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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? Here's a $15 billion piece of news

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolies can boast of something that no other ASX 200 share can right now.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Pilbara Minerals share price just tanked 6%?

| Sebastian Bowen

It seems Pilbara shares are guilty by association today.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's why Goldman Sachs expects a Fed interest rate cut in March

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares are having another strong run on Monday as investors mull the outlook for global interest rates.

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Bank Shares

Why I think CBA is one of the best ASX bank shares

| Tristan Harrison

I consider this bank as one of the leaders in Australia.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Baby Bunting, Cooper Energy, and Liontown shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, A2 Milk, QBE, and Zip shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong start to the week.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks underperforming as Andrew Forrest shutters WA nickel mines

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miners are catching some nickel related headwinds on Monday.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares tumble 9% on unfavourable broker rating

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Mineral Resources investors are having a sour start to the week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaping higher as S&P 500 soars into new record territory

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 has hit new records, while the ASX 200 is within 2% of posting its own new all-time…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

I'm buying cheap ASX shares to build my wealth in 2024 and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding cheap shares can be difficult, but here's how I do it.

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Resources Shares

South32 share price falls after disappointing December update

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s unearth what happened in the last few months.

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Technology Shares

Buying Droneshield shares? Here's how the company is harnessing the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

Droneshield is embracing AI to improve its drone defence devices.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price sinks alongside 50% quarterly revenue fall

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 miner Lynas expects rare earths production to ramp back up over the coming quarters.

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ETFs

How I'd create investment cash flow in retirement from ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great investment pick.

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Materials Shares

Why are Liontown shares crashing 26% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer's fall from grace continues. But why?

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BNPL shares

Zip shares rocket 17% on 'outstanding' quarter

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded very positively to Zip's update this morning.

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Technology Shares

Appen shares crash 37% on huge Google blow

| James Mickleboro

Search engine giant Google is ending its major contract with the company.

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Resources Shares

How I invest and make money from ASX mining shares

| Tristan Harrison

I like investing in ASX mining shares, but only at particular times.

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Materials Shares

Downgraded: Why Lake Resources shares just lost a bull

| James Mickleboro

This bull has bolted and now only considers the lithium developer as a hold.

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Opinions

3 ASX small-cap shares I'd buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

From small things, big things can grow.

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Communication Shares

Are TPG shares an unloved buying opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors give this stock a chance?

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Growth Shares

Here's why these ASX 200 growth shares could be top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are speaking very positively about these stocks right now.

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price is falling, is now a good time to buy Rio Tinto shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this stock?

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Opinions

Why Reece shares look like a hidden gem of the ASX 200

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could keep piping in good returns.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 300 dividend share is projected to pay a 16% yield in 2026!

| Tristan Harrison

It could be dividends galore in a couple of years.

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Materials Shares

Why Arcadium Lithium shares could rise 50% from today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has been the given a big thumbs up by analysts at Bell Potter.

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Defensive Shares

The pros and cons of buying Telstra shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity calling?

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts tip very big returns from these outstanding ASX 200 blue chip shares

| James Mickleboro

These two shares are arguably among the best the market has to offer.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting big on these ASX shares falling.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Endeavour and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named the Dan Murphy's owner and these shares as buys.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Australian investors on Monday.

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Investing Strategies

Is now the right time to buy this ASX 200 stock? Here's my take

| Tony Yoo

These shares are up 163% over the past year. Is it too late to add to your portfolio?

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Opinions

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

| Motley Fool Staff

Attracted to the 'safety' of a term deposit? Here's some food for thought for your 2024 investment plan...

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert picks out the biggest developments to keep an eye on for the health of your portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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How to invest

How to become an ASX share market millionaire by investing $500 a month

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is a great place to try and build your wealth.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect above-average yields from these income stocks.

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Superannuation

Top 10 superannuation funds for growth in 2023 revealed: Chant West

| Bronwyn Allen

2023 was the 11th year out of 12 for positive returns among superannuation funds with growth strategies.

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Opinions

Want $1 million in retirement? 3 ASX shares I think could make it happen

| Tristan Harrison

I’d buy these investments for long-term growth.

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