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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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ETFs

This is the next ASX ETF I plan to buy

| Sebastian Bowen

This future-facing ETF is my pick of the bunch right now.

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Opinions

Selling your investment property due to land tax hikes? 5 ASX shares I'd buy with the proceeds

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're fleeing new land taxes, I'd pick these five shares as replacements.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares I think are set to soar in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Stock picking has become crucial now that the market is hot. Here's a trio that I think will end up…

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock a buy?

| Dani Cook

The company's stock could rise 40% over the next two years and outperform the S&P 500.

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Technology Shares

Got $3,000? 3 ASX tech shares to buy and hold for the long term

| Tony Yoo

Australians are fortunate to have many cheap stocks available for quality companies.

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Dividend Investing

Buy this ASX 300 stock for a 14% gain and 5.5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up this stock before it's too late.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares I want to buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

| Tony Yoo

While the Australian share market might be lacking businesses directly making AI, there are a few that supply the necessary…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day indeed for ASX shares 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

Big ASX news: Macquarie share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a great day to own Macquarie shares...

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia headed for a stock split?

| Will Healy

Nvidia stock has split five previous times in the company's history.

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Broker Notes

Why the Accent share price has jumped 5% and more gains are predicted

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is running ahead. Is a broker upgrade the cause?

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Dividend Investing

How are these passive income investors earning more than an 8% yield on Rio Tinto shares?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto paid out $6.54 a share in fully-franked dividends over the past 12 months.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX AI stock rocketed 170% on an AstraZeneca update

| James Mickleboro

Investors are loving this company's announcement on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Liontown, PSC Insurance, and Zip shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Jupiter Mines, Newmont, and Perpetual shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's happening?

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Energy Shares

At $29, I think the Woodside share price could be 20% undervalued!

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares have come under pressure amid falling energy prices.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords company is being sued by shareholders over stock price losses

| James Mickleboro

Some of this biotech's shareholders aren't happy with management.

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Dividend Investing

1 top ASX 200 dividend stock to buy now with $500

| Bernd Struben

I think this leading ASX 200 dividend stock will continue to reward investors in the year ahead.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares that pay cash every quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three high-yielding shares I'd look at for quarterly dividend payments today.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is suspended amid takeover rumours

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX share is rumoured to have received a takeover offer.

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Share Market News

US inflation is still running hot. So why did the S&P 500 just hit new record highs?

| Bernd Struben

Exuberant investors sent the S&P 500 index soaring to new all-time highs despite hot running inflation.

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Share Market News

Is the Nasdaq in a dotcom-style bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Are US stocks wildly overvalued?

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52-Week Highs

Metcash share price hits 52-week high on broker upgrade: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have responded positively to its trading update.

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Energy Shares

Is this ASX 200 stock a shrewd buy ahead of the upcoming half-year result?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity worth digging into?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares crash 9% after posting massive half-year loss

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is having a very tough time due to weak prices.

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price leaps 10% on fresh $550 million funding

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Liontown share price today.

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Bank Shares

Here is the profit forecast to 2026 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

Is profit about to soar for this bank?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price races higher on Chinese tariffs news

| James Mickleboro

China could be opening back up to this wine giant.

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Technology Shares

Why are Appen shares crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down tech stock has received a takeover offer. But did the market expect too much?

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International Stock News

Nvidia shares surged (again) today. Is it too late to buy the red-hot artificial intelligence (AI) growth stock?

| Danny Vena

Nvidia stock has gained nearly 300% over the past year. Can investors still profit from this AI stock?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for a second income

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors good dividend yields.

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Financial Shares

Own Soul Patts shares? Here's the ASX 200 stock's result preview

| Tristan Harrison

What might the investment house report?

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Technology Shares

Block share price hits new 52-week high. So, is SQ2 a best stock to buy now?

| Sebastian Bowen

I give my two cents on the Block share price in March 2024.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks that are market leaders to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think they could be top options for income investors right now.

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Communication Shares

Here's why this broker just upgraded Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that recent weakness has created a buying opportunity for investors.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price on watch following takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

But will the offer price be a huge disappointment to investors?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 retail stock is tipped to deliver 19% upside and a 6.5% yield in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of this share according to Morgans.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors on Wednesday.

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