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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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Gold

Guess which ASX 300 gold shares are charging higher on strong updates

| James Mickleboro

These gold shares are glittering for their shareholders on Monday.

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ETFs

Here are the ASX's 3 best ETFs of 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

You wish you held these three wealth-making ETFs in 2023...

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Healthcare Shares

Up, down and up again. Here's what happened with the CSL share price in 2023

| Bernd Struben

The CSL share price underperformed the ASX 200 in 2023 but had a very strong end to the year.

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Share Market News

Is NOW the time to invest in ASX infrastructure shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to go after infrastructure?

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Share Market News

3 ASX growth shares to buy to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be buying these growth stocks right now.

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Dividend Investing

Are growing dividends the only thing ASX income investors need to see?

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends can be a useful indicator of success.

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Travel Shares

Why did Qantas shares have their wings clipped in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Why did the Flying Kangaroo have a disappointing time in 2023?

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share is likely to be my next buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are many reasons why I like this stock a lot.

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Resources Shares

These were the best-performing ASX 200 mining shares of 2023

| James Mickleboro

These miners gave their shareholders reasons to smile last year.

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Share Market News

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

These retail stocks may be too cheap ignore.

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Resources Shares

Is this a good time to buy Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity worth digging into?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy this ASX bank share for dividends over CBA

| Tristan Harrison

Earnings and dividends from this bank are more appealing to me.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price sink almost 30% in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a challenging year for the financial services company.

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Share Market News

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be good options for an income portfolio right now.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these high yield ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these shares that offer big dividend yields.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend stocks that could create income forever

| Tristan Harrison

Want dividends for many decades? These stocks could be the answer.

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Best Shares

The No. 1 ASX 200 shares of each market sector in 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

These 11 ASX 200 stocks were the No. 1 shares for price growth in their market sectors in 2023.

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Share Market News

2 excellent ASX ETFs I'd buy for diversification and growth

| Tristan Harrison

Most portfolios could benefit from the addition of these two names.

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Investing Strategies

Passive income: How much should you invest in ASX shares to earn $1,000 every month?

| Tony Yoo

You actually don't need a massive amount to bag a grand 12 times a year. Here's how.

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Technology Shares

These were the best-performing ASX 200 tech shares of 2023

| James Mickleboro

Owners of these shares were smiling in 2023. Here's how big the returns were.

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Personal Finance

How to replace your wage with ASX dividends and retire early

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s build a river of cash flow.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for growth investors to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could have the potential to take your portfolio to the next level.

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Bank Shares

If I invest $10,000 in NAB shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will this banking giant be a good source of income this year?

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Growth Shares

6 shares that could be destined for the ASX 200 in 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Could these investments be the ASX blue chips of the future?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 barely moved during the new year's first week of trading.

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX 200 stocks leapt into The Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

The first trading week of 2024 saw these three ASX 200 stocks making feature news.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares having an underwhelming end to the week?

| Mitchell Lawler

One lithium miner has run the numbers and decided the maths ain't adding up for now.

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Share Gainers

ASX All Ords energy share leaps 10% on gas project update

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords share following a promising update on its gas plant.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 stocks starting the new year at near 52-week lows

| Bronwyn Allen

Are these stocks buying opportunities?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these dividend shares. Read on to find out why they are bullish.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price go backwards in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

There was plenty of action with Woodside shares in the year just past.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Sayona Mining, WA1, and Xero shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red. But for what reason?

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Share Gainers

Why Bluebet, Cooper Energy, Endeavour, and Magellan shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

3 hidden ASX stocks I'd buy to try to nab a multi-bagger in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

I believe massive opportunities can be found by turning over the stones others are ignoring.

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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.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX stock is up 24% on merger rumours

| James Mickleboro

A merger could be on the cards for this sports betting company.

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Materials Shares

Rich listers are buying into the IPO of ASX lithium explorer Kali Metals

| James Mickleboro

There's a new lithium share in town. Here's what you need to know.

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