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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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Value Investing

Looking for ASX value shares? Here's 1 I'd buy and 1 I'd avoid!

| Tony Yoo

It's not an easy exercise to identify which stocks are undervalued and which ones are simply terrible. Here's an example…

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Opinions

Will I be buying Zip shares now the company has turned a profit?

| Tristan Harrison

Is now the right time to buy this BNPL stock -- or not?

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Earnings Results

Which ASX shares delivered the biggest profit jumps of the earnings season?

| Bronwyn Allen

These companies revealed at least a 70% profit boost in their latest earnings reports.

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How to invest

How to become a multi-millionaire with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how anyone could potentially build a very large investment portfolio.

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock down 55% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here's why I think this beaten-up stock could be an opportunity.

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Bank Shares

3 things about CBA stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

An investor doesn’t really know CBA unless they know these things about the bank.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares are on fire, leading the 11 market sectors for a third consecutive week.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 clocked a few new all-time highs this Friday.

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Dividend Investing

34 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the 34 stocks set to cut off dividend eligibility next week?

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Blue Chip Shares

Here are 2 high-quality ASX 200 blue chip shares that analysts are bullish on

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been given a big thumbs up.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in February

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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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 this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Calix, Collins Foods, and Propel shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

The Nasdaq just hit a fresh all-time high. What could it mean for Aussie investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

With the Nasdaq at fresh highs, ASX tech shares are reaping the benefits.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Life360, Syrah, and Xero shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Is this a new threat for CSL shares?

| James Mickleboro

There's a new wonder drug on the scene. Should shareholders be concerned?

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Share Market News

Boom! ASX 200 rocketing into new all-time highs on Friday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is setting new records on Friday.

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Earnings Results

Why this ASX 300 share is leaping 14% despite being branded a 'sell'

| James Mickleboro

Falling profits are putting investors off the fund manager.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares jumping 12% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are buying this lithium miner's shares. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Ampol share price tumbling 5% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The Ampol share price is taking a big fall on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Guess why this ASX battery materials share is surging 14% today

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded very positively to an announcement this morning.

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Technology Shares

Life360 share price rockets 24% after smashing FY23 earnings expectations

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock delivered a very strong result this morning. How strong was it?

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Guess which star CEO just joined your board

| James Mickleboro

The miner has named a current bank CEO as its new board member.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

A simple fix for superannuation

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's time to return Super to its original purpose, to remove the complexity and to stop it being used as…

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is Goldman Sachs' top pick in March

| James Mickleboro

This stock is the crème de la crème according to the broker

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Energy Shares

2 ASX energy shares to supercharge your returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns from these energy stocks.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock could offer a 22% return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs expects strong returns from this miner's shares.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 high-yield ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Above-average yields could be coming for owners of these shares.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

These shares were making their shareholders smile last month.

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ETFs

14% in 4 months: How has the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) managed it?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETF investors have had a massive few months.

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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 ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

Want to cash the latest Coles dividend? Here's what you need to do

| Sebastian Bowen

You'll need to hurry if you want Coles' next dividend payment.

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Dividend Investing

$7,000 of money to spare? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into $1,000 in annual extra income

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend shares can provide investors with a tidy extra income.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in March 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Shout out for the first day of autumn! Are you letting 2024's ASX gains flow your way?

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Earnings Results

What's with the Neuren Pharmaceuticals share price today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The full market reaction to the Daybue developer's FY23 earnings report won't be seen until tomorrow.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a Thursday to remember today.

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Share Market News

$42 million tops the most notable ASX 300 insider buys this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

Post-earnings season is a common time of year for company directors to buy up more stock for their personal portfolios.

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX 300 shares were just upgraded by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers are expecting good things from these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this US stock is replacing Tesla in the Magnificent Seven

| Bronwyn Allen

And no, it's not a tech company. It's in the healthcare sector.

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