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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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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (A200)

| Tristan Harrison

These are what I consider to be the main positives and negatives of the cheapest ASX share ETF in Australia.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been labelled as buys buy analysts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

3 highly rated ASX ETFs to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Buy and hold investors might want to check out these top funds.

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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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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the mining giant and these shares could be top options for income investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

Forget CBA and buy these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts prefer these shares over Australia's largest bank.

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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 for a third consecutive week.

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Opinions

Should you buy Metcash or Wesfarmers stock now?

| Tristan Harrison

I like the impressive hardware divisions of both of these businesses.

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Superannuation

Where do Australian self-managed superannuation funds invest their money?

| Bronwyn Allen

More than 1.1 million Australians have a self-managed super fund. We analyse their investment choices.

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Superannuation

Here's the difference topping up superannuation in your 20s can make to your wealth

| Tristan Harrison

How much richer can we be by adding a bit more money in superannuation?

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Technology Shares

1 ASX artificial intelligence (AI) stock that could help turbocharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs are raving about this AI stock.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in New Hope shares and get $1,006 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Many ASX investors buy New Hope shares for their high yielding, fully franked dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these dividend options.

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REITs

Should you buy this ASX REIT for its 6% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is telling investors to take advantage of a 6% yield...

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Investing Strategies

Future focus: How to diversify your portfolio with ASX AI ETFs

| Kate O'Brien

Looking for a simple and effective way to capitalise on the growth of AI technologies across global markets?

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2028

| James Mickleboro

Will the Big Australian continue to reward shareholders with big dividends?

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price heading for a fall?

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are still saying CBA shares are a sell.

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Cheap Shares

5 oversold ASX shares to buy in April 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to snap up an ASX bargain this month?

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Resources Shares

Here is the dividend forecast to 2028 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

The potential dividend payments from Fortescue could surprise you.

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ETFs

Invest $10,000 into these ASX ETFs next week

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with access to some high-quality companies.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a horrible way to end the trading week today for ASX investors.

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52-Week Lows

9 ASX 200 shares tumbling to 52-week lows today

| Bronwyn Allen

Israel's strike on Iran on Friday dragged several ASX 200 shares to new depths.

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Bank Shares

Sell Bank of Queensland shares before they crash

| James Mickleboro

Now is not the time to buy this bank's shares according to a leading broker.

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Energy Shares

Why a US$100 oil price is on the horizon: IMF

| Bernd Struben

A higher oil price could be on the horizon following this IMF prediction and Israel’s reported strike on Iran.

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Share Gainers

Up 834% in a year, guess which ASX mining stock is hitting new all-time highs today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining stock has gone from strength to strength over the past year.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why COG, Karoon Energy, Netwealth, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Fiducian Group, Northern Star, Paradigm, and Santos shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market sell-off.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 just sink to new 2-month lows on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a rocky week for the ASX 200. But why?

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Opinions

I'm buying these quality ASX shares to capitalise on the decline

| Sebastian Bowen

These are the shares I'd buy if the markets get any worse.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 100 stock can rise 14% to a new 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be buying this top stock now.

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Opinions

Would I follow this billionaire's lead and buy Star shares amid the turmoil?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should we follow the billionaire who's 'buying-the-dip'?

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Materials Shares

Are BHP shares a buy following the miner's quarterly update?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy this mining giant's shares? Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying.

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Gold

Latest production news fails to lift this lagging ASX 200 gold share

| Bernd Struben

Investors appear less than thrilled with the latest figures from this ASX 200 gold share.

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Investing Strategies

How to invest in the future with ASX AI shares

| Kate O'Brien

Discover the potential of AI in transforming industries and enhancing investment portfolios with ASX-listed AI shares.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 200 energy stock crashing 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button on Friday?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price tumbles on 12% quarterly revenue decline

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Woodside share price today.

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Resources Shares

Little-known ASX copper share catches Gina Rinehart's attention

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's richest person is investing in critical minerals at a rapid pace.

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