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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What could China trade talks mean for the Treasury Wine share price?

| Bronwyn Allen

Acting Prime Minister Penny Wong says wine is next on the list if current negotiations on barley tariffs work out.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves in the lithium space are driving trading volumes today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much you need to invest now to retire on dividend income by 2030

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I'd aim for $50,000 of annual passive income by the end of the decade.

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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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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share is rocketing 9% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Positive commodities trading is pushing ASX 200 mining shares higher today.

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Bank Shares

How reliable are the dividends from CBA shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the Commonwealth Bank's dividends all they are cracked up to be?

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas share price vulnerable to these 'serious risks on the horizon'?

| Bernd Struben

Amid resurgent domestic and international travel demand, the Qantas share price has marched steadily higher over the past nine months.

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, NextDC, Sims, and South32 shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a happy hump day.

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Share Fallers

Why Future Generation, Pilbara Minerals, Platinum, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Retail Shares

The Accent share price has soared 100% in 6 months. Is it still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has doubled in value in six months. Is there more to come?

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Materials Shares

3 things that could tank the Core Lithium share price even further

| Brooke Cooper

Lithium prices, ongoing exploration, and short selling -- it's a tough gig!

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Gold

I'd buy and hold these 2 ASX shares to cash in on a surging gold price

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking to invest in gold? Here are two easy ways to do it.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's the key figure to watch for in tonight's US inflation report

| Bernd Struben

Just as in Australia and much of the rest of the world, inflation in the world’s biggest economy has been…

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX growth shares while they're still cheap: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares may not be cheap for long if this broker is on the money with its recommendations.

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Dividend Investing

Why I won't ignore the chance to buy this top high-yield ASX 200 dividend share in 2023

| Tony Yoo

This business model is rarely seen among Australian stocks.

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Cannabis Shares

Which ASX cannabis share is surging 27% on record quarterly results?

| Bronwyn Allen

Althea CEO Josh Fegan has declared "a landmark turning point" for the company.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price jumps on Goldman Sachs upgrade: broker tips monster yield

| James Mickleboro

This mining share could soon be a huge dividend payer according to one broker.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech share NextDC just rocketed 9%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

NextDC is setting the bar high today as investors digest the company’s latest update.

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Dividend Investing

How to build a passive income for life with just $7 a day

| Brooke Cooper

Creating a lifelong passive income stream doesn’t have to be a bank-breaking exercise.

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Bank Shares

Could Westpac shares have 'the greatest potential' of all the ASX 200 bank stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Westpac shares worth buying this April?

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and this ASX dividend share now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares could boost your passive income right now.

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Dividend Investing

3 handy tips to squeeze the most passive income from ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

With bank deposit rates failing to keep up with inflation, more investors are turning to ASX 200 shares to secure…

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Materials Shares

Buy Rio Tinto shares ahead of BHP: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on these mining behemoths.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price tanks 7% on downgraded FY23 guidance

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX coal miner expects lower production and sales in FY23 due to problems at Maules Creek.

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How to invest

Need passive income? Turn $6,000 into $100 every month

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you can fill your pockets with passive income.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals is one of the cheapest shares in the ASX 200. Am I buying?

| Tony Yoo

The stock has fallen almost 30% over the past half-year, so is it time to take advantage of the dip?

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Small Cap Shares

Brokers say these small cap ASX shares are buys with huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares could add some oomph to your portfolio.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett is doubling down on these Japanese stocks. How can ASX investors do the same?

| Brooke Cooper

Here are two ways Aussie investors might take inspiration from Buffett's latest buy.

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Dividend Investing

Sunk $10,000 in the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF 3 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Has the iconic ETF really returned 50% in just three years?

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Best Shares

I'm looking for once-in-a-decade opportunities in the stock market recovery

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm not wasting any time in finding my next ASX bargain.

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Bank Shares

3 good reasons I'm avoiding ANZ shares at all costs!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not banking on ANZ to be a great investment.

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Opinions

Could buying Zip shares be a classic ASX beginner's error?

| Tristan Harrison

Despite the heavy fall, buying Zip shares may still not be the right call.

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ETFs

3 reasons why I rate the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) as a buy today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why most investors should consider this ETF.

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive valuations': 2 ASX shares to buy now before they explode

| Tony Yoo

Two experts tip a pair of stocks that are still looking cheap despite businesses that are performing well.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive value': 2 ASX 200 mining shares 'worth adding' right now

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are notoriously cyclical, but one expert is backing these companies that'll benefit from the energy transition theme.

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Share Market News

It's official, the ASX 200 big four banks are the world's most capitalised. Should you buy?

| Monica O'Shea

We check how Australia's big four stack up and what the experts see ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Creating a diversified income stream: Top ASX dividend shares to buy today according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here is how you can create a growing stream of passive income with ASX shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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How to invest

How to invest $300 a month using the Warren Buffett method

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett does this to grow his wealth and so can you.

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ETFs

2 of the best ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be top options for investors in April.

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