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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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Investing Strategies

'Significant growth potential': Expert names 2 unfashionable ASX 200 shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

Prejudice will get you nowhere. Open your mind when you're adding stocks to your portfolio.

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Gold

Why ASX 200 gold shares could see the yellow metal hit new record highs: expert

| Bernd Struben

Any rise in the gold price is, as you’d expect, good news for ASX 200 gold shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another positive session for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 big four bank share could be the safest to hold?

| James Mickleboro

Are Australian big four bank shares as safe as houses?

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Blue Chip Shares

Here are 2 high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares named as buys by analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be top options for investors that are looking to bolster their portfolios.

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Dividend Investing

Want high income right now? These are the ASX dividend shares I would buy

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three ASX shares to buy for big dividends today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 coal stock posted a near 9% gain today.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX 200 director has bought $50m worth of shares in a fortnight?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 retail company boss sure has a shop-til-ya-drop mentality!

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Retirement

Worried about your retirement savings? Do these 3 things today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would begin to build retirement wealth by investing in the ASX.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX gold share is soaring 60% after securing US$300 million

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this ASX gold share is storming ahead.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about lithium shares on our most traded stocks list today.

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Dividend Investing

Boost your passive income with Westpac and this ASX 200 dividend share: experts

| James Mickleboro

These are the ASX 200 dividend shares to buy right now according to experts.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares shrug off global banking turmoil to leap higher

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 bank shares are enjoying a strong rebound on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy with huge upside potential: analysts

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking for exposure to the mining sector, then look no further.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining share exploding 57% today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why shares of this ASX mineral explorer are skyrocketing today.

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Defensive Shares

2 of the best defensive and safe ASX 200 shares to buy now: broker

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have qualities that could be valuable in the current environment.

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ETFs

3 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with the ability to invest in high quality shares from across the globe.

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Dividend Investing

Quit your side hustle! Here are 3 rules to build passive income on the ASX instead

| Brooke Cooper

These are the risk reduction rules I'd follow if I were aiming to replace my part-time income with dividends.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, Incitec Pivot, Mincor, and New Hope shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session and are shooting higher.

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Share Gainers

The Mincor Resources share price is skyrocketing 42%, what could be next for this ASX mining share?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX mining share is on the move today

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Materials Shares

These ASX lithium shares are a buy despite explosive supply forecast: UBS

| Sebastian Bowen

This broker has given its verdict on lithium shares.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Accent, Northern Star, and Select Harvests shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday despite the market storming higher.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors beware, Credit Suisse bailout is an anomaly

| Bernd Struben

The UBS takeover of Credit Suisse has investors wondering if the law of the jungle now applies to their portfolios,…

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Energy Shares

The Vulcan Energy share price has crashed 45% in a year. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this lithium hopeful be a future winner?

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Opinions

Want to invest $10,000 in great ASX shares? I'd pick these 3

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are great opportunities to invest in.

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Share Market News

1 reason to avoid the stock market, and 3 great reasons to invest today

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it safe to invest in the stock market right now?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price on the move today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the rebound in the Woodside share price on Tuesday.

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ETFs

I bought these two ASX shares last week, here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett does tell us to be greedy when others are fearful.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just leapt 9% on 'very high grade' results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share is now up more than 26% so far in 2023.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs is bullish on the Telstra share price

| James Mickleboro

Hold the phone! Telstra shares have been tipped to provide strong returns for investors.

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Share Market News

Ex-Tesla Australia boss sentenced 2.5 years for insider trading ASX lithium shares

| Tony Yoo

He secretly knew that a publicly listed company just signed a massive supply deal with the car maker.

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Energy Shares

New Hope share price rockets 6% as half-year profits double

| Bernd Struben

New Hope said it has the ability to almost double current production levels over the next three years.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX 200 share is charging higher on $2.5bn asset sale news

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is about to receive an enormous paycheck after selling one of its operations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords mining share Fortescue's Twiggy Forrest is eyeing off for $760m

| Brooke Cooper

Could this nickel miner be the billionaire’s next buy?

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names 5 of the best ASX tech shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The tech sector could have some great investment options right now for investors.

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Investing Strategies

Here's how much I'd need to invest in BHP shares to generate a $250 monthly income

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to do if you want to earn $250 of monthly income from BHP shares.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 coal share just posted a 100% profit jump

| Brooke Cooper

This coal miner has hiked its interim dividend 76% and posted a special offering.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for 'excellent value': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could deliver market outperformance.

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Retail Shares

Buy these 3 ASX retail shares: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These are the shares to buy in the retail sector according to Morgans.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ordinaries shares trading ex-dividend on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

These four businesses are about to allocate their payments to shareholders.

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