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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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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX materials shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid the ASX 200 rising 1.6%.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the ANZ dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Will the banking giant continue to pay big dividends?

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP share price crushed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

BHP shareholders enjoyed a rewarding week.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 80 in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

The average balance for an 80-year-old might shock you.

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Investing Strategies

New to investing? I'd invest my first $1,000 in ASX shares today!

| Tony Yoo

It's intimidating buying stocks for the first time. Here is some advice on how I would invest my first grand.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs until 2034

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great long-term options. Let's see why.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be undervalued at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

3 fantastic high-yield ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect big yields from these dividend shares.

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Dividend Investing

Here is the profit forecast to 2026 for BHP shares

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth how much profit this miner could make.

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Bank Shares

How I'd generate a $20,000 second income from CBA shares

| James Mickleboro

How can you make CBA your own personal ATM?

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Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000 in Accent stock and get $5,500 in passive income

| Tony Yoo

The ASX is fortunate to have many outstanding dividend shares listed.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares to buy instead of a term deposit in March 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

You may have to weather the odd storm, but the long-term investment outlook looks fine!

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Technology Shares

Do Block shares come with a dividend in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether Block shares will pay out in 2024.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering finish to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Bank Shares

How much dividend income would I get from a $20k investment in Westpac shares?

| James Mickleboro

Could this banking giant be your own personal ATM?

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX ETFs breaking the mould to hit 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

What a day for ASX ETF investors!

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX shares sinking to 52-week lows today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a bit of a nightmare this year.

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Dividend Investing

Are dividends your thing? Then you'll love these 2 high-yield ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd recommend these two high-yielding stocks to anyone who loves a good dividend.

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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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Energy Shares

ASX energy shares losing charge amid fresh warnings of gas supply shortfalls

| Bronwyn Allen

Many energy commodity prices fell overnight and this is hitting ASX energy shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Popular ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Want the next dividend payment on these ASX All Ords shares? Better hurry.

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Share Gainers

3 Australian shares quietly crushing the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all ASX shares are having a bad Friday...

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Energy Shares

'We have reached a bottom': 5 ASX uranium shares leaping higher this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks have enjoyed explosive share price growth over the past year.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Why are bank shares up so much?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

While we can speculate on the answer, I’m not sure the speculation is useful.

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IPOs

Reddit stock soars 48% on debut! Will the ASX IPO market heat up again?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a great first day for Reddit.

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REITs

Want the latest quarterly dividend from Rural Funds? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what you need to do to secure the latest dividend from this income stock.

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Resources Shares

Is the worst of the selling now over for ASX iron ore shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX iron ore giants like BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue rebounded this week after falling hard in 2024.

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Share Market News

Why Arafura, Pentanet, Sigma, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Virgin Money are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Blue Chip Shares

Why Coles shares could be a best buy for blue chip investors

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks Coles is the best supermarket to buy this month.

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Share Market News

ASX tech CEO blocked from leaving Australia as $26.6 million goes missing

| Tony Yoo

The travel restriction also applies to lawyer, as the corporate watchdog investigates potential misuse of funds.

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Materials Shares

Own Liontown shares? Here's when the lithium stock could be profitable

| James Mickleboro

When will this lithium developer report its first profit?

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Energy Shares

Could this development out of China reignite ASX 200 coal shares?

| Bernd Struben

China reopened its import doors to ASX 200 coal stocks in early 2023.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share is jumping 7% on a guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is performing better than expected in FY 2024.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares jump 9% on 'exceptional' exploration results

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are having a positive finish to the week.

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Share Market News

Why this exciting ASX biotech stock could be a future star

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this high-flying biotech stock could generate more big returns.

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Travel Shares

Act fast if you want to receive the next Flight Centre dividend

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until this travel agent pays its next dividend.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 in NAB shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

How rewarding has NAB been for shareholders this year?

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Dividend Investing

I'd spend $5k on these ASX 200 shares today to target a $13,080 passive income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 offers a rich hunting ground for passive income investors.

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