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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

Guess which small cap ASX stock hit a 52-week high amid stellar half-year growth

| James Mickleboro

This online retailer had a strong first half.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks could be top buys in March

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are in the buy zone for income investors.

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Earnings Results

Nanosonics share price crashes 14% on first-half profit crunch

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to the release of the company's half-year results.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the Fortescue dividend? You better be quick!

| James Mickleboro

It’s almost payday for Fortescue shareholders.

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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 shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 27% in 2024, this leading fund manager forecasts a big turnaround for Domino's shares

| Bernd Struben

Domino’s shares could be poised for a big turnaround, according to this leading fund manager.

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Retirement

3 stocks I'd buy and hold inside a self-managed superannuation fund

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are some of my best picks for an SMSF investor.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why ResMed shares can jump a further 20%

| James Mickleboro

Investors have done very well from this stock recently. The good news is that analysts expect the trend to continue.

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Share Gainers

Why Alumina, Kogan, Mayne Pharma, and Suncorp shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why Nanosonics, NIB, Santos, and TPG shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Bank Shares

Up 20% in 4 months, where's next for the CBA share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have CBA shares finally hit their limits?

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Earnings Results

Adairs share price rockets 12% as dividend payments resume

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the Adairs share price sharply higher today following the company’s earnings results.

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Technology Shares

Buying Xero shares? Here's what to expect from this week's update

| James Mickleboro

Xero's inaugural investor day event is taking place this week.

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Dividend Investing

Act fast if you want to receive the next Telstra dividend

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until the telco giant pays its next dividend.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Buffett's latest thoughts on business, investing and Berkshire

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Whenever Warren Buffett speaks, or writes, I pay attention.

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Share Market News

Aussie Broadband share price rises on 1 million customer-strong merger

| Tristan Harrison

Aussie Broadband wants to link up with Superloop.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Alumina shares leap 8% on Alcoa takeover bid

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Alumina share price soaring following confirmation of Alcoa’s takeover intentions.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price charges higher despite 74% half-year profit decline

| James Mickleboro

Weak rare earths prices have weighed heavily on the company's profits.

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Financial Shares

Suncorp share price marching higher on 14% earnings boost

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Suncorp share price on Monday.

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Earnings Results

TPG share price crashes 10% on FY 2023 results

| James Mickleboro

This telco's guidance for FY 2024 appears to have disappointed the market.

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Earnings Results

NIB share price falls despite 19% profit growth in FY24 first-half result

| Tristan Harrison

NIB just revealed healthy profit growth.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 right now in ASX 200 shares

| Tristan Harrison

I would invest in these stocks in a heartbeat.

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Growth Shares

I'd buy these great ASX growth shares in March

| Tristan Harrison

Growth stocks could achieve strong returns.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price jumps 14% on massive profit rebound and dividend return

| James Mickleboro

This ecommerce company's sales are down but its profits are surging.

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Earnings Results

Endeavour share price drops on half-year profit weakness

| James Mickleboro

Consumers continue to spend big at Dan Murphy's but higher interest rates are weighing on its profits.

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Blue Chip Shares

This is the ASX blue-chip share I'd buy for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I love this stock for payouts.

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Technology Shares

Tech treasures: 2 undervalued ASX software stocks to watch in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s a good time to look at these tech names.

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Dividend Investing

Should ASX income investors buy Westpac shares for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we bank on those dividends?

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)

| Tristan Harrison

There are both positives and negatives to this ETF.

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Opinions

I think this ASX small-cap share can soar in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could keep travelling higher over time.

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How to invest

Here are Warren Buffett's tips to becoming rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The Oracle of Omaha's latest letter to shareholders was filled with great advice.

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Resources Shares

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2026

| Tristan Harrison

This miner is committed to paying appealing dividends.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy rating on these income options.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking deep into the red.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose 0.4% to 7,643.6…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

For the sake of your stock portfolio, look out for these developments over the next few days.

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Growth Shares

1 ASX stock I think is just as hot as Nvidia (without all the hype)

| Tony Yoo

There is an Australian business going as well as the US chip maker. Check this out.

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Share Market News

Morgans says these ASX shares are buys (with special dividends to come)

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Retirement

Should I stick to only ASX dividend shares in retirement?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares may be high-returning investments, but should you go all in for retirement?

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