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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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Record Highs

ASX 200 soars to another new all-time high on Friday!

| Bernd Struben

Exuberant investors just sent the ASX 200 to another new all-time high.

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How to invest

1 ASX stock that has created millionaires and will continue to make more

| James Mickleboro

A big return could be on the cards this year according to UBS. Could more be on the way?

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Dividend Investing

13 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the shares scheduled to go 'ex-div' next week?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about these buy-rated dividend shares.

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Materials Shares

2 of the best ASX lithium stocks to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These could be the shares to buy if you're looking for lithium exposure according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock was just downgraded by a leading broker

| James Mickleboro

But don't go hitting the sell button just yet.

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Share Market News

ASX dividend investors: Is BHP stock a buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think the Big Australian is a good option for income investors.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter just slapped a buy rating on this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes the company could be sitting on a globally significant tier one asset.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these are among the best dividend shares you can buy right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

On International Women's Day, what do 81% of female Aussie investors want in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

Women could hold 70% of the wealth in developed nations over the coming years. And they will want to invest…

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Share Market News

Are you investing or gambling?

| Tristan Harrison

Treating shares as gambling chips will end up creating casino-like results.

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Cheap Shares

3 reliable ASX shares you can buy at a discount

| Tony Yoo

Of course, all investors want to buy quality stocks for a cheap price. But if everyone could do it, we'd…

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? This high-yielding ASX dividend stock pays cash every quarter

| Bernd Struben

The list of ASX dividend stocks making quarterly income payouts isn’t overly large. Here's why I like this one.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy session for the ASX today, with almost all sectors rising.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Check out these buy-rated shares.

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Bank Shares

Forget CBA and buy this ASX bank stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this bank stock could offer much better returns.

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Financial Shares

Up 7%: This All Ords stock reported some big ASX news today

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX stock reported an astonishing metric this morning.

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Resources Shares

Is the Liontown share price ready for next week's numbers?

| Mitchell Lawler

All eyes will be on this ASX lithium share next week.

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield share price down 36% in 6 days. Should you buy the dip?

| Bronwyn Allen

A top broker weighs in.

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Dividend Investing

Are Challenger shares becoming a top ASX dividend pick?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is proving its dividend growth credentials again.

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy Soul Patts stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't let a high stock price stop you from buying a quality ASX share.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Cash kings: 2 top ASX dividend shares that pay quarterly

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are paying consistent, appealing income to investors.

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ETFs

2 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy for global investing in March

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs allow investors to invest globally with minimal effort.

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Dividend Investing

A 10% dividend yield from Westpac shares? Here's how these income investors achieved it!

| Bernd Struben

Westpac shares are popular among passive income investors for their reliable fully franked dividends.

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Personal Finance

Is 60 too old to start buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's never too late to benefit from the wonders of the share market.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 REITs receiving broker upgrades today

| Bronwyn Allen

These three ASX 200 REITs have earned a thumbs up from brokers today.

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Gold

Buy this ASX 200 gold share with 30% upside before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

This stock could generate golden returns for investors according to Bell Potter.

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Personal Finance

Becoming a millionaire: Why savings accounts aren't the answer

| Sebastian Bowen

Even high-interest savings accounts can't compete with the returns of ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Government announces superannuation boost – here's who benefits

| Bronwyn Allen

The Federal Government has announced a major change to superannuation today.

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Share Fallers

Why Camplify, Platinum, Rio Tinto, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

Why are the big 4 ASX 200 bank shares leaping to new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are shrugging off valuation concerns and piling into bank stocks.

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How to invest

How to choose ASX stocks: 6 simple traits I look for before I buy

| Mitchell Lawler

Investing can be a whole lot easier by looking at the heavy-hitting factors before purchasing shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Evolution Mining, Magnetic Mining, and Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a stronger session than most.

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Opinions

3 things about Wesfarmers stock every smart ASX investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

This is a great business and here’s what you need to know about it.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP) is up 37% in a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking at the CRYP ETF? Here's my take on whether it's too late to buy.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 stocks are strong buys for March

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the broker is feeling very bullish about these shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing 97% on big FDA news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investor are sending the healthcare stock soaring on Thursday.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price up 58% in 7 trading days! What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider has been on fire recently. But why?

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