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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

What is the outlook for Liontown shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things going to improve for this ASX lithium stock?

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Investing Strategies

If I'd put $3k in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, I'd have $111,000 now

| Tony Yoo

One gem in your portfolio could carry all the losers. And this is why we diversify.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Christmas is coming but there's no rest for your stock portfolio. Here are the biggest developments to monitor.

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Dividend Investing

How to take $3 a day and target ASX passive income for life!

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for income forever? You should look into ASX stocks.

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Healthcare Shares

How big could the return be with CSL shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Could this biotech company be a market beater in 2024?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these excellent ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality options for income investors.

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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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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy in 2024 and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Which ASX ETFs could be top buy and hold options from 2024?

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Dividend Investing

How to retire early with these ASX titans

| Tony Yoo

There are so many mouth-watering dividend stocks in Australia, those who want to quit work have options.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Morgans in December.

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Bank Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Is this bank a good option for income investors?

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Opinions

My 2024 warning: Don't get (completely) lost in the passive income sauce

| Mitchell Lawler

It's easy to become fixated on BIG yields to ease the cost of living pressures next year. Here's my word…

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Resources Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Lithium and copper are on the menu for this leading broker.

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ETFs

These cash ASX ETFs could be better than your bank account

| Sebastian Bowen

These cash ETFs could offer a better yield than your bank account.

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Share Market News

10 popular ASX stocks that faced shareholder revolts this AGM season

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors vented their fury and frustration over high CEO salaries amid some mostly uninspiring share price performances this year.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 0.5% and the real estate sector led the way this week.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top ASX 200 shares?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why I can't wait to buy Chemist Warehouse shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Chemist Warehouse would tick all my boxes for a great investment.

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Share Market News

Why these 4 leading ASX 200 shares grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

New all-time highs and a potential mega-merger saw these four ASX 200 shares leap into the Motley Fool’s headlines this…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 income shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting some great yields from these income options.

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Materials Shares

Is the lithium price pain 'already nearing an end'?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two analysts in China say the lithium price pain is close to a conclusion.

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Materials Shares

Down 74% in 2023, here's why this fundie is keeping the faith on Core Lithium shares

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares are enjoying a welcome rebound on Friday. Is there more to come?

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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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Blue Chip Shares

ASX blue-chip shares: The best of the best for December 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think these blue chips can help our portfolio avoid seeing red.

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Navigator Global, Polynovo, and Skycity shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. Why are investors selling their shares?

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How to invest

How can I invest for passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think ASX shares are the best path to a second income.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Core Lithium, Latin Resources, and Santos shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Buying ASX 200 gold shares? Here's the gold price outlook for 2024

| Bernd Struben

The gold price hit all-time highs this week. Now, what can investors in ASX 200 gold shares expect for 2024?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX retail shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Looking for retail exposure? Then look no further!

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Opinions

Sitting on cash? These 3 ASX shares could be great buys

| Sebastian Bowen

Against shares, cash is still trash in my view...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos share price rockets 11% on confirmed Woodside merger talks

| Bernd Struben

A merger between Santos and Woodside would create an Aussie oil and gas company of unprecedented scale.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting strong returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Coles shares plunge on Friday after 'simply unacceptable' act

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket giant apologises and issues refunds after getting 'caught red-handed', but the stock is still diving.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for Westpac shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will 2024 be a good year for shareholders of Australia's oldest bank?

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Dividend Investing

A $5 ASX dividend stock to buy now for 'very attractive' passive income

| Bernd Struben

There are a number of high-quality ASX dividend shares to tap for passive income, but not many trade for only…

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Opinions

2 undervalued ASX shares I think are set for a bull run

| Tristan Harrison

I think both of these ASX shares are primed to do well.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $10,000 into Fortescue shares at the start of 2023, how much would I have now?

| James Mickleboro

Has this miner been a good investment in 2023?

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Growth Shares

Looking for ASX growth shares to buy? These could rise ~30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns for shareholders of these growing companies.

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Energy Shares

Big oil: Are Woodside shares about to swallow up Santos?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Woodside be about to get even bigger?

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