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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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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX growth shares while they're still cheap: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares may not be cheap for long if this broker is on the money with its recommendations.

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Dividend Investing

Why I won't ignore the chance to buy this top high-yield ASX 200 dividend share in 2023

| Tony Yoo

This business model is rarely seen among Australian stocks.

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Cannabis Shares

Which ASX cannabis share is surging 27% on record quarterly results?

| Bronwyn Allen

Althea CEO Josh Fegan has declared "a landmark turning point" for the company.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price jumps on Goldman Sachs upgrade: broker tips monster yield

| James Mickleboro

This mining share could soon be a huge dividend payer according to one broker.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech share NextDC just rocketed 9%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

NextDC is setting the bar high today as investors digest the company’s latest update.

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Dividend Investing

How to build a passive income for life with just $7 a day

| Brooke Cooper

Creating a lifelong passive income stream doesn’t have to be a bank-breaking exercise.

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Bank Shares

Could Westpac shares have 'the greatest potential' of all the ASX 200 bank stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Westpac shares worth buying this April?

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and this ASX dividend share now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares could boost your passive income right now.

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Dividend Investing

3 handy tips to squeeze the most passive income from ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

With bank deposit rates failing to keep up with inflation, more investors are turning to ASX 200 shares to secure…

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Materials Shares

Buy Rio Tinto shares ahead of BHP: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on these mining behemoths.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price tanks 7% on downgraded FY23 guidance

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX coal miner expects lower production and sales in FY23 due to problems at Maules Creek.

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How to invest

Need passive income? Turn $6,000 into $100 every month

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you can fill your pockets with passive income.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals is one of the cheapest shares in the ASX 200. Am I buying?

| Tony Yoo

The stock has fallen almost 30% over the past half-year, so is it time to take advantage of the dip?

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Small Cap Shares

Brokers say these small cap ASX shares are buys with huge upside potential

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares could add some oomph to your portfolio.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett is doubling down on these Japanese stocks. How can ASX investors do the same?

| Brooke Cooper

Here are two ways Aussie investors might take inspiration from Buffett's latest buy.

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Dividend Investing

Sunk $10,000 in the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF 3 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Has the iconic ETF really returned 50% in just three years?

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Best Shares

I'm looking for once-in-a-decade opportunities in the stock market recovery

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm not wasting any time in finding my next ASX bargain.

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Bank Shares

3 good reasons I'm avoiding ANZ shares at all costs!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m not banking on ANZ to be a great investment.

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Opinions

Could buying Zip shares be a classic ASX beginner's error?

| Tristan Harrison

Despite the heavy fall, buying Zip shares may still not be the right call.

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ETFs

3 reasons why I rate the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS) as a buy today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why most investors should consider this ETF.

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive valuations': 2 ASX shares to buy now before they explode

| Tony Yoo

Two experts tip a pair of stocks that are still looking cheap despite businesses that are performing well.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive value': 2 ASX 200 mining shares 'worth adding' right now

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are notoriously cyclical, but one expert is backing these companies that'll benefit from the energy transition theme.

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Share Market News

It's official, the ASX 200 big four banks are the world's most capitalised. Should you buy?

| Monica O'Shea

We check how Australia's big four stack up and what the experts see ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Creating a diversified income stream: Top ASX dividend shares to buy today according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here is how you can create a growing stream of passive income with ASX shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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How to invest

How to invest $300 a month using the Warren Buffett method

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett does this to grow his wealth and so can you.

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ETFs

2 of the best ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be top options for investors in April.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 mining share posted the index's biggest gain on Tuesday.

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Retirement

Analysts reckon you should add these ASX dividend shares to your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares could be top options for a retirement portfolio.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Brainchip share price crash 36% in the first quarter of 2023?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look here.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves higher seem to be driving trading volumes today.

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Energy Shares

Best ASX energy share to buy now: Woodside vs. Santos

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these energy heavyweights could charge up returns for investors?

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52-Week Highs

Blue chip beat-down: 5 huge ASX 200 shares cementing new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which market favourite hit a 15-year high on Tuesday.

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Communication Shares

Can the Telstra share price keep on rising?

| James Mickleboro

Are this telco giant's shares about to peak or just warming up?

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How to invest

3 reasons to start buying ASX shares this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors wait to buy ASX shares, or get in this week?

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares leaping ahead today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's happening with lithium shares to start the trading week.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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How to invest

3 things I wish I knew before I started investing in ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

It wasn’t too long ago that anyone wanting to buy ASX 200 shares needed to do so via a phone…

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Share Market News

Down 60% in a year, are Appen shares a bargain buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Could 2023 be this tech stock's year?

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Dividend Investing

For $750 in monthly passive income, buy 56,250 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This industrial powerhouse could be a dividend machine.

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