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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

ASX 200 record! Here's why Aussie shares are on the cusp of a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have investors pushed the ASX 200 to the brink of an all-time high today?

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Retail Shares

Buying ASX retail shares? You'll want to see these numbers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ABS says retail turnover fell 2.7% in December, but ASX retail share prices soared.

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Dividend Investing

Get a big income boost from these high-yield ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys for income investors.

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Resources Shares

Buying ASX 200 mining shares? Here's Citi's 2024 prediction for the iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore price is up 20% since late October. How high might it go?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can Coles shares go from loser to winner in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Did you know Coles shares have been treading water since 2019?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 24% on takeover interest

| Bernd Struben

There’s nothing like speculation of a potential takeover offer to spur ASX investor interest.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Aroa Biosurgery, Mader, and Netwealth shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Investors are selling down these shares on Tuesday. But why?

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BNPL shares

Zip share price surges 7% on quarterly cash flow report

| Bronwyn Allen

The buy now, pay later provider improved its cash position by $43 million over the December quarter.

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Travel Shares

Webjet stock: 3 reasons it's on my buy list

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX travel share could be one to go on an investment journey with.

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Share Gainers

Why Gold Road, Ioneer, Megaport, and Nickel Industries shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid session. Why are investors buying them?

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Energy Shares

How US-Iran tensions will support oil prices: CBA analyst

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA energy analyst Vivek Dhar explains the risks of escalating tensions and a possible confrontation.

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Gold

Gold Road shares rebound 7% as brokers scramble to upgrade ASX 200 gold stock

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stock Gold Road Resources is enjoying a massive rebound today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares rise on major Philips news

| James Mickleboro

This sleep treatment company's rival will be MIA in the US for a while longer.

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How to invest

How to invest in ASX shares like a pro

| Tristan Harrison

Take these tips on board to help potentially outperform.

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International Stock News

Tesla stock has tanked 27% in 2024: Is it time to buy the dip?

| Neil Patel

The popular EV growth stock is taking a huge breath in the new year.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is up 17% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are responding very positively to this company's announcements.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Novonix share price on a rollercoaster today?

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords battery tech company aims to commence commercial production late in 2024.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $2,000 in ASX 20 shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Growth is an important element of my stock selection.

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Technology Shares

Why is the DroneShield share price jumping to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

New highs have been reached on Tuesday. But what's getting investors excited?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Megaport share price rocketing 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is catching the eye following its quarterly update.

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares I'd buy with $3,000

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for passive income? I think these are two excellent ideas.

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Retail Shares

How big could the 12-month return be on Woolworths shares?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) shares were out of form on Tuesday. That retail giant's shares edged lower after investors…

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue chip shares can rise 30% to ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these blue chips.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy and hold in February

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be top options for investors next month.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and these ASX 300 dividend shares now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys and are forecasting big dividend yields from them.

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Investing Strategies

'Start building a position': 3 ASX shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

Inflation and interest rates might be on everyone's minds this week, but experts reckon this trio is looking good no…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market continue its winning ways? Let's find out.

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ETFs

How do the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) fees compare to other ASX ETFs?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Vanguard VAS ETF the cheapest?

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ETFs

Why Warren Buffett thinks most people should invest in ETFs like this one

| Tristan Harrison

This investment makes a lot of sense to me.

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Dividend Investing

How investing $100 per week can create $1,500 in annual ASX dividend income

| Tony Yoo

You don't have to be a famous singer or actor to have money pouring into your account.

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Materials Shares

'Remarkable position': Why Pilbara Minerals shares are still a top pick

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons Pilbara shares are headed for a rebound.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the week for ASX shares today.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares set for an earnings boost?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could CSL get an earnings boost next month?

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How to invest

Does it matter what price I buy ASX stocks at?

| Tristan Harrison

Should we care about the valuation we’re buying assets at?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Domino's share price a buy after its plunge?

| Tristan Harrison

Has the market been too harsh on Domino’s?

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Gold

After soaring 15% in 2023, what's ahead for the gold price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks received some heady tailwinds in 2023 from a surging gold price.

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Energy Shares

Could this be jump-starting ASX energy shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Energy shares have shot out of the gate today...

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Calix, Frontier Digital, and Gold Road shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Bapcor share price is popping 6% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Bapcor shareholders are celebrating today.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Domino's, Santana Minerals, and Woodside shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion. But why?

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