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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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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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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share is leaping higher today on Nasdaq listing proposal

| Bernd Struben

The healthcare company is moving forward with plans to list on the US Nasdaq.

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Small Cap Shares

Bell Potter is tipping huge returns from these small cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Big things could come from these small caps in 2024.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares sinking 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium is suspending its mining operations in response to weak lithium prices.

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Financial Shares

Why are Magellan shares charging higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager is ending the week in a positive fashion.

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Broker Notes

Analysts say these ASX shares can rise 30% to ~40% in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been tipped to rise strongly in 2024.

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Defensive Shares

Weathering market storms: Dividend stocks in Australia as a safe harbour

| Tristan Harrison

Defensive earnings could help provide stability.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income seekers: Make $1,540 in 2024 buying just 3 ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX 200 dividend shares for passive income requires much the same research and philosophy as investing for capital gains.

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Dividend Investing

Buy ANZ and these ASX 200 dividend shares now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say the banking giant and these shares are buys.

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Cheap Shares

6 ASX 200 stocks trading on attractive P/E ratios right now

| Bronwyn Allen

A price-to-earnings ratio below 15 typically signals good value buying.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to end the week on a positive note.

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Share Market News

ASX investors: 2 high-yield heavyweights I think are worth a sizeable investment

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks are expected to pay big yields.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares that could make you a millionaire

| Tony Yoo

The sector that's been sick for 4 years is ready to break out. Here are the best stocks to buy…

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price heavily underperformed the ASX 200 in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

2023 was not a hugely successful year for the bank.

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ETFs

Own Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) units? It had a very good 2023

| Tristan Harrison

2023 was a strong year for the ASX.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX mining shares hitting 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX miners are already on a roll in the new year.

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend stocks could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be snapping up these income options.

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Gold

Is investing in ASX 200 gold stocks a good way to deal with inflation?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold producers enjoyed all-time high gold prices in December.

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Best Shares

Despite a cliff-fall in commodity prices, these 3 ASX lithium shares skyrocketed in 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

It was a challenging and tumultuous year for the global lithium sector in 2023.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs for income investors to buy for big yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of options for investors seeking a source of income.

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Bank Shares

Why are the big four ASX 200 bank shares under pressure today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 banks stocks are all trailing the benchmark today.

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Investing Strategies

Top-performing ASX 200 shares of 2023 without stomach-churning volatility

| Mitchell Lawler

Who said losing sleep from violent price changes was necessary to beat the market?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, SDI, WA1, and Whitehaven Coal shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Buying BHP shares? Here's ANZ's outlook for the soaring iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

If iron ore continues to trade near current levels over the coming months, BHP’s interim could surprise to the upside.

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Brainchip, Megaport, and Northern Star shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares a top buy in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about this biotech giant.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price sinks from 21-month high as ETF rumours swirl

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this cryptocurrency this week?

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Share Market News

So close to a new record high, why is the ASX 200 slipping again today?

| Bernd Struben

The retrace in the ASX 200 could offer some opportune long-term entry points.

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Dividend Investing

This 9% ASX dividend stock is my top pick for immediate income

| Tristan Harrison

I love investments that can pay large and growing dividends.

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Materials Shares

What's the outlook for Allkem shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will this year be kind to this lithium miner?

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Materials Shares

Why did Core Lithium shares crash 75% in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner was the worst performer on the ASX 200 last year.

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Personal Finance

The 3 essential things you need to become wealthy

| Tristan Harrison

It could be essential to follow these steps to become wealthy.

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Dividend Investing

One ASX dividend giant I'd buy over CBA shares for 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This is a great blue chip for income.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of blue chips that analysts have recently tipped as strong buys.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these exciting ASX growth shares are buys in January

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these stocks could be top options for growth investors.

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Dividend Investing

Experts says these are the best ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These income options are highly rated for a reason.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session awaits Australian investors today.

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