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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on the first trading day of the year.

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Healthcare Shares

'The most exciting company in Australia': The ASX stock up 179% in 6 months

| Tony Yoo

This outfit remains a bargain despite almost tripling its share price since June, say experts.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd target $450 a month in passive income from ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tony Yoo

Millions of Aussies out there don't know that they don't have to pay tax on distributions from many local stocks.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Why not launch the New Year in positive style with an investment in some quality ASX stocks

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers recently gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares. Why are they bullish?

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares of 2023. Should you buy them now?

| James Mickleboro

The market was not kind to shareholders of these companies.

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Share Gainers

Can you guess which were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

These shares made their shareholders smile during the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 1.12% and the information technology sector led the way this week.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 stocks finishing the trading year on a 52-week high

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 finished the trading year at 7,590.8 points, up 7.84% in 2023.

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Opinions

Where I'm going to invest in ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’m expecting to invest next year.

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Nickel Industries, Novonix, and Sayona Mining shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in a positive fashion.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Chalice Mining, Perseus, and Race Oncology shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the year.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares.

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Opinions

Got a lot of cash? Here's why I'd start investing it in ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

It looks like it’s time to invest in ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX 200 shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Double-digit returns could be on the cards for these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the final trading day of the year.

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Opinions

I bought these 3 ASX shares in 2023 for their exciting long-term growth

| Tristan Harrison

I loved the look of these stocks!

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Opinions

2 top ASX shares I'd buy without hesitation in December 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I really like these two stocks this month.

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Opinions

The top 10 ASX shares I'm picking for a prosperous 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

I've trawled through hundreds of Australian stocks to find 10 that I think could be the bee's knees in 2024.

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Share Market News

ASX shares vs. property: The opportunities in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Four property markets are 'in favour of buyers' while mining stocks look hot for 2024, say these experts.

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Share Fallers

Why APA Group, Cettire, Deep Yellow, and Opthea shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult session. Here's what's happening.

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Core Lithium, Fortescue, and Mesoblast shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 buy-the-dip opportunities recommended by brokers today

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are three ASX 200 shares that brokers say are buys following share price tumbles or stagnation in 2023.

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Opinions

Too busy to invest? 2 ASX shares I'd buy now and just leave alone for years

| Tristan Harrison

I rate these investments as long-term buys today.

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Best Shares

Revealed: My 5 best ASX share investments of all time

| Tristan Harrison

These are the favourite investments I made.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter rates these founder-led ASX shares as strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of quality stocks that the broker rates highly.

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Investing Strategies

How to try and turn $200 a month into $34,000 lifelong passive income with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Ignore the power of stocks and compounding at your own peril.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Opinions

Don't waste another year! Here's my ASX investing crash course to make 2024 count

| Mitchell Lawler

A straight-forward guide to breaking into the world of investing in shares.

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Opinions

Is this a good time to buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) for 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to invest in the ASX share market?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Azure Minerals, Brainchip, Core Lithium, and Sigma shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Boart Longyear, Opthea, and Orecorp shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive start to the week. But why?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 share just got hit by a cyber incident

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is in a trading halt following a cyber incident.

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Share Gainers

Which ASX 200 share has quietly risen by almost 115% in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

And it's resetting its 52-week high again today.

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Opinions

If I inherited $100,000, these are the ASX shares I'd buy for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are my pick for investment income.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Investing Strategies

Could investing $10,000 in this ASX 200 share make you a millionaire?

| Tony Yoo

Turning $10k into seven figures could seem like magic, but stock investors can do it with thorough research and patience.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

How my top 10 ASX stock picks performed in 2023 and 1 valuable lesson

| Mitchell Lawler

How an investor with a 50% strike rate can still beat the market. Here's proof it is possible.

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