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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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ETFs

How I'd invest my first $1,000 in ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think this first pick could be a great choice.

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX Nvidia partner has just been placed in a trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

After a stunning rally in its share price, working closely with the AI giant, this Aussie company is calling a…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX 300 uranium stock could rocket 45%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees big returns on the cards for this energy share.

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ETFs

4 top ASX exchange-traded funds smashing record highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own any of these popular ETFs, congratulations!

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares smashing the benchmark on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue shares are all charging higher today.

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Energy Shares

Up 6% in a week, why is the Woodside share price running hot?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares have leapt 6% since last Wednesday.

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ETFs

Give your portfolio a big boost with these high-quality ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Check out these excellent ETFs that each offer something different to investors.

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Share Market News

3 ASX penny stocks exploding over 30% on big news

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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Retail Shares

2 'very high-quality' ASX retail shares with significant inside ownership

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has named two appealing stocks to own.

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BNPL shares

Up 71% in 3 weeks, have Zip shares topped out?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the stellar run higher, Zip shares are still trading at a fraction of their February 2021 highs.

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Share Market News

Here's when AMP says ASX investors can expect an interest rate cut

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA cut interest rates soon?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX blue-chip share is throwing $202 million at another acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie healthcare company is growing its presence in Switzerland.

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto shares higher on $535 million lithium news

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's foray into lithium is gathering pace.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price getting battered today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down South32 shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in Wesfarmers shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Are investors smiling this year? Let's see how its shares have performed.

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Opinions

I just invested $3,000 into this top ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of this business.

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Index investing

If you own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS), make sure you're doing this

| Sebastian Bowen

This one mistake could cost ETF investors dearly.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: Why cheaper homes and ASX small-cap shares are rising fastest in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

We look into the changing trends in shares vs. property.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why you should buy cheap Woolworths shares before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be snapping up the supermarket giant's shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share for a 24% gain and 6% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about this cheap stock.

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Healthcare Shares

1 ASX healthcare stock that looks severely undervalued

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock looks too cheap to miss.

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Bank Shares

Here's the Westpac dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Will this banking giant continue to offer big yields?

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Speculative

My top high-risk, high-reward ASX shares to buy in March

| Tony Yoo

If you go into it with your eyes open about the pitfalls, speculative stocks could be fine in a well…

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX 200 mining stock 5 years ago, you'd have $278,000 now

| Tony Yoo

No one cared when nothing was going wrong. But then a global pandemic, a war in Europe, and a war…

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Opinions

My top 3 ASX shares to consider buying before April

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are three vastly different companies that each offer a tantalising opportunity right now.

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Dividend Investing

Why these excellent ASX dividend shares have been named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Australian investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

Own Medibank shares? Here's why it's a rewarding day for you

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders are getting a healthy boost today.

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Dividend Investing

A 10% yield but down 53%! Time for me to buy more of this hidden ASX gem?

| Tony Yoo

This lithium stock has been pummelled from weak commodity prices. But with these chunky dividends, could it be the bargain…

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Investing Strategies

How to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) without buying Nvidia stock

| Tony Yoo

Think laterally, urges this US expert, as he mentions 3 hot AI stocks to The Motley Fool Australia.

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How to invest

2 ASX shares that could help set you up for life

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these buy-rated shares.

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Dividend Investing

How about adding these ASX 300 dividend stocks to your income portfolio in March?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think now is the time to pounce on these income stocks.

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Opinions

Here's why I'm investing most of my savings in ASX 300 shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

I choose to invest most of my savings in ASX shares, and not houses.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors regained some confidence on the stock market today.

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Growth Shares

Big returns could be coming for high-flying Lovisa shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans doesn't believe it is too late to snap up this hot stock.

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Dividend Investing

Down 5% in 2 years, does the Transurban share price reflect the 2024-26 dividend forecast?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are investors missing something with the Transurban dividend?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts as RBA keeps interest rates steady

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were buoyed by the RBA’s interest rate decision.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 12% over the past year, is the Woolworths share price a dead duck?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this a buy-the-dip opportunity for one of the ASX's largest shares?

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Materials Shares

Insider buy alert: Arafura chair snaps up 100,000 beaten-up shares!

| James Mickleboro

Is insider buying good news for this stock?

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Dividend Investing

How are these ASX investors earning an almost 7% dividend yield on their Telstra shares?

| Bernd Struben

Telstra increased its interim dividend payout by 6% from the prior year.

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