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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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Economy

How will today's GDP numbers hit the ASX (and interest rates)?

| Sebastian Bowen

The share market is climbing despite this bad economic news.

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Retail Shares

Why did Super Retail shares drop after going ex-dividend?

| Tristan Harrison

This is the story behind the decline.

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Bank Shares

Is the blistering rally in ASX 200 bank shares overdone?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 banks stocks are trading at more than one-year highs.

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Materials Shares

Could the big short of ASX lithium stocks be nearing its end?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on what lithium shorters might do next.

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Share Market News

2 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks for income investors in March

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these stocks.

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Technology Shares

Cettire shares recover after morning meltdown: What's happening?

| James Mickleboro

What's happening to this high-flying stock today?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price leaps 8% as funds grow up and flow out

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the good times beginning to return to this bruised fund manager?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX companies with the firepower to raise their dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these stocks have good yields and room for future growth.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects strong returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Cettire, Dicker Data, and Iress shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares hit turbulence amid $250,000 fine for 'shameful' conduct

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Qantas share price on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Magellan, Platinum, and Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness today.

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Communication Shares

The Telstra share price is near a 52-week low: Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts appear to believe that this could be a buying opportunity for investors.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX pharmaceutical stock just rocketed 122%!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX pharmaceutical stock on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Core Lithium share price down 14% in two days?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are having a tough time today. Buy why?

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Gold

Is it too late to join the booming ASX gold rush?

| Bernd Struben

The gold price notched new record highs, adding fuel to the ASX gold rush.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Cettire share price crashing 27% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are responding very negatively to a media report.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 200 tech stock crashing 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's making investors hit the sell button today?

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Graincorp share price having such a bumper week?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders are smiling this week. And could the gains keep coming?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares push higher amid asset sale and dividend bump hopes

| James Mickleboro

Could a dividend boost be coming thanks to this asset sale?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Accent share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

This footwear retailer's shares are taking a hit on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares I recently sold

| Tristan Harrison

It can be wise to lock in profits, sometimes.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX 200 dividend stock down 13% in 2024 to buy right now

| Bernd Struben

Down 13% in 2024, this ASX 200 dividend stock looks like a great buy to me today.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares to buy for an effortless path to financial freedom

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are five ASX shares that I think can help you to become financially free.

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Materials Shares

This dirt cheap ASX mining stock could nearly double in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter says this mining stock could rise materially from current levels.

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Opinions

With a P/E ratio of 15, is this ASX All Ords share price too low to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock still has more to go.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs for beginner investors to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of options for beginners to consider buying this month.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see more value in these shares than they do in the banking giant.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares that could keep flying after a massive reporting season

| Tony Yoo

This pair has already soared in the past month, but Elvest analysts believe it's just the start of something beautiful.

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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 today.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares with attractive 'risk-reward' balance to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Stock market has rocketed up so most of the quality names are now expensive. So it could be time to…

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How to invest

How to make 7% interest while deciding which ASX shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

Also receive Tesla stock for your trouble of just sitting around.

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ETFs

Is Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) the only investment you need?

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF provides enormous diversification.

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Investing Strategies

4 Australian shares set to soar in 2024

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are looking great for a bull run this year, but for vastly different reasons.

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Growth Shares

Best ASX growth stocks to consider buying in March

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these stocks very highly this month.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares smashing 52-week highs that are STILL BUYS

| Tony Yoo

'This is a business going places': These Australian companies could continue to break records.

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX tech stock 20 months ago, you'd have $125,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Having a massive winner like this can soothe the pain of losers in your portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another shaky day for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Brickworks share price just smash another record?

| Bronwyn Allen

A positive outlook on housing is pushing the share prices of ASX building materials suppliers higher.

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