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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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REITs

This ASX 200 property share just announced a trading halt. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

This REIT is raising up to $325 million in new funds. What will it spend it on?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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ETFs

2 safe ETFs for ASX investors to buy amid the market volatility

| James Mickleboro

Market volatility getting you down? Check out these ETFs that could be safe options for investors.

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Gold

Why are ASX 200 gold stocks on a rollercoaster lately?

| Bernd Struben

Today, it’s another down day for ASX 200 gold stocks after some sizzling gains posted on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why Latitude, Myer, Regis Resources, and Service Stream shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday despite the market charging higher.

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Share Gainers

Why New Hope, Pilbara Minerals, Westpac, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

If I had bought $5,000 AMP shares a week ago, here's how much I'd have now!

| Monica O'Shea

AMP shares have outperformed the ASX 200 in the last week.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's what to expect from the US Fed tomorrow

| Bernd Struben

If you’re investing in ASX 200 shares, then you’re probably as keen as I am to know what the US…

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Share Market News

Latitude shares are back on the ASX, but why are they falling 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Latitude shares are back to trading today, but investors seem very worried.

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Opinions

Why I think Wesfarmers shares are a top buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d put this ASX 200 stock in my shopping basket.

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ETFs

Is a dividend ETF really better than an ASX index fund for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do dividend ETFs measure up against index funds?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Out with coal, in with nickel: Could BHP shares soon face a flurry of M&A activity?

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant could find itself in a cluster of deals this year.

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Bank Shares

Goldman 'remains confident in the health' of ASX 200 bank shares and names its top pick

| James Mickleboro

No need to panic about the Australian banking sector according to Goldman Sachs.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy if there is panic selling

| Mitchell Lawler

This is where I'll be running to if there's blood in the streets.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price having such a top run today?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Forget BHP and buy these ASX mining shares instead: broker

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares could be top options for investors in the sector right now.

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Retail Shares

$72m and counting: ASX 200 director's massive share buy-up continues

| Bronwyn Allen

A new notice lodged with the ASX today reveals this ASX 200 boss has spent $72 million in just three…

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Dividend Investing

Broker expects a massive 18% fully franked dividend yield from this ASX 200 share this year

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share could be an income investor's dream.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price rising at its strongest rate in almost 6 months?

| Bronwyn Allen

Rebounding oil and gas commodity prices are behind Woodside's leap into the green today.

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Bank Shares

Online trading in these ASX 200 bank stocks is surging. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The big four ASX 200 bank stocks are all in the green on Wednesday morning.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Bitcoin: The reality TV of the investing world?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Will someone pay more for Bitcoin at some point in the future? You’re welcome to speculate on that outcome, if…

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Healthcare Shares

Does the CSL share price really offer 22% upside right now?

| Brooke Cooper

Some brokers are tipping shares in the the biotech icon to soar.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why brokers tip double-digit gains from the Endeavour share price

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying cheers to the shares of this drinks company right now.

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Dividend Investing

Want to land the outsized New Hope dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

On the back of surging coal prices, New Hope reported some eye popping half-year results and declared a record interim…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Myer share price crashing 10%?

| James Mickleboro

This department store operator's shares are taking a big tumble on Wednesday. What's happening?

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Broker Notes

Is the Core Lithium share price a buy at 84 cents?

| Brooke Cooper

Does the ASX 200 lithium stock really offer 80% upside?

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Dividend Investing

I hope to retire rich. That's why I'm buying cheap ASX dividend shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that investing now can create strong long-term returns.

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price can jump 45% even if lithium prices fall: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes this lithium share can rise even as prices of the battery making ingredient fall.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares could offer a dividend yield of 10% in FY23, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the huge yield enough to make ANZ an attractive opportunity?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Time to bite into 'cheap' Domino's shares: expert 

| Monica O'Shea

Can Domino's shares go higher?

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts are tipping big returns from these small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

At the small end of town, analysts are tipping big gain from these shares...

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Dividend Investing

Invested $1,000 in the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) in 2018? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Has this ETF really returned more than 60% in just five years?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for income: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Goldman Sachs.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Here's one hot, one lukewarm and one cold ASX share: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Capital H Management's Harley Grosser decides whether he would buy three stocks that have plunged in…

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these 2 ASX 200 dividend shares offer excellent buying right now

| Tristan Harrison

These two ideas could be solid passive income contenders.

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Investing Strategies

'Significant growth potential': Expert names 2 unfashionable ASX 200 shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

Prejudice will get you nowhere. Open your mind when you're adding stocks to your portfolio.

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Gold

Why ASX 200 gold shares could see the yellow metal hit new record highs: expert

| Bernd Struben

Any rise in the gold price is, as you’d expect, good news for ASX 200 gold shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another positive session for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 big four bank share could be the safest to hold?

| James Mickleboro

Are Australian big four bank shares as safe as houses?

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Blue Chip Shares

Here are 2 high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares named as buys by analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be top options for investors that are looking to bolster their portfolios.

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