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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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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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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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Dividend Investing

Why ASX dividend investing makes total sense for Aussies

| Tristan Harrison

There are great reasons for Australians to love dividends.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 341 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $2,000 a year in passive income

| Bernd Struben

Paying fully franked dividends, this ASX 200 stock should see me holding onto more of that passive income at tax…

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Share Gainers

Why Gold Road, Sayona Mining, Star Entertainment, and WA1 shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult start to the week. But why?

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Travel Shares

Can Qantas shares reach $6 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it possible for the airline to regain some altitude?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Pact Group, Smartgroup, and Winsome Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Energy Shares

Could ASX uranium shares enjoy vastly expanded exploration grounds?

| Bernd Struben

Aussie uranium miners and their shareholders will be watching the developments at the Cop28 climate summit closely.

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Technology Shares

Can BrainChip shares reach 30 cents by Christmas?

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be shocked if BrainChip got anywhere close to 30 cents...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

JB Hi-Fi share price higher despite extended warranties class action

| James Mickleboro

Lawyers allege that JB Hi-Fi sold extended warranties that had little to no value to customers.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank dividends 'not sustainable': Macquarie

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX bank investors might be facing dividend cuts soon...

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping 8% on a major government contract win

| James Mickleboro

This company just won a major contract, much to the dismay of its rival.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price jumps 8% amid guidance for US sales doubling in FY24

| James Mickleboro

Bubs is performing strongly in the United States. Here's just how strong its growth has been.

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Capital Raising

Own Sigma shares? Everything you need to know about the 'transformational' $8.8b merger with Chemist Warehouse

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about this mega merger.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price pressured as strike action looms

| Bernd Struben

Potential strikes could see work at five BHP mines suspended by 28 December.

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock is rocketing 19% on 'historic moment'

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is catching the eye on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'm backing for a big 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s a great time to be invested in these two stocks.

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Opinions

What are the pros and cons of buying Wesfarmers shares today?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to be bullish or bearish about this stock?

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Technology Shares

Could the Altium share price hit $50 in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock still has plenty of growth potential.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share could rise 200% in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees scope for this mining share to triple in value next year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What is the outlook for Coles shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dive into what could impact Coles next year.

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Dividend Investing

This beaten-up ASX share could be a reliable pick for consistent income

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has one of the longest growth streaks with its distribution.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares I'd buy for big income in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Big dividends could be on the way from these two stocks.

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Opinions

Rare reveal: A glimpse into my complete share portfolio heading into 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

The hard lessons of 2023, the final scorecard, and the stocks I have my sights set on for next year.

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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

What is the outlook for Liontown shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things going to improve for this ASX lithium stock?

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Investing Strategies

If I'd put $3k in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, I'd have $111,000 now

| Tony Yoo

One gem in your portfolio could carry all the losers. And this is why we diversify.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Christmas is coming but there's no rest for your stock portfolio. Here are the biggest developments to monitor.

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Dividend Investing

How to take $3 a day and target ASX passive income for life!

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for income forever? You should look into ASX stocks.

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