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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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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? What to expect from its half-year results

| James Mickleboro

The biotechnology giant is releasing its results on 13 February.

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Growth Shares

These top ASX growth shares can rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these shares can deliver strong returns for investors.

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Dividend Investing

How to build a bulletproof ASX 200 passive income portfolio with just $10,000

| Bernd Struben

A diversified ASX 200 dividend portfolio should help smooth out my passive income payments.

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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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Energy Shares

What this Warren Buffett-linked CEO's prediction could mean for Woodside shares

| Tristan Harrison

This CEO thinks there’s a very promising outlook for Woodside’s commodity.

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ETFs

Here's how much income you'd get from $20,000 invested in these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Here are two options for investors seeking a source of income from ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these term deposit-busting shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could Lovisa shares help you become a millionaire?

| Tony Yoo

Bling bling, money ain't a thing. The jewellery retailer stock is an unusual double threat on the ASX.

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 30, 40 and 50?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for a 30, 40 and 50-year old might shock you.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: Beginner investors choosing Aussie shares, ASX ETFs and rentvesting

| Bronwyn Allen

We explore the pathways to shares vs. property investment, and which ASX shares millennials like to buy.

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend shares: What's better, growth or consistency?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on high yields vs. growing yields.

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Retirement

Should I still be buying ASX shares in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Does retirement mean no more ASX investing? Not necessarily.

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Technology Shares

2 sizzling-hot ASX stocks to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these hot stocks have plenty of gas in their tanks.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for beginner investors

| James Mickleboro

If you're a beginner investor and not overly keen on stock picking right now, then you could consider buying some…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to double up on right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could be an appealing source of dividends.

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How to invest

No passive income at 50? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to get rich

| James Mickleboro

Don't worry if you don't have any passive income yet. Buffett's strategy can help.

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Cheap Shares

6 oversold ASX shares to buy in February 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Why the price could now be right on these beaten-up ASX stocks.

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How to invest

10 time-wasters that could destroy your ASX investments

| Tony Yoo

You've been warned, investors. Just keep walking if you come across any of these things.

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Best Shares

5 ASX shares to buy and hold forever in your investment portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my five picks for a future-proof ASX share portfolio.

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Opinions

Big ticket clipping. Why I'm doubling down on Apple shares with $2,300

| Mitchell Lawler

Living in a headset might seem like a joke, but I bet no one ever thought we'd be as glued…

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Technology Shares

Why I think Life360 shares are one of the best bargains out there

| Tony Yoo

The US tech outfit is about to celebrate 5 years on the ASX, and its prospects look positive.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 0.36% in the first week of the earnings season, finishing at 7,644.8 points on Friday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 wrapped up the trading week with a rise today.

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Broker Notes

Brickworks shares: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts think about this popular stock as it nears a record high.

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Dividend Investing

Dicker Data shares charge higher on dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

Pay day is coming for owners of this popular income stock.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Alliance Aviation, Boss Energy, and Silver Lake shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Boral, Dicker Data, Droneshield, and Novonix shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Industrials Shares

Could this defensive ASX 200 share be set to soar when interest rates fall?

| Tristan Harrison

Falling interest rates could drive this stock higher according to one broker.

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Bank Shares

CBA could be eyeing record profits if first-half results echo the past

| James Mickleboro

Is the banking giant going to deliver the goods again next week?

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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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Dividend Investing

After tripling its dividends, is AGL a passive income share not to be missed?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AGL back in my good books with its huge dividend increase?

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Technology Shares

This tiny ASX tech share is leaping 25% after striking a deal with Telstra

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is catching the eye on Friday. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares getting thumped on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been rushing to the exits today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Boral share price jumps 13% on massive profit growth and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Boral delivered a very strong first-half result this morning.

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Materials Shares

Novonix shares jump 20% on Panasonic deal

| James Mickleboro

The release of an announcement is getting investors excited this morning.

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Bank Shares

What is the outlook for NAB shares under new CEO Irvine?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on good performance continuing.

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Broker Notes

The market is undervaluing this ASX 200 stock: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker expects some solid returns from this ASX share.

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Resources Shares

Lithium and gold: Bell Potter says these ASX 200 mining stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

These miners have been given buy ratings. Here's what the broker likes about them.

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Blue Chip Shares

Morgans says these ASX 50 shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These big-name stocks are buys this month according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

3 reliable ASX dividend shares to beat inflation

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these dividend shares are top options for investors.

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