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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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Opinions

Is the Telstra share price too low, after another strong set of results?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to call Telstra shares a buy?

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Opinions

What are the pros and cons of buying BHP shares before the company reports?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig into BHP before its result?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy to supercharge your income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Investing Strategies

For $1,500 in monthly passive income, buy 1,400 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tony Yoo

For many ordinary Australians, an extra $1,500 each month sounds like a dream. But you're not ordinary, are you?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the benchmark index this morning.

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Opinions

The best ASX shares to invest $20,000 in right now

| Tony Yoo

Check out these stocks that could reward you handsomely if you invested your hard-earned right now.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep these events on your radar in the coming days, as they could have an impact on your investments.

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Retirement

Is 50 too late to start buying ASX shares for retirement?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you worried about retirement? Then read this.

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How to invest

No savings in 2024? I'd follow Warren Buffett and start building wealth

| James Mickleboro

Don't let having no savings hold you back from becoming wealthy.

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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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Opinions

This ASX passive income all-star just increased its dividend by 17%

| Tristan Harrison

This juicy dividend could keep on growing.

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Opinions

3 reasons why I'd buy small-cap shares over ASX blue chips in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of small stocks.

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Retirement

How to build a $1 million superannuation fund

| James Mickleboro

Here's the secret to living a comfortable life in retirement.

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Dividend Investing

I'd need this many BHP shares for passive income of $10,000 a year

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a good option for income investors? Let's find out.

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How to invest

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 would expect.

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International Stock News

What can ASX investors learn from Warren Buffett's latest buys and sells?

| Sebastian Bowen

We've just found out what Buffett's been buying and selling recently.

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Growth Shares

A hot ASX stock with 'multiple catalysts' looming is 8% down. Time to buy

| Tony Yoo

The Blackwattle team is still bullish on these pharmaceutical shares despite a recent sell-off.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years or more

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top long term investments. But what are you buying?

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Opinions

Why I'd put Wesfarmers shares in my ultimate ASX dividend income portfolio in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

There are some wonderful brands within this business.

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Opinions

Here's why I'll be watching the Medibank results like a hawk

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one thing I'll be paying close attention to next week.

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Share Market News

Why these 3 top ASX 200 stocks grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Numerous ASX 200 stocks competed for attention this week.

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How to invest

5 steps to becoming a milionaire with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Could following these step make you very wealthy in the future?

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Opinions

Here's why I can't wait for Soul Patts' shares to report next month

| Sebastian Bowen

This company has me more excited than any other this earnings season.

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Opinions

If I could buy only one ASX stock this February earnings season, it would be…

| Motley Fool Staff

Which ASX shares are impressing our writers in February?

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold stock just fell 31%. It's time to buy

| Tony Yoo

The global market for the precious metal remains strong, so Blackwattle analysts advise looking past the recent sell-off of these…

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

What a week for the leading market sector with an impressive 6.2% gain.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a great finish to the trading week today.

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Dividend Investing

608 shares in this ASX 200 dividend star could make me $380 a month in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dividend star has been a favourite among passive income investors for many years.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Flight Centre shares, how much dividend income will I receive in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts expect Flight Centre to pay 47.4 cents per share in 2024, 67.3 cents in 2025, and 81 cents in…

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Materials Shares

Why ASX nickel shares are ending the week with a spring in their step

| James Mickleboro

The nickel industry has been given some good news today.

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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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Motley Fool Take Stock

The beauty of dollar cost averaging

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Because it’s Friday. And I’m going to cover some investing fundamentals. But you knew that.

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ETFs

How this rocketing ASX ETF is tapping into the billionaire-making AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution has added billions more dollars to the fortunes of dozens of billionaires in 2024.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares up amid Labor plan to spend multibillions on renewables revolution

| Bronwyn Allen

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a speech in Newcastle tonight.

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Dividend Investing

7 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want any of these dividends, you'd better hurry.

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Share Fallers

Why Inghams, IAG, Neuren Pharmaceuticals, and Pro Medicus shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Fletcher Building, GQG, Pilbara Minerals, and Tyro shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Technology Shares

Buying Altium shares amid blockbuster takeover deal? What you need to know

| Tristan Harrison

It’s an exciting time to own Altium shares.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is crashing 15% despite doubling its first-half profits

| James Mickleboro

Investors have seen something they don't like with this result.

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Healthcare Shares

The market is placing 'zero value' on this ASX 200 stock's booming pipeline

| Bernd Struben

Up 78% in a year, these experts reckon there’s more outperformance to come from this top ASX 200 stock.

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