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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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52-Week Highs

Why are the big 4 ASX 200 bank shares leaping to new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are shrugging off valuation concerns and piling into bank stocks.

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How to invest

How to choose ASX stocks: 6 simple traits I look for before I buy

| Mitchell Lawler

Investing can be a whole lot easier by looking at the heavy-hitting factors before purchasing shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Evolution Mining, Magnetic Mining, and Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a stronger session than most.

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Opinions

3 things about Wesfarmers stock every smart ASX investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This is a great business and here’s what you need to know about it.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP) is up 37% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking at the CRYP ETF? Here's my take on whether it's too late to buy.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 stocks are strong buys for March

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is feeling very bullish about these shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing 97% on big FDA news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investor are sending the healthcare stock soaring on Thursday.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price up 58% in 7 trading days! What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider has been on fire recently. But why?

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Bank Shares

CBA share price marching higher amid 'difficult news'

| Bernd Struben

There are some big changes afoot at CBA.

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Energy Shares

Up 90% in a year, why is this ASX 300 uranium stock suddenly halted?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this high-flying stock is out of action today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price tumbling into the red?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this mining giant's shares?

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Energy Shares

What is dragging the Woodside share price lower today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares are falling today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Is today's decline good news for shareholders?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in March.

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International Stock News

This trend could signal more gains for Nvidia shares

| Adria Cimino

Nvidia's revenue has reached record levels.

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Materials Shares

Morgans says Pilbara Minerals shares are a best idea in March

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes investors should be snapping up its shares while they're down.

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Opinions

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong global growth possibilities.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks with yields of 5% to 7.5%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options are buys.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Want to grab the CSL dividend? There's not much time left!

| Tristan Harrison

Time is almost up for the dividend.

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How to invest

How investing $100 per week can create $2,000 in annual ASX dividend income

| James Mickleboro

Looking for a source of income? Here's what you can do.

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Investing Strategies

Beginners: Buy these 2 ASX shares to start your portfolio

| Tony Yoo

If you are new to the stock investing game, I reckon this pair could be a great place to begin…

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett buy ASX shares in a raging bull market?

| Tristan Harrison

What would the Oracle from Omaha do today?

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Investing Strategies

$9,000 in savings? Here's how I'd try to turn that into $516 a month of passive income

| Tony Yoo

It's not massively complicated, but the plan requires some discipline and patience. Are you ready?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 staged a remarkable recovery this afternoon.

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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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