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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

If I invest $10,000 in ANZ shares how much passive income will I receive

| James Mickleboro

Will this banking giant provide investors with a good source of income?

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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the central bank cut, hike, or hold with rates at its meeting?

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Opinions

Why I'm buying Soul Patts shares over the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

This is my favourite way to invest in the Australian economy.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in February 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Banks are not the only reliable dividend payers on the ASX!

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Share Gainers

Up by 55%, is it too late to buy Fortescue shares?

| Tony Yoo

The iron ore stock just struck all-time highs after a bullish quarterly update and commodity price predictions.

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Investing Strategies

This tool can dramatically boost your investment returns

| Tony Yoo

Reduce 'unforced errors' to supercharge the performance of your ASX shares, says this expert.

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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 1.71% over the week and one market sector soared a whopping 5.9%!

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares leapt into the Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

These three stocks leapt into the Motley Fool’s headlines as the ASX 200 hit new all-time highs this week.

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IPOs

Fewer ASX IPOs in 2023, but here's how they've performed

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 10 new listings by size and how their share prices have changed to date.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords share leaping 9% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded very positively to a big announcement.

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Financial Shares

Which ASX 200 dividend stock is tipped to pay almost double this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

This stock also hit a new 52-week high today.

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares with projects being spruiked by the Australian Federal Government

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX lithium players Core Lithium and Liontown Resources feature in the new Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus.

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Opinions

My top ASX uranium stock pick to cash in on production woes

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks are rocketing as a global surge in uranium demand outpaces supply growth.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Arcadium Lithium, Chalice Mining, and Nickel Industries shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, Deep Yellow, Pinnacle, and Playside shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

Why are these 5 ASX uranium shares racing higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares are rocketing higher again on Friday.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold share Bell Potter says is a buy with almost 30% upside

| James Mickleboro

Golden returns could be on the cards for owners of this mining share.

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Bank Shares

Why are Bank of Queensland shares rising amid an asset sale?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ is exiting one of its geographic markets.

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Energy Shares

Up 18% today. Is it too late to buy Deep Yellow shares?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium developer is glowing brightly on Friday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Pinnacle share price leaps 9% as funds swell above $100 billion

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Pinnacle share price today.

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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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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock down 65% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to put this beaten-up stock in the shopping basket.

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Energy Shares

Is the AGL share price a buy before its half-year results drop?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to jump on AGL shares?

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Flight Centre dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will this travel agent reward its shareholders handsomely this year?

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International Stock News

Will Nvidia stock be worth more than Microsoft by 2030?

| Harsh Chauhan

The graphics giant has been growing at a much faster pace than Microsoft, but can it sustain that momentum?

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Earnings Results

Meta stock pops 15% after profits triple

| James Mickleboro

This tech behemoth has smashed the market's expectations in the fourth quarter.

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Dividend Investing

Why Lovisa could become one of the top ASX 200 shares for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a sparkling opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs thinks QBE shares are a top buy

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of this insurance giant's shares.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares to buy right now and hold for the long term

| Tony Yoo

One stock has returned 1,500% over the past 5 years and the other has tripled in just 19 months.

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Retail Shares

Here's why Premier Investments shares are on my ASX dividend watchlist

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm liking what I'm seeing with this dividend-paying retail stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market rebound from yesterday's selloff? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Stock-split watch: Is Tesla next?

| Justin Pope

Stock splits are fun. But how much substance there is in Tesla splitting its stock is debatable.

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Dividend Investing

An 18% yield but down 13% since March! Time to buy more of this star ASX dividend share?

| Bernd Struben

The 2024 passive income outlook from this shining ASX dividend share looks very solid to me.

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How to invest

3 popular investing myths BUSTED

| Tony Yoo

If you think one of these thoughts, read this to shake off the doubts and buy those ASX shares you've…

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How to invest

6 ways to check if an ASX stock could lose you money

| Tony Yoo

Investors tend to focus only on the upside potential of an investment. But life shows that reducing downside is just…

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these ASX dividend shares are buys this month

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these income options.

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Materials Shares

Have Core Lithium shares finally reached a bottom now?

| James Mickleboro

Is the worst over for this beaten down lithium miner?

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX shares for considerable passive income (7%-plus dividends!)

| Bronwyn Allen

Including one popular ASX 200 mining giant that is forecast to pay a 10% dividend yield this year!

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Record Lows

History suggests snubbing the ASX 200 at record highs could be a costly mistake — here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

It turns out that investing, even at record highs, can be better for your wealth than waiting on the sidelines.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in January

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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