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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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Opinions

Are Brickworks or Soul Patts shares a better ASX buy? Here's my take

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are intrinsically linked by their huge cross-holding. Is it better to invest in just one?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price marching higher amid record Aussie solar power agreement

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto is working to reduce its operating carbon emissions.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why Nanosonics shares are crashing 37% today

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this popular stock on Wednesday?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares charge higher on rock solid Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner reported a huge decline in prices during the quarter.

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Bank Shares

This dirt cheap ASX 300 bank stock has 50% upside: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about this dirt cheap bank share.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 300 share for 13% upside and a 4% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Bell Potter is bullish on this stock right now.

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Healthcare Shares

Is now the right time to buy CSL shares? Here's my take

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a healthy opportunity?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these could be top options for income investors right now.

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX 200 energy stock could rise 35%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks recent weakness has created a buying opportunity.

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Materials Shares

Are Lake Resources shares going to zero?

| James Mickleboro

The future looks bleak for this lithium stock.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be good portfolio additions right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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How to invest

5 critical factors to consider before buying small-cap ASX stocks

| Bernd Struben

We look at what every investor should consider before buying smaller ASX shares.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares to buy in 2024 and hold for the next 10 years

| Tony Yoo

Much can happen in a decade, but these are the businesses I believe are well set to grow over that…

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Healthcare Shares

If you'd put $40,000 in this ASX healthcare stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $128,000 now

| Tony Yoo

You don't have to have 100% winners in your portfolio. Just check out this star, which could have carried the…

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Dividend Investing

The 3 best ASX dividend shares for 2024

| Tony Yoo

Experts at IML have declared this trio as the best income producers in Australia right now.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to build a bullet-proof ASX passive income portfolio with just $7,000 in 2024

| Bernd Struben

You don’t need to be a billionaire like Warren Buffett to start earning a passive income in 2024.

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Best Shares

3 no-brainer ASX 300 shares I'd buy right now without hesitation

| Sebastian Bowen

I don't like buying shares near record highs, but I'd make an exception for these three...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Being told what we want to hear

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The goings-on in Canberra did remind me of one of the more important parts of investing.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 doubled up on the gains this Tuesday, giving investors another boost.

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Defensive Shares

2 defensive ASX income shares I think investors should consider buying for bumper returns!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could offer defence and good returns.

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Energy Shares

Buy ASX uranium shares now before 'panic buying' sets in, says expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Shaw and Partners names 5 ASX uranium shares to buy now ahead of a further surge in the commodity price.

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52-Week Highs

Breaking: Wesfarmers share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares just seem to keep on climbing...

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Earnings Results

Miners among the ASX 300 shares surging on quarterly reports

| Bronwyn Allen

Two ASX 300 miners and an energy provider have pleased investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Boost your second income with these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Here’s what sort of dividend yields analysts expect from these shares.

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Opinions

Cheap and growing: The best bang for buck ASX shares I'd buy

| Mitchell Lawler

Three companies that I believe are outstanding quality despite being thrown in the discount bucket.

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Energy Shares

At under $31, should I be rushing to buy Woodside shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX experts are united on where Woodside shares are heading next.

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52-Week Highs

CBA shares smash new record amid 5% home price boost prediction

| Bronwyn Allen

Wow! CBA shares hit $115.98 apiece amid a strong day for the ASX 200.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 10%: Why the Polynovo share price is popping today

| Sebastian Bowen

Polynovo shares are rocketing for the second day in a row...

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Share Market News

Buy this beaten down ASX 100 share for very big returns: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

It could be an opportune time to buy this growth stock.

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, Karoon Energy, Liontown, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Cooper Energy, Judo Capital, and Polynovo shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye of investors on Tuesday. But why>

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Retirement

How I'd build a backup superannuation fund with $10,000 and 5 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I'd supplement a super fund today with ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

ASX mining stock doubles in value in 30 minutes on news of BHP deal

| Bronwyn Allen

What a great start to the day!

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Small Cap Shares

Interest rates look near their peak. Time to invest in small-cap ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

Andy Gracey, portfolio manager at Australian Ethical Investment, sees a potential rebound ahead for small-cap ASX stocks.

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Bank Shares

Why this top broker just upgraded the outlook for Westpac shares

| Bernd Struben

Westpac shares have been raised to ‘outperform’ by a leading broker.

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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 mining shares can rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of mining shares that the broker is bullish on.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is surging 14% on soaring profit

| James Mickleboro

Business is booming for this small business lender in FY 2024.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price rebounding on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant's shares are finally heading in the right direction.

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Healthcare Shares

This 5%-yielding ASX 200 dividend giant looks like a hidden gem to me

| Tristan Harrison

This is a very healthy opportunity in my opinion.

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