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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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Share Gainers

Why Chalice Mining, Core Lithium, Perpetual, and Polynovo shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session on Wednesday. But why?

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stock Chalice Mining just rocketed 14%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Atop gold, the ASX 200 miner also explores for and produces platinum group elements (PGE), nickel and copper.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution, Galan Lithium, Life360, and Resolute shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times today.

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Financial Shares

Turnaround? Here's why the Magellan share price is bouncing today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Magellan ship finally turning around?

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Financial Shares

IAG share price higher amid news of legal counsel's departure

| Bronwyn Allen

There is some unexpected news from the ASX 200 insurance giant today.

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Share Market News

Meet the ASX All Ords shares that management is buying up

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares have all seen significant insider buying over the past week.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Are you ready for the silly season?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It’s that time of year again.

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Materials Shares

Lithium price drops to lowest level since August 2021 but should you care?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium carbonate price just dropped to US$15,000 per tonne -- that's an 80% fall in 2023 alone.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is surging 8% on record sales

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company's sales growth was strong in November.

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Opinions

My predictions for the ASX 200 in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

2024 could be another volatile year.

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Energy Shares

Buying Woodside shares? Here's how the ASX 200 energy stock is expanding in Mexico

| Bernd Struben

Woodside’s new LNG agreement will expand its access to key Asian energy markets.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price jumping 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is having a much-needed positive session.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price dips on US$6.2 billion project development costs

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto expects first production from its Simandou iron ore project in 2025.

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Capital Raising

Why are Boss Energy shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium share is raising funds. But why?

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Gold

Why is the Evolution Mining share price crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is raising funds to make a major acquisition.

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Communication Shares

$24 million paid out: Telstra under fire

| Tony Yoo

The industry watchdog hammers major telco for basic failures in its billing systems, which slugged thousands of customers for no…

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 growth shares could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards from these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares instead of term deposits

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are expected to offer big yields.

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Opinions

This ASX 300 share just hit a 52-week low, here's why I just invested

| Tristan Harrison

This looked like a cheap stock to me.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Retirement

How much money do I need to retire?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will your retirement be as pleasant as you are hoping?

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Cheap Shares

'Compelling growth prospects': 2 ASX shares to buy while they're cheap

| Tony Yoo

Sure it's scary to see a stock do a freefall. But the best investors take advantage of those violent dips.

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How to invest

$7,500 of savings? Here's how I'd turn that into $2,000 a month of ASX passive income!

| James Mickleboro

Want to generate passive income? Here's how you can do it.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech stocks you'll be glad you bought when the bull market starts

| Tony Yoo

I reckon grab these technology shares now and watch the rising tide take them to the top.

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Share Gainers

'Double-digit earnings growth': 2 fast-rising ASX shares not too late to buy

| Tony Yoo

Get on these stocks before all their potential is realised, say Celeste analysts. So what are you waiting for?!

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Dividend Investing

Is WAM Capital stock a buy for its whopping 11% dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Be careful what you wish for in an 11% yield...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to reality for ASX shares today...

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Bank Shares

'Lower returns likely in FY24': Bank of Queensland shares dip amid AGM first strike

| Bronwyn Allen

CEO tells shareholders to expect lower returns next financial year.

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Materials Shares

What clawed down the Liontown share price by 15% in November?

| Mitchell Lawler

The safety net of Albermarle's bid is no longer there to catch the Liontown share price.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share just hit a 52-week low, I think it's an excellent buy today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I’m excited by this stock.

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Small Cap Shares

Broker says these exciting small-cap ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options at the small side of the market.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 pares losses as RBA holds fire on interest rates. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 clawed back some of its earlier losses following this afternoon's RBA interest rate announcement.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 healthcare share will pay the best dividend yield in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare stocks are a traditional defensive play in challenging economic times.

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Share Fallers

Why Capricorn Metals, Core Lithium, Life360, and Mesoblast shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Are ASX short-sellers right about Sayona Mining shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Short-sellers have already made a killing on this lithium stock...

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Share Gainers

Why Droneshield, Origin, ResMed, and Whispir shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good time despite the market weakness.

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Healthcare Shares

Can NIB shares reach $9 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a good few weeks for shareholders. Can the stock keep going?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares crashed 22% in November, now December is shaping up to be a shocker too!

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares have faced stiff headwinds from several fronts over the past weeks.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock sank 10% after insiders sold $32m of shares

| James Mickleboro

This gold stock just reported some major insider selling.

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