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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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Dividend Investing

How long would it take to turn $20,000 into $100,000 with ASX dividend stocks?

| James Mickleboro

It may not take as long as you think to generate wealth in the share market.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be top buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great long term picks for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Why did ASX 200 industrial shares lead the market last week?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 industrial stocks led the market with a 2.93% rise, while the benchmark index lifted 0.52%.

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Resources Shares

Down 10% in a year, are BHP shares now a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Are BHP shares a buy before the miner reports its half-year results on Thursday?

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to put money into these shares back in 2015? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

4 ASX 200 bank shares with earnings updates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Three of Australia's 'Big Four' banks plus a regional bank will report to the market next week.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver market-beating returns over the next 12 months.

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Investing Strategies

Which Magnificent Seven stocks are these popular ASX ETFs excluding for investment?

| Bronwyn Allen

Some fund managers and index providers are not investing in every one of the Magnificent Seven companies.

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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Is relief coming at last for borrowers? Here's what the bank is predicting.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income stocks would be great picks for investorss.

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Bank Shares

Where could the CBA share price go in the next 12 months — see the latest forecasts

| Tristan Harrison

Where will CBA shares go next?

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Share Market News

This leading fundie just bought more Zip shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Are Zip shares worth a closer look following institutional backing?

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How to invest

How to boost your chances of positive returns in the stock market

| Bernd Struben

We look at two simple ways investors can boost their chances of success in the stock market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a spectacular end to the trading week for the ASX today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

A Valentine's Day economics lesson

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Who said supply and demand wasn’t romantic?

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52-Week Highs

These 13 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares had a fine send-off to the weekend this Friday.

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Resources Shares

6 popular ASX 200 mining shares reporting next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Next week is major with some of Australia's most important companies reporting results to the market.

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Materials Shares

Do you own Rio Tinto shares? Here's your FY24 results preview

| James Mickleboro

How big will the Rio Tinto dividend be in FY 2024?

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's what to watch in next week's half-year results

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are expecting from the telco giant during the first half.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Financial Shares

Hoping to bag the next dividend on IAG shares? Better hurry…

| Bronwyn Allen

The insurance giant has announced a 20% higher interim dividend of 12 cents per share.

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Civmec, Cochlear, and LGI shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks are shooting the lights out this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 shares have soared 11% to almost 23% this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why GQG, Imugene, Mirvac, and Temple & Webster shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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REITs

2 ASX 300 property shares up big today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seemed to like one earnings report more than the other.

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? Here's what to watch in next week's earnings update

| Tristan Harrison

What could Fortescue report in its HY25 result?

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's what to watch in next week's update

| James Mickleboro

What will the lithium giant report next week? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's your half year results preview

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian is releasing its half year results next week. Here's what to expect.

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Economy

Why Warren Buffett isn't predicting a stock market crash in 2025

| Keith Speights

Buffett hasn't predicted a stock market crash this year for one simple reason.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price sinks despite big government news

| Bernd Struben

CBA announced a new government partnership on Friday.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords shares soaring on strong full year results

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Friday. Let's find out why.

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Earnings Results

Why did the AMP share price just crash more than 13%?

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares are taking a beating on Friday. But why?

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International Stock News

Why the Tesla share price just soared 6%

| Keith Noonan

Tesla stock is on the move again...

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 REITs charging higher on results day

| James Mickleboro

These property companies have released their latest results. Here's what they reported.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear share price sinks 10% on half-year result disappointment

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button this morning.

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International Stock News

Better artificial intelligence (AI) stock: Nvidia vs. Palantir Technologies

| Howard Smith

AI is transforming how businesses, governments, and society operate.

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Blue Chip Shares

Is this beaten down $8.5b blue chip ASX stock a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this blue chip. Here's what the broker is saying.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares with earnings results that shocked me this week

| Tristan Harrison

These two results really surprised me.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker upgrades Pro Medicus shares to buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think this tech stock is a top buy right now.

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