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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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Share Fallers

Why Alliance Aviation, Platinum, REA, and Santos shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in February.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this rocketing small cap ASX share can keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes there's still plenty of fuel left in the tank of this rocket ship.

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Energy Shares

Will Ampol shares pay another monster dividend in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Ampol make it rain again in 2024?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 10% today

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these shares will be smiling widely on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

3 things about BHP stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what investors should know about this behemoth.

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Earnings Results

Transurban share price in the green amid 13% dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Transurban managed to keep cost increases below inflation levels.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX mining stock is surging 80% on deal with Samsung

| James Mickleboro

This nickel developer has some big news for shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping on a 95% profit surge

| James Mickleboro

Investors are loving this quarterly update. Let's find out why.

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Earnings Results

REA share price tumbles despite 22% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

How did the realestate.com.au owner perform during the half?

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Earnings Results

AGL share price rockets 15% after half-year profit surge

| James Mickleboro

AGL has returned to growth in FY 2024 with a big profit jump.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear shares jump 6% on guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Demand for Cochlear's products has been stronger than expected in FY 2024.

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Share Market News

A boring ASX All Ords share offering an exciting 40% return

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I think you can make a predictable 5% in passive income in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks to continue strong payouts.

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Dividend Investing

Buy ANZ and these ASX dividend stocks now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these income options as buys this month.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for tech investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Many of the best tech companies in the world are on offer with these ETFs.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I think you can confidently invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

If you have some money to invest, then I think you should check out these top stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts have buy ratings on these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Earnings season is going up a gear on Thursday. Here's what to expect.

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Small Cap Shares

'Substantial returns over years ahead': 2 ASX small caps starting 2024 with a bang

| Tony Yoo

Smaller companies have struggled over the past two years compared to their larger rivals, but this year could see the…

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares licking their lips over interest rate cuts

| Tony Yoo

Celeste Funds names a pair of finance stocks that could be in for a winning 2024 as consumer and business…

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Energy Shares

Why this US forecast just lifted my 2024 outlook for the Woodside share price

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price could enjoy some heady tailwinds in 2024.

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Bank Shares

Better ASX bank buy: ANZ or NAB shares?

| Tony Yoo

Despite overseas turbulence, Australian financial institutions have seen their valuations soar over the few months. Which one can keep it…

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Superannuation

How do you know which ASX shares your superannuation is invested in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding the shares in your super fund is easier than you'd think.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy return to form for ASX 200 shares this Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

Why the GQG share price is up 7% to a 52-week high and could keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager's shares are scaling new heights on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Latin Resources shares up 18% as Maverick lithium IPO nears

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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How to invest

How Charlie Munger used $1,500 to make a $107k-a-year passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Charlie Munger made a fortune from just one good call.

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Retail Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is surging 6% amid multiple broker upgrades

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to invest in this resurgent ASX share?

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Index investing

Should I buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) now or wait for an ASX dip?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on VAS' current price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos shares incinerate 8% as Woodside walks away

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is taking a meat cleaver to Santos shares as a match made in energy paradise is laid to…

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Dexus Industria, Pilbara Minerals, and Zip shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Lessons from a $600,000 share price

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Today I’m going to aim straight down the investing fairway.

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Share Fallers

Why CSR, Janison, Myer, and Santos shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day.

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52-Week Highs

ASX news: ANZ share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ is the latest big four bank to hit a new 52-week high.

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Bank Shares

CBA stock: What's happening with the ASX 200 bank and Microsoft today?

| Bernd Struben

CBA, Australia’s biggest bank, is tapping Microsoft, the world’s biggest company, to boost productivity.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for its 'massive' China opportunity

| James Mickleboro

This rapidly growing stock has a huge opportunity in China according to Bell Potter.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zip share price rises as investors buy now on takeover talk

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are buying now on rumours of a takeover payoff later.

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Materials Shares

7 ASX lithium shares going gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

It's a rare green day for investors in the battery materials industry.

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