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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

Why are Appen shares crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down tech stock has received a takeover offer. But did the market expect too much?

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International Stock News

Nvidia shares surged (again) today. Is it too late to buy the red-hot artificial intelligence (AI) growth stock?

| Danny Vena

Nvidia stock has gained nearly 300% over the past year. Can investors still profit from this AI stock?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for a second income

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors good dividend yields.

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Financial Shares

Own Soul Patts shares? Here's the ASX 200 stock's result preview

| Tristan Harrison

What might the investment house report?

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Technology Shares

Block share price hits new 52-week high. So, is SQ2 a best stock to buy now?

| Sebastian Bowen

I give my two cents on the Block share price in March 2024.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks that are market leaders to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think they could be top options for income investors right now.

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Communication Shares

Here's why this broker just upgraded Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that recent weakness has created a buying opportunity for investors.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price on watch following takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

But will the offer price be a huge disappointment to investors?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 retail stock is tipped to deliver 19% upside and a 6.5% yield in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of this share according to Morgans.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors on Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich buying ASX growth stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys. Could they be the key to growing your wealth?

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares to buy in the most 'interesting' sector right now

| Tony Yoo

One had an excellent 2023 while the other suffered from market perception. Both are winners, according to SG Hiscock's Hamish…

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Growth Shares

3 hypergrowth ASX shares to buy in 2024 and beyond

| Tony Yoo

If you're willing to accept some higher risk, these rapidly expanding companies could be worth a long-term chance.

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Technology Shares

Buy alert: 4 reasons I think Life360 stock is a must-own now

| Tony Yoo

These shares have rocketed 64% this year already, but it's headed to another level in the coming years.

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Healthcare Shares

If you'd put $30,000 in this ASX biotech stock 4 months ago, you'd have $140,000 now

| Tony Yoo

This little Aussie battler has been killing it the past few years without much fanfare.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price on watch amid $167m half-year loss and CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

All eyes will be on this lithium miner tomorrow after it post a huge loss.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile, but positive day for the stock market this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

After a rough start to 2024 these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks are looking cheap to me

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miners have come under pressure amid a big drop in iron ore prices.

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Share Market News

$200 million sell-down among ASX 300 insider sales and purchases over past week

| Bronwyn Allen

One of the biggest transactions was worth almost $200 million.

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Dividend Investing

Why does Morgans rate these ASX dividend stocks as buys?

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks highly of these shares. But why?

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares rocket 30% in a month ahead of Friday's results

| Bronwyn Allen

What's been pushing Liontown shares higher?

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How to invest

If inflation rebounds I'll be buying this leading ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

Inflation doesn’t impact all ASX 200 shares equally.

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ETFs

How much would I have now if I'd invested $10,000 in Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a year ago?

| James Mickleboro

Let's run the numbers and see if this has been a successful investment.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income will I get from shares vs. property?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare current rental yields across Australia to some of the best dividend-paying ASX shares.

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Technology Shares

Big news about to drop: Appen share price put on ice following 41% surge

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX has placed a pause in trading on Appen shares.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Brainchip, Lake Resources, and Yancoal shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Highs

52-week high! ASX All Ords stock surges 5% as chair steps down

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are shopping for Adairs shares after an announced leadership change.

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Share Gainers

Why Alumina, Pilbara Minerals, QANTM, and Ramelius shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Bank Shares

Should you wait for a dip to buy ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Banks have been rallying. Is it time to buy?

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Energy Shares

How Woodside shares can 'thrive through the energy transition'

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is taking concrete steps to address its role in the global energy transition.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in Westpac shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Has this big four bank been a good place to invest?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price getting hammered on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the BHP share price on Tuesday.

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Communication Shares

Is Telstra stock a buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about this telco giant?

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Materials Shares

IGO share price marching higher despite trading ex-dividend today

| Bernd Struben

Investors buying IGO shares today won’t receive the interim dividend declared by the ASX 200 lithium stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing 20% today

| James Mickleboro

This stock is rising despite raising capital. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

Here's the NAB dividend forecast through to 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the analysts are expecting.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Metcash shares push higher on trading update

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to this update.

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Retail Shares

Better buy: Coles or Woolworths stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which stock should go in the shopping basket?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price jumps on deal with Tesla supplier

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has signed a new offtake agreement this morning.

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