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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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Energy Shares

ASX coal stocks feeling the heat after climate protesters' Port of Newcastle blockade

| Bernd Struben

The big ASX coal stocks are trading lower on Monday morning.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue-chip shares could be buys in December

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips are highly rated for a reason. Here's what analysts are saying.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares to buy at a 'significant discount'

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be bargains according to a fund manager.

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Opinions

3 things I look to avoid when buying ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Staying away from the losers could help my returns.

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Travel Shares

Can Flight Centre shares reach $20 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the ASX travel share's prospects in gaining altitude.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts are tipping these ASX dividend shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated shares.

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Opinions

I'm close to buying this beaten-up ASX 300 share next

| Tristan Harrison

Here's a company I think is well worth considering.

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ETFs

I think these are 2 of the strongest ASX ETFs Aussies can buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs can offer both diversification and quality.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 1,429 shares in this ASX 200 stock for $1,000 in passive income in 2024

| Bernd Struben

An extra $1,000 of passive income in time for the 2024 Christmas holidays would certainly come in handy.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to start the week positively.

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Resources Shares

Lithium, copper and gold stocks: Will they GO OFF IN 2024?

| Tony Yoo

Bell Direct's Grady Wulff analyses the three hottest commodities to determine what their fortunes could be like next year.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Expect a huge few days for your stock portfolio. These are the critical developments to monitor.

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Investing Strategies

2 'out of favour' ASX 200 shares that could make you serious money

| Tony Yoo

DNR Capital's Jamie Nicol reveals there are 2 types of stocks you should buy right now.

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Index investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) the best bottom-drawer investment?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does this popular ETF measure up against other passive investments?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Materials Shares

5 ASX lithium shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these could be the shares to buy if you want exposure to lithium.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd target $25,000 passive income with just $250 a month

| Tony Yoo

It doesn't take a huge investment to eventually have massive amounts flowing into your bank account for no work.

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares can rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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Bank Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy ASX 200 bank shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian investors love ASX bank shares. But would Warren Buffett?

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Energy Shares

Why you should vote your Origin shares in favour of its takeover

| James Mickleboro

Brookfield believes investors should be accepting the offer that's on the table.

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ETFs

Are these the ASX ETFs to buy and hold until 2043?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be top long-term investment options for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these high yield ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Big paychecks could be coming for owners of these shares.

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Materials Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Pilbara Minerals shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner a good option for income investors?

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Dividend Investing

Want extra monthly cash? One ASX dividend stock to buy now and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Here's how successful buy and hold investing can be for income investors.

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Share Market News

Will the stock market crash in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Next year could be tricky for the share market.

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Opinions

If I could buy only one ASX share right now, it would be…

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to play favourites with ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Expert predictions: ASX 200 shares vs. property in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts reveal surprising insights and predictions as to what may happen with shares and property.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 fell 0.14% during a lacklustre week of trading.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 closed the trading week on a positive note today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Public policy vs. public outrage

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Let’s go back a step.

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX uranium stock is rising (and could jump 25% more)

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about this uranium stock.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy or sell Fortescue shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy this miner's shares or should you be hitting the sell button?

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX All Ords stock tanking 11% on EV news

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are reacting to news released by the company last night.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium stock up 40% in a month, and directors keep buying

| Bronwyn Allen

Two directors of James Bay Minerals have been raising their personal holdings.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can Coles shares reach $16 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors think about putting this stock in their shopping basket?

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Technology Shares

Why is the WiseTech share price ending the week in the red?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is under pressure on Friday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 mining shares leapt into The Motley Fool's news this week

| Bernd Struben

From iron ore to copper to green hydrogen, there was plenty of excitement amongst the ASX 200 miners this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price loses 10% in 5 days amid remediation news

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator made two announcements pertaining to its remediation work on Friday.

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