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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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Dividend Investing

Give the gift that keeps on giving: 7 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for a loved one this Christmas

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking for a gift that literally keeps on giving this Christmas?

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Retail Shares

Could Chemist Warehouse's ASX listing impact Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the listing be a good thing or bad thing for Wesfarmers?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Arafura share price in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths company's shares started strongly before being put in a trading halt.

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Broker Notes

Guess which 2 ASX 200 shares just received whopping broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Investors in these two ASX 200 shares could see some outsized returns in the year ahead.

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Share Market News

Why is the Treasury Wine share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Investing Strategies

How I'd use $3 a day to target reliable passive income

| Tony Yoo

It's the price of half a cup of latte these days. But it can make your life so much more…

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Materials Shares

Buy, hold, or sell? Here's what Bell Potter is saying about Pilbara Minerals shares

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this lithium miner's shares yet?

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Defensive Shares

Here's my recommendation for safe ASX shares to buy in December 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could be two leading defensive picks.

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Share Market News

Sigma shares rocket 75% on Chemist Warehouse merger plans

| James Mickleboro

The market has reacted very positively to merger plans between Sigma and Chemist Warehouse.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Are you ready for 2024?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

No-one knows, me included, what’ll happen during one arbitrary trip around the sun.

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How to invest

The counter-intuitive art of buying more ASX shares during a bearish turn

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing like Warren Buffett can do wonders for your wealth.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares trade on a 4.2% dividend yield. So how are these investors earning 5%?

| Bernd Struben

Over the past 12 months, CBA has paid out $4.50 a share in fully franked dividends.

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BNPL shares

Can Zip shares reach $1 in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy now, or wait till later?

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock could nearly double in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Big gains could be on offer with this energy share according to Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to watch on the ASX 200 today.

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Investing Strategies

4 things ASX investors should watch in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Even though AMP's Shane Oliver thinks next year will be positive for stocks, these are the dangers lurking in the…

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Investing Strategies

Could buying this All Ords stock at $2.80 be like investing in Nvidia in 2015?

| Tony Yoo

This e-commerce business has seen its valuation swing up and down wildly the last three years.

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Investing Strategies

The ASX shares ready to boom NOW from artificial intelligence (AI)

| Tony Yoo

The hottest topic in the investment world is now starting to impact multiple industries outside of just tech, says deVere…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a great day to be invested today...

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Technology Shares

The Xero share price won't stop rising. Am I missing out by not buying?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Xero ever be cheap again?

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs for a second income

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top and easy options for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Could the 2.85% Woolworths dividend yield grow in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolies will need to up its dividend substantially to compete with Coles...

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Energy Shares

What can investors expect from ASX 200 energy shares in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

With 2023 drawing to a close, here’s what to look out for with ASX 200 energy shares in 2024.

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Share Gainers

Why Fortescue, Mesoblast, Temple & Webster, and Virgin Money shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

Here are four ASX shares that are rising more than most today

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Share Fallers

Why Deep Yellow, Resolute, WA1, and Winsome shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy Telstra shares over CBA stock for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather call on Telstra for dividends than banks.

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ETFs

Own the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)? Time to pop the champagne

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has done the unthinkable and made its investors even happier...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price just hit a record high?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares are scaling new heights today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price marching higher amid 'significant victory' for ASX 200 healthcare stock

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 healthcare share ResMed has more than 9,500 issued or pending patents and designs.

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Dividend Investing

The allure of passive income: Exploring Australia's top ASX dividend stocks

| Tony Yoo

Fancy a double-digit yield so that you can retire in your banana chair? It's a realistic ambition in the land…

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Energy Shares

Buying Woodside shares? You'll want to know this

| Bernd Struben

Woodside has been advocating the benefits of gas in the global energy transition.

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ETFs

If I'd invested $10,000 into the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) at the start of 2023, how much would I have now?

| James Mickleboro

Has this ETF delivered the goods for investors this year?

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Rio Tinto dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will this mining giant reward its shareholders with a big payout next year?

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Financial Shares

Should owners of AMP shares be excited by what's predicted for 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can 2024 get better for the under-pressure company?

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Small Cap Shares

Buy these small cap ASX shares in December: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could have meaningful upside potential according to the broker.

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Share Market News

2 expert forecasts for ASX 200 shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

Are these experts right about what might happen next year?

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Personal Finance

Zoomers to Boomers: Generational investing habits for success in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Have younger Aussies really suffered more in 2023?

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Healthcare Shares

What is the outlook for ASX healthcare shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can things get better in 2024?

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Gold

Buy this ASX 200 gold stock for a 25% return in 2024

| James Mickleboro

This miner's shares could have a golden year according to Bell Potter.

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