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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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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Why wait for post-Christmas sales when you can snap up some quality bargains on the ASX right now?

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Resources Shares

The 2 ASX lithium shares head and shoulders above the rest

| Tony Yoo

There are many stocks to choose from, but the team at Blackwattle reckons this pair is the best by far.

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Opinions

2 top industrial stocks to buy on the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two ASX industrials shares are looking pretty good.

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Opinions

Why I think this is the safest stock in my ASX share portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This is a very resilient business in my opinion.

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Bank Shares

Why were ANZ shares the worst performing major bank in November?

| Tristan Harrison

It wasn’t a wonderful month for ANZ.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? Here's how it went in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Own Vanguard's most popular ETF? You did well this month...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to November for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and these ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these income options.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares lost 10% of their value in November: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is November's weakness a buying opportunity for investors?

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Materials Shares

Why are Allkem shares down 11% in November?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares were out of form this month.

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Gold

4 ASX 200 gold stocks delighting shareholders as gold price nears new records

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks are making hay as the gold price toys with new all-time highs.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares sink 8% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The team at Citi thinks investors should be selling this lithium miner's shares.

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Travel Shares

Why have Qantas shares jumped 7% in November?

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo is catching the eye this month with a strong gain. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why EML, IPD, Iress, and Temple & Webster shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the month on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Lake Resources, Origin Energy, and Wildcat shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure today. But why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Tax

How is passive income taxed in Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to passive income, the ATO is very clear.

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Energy Shares

Should I buy Woodside shares now ahead of the OPEC+ meeting results?

| Bernd Struben

As you’d expect, the oil price has a strong influence on the performance of Woodside shares.

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52-Week Lows

Lake Resources share price falls 7% to new 52-week low amid second strike AGM vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Chair Stu Crow described "a year of significant progress" amid an 80% decline in the share price in 2023.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining shares sink to new 52-week low following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner continues to sink deep into the red.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX All Ords shares are surging more than 10% on Thursday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these three ASX All Ords shares soaring on Thursday.

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ETFs

The rise of dividend ETFs in Australia: A new era of investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend ETFs can be great, but make sure you watch out for these key indicators.

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Materials Shares

Dreadnought share price jumps on 'tier 1 project' potential

| James Mickleboro

This mineral exploration company could be sitting atop a tier one rare earths project.

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Opinions

2 ASX dividend stocks I'll be buying hand over fist in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

These two shares are on the top of my 2024 wish list.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX tech stock crashing 28% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors aren't happy about this tech stock's latest update.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin Energy share price tumbles on 'incomplete complex' revised takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Origin Energy shareholders will get to cast their votes on the contentious takeover proposal on Monday.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is up 92% thanks to a potentially 'significant discovery'

| James Mickleboro

This copper explorer is getting investors excited today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock just hit a key milestone

| Bernd Struben

Shares in ASX uranium stock Boss Energy have more than doubled in 2023.

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Technology Shares

The CEO of this ASX 200 share just sold $3.9m of shares

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has just reported heavy insider selling. Should you be concerned?

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Energy Shares

Can AGL shares reach $11 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a rebound on the cards in a short time-frame?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| James Mickleboro

You'll need to get a wriggle on if you want to receive these dividends.

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Share Market News

Morgans says these ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth stocks have caught the eyes of analysts over at Morgans.

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ETFs

4 top ASX ETFs to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could give your portfolio a boost next month.

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How to invest

My ASX tips: How to become an Aussie millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks can be the ticket to wealth.

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are forecasting big yields and even bigger gains from these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 index today.

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How to invest

Why I just sold my biggest ASX stock holding

| Tony Yoo

It's not always about money and the best returns. You need to be able to live with your investment decisions.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Grab these stocks while they're cheap before interest rates stop rising.

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How to invest

How to exploit the ASX's current weakness for long-term gain

| James Mickleboro

Market weakness doesn't need to be the enemy. It can be your best friend.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about the Flight Centre share price?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 travel share has been a frequent flyer on the top 10 most shorted stocks list since 2022.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy over CBA stock in December 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd pick these top shares over CBA right now.

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