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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares with eye-catching dividend yields

| Marc Van Dinther

These stocks offer good dividend pay-outs along with share upside.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy instead of Westpac

| Grace Alvino

There are plenty of dividend opportunities on the ASX outside this big bank.

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How to invest

How to assess company debt as a new ASX share investor

| Melissa Maddison

Debt isn't always a bad thing. It's how it is used that matters.

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AI Stocks

3 ASX growth shares that could benefit from the AI boom

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares could benefit from this transformational technology.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX stocks brokers say could double in the next year

| Aaron Bell

These stocks could be set to rebound in 2026.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Big yields are expected from these buy-rated shares in the near term.

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Materials Shares

Are Rio Tinto or BHP shares a better buy right now?

| Aaron Bell

Should investors buy the dip or wait it out?

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Growth Shares

Why I think DroneShield and 2 more ASX shares are buys

| Grace Alvino

Some businesses on the ASX are operating in industries with powerful growth tailwinds.

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Gold

Northern Star Resources shares just crashed – time to buy the dip?

| Aaron Bell

What to make of its recent announcement.

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Cheap Shares

3 of the best ASX stocks to buy in March

| Marc Van Dinther

The beaten-down shares still operate leading platforms and brokers see upside ahead.

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Technology Shares

3 reasons to buy WiseTech shares today

| Marc Van Dinther

Morgans sees the ASX tech stock as a buy with 76% potential upside.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs to buy for growth, income, and diversification

| Grace Alvino

Exchange-traded funds can help investors target a variety of investment goals.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week on a positive note? Let's find out.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for new investors to consider in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Here's an instantly diversified portfolio with just three ETFs.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy and hold for five years

| James Mickleboro

Looking for an easy way to invest? These funds could be the answer.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Here's why ASX 200 energy shares were the only risers last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Energy was the only ASX 200 market sector to finish in the green as the war in Iran continued.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 100%

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks these shares are dirt-cheap buys.

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How to invest

If the ASX crashes tomorrow, here's exactly what I'd do

| Grace Alvino

When share markets fall sharply, many investors wonder what they should do next.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Here's what to expect from Tuesday's RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are increasingly pricing in another RBA interest rate increase on Tuesday. Will it happen?

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Bank Shares

If I invest $5,000 in NAB shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB is expected to pay another large dividend in FY27.

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ETFs

Why I think these Vanguard ETFs could outperform the ASX 200

| Grace Alvino

The ASX 200 has delivered solid returns, but I wouldn’t limit a long-term portfolio to Australian shares.

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ETFs

3 defensive ASX ETFs to battle through market turmoil

| Marc Van Dinther

One strategy to protect your portfolio.

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Growth Shares

What are the best ASX 200 shares to consider buying for the next 5 years?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these quality shares for good reason.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the central bank hike rates? All signs point to yes.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 70 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

How does your balance compare to the average? Let's find out.

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Financial Shares

A leading investor just bought these ASX 200 shares for income and growth

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have been chosen as top buys right now.

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Dividend Investing

How many Fortescue shares do I need to buy for $10,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares have a long track record of twice-yearly passive income payments.

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Retirement

How much can you own in retirement and still get a pension under new rules just announced?

| Bronwyn Allen

The value of assets you can own, while still qualifying for the pension, will increase this Friday.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares with 100% potential upside

| Bronwyn Allen

Small-caps are young companies with market capitalisations of a few hundred million to $2 billion.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett tips these ASX All Ords shares to rise 30% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended the trading week on a sour note today.

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ETFs

These 3 ASX ETFs can protect your portfolio against inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

With inflation on the rise, investors should think about protecting their assets.

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Share Market News

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure successfully issues inaugural A$350m medium-term note

| Laura Stewart

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure has priced a $350 million inaugural note to boost funding flexibility and support its asset base.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: DBI, GQG Partners, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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Real Estate Shares

This beaten-down ASX stock just exploded 16%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX retirement housing stock jumps after a strategic investor buys a large stake.

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Resources Shares

Is this ASX mining giant quietly setting up its next big move?

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP share price slips as investors watch iron ore and China.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's slumping market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have gained 10% to more than 25% this week despite the broader market retrace. Here’s…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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