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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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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs just added this ASX All Ords tech share to its conviction list

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks very highly of this ASX tech share.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 mining shares sink as iron ore price nears 2023 low

| Monica O'Shea

The major ASX iron ore producers were among the shares to fall on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 stock outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Opinions

5 reasons why I think PWR shares are an unmissable ASX buy in April

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why I can't ignore this outstanding company.

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Materials Shares

Are short sellers wrong about Sayona Mining shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sayona shares are highly shorted. So what's wrong with this company?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What investors can learn from the RBA's mistakes

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Successful investors, I would argue, focus not on the past, but the future.

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Travel Shares

Is the Flight Centre share price handing ASX 200 investors a buying opportunity?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong start to the new year, the Flight Centre share price has been trading in a fairly tight…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Star Casino shares finally cheap enough to buy?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a tough time for the casino operator lately.

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Energy Shares

What does this 'key next step' mean for Origin shares?

| James Mickleboro

Origin has approved a major investment at the Eraring Power Station.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

There are some big share price moves driving trading volumes today.

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Capital Raising

Here's why Mesoblast shares are in a trading halt today

| Brooke Cooper

The company appears to be undergoing a capital raise.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Allkem, Alliance, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a rough ride on Thursday. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, Link, Silk Laser, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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Share Market News

How might the latest RBA changes impact ASX 200 investors?

| Brooke Cooper

The Review of the Reserve Bank has been released.

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Bank Shares

Could CBA be about to add $1 billion to its loan book?

| Monica O'Shea

What's happening at CBA?

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Energy Shares

Could the Woodside share price face 'long-term harm' from this government tax plan?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside paid $2.7 billion dollars in Australian taxes and royalties in the 2022 financial year.

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX All Ords healthcare share has a 20% dividend yield?

| Bronwyn Allen

Why is this small-cap company's gross trailing dividend yield so high, and is it sustainable?

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Economy

5 things you need to know about the latest RBA shake-up

| Sebastian Bowen

The RBA is set for a major overhaul. Here's what it means for the economy...

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 200 shares making big moves following quarterly updates

| Brooke Cooper

Today's proving to be a wild one for these stocks.

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Earnings Results

Allkem share price slides despite strong quarterly production from the ASX 200 lithium stock

| Bernd Struben

Allkem reported a new record March quarter for lithium carbonate production from its Olaroz Lithium Facility.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares slide amid falling oil and gas prices

| Monica O'Shea

What did the quarter one 2023 report show?

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF is paying out today. Here's what you need to know.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Bank of Queensland dividend

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 bank has slashed its interim dividend by 9%.

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Share Market News

This ASX All Ords stock is down 35% this week, and a director just snapped up 1 million shares

| Tristan Harrison

One insider has just backed this All Ords ASX share with a large investment.

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Earnings Results

Zip share price climbs on 15% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

Zip saw its quarterly revenue increase by 15% year on year to $182 million.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price rises despite BRUTAL blow from watchdog

| Tony Yoo

Meanwhile the Alliance Aviation share price has fallen off a cliff.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price falls despite record iron ore exports

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant has revealed last quarter's production results.

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Earnings Results

Bank of Queensland share price lifts despite plunging profits

| Bernd Struben

With profits and cash earnings down, the Bank of Queensland interim dividend also decreased by 9% from last year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Silk Laser share price rockets 25% following Wesfarmers takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The bid values the non-surgical aesthetics clinic operator at $169 million.

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Dividend Investing

Could Coles shares be a market-beating buy for passive income right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why it could be time to buy Coles shares.

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Bank Shares

These are the best ASX 200 bank shares to buy: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These could be the bank shares to buy following recent volatility in the sector.

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Technology Shares

Buy these cheap ASX tech shares offering huge potential returns: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be too cheap to ignore according to Goldman Sachs.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have given the thumbs up to these dividend shares.

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Investing Strategies

11 ASX shares to buy with 4 on-trend qualities right now

| Tony Yoo

A change has swept through stock markets in recent months, and this is how one Fidelity portfolio manager would adapt…

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

The iconic mining company is down 11% over the past year. Does it make sense to buy now?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price on watch amid $169m Silk Laser takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is going shopping at the beauty side of the market.

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Dividend Investing

1 under-$10 ASX dividend stock to buy for monthly passive income

| Tony Yoo

Have you considered this national retailer to provide you with an annual return above 8% just from distributions?

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Technology Shares

Conviction list: Goldman Sachs says Xero share price can rise 37%

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be a strong buy according to Goldman Sachs.

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Opinions

The ASX shares that could win in the long term

| Tony Yoo

Experts often talk about the stocks that they think will rise in the next year or so. Not this time…

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Broker Notes

Why Mineral Resources shares are a 'top pick' for this broker

| James Mickleboro

This could be the share to buy if you want mining sector exposure.

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