.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock put pedal to metal today

| Rich Smith

Tesla's robotaxi is coming in August.

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Technology Shares

This hot ASX tech stock can keep rising: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could still be offer from this high-flying stock.

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas shares are a buy and could rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this airline operator's shares are undervalued.

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Materials Shares

Sell these ASX lithium stocks and buy this one instead

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares in April for very big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for these buy-rated shares to deliver big returns from current levels.

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Energy Shares

Here is the earnings forecast to 2026 for Pilbara Minerals shares

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be excited about the lithium stock’s outlook?

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Materials Shares

$1,000 in this ASX 300 share a year ago would be worth $20,000+ now

| James Mickleboro

You'd be laughing all the way to the bank if you'd invested in this stock last year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is down 12% in 2024. What's next for the iron ore price?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares have struggled in 2024 amid sliding iron ore prices. Will the pain persist?

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REITs

With its 7% yield, is this recovering ASX 200 stock a passive income earner's dream?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock keeps sending wonderful income to investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'd confidently buy these 3 ASX blue-chips while others grow fearful

| Bernd Struben

As legendary investor Warren Buffett famously advises, “Be greedy when others are fearful.”

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Share Market News

The best ASX shares to buy with $1,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are highly rated by analysts. Here's why they could be good options for a $1k investment.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 things smart investors know about Coles stock

| Tristan Harrison

Did you know these facts about Coles?

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Opinions

Forget gold! I'd buy these top ASX shares to beat inflation

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why gold isn't my preference for escaping inflation's wealth-eating habit.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's trading week was off to an encouraging start this Monday.

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Bank Shares

Do Westpac dividends still beat money in a term deposit?

| Sebastian Bowen

Term deposits are a lot closer to dividend returns than they used to be...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Afterpay increasing credit limits… what could go wrong?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

At the risk of being called Grandpa, I’m from the ‘spend what you can afford or have already saved’ camp.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 dividend shares that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given the thumbs up to these dividend stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Have Woolworths and Coles shares been spared a break-up?

| Sebastian Bowen

A review has rejected the notion of breaking up the supermarkets...

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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 Gainers

Why Life360, Qantas, Qoria, and Silver Lake shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very strongly. But why?

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Gold

Why one broker thinks the gold price could glisten 9% brighter

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX experts have outlined how investors can benefit from rising gold.

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Share Fallers

Why APM, Azure Minerals, Beach Energy, and Elders shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very poorly. But why?

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Materials Shares

The ASX 200 lithium stock this fundie is backing for the global lithium comeback

| Bernd Struben

Forget Goldman Sachs, this fundie says ASX 200 lithium miners look poised for a rebound.

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Share Market News

Fortescue shares climb amid Australian first for clean energy

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has taken an important step with its green energy efforts.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share just rocketed 31% on an 'outstanding' find

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are clearly still interested in the lithium space.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords small-cap is soaring 33% on a takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has received a takeover offer. But is it enough?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ansell share price hits pause as company gloves up for $975 million acquisition

| Sebastian Bowen

Ansell shares won't be trading for a while...

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Industrials Shares

APM shares collapse 30% as 'disappointing' bid lands in its lap

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good start to the week for owners of this stock.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 energy share is imploding 18% today on cost blowouts

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are rushing to hit the sell button on this popular energy stock on Monday.

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