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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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Retail Shares

Why I think Lovisa stock is an amazing ASX 200 buy for both dividends and growth

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a sparkling opportunity.

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Materials Shares

If I invested $10,000 into Pilbara Minerals shares 10 years ago, I would have…

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals wasn't even looking for lithium 10 years ago.

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 Top ASX dividend shares I'd buy now for passive income in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

The passive income form these shares could last a whole retirement...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Happy Australia Day

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We have much to celebrate, as a country.

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Investing Strategies

Here's how I'm targeting a generous ASX passive income in retirement!

| Tony Yoo

Many ordinary folks could quit work with a decent flow of cash, if only they invested wisely in stocks.

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price resets 52-week low after quarterly update

| Bronwyn Allen

The rare earths explorer also announced the results of its share purchase plan today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finished up the week on a high this Thursday...

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares dive 5% on exploration update

| Mitchell Lawler

Why are investors unenthused following new drilling results from this lithium company?

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Travel Shares

Is now the time to buy Flight Centre shares for passive income?

| Bronwyn Allen

Flight Centre resumed paying dividends in September after a four-year freeze. What will it pay in 2024?

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Technology Shares

Here's why BrainChip shares are making waves today

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip's latest report reveals its losses are slowing.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price rises on $2.3 billion revenue from 'challenging year'

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are happily shrugging off forward guidance after a decent quarter.

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Energy Shares

Up 124% and 52% in a year, why are these 2 ASX 200 uranium shares gaining again today?

| Bernd Struben

Both ASX 200 uranium companies have benefitted from rocketing uranium prices.

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Retirement

Worried about retirement? How investing $10,000 in ASX shares now could add years of enjoyment

| Sebastian Bowen

It's shocking how much investing in ASX shares can change your retirement prospects.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price rockets 7% as lithium projects remain profitable

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources released its quarterly update today, enticing ASX 200 investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Domino's, IDP Education, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Incitec Pivot, Mineral Resources, Patriot Battery Metals, and ResMed shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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International Stock News

Tesla share price screeches 6% lower as vehicle growth hits speed bump

| Mitchell Lawler

The electric vehicle company is facing a slower year ahead for production.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is struggling with weak battery material prices and is taking action.

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Share Market News

This ASX 200 share is surging 5% after announcing a $500 million return to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

A big return is coming for shareholders of this company. Here's what's happening.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price lifts off amid near-record iron ore shipments

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the buy button after Fortescue reported its quarterly results today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price jumps almost 7% on stellar quarterly performance

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shareholders will be sleeping soundly tonight after this update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Domino's shares sinking 22% today?

| James Mickleboro

Another after market update is being punished by investors on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Buy, hold, or sell? What is Goldman Sachs saying about Liontown shares?

| James Mickleboro

What should investors be doing with this beaten down lithium stock?

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Opinions

Got $5,000? These are 2 of the best ASX growth stocks to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two ASX growth shares are excellent picks right now.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded Wesfarmers shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Bunnings business is tipped to generate huge cashflow in the coming years.

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Materials Shares

Here's what Bell Potter is saying about the Pilbara Minerals share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner a buy after its strong second quarter update?

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Earnings Results

ResMed shares on watch after smashing Q2 expectations

| James Mickleboro

This sleep treatment company was in fine form during the second quarter.

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Retail Shares

Premier Investments stock: 3 reasons it's on my buy watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is almost in my shopping basket.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 top ASX dividend shares to buy now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Income investors are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Opinions

Here's why I invested in Accent shares for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

I ran towards this stock with my investment cash recently.

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Bank Shares

How much would I need to invest in NAB shares now for $1,000 a month in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

NAB shares have delivered two annual, fully franked dividends every year for more than a decade.

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Bank Shares

ASX experts: CBA shares are overvalued

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts are united in their views on the CBA share price...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 before the long weekend.

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Financial Shares

The ASX 200 stock that could rocket now that Bitcoin ETFs are running

| Tony Yoo

Buy these shares if you want to ride the rise of the cryptocurrency after the launch of the spot funds…

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Investing Strategies

3 no-brainer ASX stocks I'd buy before a bull run

| Tony Yoo

While there are no certainties in life, this trio has a great chance of surging when the market eventually turns…

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Growth Shares

Could buying this ASX growth stock at $2.17 be like investing in Apple in 2014?

| Tony Yoo

Australia's answer to AirBnB has the potential to become anything.

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Dividend Investing

Top tier ASX income stocks I'd consider buying in January!

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to look at these compelling stocks for their payouts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is now three for three wins this week.

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Industrials Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords stock sink 6% after a high growth quarter?

| Mitchell Lawler

A weaker outlook overshadowed incredible growth in the second quarter.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans names 7 small-cap ASX shares to buy for earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Here are a number of small caps that the broker has given the thumbs up to this week.

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