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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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Technology Shares

2 ASX shares soaring higher with no signs of slowing

| Zach Bristow

The share price accelerator is on, according to experts.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares buy-rated by experts that could take off

| Tristan Harrison

A leading broker believes these stocks are primed to deliver strong returns.

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ETFs

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF has lifted 20% in a year. Which stocks have contributed most to its rise?

| Bronwyn Allen

This popular ASX ETF seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 Index before fees.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price smash the market again in November?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock made its shareholders smile again last month.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 10% yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares could provide investors with a big income boost.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

4 fantastic ASX dividend stocks to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be top options for income investors. Here's what they offer.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors. Here's what is happening.

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Investing Strategies

Here's the average ASX stock market return over the last 10 years (and what it means for the next 10 years)

| Zach Bristow

Let's take stock.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Telstra and this ASX dividend stock in December?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on this popular options. Here's what they are saying.

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Opinions

Could this undervalued ASX stock be your ticket to millionaire status?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could unlock excellent wealth-building for investors.

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Broker Notes

$1,000 to invest? DroneShield and this top Australian stock could rise 50% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for these shares to generate big returns for investors.

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Opinions

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over NAB stock right now

| Tristan Harrison

Three reasons why I'd rather buy this dividend winner than a major ASX bank stock.

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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

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares led the market with a 3.16% increase.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish writers reckon these stocks make seriously sensible buying this silly season!

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price hit a record high in November?

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo made its shareholders smile again during the month. But why?

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim to make $2,200 a month in ASX passive income

| James Mickleboro

Want to be paid for doing nothing? This is how I would do it.

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Broker Notes

3 no-brainer ASX shares to buy with $500

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have done all the thinking for you and rate these shares as buys.

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How to invest

Revealed: My 3 most embarassing ASX investing mistakes

| Sebastian Bowen

I made these mistakes so hopefully you won't have to.

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Materials Shares

How did the Pilbara Minerals share price perform in November?

| James Mickleboro

How did this lithium miner perform during the month? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5,000 in Wesfarmers shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

Passive income offers a big boost to the performance of Wesfarmers shares.

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How to invest

How I could make $1 million investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These steps could be the ones to take to become a share market millionaire.

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Share Market News

Invest $20,000 in these ASX ETFs for 2025 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

These funds have delivered the goods for investors in the past and are being tipped as top picks now.

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Bank Shares

Where could the ANZ share price go in the next 12 months? Here are the latest forecasts

| Tristan Harrison

Where could ANZ shares be by Black Friday 2025?

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Dividend Investing

Buy and hold these excellent ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be quality picks for income investors.

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Superannuation

How long will $700,000 in superannuation last in retirement?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

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Dividend Investing

High-yield alert: 3 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| Sebastian Bowen

These are some of my top picks for income in today's market...

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Technology Shares

What happened to Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) in November?

| Bronwyn Allen

One big factor led to a 7.35% run for this popular US tech-heavy exchange-traded fund during the month.

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Bank Shares

How the CBA share price crushed the benchmark again in November

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent CBA shares flying higher in November. Buy why?

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Share Gainers

These are the 10 best ASX 200 shares of 2024 so far

| James Mickleboro

There have been some huge gains on the benchmark index this year. Do you own the best performers?

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Personal Finance

There are 2.8 million Australian millionaires. Here's how to become one of them

| Sebastian Bowen

There are more millionaires amongst us than we might think.

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Share Market News

Shhh! Why was the ASX 200 so quiet today?

| Zach Bristow

It was a quiet session to finish the week.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather lacklustre end to the trading week this Friday...

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International Stock News

3 millionaire-maker US tech stocks to consider

| Leo Sun

Missed out on Nvidia? Here are some other US tech stocks with the potential to soar higher over the next…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Woolworths share price has dived another 8% in a month. What now?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a super month for this retailer. Will things change? Here's what analysts say.

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International Stock News

The best Warren Buffett stock to buy with $500 right now

| Jennifer Saibil

This tech stock has incredible opportunities in AI and e-commerce and trades at an attractive valuation.

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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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Healthcare Shares

ASX IPO watch: Aspiring healthcare stock has attracted former Macquarie CEO to invest

| Bronwyn Allen

And former federal health minister Greg Hunt is a board director.

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ETFs

This unstoppable ASX ETF soared 5,900% over the past 10 years. Here's how it could turn $250,000 into $1 million over the next decade (or less)

| Tristan Harrison

This fund has achieved excellent performance. It could keep delivering.

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