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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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Share Market News

Man guilty of illegally making $770,000 in a day with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Former corporate advisor faces 15 years' jail after illegitimately profiting from a gold mining stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price in the red as CEO denies trying to 'cancel' Australia Day

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths opted not to sell Australia Day related merchandise this year.

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Materials Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals' interim dividend at risk of being axed?

| Mitchell Lawler

Cascading lithium prices might force the board's hand to detonate its next dividend.

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Technology Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Appen shares after a 99% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen shares are at historic lows, but is this an opportunity?

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Earnings Results

AFIC share price wobbles despite dividend hike

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC investors can look forward to a dividend pay rise next month...

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Gold

Northern Star share price leaps higher on boosted earnings

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star’s balance sheet remains strong, with the ASX 200 miner holding $1.1 billion of cash and bullion as at…

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ETFs

How much does Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) pay in dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is an ASX ETF a good source of passive income?

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Share Gainers

Kogan share price surges 17% as business strength returns

| Mitchell Lawler

An increasing shift toward a more profitable way of operating is boosting confidence in this online retailer.

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Share Gainers

Why Karoon Energy, Kogan, Northern Star, and Pilbara Minerals shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. Let's see why.

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REITs

This ASX Bunnings REIT is rocketing 40% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX might be about to see a Bunnings REIT emerge.

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Share Fallers

Why Adriatic Metals, Chrysos, Coronado, and Nanosonics shares sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor session. Why are investors selling them?

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price soars 5% as production increases and costs fall

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium aims to preserve cash following the big falls in global lithium prices.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price hesitant on $3.36 billion quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

A record year of production for this energy giant. Here's how the fourth quarter unfolded.

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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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