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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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Bank Shares

Do Westpac dividends still beat money in a term deposit?

| Sebastian Bowen

Term deposits are a lot closer to dividend returns than they used to be...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Afterpay increasing credit limits… what could go wrong?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

At the risk of being called Grandpa, I’m from the ‘spend what you can afford or have already saved’ camp.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 dividend shares that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given the thumbs up to these dividend stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Have Woolworths and Coles shares been spared a break-up?

| Sebastian Bowen

A review has rejected the notion of breaking up the supermarkets...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Qantas, Qoria, and Silver Lake shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very strongly. But why?

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Gold

Why one broker thinks the gold price could glisten 9% brighter

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX experts have outlined how investors can benefit from rising gold.

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Share Fallers

Why APM, Azure Minerals, Beach Energy, and Elders shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very poorly. But why?

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Materials Shares

The ASX 200 lithium stock this fundie is backing for the global lithium comeback

| Bernd Struben

Forget Goldman Sachs, this fundie says ASX 200 lithium miners look poised for a rebound.

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Share Market News

Fortescue shares climb amid Australian first for clean energy

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has taken an important step with its green energy efforts.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share just rocketed 31% on an 'outstanding' find

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are clearly still interested in the lithium space.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords small-cap is soaring 33% on a takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has received a takeover offer. But is it enough?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ansell share price hits pause as company gloves up for $975 million acquisition

| Sebastian Bowen

Ansell shares won't be trading for a while...

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Industrials Shares

APM shares collapse 30% as 'disappointing' bid lands in its lap

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good start to the week for owners of this stock.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 energy share is imploding 18% today on cost blowouts

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are rushing to hit the sell button on this popular energy stock on Monday.

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 share plunging 29% after a trading update?

| James Mickleboro

This agribusiness company is starting the week deep in the red.

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Dividend Investing

3 lesser-known ASX dividend shares to buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

Here's why I think these stocks are strong picks for dividend income.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price takes off on 'biggest ever expansions' of core loyalty program

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Qantas share price on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Life360 share price rocketing 22% to a record high?

| James Mickleboro

Records have been broken by this tech stock today.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying BHP shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential opportunity and pitfalls.

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Growth Shares

These top ASX 200 growth shares can rise 10% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see major upside ahead for these buy-rated shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I plan to hold til I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

I’m planning to farm dividends from these stocks for decades.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a good long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Should Aussies be interested in the VAS ETF.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks with yields over 7% to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

It looks rewarding to own these shares with generous dividends.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Retirement

If I were a retiree, I'd buy these ASX shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

Retirees may love these stocks for dividends.

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Technology Shares

Buy this high-flying ASX 200 tech stock for a big return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling very bullish about this tech stock. But why?

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Travel Shares

Why one fund manager thinks Qantas shares are cheap and 'incredibly underappreciated'

| Tristan Harrison

A fundie thinks Qantas stock can fly higher.

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Dividend Investing

These high-yield ASX dividend stocks can rise 15% to 20%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these income options according to analysts.

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

It isn't too late to buy these gold shares according to a leading broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These shares are top picks in April according to its analysts.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid yet another resetting of the ASX 200's all-time peak.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these could be great income options for investors.

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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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Index investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) just a big ASX bet on banks and miners?

| Sebastian Bowen

Critics often point out that this ETF isn't diversified. Are they right?

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Growth Shares

I think this ASX growth stock has market-beating potential

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting that this investment will crush the ASX over the next few years.

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Growth Shares

1 ASX 200 stock I'm buying hand over fist despite the market's pessimism

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve been building up my position in this compelling stock.

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Opinions

3 compelling ASX shares I'd buy if the ASX crashes again

| Tristan Harrison

A big fall could open up a big opportunity.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs to supercharge your returns in 2024 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Here are four quality ETFs that could be buys for investors next week.

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