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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 Market News

Why is the ASX 200 index leaping to a 10-week high today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors are clearly expecting a happy December.

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Share Gainers

Why Goodman, Metcash, Northern Star, and Sayona Mining shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of investing in this $12 billion ASX lithium share right now

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into this opportunity.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stocks slide amid US pledge to end coal power

| Bernd Struben

Investors in ASX 200 coal stocks will be watching the developments at the Cop28 conference in Dubai closely.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Origin, Sayona Mining, and Stanmore shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles and Woolworths shares shrug off Greens vow to 'dismantle their power'

| Bernd Struben

The Greens are targeting the profit growth posted by Coles and Woolworths at a time when consumers are struggling.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio shares? Here's why you just had a great month

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Rio shares, you'd be pretty happy with what happened last month...

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Opinions

Up 75% in 2023, I think this ASX All Ords share has loads more room for growth

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is delivering the goods in 2023. Here's why I think there's plenty more to come.

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Materials Shares

Liontown Resources share price charges higher amid step closer to shipping lithium

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is heading higher on Monday. Here's what's getting investors excited.

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Materials Shares

Buying ASX 200 lithium shares? Here's the 2024 lithium price forecast from Goldman Sachs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium stocks have come under pressure in 2023 amid fast falling lithium prices.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks I own to pay for my retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I love the cash these shares are sending to me every year.

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Share Market News

Metcash share price higher despite reporting first-half earnings decline

| James Mickleboro

Metcash has released its results. How did it do?

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Retail Shares

Why I just invested $3,000 in this ASX 300 share that's down 30%

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by this stock for the long term.

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Dividend Investing

This high-yield ASX share could pay a dividend yield of almost 14% in FY25!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could continue to be a fountain of cash.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price sank 9% in November, what happened?

| Tristan Harrison

Woodside is definitely not seeing a Santa rally.

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Financial Shares

What's the outlook for Macquarie shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can Macquarie return to growth next year?

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Share Market News

Is Europe's inflation data a positive sign for the ASX index?

| Tristan Harrison

Can Aussies read much into the latest inflation data?

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Share Market News

Quarterly rebalance: These shares are joining the ASX 200 index. What's being kicked out?

| James Mickleboro

These are the changes to the ASX 200 index later this month.

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Opinions

This ASX share in my portfolio has the biggest dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been a cash cow for my portfolio.

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Opinions

Better ASX buy: Rio Tinto or Telstra stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these blue-chip companies are stalwarts of their industries.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these top ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated shares.

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Share Market News

ASX shares could get a massive boost on Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Australia's inflation is running hotter than other comparable economies, and experts are divided on how fast relief could be coming.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Income investors: 3 ASX dividend shares that could rally in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Don't just grab the stocks with the highest yields. Check out these picks that have potential to bring back capital…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

The next few days will be massive for your stock portfolio. Keep your eyes on these events especially.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 shares can rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

There could be some big returns on offer with these stocks in 2024.

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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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Investing Strategies

Looking to quit work and live off ASX passive income? Here's how I'd aim to make it happen

| Tony Yoo

If you want to tell your boss where to go, you will have to read this.

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ETFs

Are these market-beating ASX ETFs top buys in December?

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs have delivered sensational returns for investors.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over BHP stock

| Tristan Harrison

The dividends from this business have grown enormously.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it a bank? Is it an insurer? Is it an investment company?

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA increase rates again next week?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These income options have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Bank Shares

3 ASX 200 bank stocks making headline news this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 banks were back in the news this week.

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Opinions

6 questions to ask yourself before selling ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans financial advisor Tania Smyth discusses what to consider before making any decisions.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Telstra shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Is Telstra a good option for income investors? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 194 shares in this top ASX 200 dividend stock for $873 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

This top ASX 200 dividend stock boosted its passive income payments after delivering $10.2 billion in FY 2023 profits.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in December 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

A healthy flow of passive income can help you live the life you choose. Here are some cracker ideas that…

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Opinions

Forget Pilbara Minerals, I'd buy this ASX mining stock instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals is a fine company, but I'd rather own another one instead...

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