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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

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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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Delta Lithium, Healius, and Origin shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid finish to the week. But why?

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Retirement

The average Aussie has $360k in superannuation at age 60. Here's how I'm aiming for double that

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three easy ways you can boost your retirement fund...

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Select Harvests, Temple & Webster, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

These 3 ASX 200 bank shares grabbed our headline news this week. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 banks saw management changes, share buybacks and bullish broker coverage over the week.

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Materials Shares

What's happening with the Pilbara Minerals share price on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Pilbara Minerals share price today.

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Bank Shares

CBA vs ANZ shares: Which to buy and which to sell?

| James Mickleboro

Which big four bank is the better buy right now?

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Healthcare Shares

Broker tips big gains and yields from NIB shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is saying good things about this health insurance provider.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for NAB shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

How is next year shaping up for the ASX bank share?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 784% in 5 years, why this ASX 200 healthcare share has a 'clear pathway' for growth in 2024

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock has been a standout performer within the healthcare sector.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price crashing 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares are falling heavily on Friday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Adairs share price sinking 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

What has spooked investors today? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX 200 shares with ex dividend dates coming up next week

| James Mickleboro

You'll need to act fast if you want to receive these dividends.

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Energy Shares

Own Origin shares? Why you should vote against its takeover

| James Mickleboro

AustralianSuper says investors should say no to a takeover.

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Retirement

Here are 2 high quality ASX retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be good options for a retirement portfolio according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend shares could be buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these top dividend stocks.

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Energy Shares

This ASX uranium share picked as a future top 10 global contender

| Tristan Harrison

An expert is very optimistic about this uranium stock.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven shares look dirt cheap. Am I missing out by not buying?

| Tony Yoo

Coal shares have tumbled this year. Can this Australian miner revive its valuation?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to end the week on a positive note.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 'not mining' shares I think are overdue for a big rally

| Tony Yoo

The cyclical nature of resources stocks is not everyone's cup of tea. But here's a pair of investments that could…

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How to invest

If you sold your investment property and bought ASX shares, would you make more money in dividends than rent?

| Bronwyn Allen

Transitioning between these two asset classes will create a loss of investment capital. Does this matter?

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for the S&P 500 in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the US share market have another strong year?

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Resources Shares

Up 13% in a month, will the Rio Tinto share price deliver more gains by Christmas?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto derives the majority of its revenue from iron ore.

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Investing Strategies

How to turn $10,000 of ASX shares into $12,000 of passive income

| Tony Yoo

Watch the power of compounding and dividends combine to supercharge your investment.

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Investing Strategies

Up 30% this year + 7% dividend yield: Is it too late to buy this super stock?

| Tony Yoo

These shares have rocketed 14% in the last month. Fairmont Equities' Michael Gable took a look at whether it's still…

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Growth Shares

Morgans rates these ASX growth shares as strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans.

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