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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 Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Navigator Global, Polynovo, and Skycity shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. Why are investors selling their shares?

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How to invest

How can I invest for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think ASX shares are the best path to a second income.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Core Lithium, Latin Resources, and Santos shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good finish to the week. But why?

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Gold

Buying ASX 200 gold shares? Here's the gold price outlook for 2024

| Bernd Struben

The gold price hit all-time highs this week. Now, what can investors in ASX 200 gold shares expect for 2024?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX retail shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Looking for retail exposure? Then look no further!

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Opinions

Sitting on cash? These 3 ASX shares could be great buys

| Sebastian Bowen

Against shares, cash is still trash in my view...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos share price rockets 11% on confirmed Woodside merger talks

| Bernd Struben

A merger between Santos and Woodside would create an Aussie oil and gas company of unprecedented scale.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting strong returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Coles shares plunge on Friday after 'simply unacceptable' act

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket giant apologises and issues refunds after getting 'caught red-handed', but the stock is still diving.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for Westpac shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will 2024 be a good year for shareholders of Australia's oldest bank?

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Dividend Investing

A $5 ASX dividend stock to buy now for 'very attractive' passive income

| Bernd Struben

There are a number of high-quality ASX dividend shares to tap for passive income, but not many trade for only…

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Opinions

2 undervalued ASX shares I think are set for a bull run

| Tristan Harrison

I think both of these ASX shares are primed to do well.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $10,000 into Fortescue shares at the start of 2023, how much would I have now?

| James Mickleboro

Has this miner been a good investment in 2023?

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Growth Shares

Looking for ASX growth shares to buy? These could rise ~30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns for shareholders of these growing companies.

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Energy Shares

Big oil: Are Woodside shares about to swallow up Santos?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Woodside be about to get even bigger?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect big yields from these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be coming for owners of these shares.

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Bank Shares

Which dates could move the NAB share price in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the important dates for NAB shares investors next year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set for a subdued finish to the week.

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Investing Strategies

Why I keep buying ASX shares despite paying off a new mortgage

| Mitchell Lawler

Picking between a home loan offset or stocks... here's why I think it's not even a close comparison.

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Healthcare Shares

When might CSL shares hit the $300-mark again?

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL is on track for $300, if one broker is to be believed.

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Dividend Investing

Get a second income from these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These big name dividend shares could be quality options according to analysts.

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Real Estate Shares

The 2 ASX real estate shares everyone's piling on to right now

| Tony Yoo

Property stocks have been rocketing the past few weeks, and these companies are the ones investors are flocking to.

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Personal Finance

3 financial moves to make before 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Treat yourself to an early Christmas present with these money tips.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares I think are overdue for a big rally

| Tony Yoo

I think these early stage drug companies could have a barnstorming 2024.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is stuck in a very interesting pattern this week...

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Opinions

The top ASX shares I'd buy with $3,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a great time to invest in long-term growth shares.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price jumping 19% today?

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL share is flying today. Why are investors buying?

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Core Lithium, Mesoblast, and QBE shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling. But why?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares have dropped 34% in 4 months, here's what to focus on

| Tristan Harrison

The market is negative on this lithium stock, but there are positives.

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Travel Shares

Up 28% this year, can Flight Centre shares keep on giving in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares are amongst the most shorted on the ASX, but the travel stock could be set to surge…

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Share Gainers

Why Invictus Energy, Perpetual, Polynovo, and Zip shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Thursday. What's going on?

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price lifts as drilling begins at flagship project

| Bronwyn Allen

The junior explorer has commenced its maiden drilling program.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares tumble as oil price plunges to five-month lows

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares have come under pressure with Brent crude oil prices falling 23% since late September.

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Materials Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to snap up this mining giant's shares?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just leapt 59% on a new gas discovery

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords energy share following a significant gas discovery in southern Africa.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Woodside shares for the 12% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a near-12% yield too good to be true?

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX tech shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to like about these tech shares according to the broker.

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Share Market News

What now for Origin shares after takeover termination?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s going to happen next?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price in the green on Thursday and tipped for more gains ahead

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares are all gaining on Thursday amid another uptick in global iron ore prices.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX hydrogen stock up 28% today and over 100% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

This small-cap stock has been catching the eye in recent weeks.

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