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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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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 mining stock just reported a 40% earnings jump

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear pleased with this miner's performance during the first quarter.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting off the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring their sell button on Monday. But why?

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Bank Shares

NAB shares sink on ASIC legal action

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant failed 345 of its most vulnerable customers.

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Materials Shares

2 ASX 200 lithium stocks to buy for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Which stocks are analysts tipping as buys right now? Let's find out.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which small cap ASX share could rise 100%+

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is tipping big returns from this speculative stock.

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Technology Shares

Brokers say this growing ASX 200 tech stock is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock could be a buy according to Morgans and Goldman Sachs.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at 30 cents

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited about this stock with global potential.

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Resources Shares

Buy 5,000 shares of this top ASX dividend stock for $100 per month in passive income

| Rhys Brock

I think this little-known ASX share is worth exploring for its dividend potential.

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ETFs

Are Westpac shares or Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) units a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a major bank or a high yield fund a stronger choice?

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Dividend Investing

These blue chip ASX 200 dividend stocks offer 5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these blue chips would be top options for income investors. But why?

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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

2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for high yields

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer investors the potential of a lot of passive income.

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Industrials Shares

Does this top ASX share have an unmatched moat? This fundie thinks so

| Zach Bristow

Things could be turning up.

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Gold

Why this 'sector leading' ASX 200 gold stock could deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks golden returns could be on offer from this mining stock.

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Energy Shares

Are beaten down Paladin Energy shares a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this beaten down uranium stock could be worth picking up.

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Technology Shares

Is the Xero share price heading beyond $200?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this high-flying stock can scale new heights.

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Dividend Investing

These 200 ASX dividend shares could be top buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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ETFs

1 excellent ASX ETF I'd buy for the ultra-long term

| Tristan Harrison

Just investing in great shares could lead to strong outcomes.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Woodside and this high-yield ASX dividend share next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big yields could be on the cards for owners of these stocks.

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Materials Shares

Is Mineral Resources stock a good buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

This mining share is trading close to multi-year lows. Is this a buying opportunity? Let's find out.

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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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ETFs

These are the most popular ASX ETFs that Aussies are buying in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which ETFs are popular among local investors in 2024.

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price actually expensive?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be looking at NAB stock as a bargain?

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Retirement

How the ASX MOAT ETF can help you retire early

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest like Warren Buffett? This is how you can do it and try to retire rich.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's a major milestone you may have missed this week

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares marked a groundbreaking achievement this week.

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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 for a third consecutive week with a 4.63% increase.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 35 in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

How does your super measure up?

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Dividend Investing

Do ASX 200 dividend shares out-earn Aussie property?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the forecast FY25 dividend yields of the top 10 ASX 200 companies to rental property yields.

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ETFs

Invest $3,000 into these ASX ETFs next month

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of stocks you would be buying with these ETFs.

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Index investing

Does the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) pay reliable dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund does pay dividends, but there's a catch.

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How to invest

How I'd fill an empty ASX share portfolio to build a $500 monthly passive income machine

| Bernd Struben

Building an ASX passive income portfolio simpler than you may think.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 16% to 55% total returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these dividend shares right now.

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International Stock News

This magnificent stock has made many millionaires, and could make more

| Reuben Gregg Brewer

There are millions of reasons why investors look to this Wall St legend for inspiration.

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How to invest

How to realistically turn a $7,000 ASX share portfolio into $75,000 by 2030

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is a great place to grow your wealth. Over the years, countless Aussies have constructed ASX…

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Bank Shares

Up 52% in a year! Is this rocketing ASX bank stock the perfect pick for my retirement portfolio?

| Tristan Harrison

Are CBA shares right for retirees?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy with $500 in November 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

$500 worth of ASX shares might not sound like a huge investment. But, to realise the benefits of compounding, you…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors ended the trading week on a high note this Friday...

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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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