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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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Data Centre Technology
Technology Shares

Own NextDC shares? Here's why the company is spruiking nuclear power

| Bernd Struben

NextDC announced a $1.32 billion capital raising to expand its data centre operations.

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Energy Shares

Broker says Woodside share price weakness is a buy opportunity

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a buying opportunity for investors according to Wilsons.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price tumbles alongside sinking revenues

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the Star Entertainment share price on Friday.

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Energy Shares

Origin shares fall despite 'highly strategic' $300m renewable energy acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Origin is taking a big step in its clean energy transition.

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Technology Shares

Cettire share price jumps 13% on explosive Q3 sales growth

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer delivered strong revenue growth in the third quarter. But what about its earnings?

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Technology Shares

Is Life360's soaring share price still 20% undervalued?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker is saying about this hot stock.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX shares now for $1,000 of dividend income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX offers a rich hunting ground for dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

Bell Potter names the best ASX 300 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Growth Shares

These mid-cap ASX shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping these stocks as buys.

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Share Market News

3 unexpected ASX shares owned by top-performing fund managers

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares have been hand-picked.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect attractive dividend yields from these shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX coal shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a 50% price gain over 12 months for one coal share whilst the other is set…

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs names 3 super-strong ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling bullish about these blue-chip options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week positively? Let's find out.

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Financial Shares

Why the Macquarie share price could soar 16% on an overlooked factor

| Mitchell Lawler

A double-edge sword might be Macquarie's secret weapon for huge upside.

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Opinions

Why I'd buy this ASX 200 stock (even if we're heading for a market crash)

| Tristan Harrison

I am a big fan of this business, which is why I recently invested.

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Energy Shares

Should ASX investors buy the dip in Whitehaven stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the latest broker ratings on this ASX coal share.

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Gold

Is it a bad idea to buy ASX gold ETFs at all-time highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some trains shouldn't be caught after they leave the station...

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Bank Shares

Do the dividends from ANZ shares still come fully franked?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is ANZ becoming a big four bank that doesn't frank its dividends?

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Healthcare Shares

Why are so many top fundies overweight on CSL shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This is a healthy opportunity, according to a number of fund managers.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 broke its recent streak today with a convincing loss.

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Dividend Investing

Buy this cheap ASX 300 stock for a 26% return

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect big returns from this undervalued stock.

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Materials Shares

Guess which small-cap ASX mining stock is rocketing 16% on 'outstanding' discovery

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is catching the eye today. But what's going on?

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Opinions

Shares vs. property: What $100 invested in 1926 is worth now

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver gives us the answer.

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Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, Netwealth, Peninsula Energy, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $5,000 in April 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd opt for a safer bet with $5,000 this April.

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Share Gainers

Why Computershare, Core Lithium, Northern Star, and Vulcan Energy shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness. But why?

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Technology Shares

One ASX share to buy right now after the US market pullback

| Bernd Struben

With US markets retracing overnight, I think this ASX share is one to buy right now.

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Broker Notes

ASX expert: Buy Lynas shares now

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs has this ASX rare earths share on its conviction list.

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Dividend Investing

This 7% yield ASX 200 stock trades ex-dividend next week. Should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think investors should buy this high-yield share?

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Technology Shares

Up 16% in 2024! Are ASX tech shares now overvalued?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could it be time to cash in on recent big winners in the share market?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 tumbling on the latest US inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

After three days of gains, the ASX 200 is taking a fall today.

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ETFs

How much do you need to invest in the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) for $10,000 in annual dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the VAS ETF deliver a high distribution payout?

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ETFs

How does the VanEck Wide Moat ETF return 17% per annum?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does this ETF consistently deliver such high returns?

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock racing 15% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been impressed with an announcement this morning.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 16%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing this ASX All Ords stock on Thursday. But why?

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Technology Shares

2 ASX betting shares making big news this week

| James Mickleboro

What's going on in the Australian betting industry this week?

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Energy Shares

Are Paladin Energy shares really surging 900% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this uranium stock today?

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Opinions

Are Coles or Fortescue shares a better buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks are compelling picks for dividends.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the NextDC share price following today's $1.3 billion announcement?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are weighing the ramifications of NextDC’s $1.3 billion announcement.

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