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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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Broker Notes

ASX expert: Buy Lynas shares now

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs has this ASX rare earths share on its conviction list.

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Dividend Investing

This 7% yield ASX 200 stock trades ex-dividend next week. Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think investors should buy this high-yield share?

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Technology Shares

Up 16% in 2024! Are ASX tech shares now overvalued?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could it be time to cash in on recent big winners in the share market?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 tumbling on the latest US inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

After three days of gains, the ASX 200 is taking a fall today.

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ETFs

How much do you need to invest in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) for $10,000 in annual dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the VAS ETF deliver a high distribution payout?

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ETFs

How does the VanEck Wide Moat ETF return 17% per annum?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does this ETF consistently deliver such high returns?

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock racing 15% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been impressed with an announcement this morning.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 16%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing this ASX All Ords stock on Thursday. But why?

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Technology Shares

2 ASX betting shares making big news this week

| James Mickleboro

What's going on in the Australian betting industry this week?

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Energy Shares

Are Paladin Energy shares really surging 900% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this uranium stock today?

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Opinions

Are Coles or Fortescue shares a better buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks are compelling picks for dividends.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the NextDC share price following today's $1.3 billion announcement?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are weighing the ramifications of NextDC’s $1.3 billion announcement.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech stock slides despite record $21.2 billion results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech stock is coming under selling pressure today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is avoiding the market sell-off. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why it's a good day to own Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

It could also be a good idea to keep hold of them.

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Gold

Northern Star share price tumbles on difficult quarter

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares are on the slide on Thursday. But why?

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Resources Shares

1 ASX penny stock I'd buy in April while it is still only 21 cents

| Bernd Struben

Up 135% since February, I think this ASX penny stock has a lot more gains ahead.

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Retirement

The best passive income streams to help fund your retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Setting up a source of second income could do wonders for your retirement.

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Gold

Buy this 'sector leading' ASX 200 gold stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter think this miner would be a top option for investors looking for exposure to gold.

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Materials Shares

Here are the iron ore and lithium price forecasts through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Where are these metals heading in the coming years?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares everyone should own for the long haul

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great long term picks.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that could turn $1,000 into $10,000 by 2034

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks have a shot at being 10-baggers.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these shares are great options for income investors.

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Gold

Is it too late to get on board the ASX gold train?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into ASX gold stocks amid a surging price for the yellow metal.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying this ASX tech ETF after its 30% rally

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be excited by this tech fund?

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Retail Shares

How much passive income would $10,000 in Wesfarmers shares generate?

| Tristan Harrison

The owner of Bunnings is paying pleasing dividends.

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Share Market News

Why I'd drip-feed $500 a month into ASX 200 shares, starting now

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market is an excellent place to find investments to grow wealth.

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Opinions

Is it time to put Zip shares back on the table in 2024?

| Mitchell Lawler

The share price says Zip has its mojo back, but has my mind changed on buying shares?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for a big income boost

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors a nice source of income.

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's your third-quarter update preview

| James Mickleboro

Will lithium prices have continued to fall during the quarter?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a third day of gains in a row for ASX 200 shares today.

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Share Market News

Why are BOQ shares falling on a rumoured sale?

| Tristan Harrison

What is happening with the Bank of Queensland?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 300 dividend stocks for a passive income boost

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these high-quality companies are top buys in April.

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price really reach $500 in just 3 years?

| Bernd Struben

Leading analysts are expecting big returns from CSL shares in the months ahead.

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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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Opinions

If I had to buy only one top 20 stock for dividends, this is it!

| Mitchell Lawler

I wouldn't look past this ASX heavyweight for dividend income.

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Materials Shares

How has the Liontown share price rocketed 15% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one factor that might explain Liontown's explosive performance of late.

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Share Fallers

Why Cardno, Mesoblast, Perseus, and Somnomed shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough hump day. But why?

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