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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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Earnings Results

Chemist Warehouse merger target Sigma reports 149% FY24 profit jump

| James Mickleboro

This could be the last set of results from Sigma as we know it if its merger is approved.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet share price racing to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

Webjet has been busy talking up its WebBeds business this morning.

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Earnings Results

Brickworks share price tumbles on disappointing half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

This loss didn't stop the company from increasing its dividend again.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 39% on $920m US govt funding news

| James Mickleboro

Big things could be happening in the US for this emerging mining stock.

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Dividend Investing

How many Wesfarmers shares must I buy to get $100 in monthly passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is a great stock for dividends, in my view.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX income shares to buy with 6%+ dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Big yields are expected from these shares by analysts.

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Opinions

Why I'm changing my mind about Challenger shares

| Tristan Harrison

Three reasons why Challenger is a more compelling stock to invest in now.

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How to invest

ASX 200 shares vs term deposits: What $5,000 invested a year ago is worth now

| James Mickleboro

Which has been the superior option for investors?

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Opinions

The price I would pay for Pilbara Minerals shares during this lithium slump

| Mitchell Lawler

There's a price for everything and I've worked out what mine is for Pilbara Minerals shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A great session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Investing Strategies

Got $500? 2 top Australian shares to buy and hold

| Tony Yoo

Here's a couple more stocks that you could grab for just a few hundred, then forget about them for a…

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy for exposure to the booming international AI sector

| Tristan Harrison

These are three of the most exciting funds on the ASX.

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Bank Shares

I wouldn't touch CBA shares with a 10-foot bargepole!

| Tony Yoo

Or a 3-metre one. Here's why the bank stock doesn't interest me at all at the moment.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $20k to target $1,400 a year from ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these five ASX dividend shares for income today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite a strong start to trading, investors choked this afternoon.

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Growth Shares

Here's why analysts love these buy-rated ASX 200 growth shares

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason analysts are feeling bullish about these companies.

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX dividend stocks quality buys this week?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think these stocks are buys for income investors.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock has turned a $10k investment into almost $16,000 in March!

| James Mickleboro

March has been very fruitful for owners of this tech company.

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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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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX 200 shares to buy now for $1,000 a month in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I believe these high-quality ASX 200 dividend stocks will continue rewarding passive income investors.

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Superannuation

Here's how much your superannuation has grown in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

We've got some good news when it comes to your super fund.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Deep Yellow, Iperionx, and Tuas shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great session. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Amcor, Arafura, Brainchip, and South32 shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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