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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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Materials Shares

Could Pilbara Minerals shares deliver strong returns in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pick up this lithium miner's shares?

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Share Market News

Why these 4 top ASX 200 shares grabbed The Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Threatened worker strikes, a class action lawsuit, and soaring share prices saw these ASX 200 shares leap into The Motley…

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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 this week.

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ETFs

Will 2024 be another top year for the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can VGS repeat its phenomenal 2023 next year?

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Personal Finance

3 secrets of ASX millionaires

| Sebastian Bowen

Millionaires tend to follow these rules of building wealth...

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Healthcare Shares

If I'd bought $5,000 of NIB shares 5 years ago, here's how much I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Atop the capital gains, NIB shares have also delivered two annual dividends over the past five years.

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Share Gainers

Why Adbri, Beach Energy, Core Lithium, and Link shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in style. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Meridian, MyState, and Sigma shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outpacing the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are enjoying tailwinds from several fronts today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's your 3-year outlook for Westpac dividends

| James Mickleboro

Is Westpac going to keep paying big dividends?

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Share Market News

Why are Allkem shares racing higher again on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

These 4 ASX 200 shares were just upgraded by leading brokers

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 shares received upgraded outlooks, with one broker forecasting a 22% potential upside for one of the stocks.

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Financial Shares

Why is the AMP share price ending the week in the red?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this financial services share today?

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Healthcare Shares

What is the outlook for Medibank shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a healthy opportunity?

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Dividend Investing

Want extra monthly cash? One ASX dividend stock to buy now and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is very bullish on the long-term outlook for this share.

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Materials Shares

Broker says this ASX rare earths stock could rise 85%+ in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths stock has been on fire this year but the gains may not be over.

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Bank Shares

Why today is a good day to own NAB shares

| James Mickleboro

It is payday for NAB shareholders on Friday.

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Growth Shares

'Accelerating sales': 2 top ASX growth shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are really attractive to this fund manager.

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Growth Shares

Got $500? 2 top Australian stocks to buy in December 2023

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a $500 investment in these shares could turn into.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Life advice from a Motley Fool co-founder

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Motley Fool is currently holding its annual company conference.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares brokers love

| James Mickleboro

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

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Best Shares

Top fundie ASX share tips: 'One of our highest quality picks'

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX expert has two stock picks for investors this Christmas.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another good day for Aussie investors.

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Travel Shares

How this unexpected development could help the Qantas share price lift off

| Bernd Struben

A broadly unanticipated fall in these billion-dollar variable costs could boost Qantas shares in 2024.

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Growth Shares

ASX growth stocks: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich?

| Tony Yoo

These shares are starting to rise now, so grab them while they're cheap to give your portfolio a free boost.

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Healthcare Shares

Interested in CSL shares? This could be the 'next catalyst'

| Tristan Harrison

Is the huge biotech stock a big opportunity?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd start making passive income from ASX dividend shares with $1,000

| Bernd Struben

As Warren Buffett famously advised, “Hold cash for emergencies, then plan to spend the rest on smart investments.”

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Share Fallers

'Pricing power': The fallen ASX 200 star that's a bargain buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Add these shares at a 15% discount now, and give it a few years while the business transforms.

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Dividend Investing

What's the outlook for ASX dividend shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Which way could dividends go next year?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has just had one of its best days of 2023...

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX tech ETFs to buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Wanting some tech exposure? Then take a look at these ETFs.

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Materials Shares

Up 9%! What's going on with the Allkem share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Allkem shares have spiked dramatically, but why?

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Energy Shares

5 reasons this top fundie just bought Pilbara Minerals shares

| Tristan Harrison

Should Pilbara Minerals be on your Christmas wishlist?

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ETFs

The iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) just hit an all-time high! Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it ever a good idea to buy a share at a record high?

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Materials Shares

Can Liontown shares reach $1.50 by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Can this lithium developer continue to roar in the coming sessions?

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International Stock News

Tesla stock: Buy, sell, or hold for 2024 and beyond?

| Daniel Sparks

The hot stock nearly doubled this year. What's next?

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Regis Resources, Spartan, and Volpara shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having incredible days. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura, Metcash, Orora, and QBE shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are rising with the market on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price just leap 14%?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to make $100 a day in passive income with ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing for passive income is hard work, but it can pay off so well.

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