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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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Investing Strategies

Could buying this All Ords stock at $2.80 be like investing in Nvidia in 2015?

| Tony Yoo

This e-commerce business has seen its valuation swing up and down wildly the last three years.

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Investing Strategies

The ASX shares ready to boom NOW from artificial intelligence (AI)

| Tony Yoo

The hottest topic in the investment world is now starting to impact multiple industries outside of just tech, says deVere…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a great day to be invested today...

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Technology Shares

The Xero share price won't stop rising. Am I missing out by not buying?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Xero ever be cheap again?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for a second income

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top and easy options for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Could the 2.85% Woolworths dividend yield grow in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolies will need to up its dividend substantially to compete with Coles...

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Energy Shares

What can investors expect from ASX 200 energy shares in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

With 2023 drawing to a close, here’s what to look out for with ASX 200 energy shares in 2024.

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Share Gainers

Why Fortescue, Mesoblast, Temple & Webster, and Virgin Money shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

Here are four ASX shares that are rising more than most today

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Share Fallers

Why Deep Yellow, Resolute, WA1, and Winsome shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy Telstra shares over CBA stock for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather call on Telstra for dividends than banks.

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ETFs

Own the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)? Time to pop the champagne

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has done the unthinkable and made its investors even happier...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price just hit a record high?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares are scaling new heights today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price marching higher amid 'significant victory' for ASX 200 healthcare stock

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 healthcare share ResMed has more than 9,500 issued or pending patents and designs.

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Dividend Investing

The allure of passive income: Exploring Australia's top ASX dividend stocks

| Tony Yoo

Fancy a double-digit yield so that you can retire in your banana chair? It's a realistic ambition in the land…

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Energy Shares

Buying Woodside shares? You'll want to know this

| Bernd Struben

Woodside has been advocating the benefits of gas in the global energy transition.

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ETFs

If I'd invested $10,000 into the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) at the start of 2023, how much would I have now?

| James Mickleboro

Has this ETF delivered the goods for investors this year?

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Rio Tinto dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will this mining giant reward its shareholders with a big payout next year?

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Financial Shares

Should owners of AMP shares be excited by what's predicted for 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can 2024 get better for the under-pressure company?

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Small Cap Shares

Buy these small cap ASX shares in December: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could have meaningful upside potential according to the broker.

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Share Market News

2 expert forecasts for ASX 200 shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

Are these experts right about what might happen next year?

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Personal Finance

Zoomers to Boomers: Generational investing habits for success in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Have younger Aussies really suffered more in 2023?

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Healthcare Shares

What is the outlook for ASX healthcare shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can things get better in 2024?

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Gold

Buy this ASX 200 gold stock for a 25% return in 2024

| James Mickleboro

This miner's shares could have a golden year according to Bell Potter.

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Materials Shares

Could Core Lithium be a millionaire-maker stock?

| James Mickleboro

Could this stock help investors in their quest to become very wealthy?

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Blue Chip Shares

Morgans names 2 of the best ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be best buys according to this broker.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares to buy for 2024

| James Mickleboro

Good yields could be on the cards for these shares in the near term according to analysts.

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Small Cap Shares

'Explosive demand': 2 small-cap ASX shares in for a massive 2024

| Tony Yoo

Ships and cloud: LSN analysts reckon these stocks are ready to rocket in the coming period.

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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 Tuesday.

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Investing Strategies

The Big Short? 2 classic ASX 200 stocks set up to explode in 2024

| Tony Yoo

These shares have had a tough year but have just started showing green shoots of a turnaround, says one expert.

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend investors: Top Aussie utility stocks for December 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think we can utilise these stocks for their pleasing income.

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Cheap Shares

'Significant discount': 2 'good value' ASX 200 shares to jump on right now

| Tony Yoo

Check out these lithium and consumer discretionary stocks that have been heavily sold off this year.

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Opinions

If I could buy only one ASX stock for Christmas, it would be…

| Motley Fool Staff

Which ASX shares are our writers asking Santa for this year?

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Share Gainers

Up 59% last month: 3 'highly impressive' ASX shares killing it right now

| Tony Yoo

These experts are completely against speculation, but found their investments rocketing recently. Here's what's going on.

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International Stock News

This 2024 rule change could crush Tesla shares

| Jeremy Bowman

Tesla is losing a valuable tax credit on some vehicles. Here's what it means.

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Opinions

4 things I look for in ASX shares to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These are the different ways I invest to try to beat the market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 started the week off on a positive note...

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Bank Shares

Here's why the dividends from ANZ shares don't come fully franked anymore

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have ANZ's franking credits started to dry up?

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Materials Shares

These two things are putting pressure on the Pilbara Minerals share price on Monday

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect great yields from these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of yields you could potentially receive from these shares.

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International Stock News

Is Tesla stock a buy?

| Neil Patel

It's a smart idea to view this business from different angles before coming to a definitive answer.

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