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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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Bank Shares

Westpac shares at a 52-week high ahead of results: What's the market expecting?

| James Mickleboro

What is Australia's oldest bank going to report next week?

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These top dividend shares tick a lot of boxes for analysts at Morgans.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price on watch amid 20% profit jump

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant's half-year profits just topped US$2 billion

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Retirement

Will these ASX 200 shares help you retire rich?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman is saying good things about these retirement options.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be in the buy zone according to analysts.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares with cash to ride out the current depression

| Tony Yoo

The last 12 months have been a disaster for miners of the battery material. But this pair looks good for…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for investors on Tuesday.

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Investing Strategies

2 rejuvenated ASX 200 stocks with 'strong brands' ready to roar again

| Tony Yoo

When quality businesses can overcome temporary problems, it's an ideal time for investors to hitch a ride.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs to supercharge your portfolio in February

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to a wide range of shares.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tony Yoo

In return for more risk, you could buy some stocks that have catalysts just lined up over the next few…

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Dividend Investing

Transform $50 into monthly income: The best ASX dividend stocks under $50

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I'd build an income portfolio that will pay out every month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering start to the week's trading for ASX 200 shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares could pop 9% on surprising results if history repeats itself

| Tony Yoo

Investors don't quite know what to do with the biotech giant ahead of its half-year results on Tuesday morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rinehart's next move: Why Liontown shares could be on the menu

| Tristan Harrison

Is Rinehart charging up a takeover bid?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and this ASX dividend stock

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these stocks are buys at current levels.

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Growth Shares

Analysts tip 10% to 30% returns for these ASX growth shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could give your portfolio a nice boost this year.

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA dividend fountain will be in focus this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the banking giant's next dividend be larger than its last?

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Earnings Results

Aurizon share price charges higher on half-year earnings beat

| James Mickleboro

The rail freight operator has outperformed expectations during the first half.

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Share Market News

Why CSL, Fletcher Building, Skycity, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

3 top ASX bank shares hit 52-week highs today: Is there still value to be found?

| Sebastian Bowen

The banks are flying high, but is it too late to buy?

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Share Gainers

Why Audinate, Beach Energy, Calix, and JB Hi-Fi shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Not all ETFs are the same… and that's a problem

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

ETFs are great… right?

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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

Everything you need to know about the reduced JB Hi-Fi dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

JB's latest dividend might come as a disappointment...

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price hits 52-week high following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has handed down its quarterly update. How did it perform?

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Share Gainers

How big cost-cutting is hoisting the Appen share price 10% today

| Tristan Harrison

Can reduced spending save Appen’s profit goals?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these two resilient ASX dividend shares for big income

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for large and growing income? These are two contenders.

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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs I'd buy for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification and growth could be exactly what retirees need.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing 17% after record half

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is flying high on Monday. Let's find out why.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'd buy for my child and hold 'til the 2030s

| Tristan Harrison

I like these simple, growth-orientated picks.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares this fund manager thinks are compelling buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be exciting picks.

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi share price jumps 5% after smashing first-half earnings estimates

| James Mickleboro

Profits are down, but not as much as the market was expecting.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Car Group share price falls despite 32% first-half earnings jump

| James Mickleboro

This auto listings company delivered strong revenue and earnings growth during the half.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price sinks 6% on major trial failure

| James Mickleboro

CSL's most ambitious trial to date did not meet its primary endpoint.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a good long-term buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is now still a good time to back this giant?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Share Market News

1 ASX dividend stock down 60% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think future dividends could be big from this company.

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Opinions

I think this ONE factor gives ASX shares a huge chance to make big returns

| Tristan Harrison

Want strong returns? I’d look for this characteristic to help.

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Opinions

I've made 40% in 3 months on this ASX 200 stock, I still think it's a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Things are looking up for this business.

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ETFs

Want to invest in global winners? I'd buy this ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

I like this international diversified investment a lot.

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