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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 Fallers

Why Avita Medical, NextDC, Predictive Discovery, and Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falters on Middle East war fears

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are on edge as the Middle East teeters on the brink of war.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price drops 1% amid accusations of 'mafia-like' behaviour

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares are having a rude return to trading this Monday.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 7% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this ASX 200 gold miner today following confirmation of media rumours.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock rocketing 32% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on a big announcement.

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Technology Shares

How is the DroneShield share price avoiding the market weakness and jumping 13%?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock reported stunning quarterly growth.

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Technology Shares

NextDC share price tumbles as trading resumes amid $1.32 billion cap raising

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the NextDc share price on Monday.

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Energy Shares

Why is the New Hope share price sinking on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this coal miner's shares?

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

Here are the crucial events that all ASX investors should be keeping an eye on over the coming days.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock is a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a very healthy and resilient stock.

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Technology Shares

Guess which hot ASX tech stock Bell Potter just upgraded and is tipping to rise 28%

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks recent weakness has created an opportunity for investors.

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ETFs

This compelling ASX ETF may be a better way to invest in Aussie stocks than Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX ETF could be an even more effective investment than Vanguard’s.

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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares predicted to pay huge yields in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks forecast to have generous payouts next year.

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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX growth shares are primed for blast-off

| Tristan Harrison

I’d take a bite of both of these stocks.

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Growth Shares

5 top ASX growth shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think growth investors should be buying these shares.

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Share Market News

The ASX stock market has soared recently. Now what?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great time to own shares. What could happen next?

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Energy Shares

2 ASX 200 energy stocks to buy for oil and uranium exposure

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these energy stocks could offer decent upside for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Communication Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in Telstra shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts think a $5,000 investment could turn into.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could rise strongly from current levels.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors for a second consecutive week.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut Australian interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates coming in 2024 or 2025?

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Superannuation

What's the average superannuation balance at retirement in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it enough to fund the decades ahead?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are my top picks for growth.

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ETFs

How does direct indexing compare to buying ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you like index investing, but want more say in which stocks you pick?

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Share Market News

How likely is a stock market crash in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Stock market crashes are a painful, but inevitable, part of investing.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs for beginner investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options for investors starting a portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in ANZ shares and get $1,200 in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Can investors rely on ANZ for a 6% yield in their cash?

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 mining share is in for a 33% whack

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a fairly miserable 12 months ahead for this diversified miner.

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Opinions

I believe this ASX 200 stock can DOUBLE its profit in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has enormous profit growth potential in my eyes, here’s why.

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How to invest

No savings? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to retire rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire with a big bank balance? This could be the way.

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Dividend Investing

Why your retirement income may take a hit — and what to do about it

| Tristan Harrison

Lower dividend payments doesn’t need to mean disaster.

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Materials Shares

These ASX lithium stocks could crash 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bearish about these lithium stocks.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago is worth how much?

| James Mickleboro

Have the shares been a good place to invest?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy with 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect big yields from these buy-rated shares.

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Superannuation

Top ASX shares to buy for your superannuation fund in April 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

These ASX shares could make SUPER long-term investments right now!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's Don's plan to put Domino's shares back together again?

| Sebastian Bowen

Domino's has a new growth strategy, but are investors listening?

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