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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

The Wesfarmers share price smashed the ASX 200 in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

It was a year of surprisingly strong performance.

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Investing Strategies

Could investing in this ASX mining stock make you a millionaire?

| Tony Yoo

No one can say for sure you'll make seven digits, but you won't even have a chance if you don't…

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Opinions

Mid-cap misfits? 2 ASX shares I think look undervalued in January

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are compelling opportunities for 2024.

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Resources Shares

Are South32 shares about to become a great option for dividends again?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock about to turn into a gold mine?

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Dividend Investing

Citi says these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker sees these dividend shares as top options.

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Best Shares

5 best performing ASX All Ords shares of 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

Based on capital growth, these are the best 5 ASX All Ords shares of 2023.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares left inflation in the dust in 2023. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Atop the share price gains, CBA paid out $4.50 in fully franked dividends in 2023.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers think that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Market News

It's 2024! Now when can ASX 200 investors expect RBA interest rate cuts?

| Bernd Struben

Can ASX 200 investors look forward to some rate-cutting relief from the RBA in 2024?

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Resources Shares

Here's a big reason why BHP shares beat the ASX 200 in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what happened last year.

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, IAG, PYC Therapeutics, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the year in the red.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 stocks starting the year on 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

On the first trading day of the new year, scores of ASX 200 stocks are hitting annual peak prices.

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Opinions

ASX investors: Buy this stock that increased its dividend by 58%

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is building its dividend at an impressive rate.

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Share Market News

Up 25% in 2023, can the explosive S&P 500 rally run on in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 finished 2023 within a whisker of its all-time highs.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Grange Resources, Loyal Lithium, and West African shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting 2024 in a positive fashion.

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How to invest

Making New Year's resolutions? I'd start investing $150 a month in ASX dividend shares to target huge passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you can put your money to work in the share market.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares vs. property: Which delivered the best growth in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

You won't believe what happened.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX blue-chip shares could rise 25%+ in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns from these blue chips this year.

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How to invest

With no savings at 30, I'd use Warren Buffett's 3 golden rules to build wealth

| Bernd Struben

When Warren Buffett offers advice investors around the world take note.

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Opinions

I'd buy these ASX shares before interest rates start falling

| Tristan Harrison

I like the prospects of these stocks.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources shares sank 84% in 2023: Will this year be better?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share destroyed significant shareholder wealth last year. What's on the cards in 2024?

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Travel Shares

Qantas stock: Should you buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Flying Kangaroo a good option after a disappointing 2023?

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Materials Shares

Did Pilbara Minerals shares beat the ASX 200 in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Was it a good year for the lithium stock?

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Opinions

This is the ASX 200 share I'm expecting to buy loads of in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I know which stock I may buy loads of this year.

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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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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits in 2024 and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect term deposit-beating yields from these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on the first trading day of the year.

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Healthcare Shares

'The most exciting company in Australia': The ASX stock up 179% in 6 months

| Tony Yoo

This outfit remains a bargain despite almost tripling its share price since June, say experts.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd target $450 a month in passive income from ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tony Yoo

Millions of Aussies out there don't know that they don't have to pay tax on distributions from many local stocks.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Happy (Foolish) New Year!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investing resolutions we can all keep in 2024

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Why not launch the New Year in positive style with an investment in some quality ASX stocks

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX 200 growth shares to buy for 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth stocks could be top picks in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could offer decent upside and attractive yields next year.

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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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Dividend Investing

$6,000 of savings? Here's how I'd try to turn that into $500 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend investing is a great way to go.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares of 2023. Should you buy them now?

| James Mickleboro

The market was not kind to shareholders of these companies.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy in 2024 and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long-term investments? Check out these ETFs.

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Growth Shares

10 ASX shares I would buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Here's where I would put my money during the next 12 months.

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ETFs

How I'd invest my first $500 today to target a $25,000 passive income

| James Mickleboro

Investors have to start somewhere and this share could be a great foundation to build from.

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Dividend Investing

How I could retire with half a million made from ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks can pay an impressive flow of dividends.

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