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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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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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Investing Strategies

Looking to quit work and live off ASX passive income? Here's how I'd aim to make it happen

| Tony Yoo

If you want to tell your boss where to go, you will have to read this.

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ETFs

Are these market-beating ASX ETFs top buys in December?

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs have delivered sensational returns for investors.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over BHP stock

| Tristan Harrison

The dividends from this business have grown enormously.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 financial share will pay the best dividend yield in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it a bank? Is it an insurer? Is it an investment company?

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA increase rates again next week?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These income options have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Bank Shares

3 ASX 200 bank stocks making headline news this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 banks were back in the news this week.

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Opinions

6 questions to ask yourself before selling ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans financial advisor Tania Smyth discusses what to consider before making any decisions.

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

Is Telstra a good option for income investors? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 194 shares in this top ASX 200 dividend stock for $873 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

This top ASX 200 dividend stock boosted its passive income payments after delivering $10.2 billion in FY 2023 profits.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in December 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

A healthy flow of passive income can help you live the life you choose. Here are some cracker ideas that…

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Opinions

Forget Pilbara Minerals, I'd buy this ASX mining stock instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals is a fine company, but I'd rather own another one instead...

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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 0.36% and the technology sector stood out.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about Core Lithium shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two top brokers give their verdict on this junior ASX lithium miner.

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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 winning ASX 200 shares?

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Bank Shares

Should I buy ANZ shares for the 7% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ is standing out from the banking pack right now.

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Share Market News

Playing fair: Could the big four ASX bank shares be in hot water again?

| Bronwyn Allen

A federal Senate inquiry into bank branch closures in regional areas began today.

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How to invest

Is your ASX share portfolio 'positioned too defensively'?

| Sebastian Bowen

Being too defensive can cost you in the long run...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 dividend shares that analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these dividend shares.

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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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Broker Notes

Higher interest rates and ASX shares volatility are normal… and that's where opportunities lie in 2024, says expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Next year's market will be kind of boring but that, in itself, will bring good opportunities, says this expert.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Harvey Norman, TechnologyOne, and Tyro shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Iress, Premier Investments, and Tuas shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares dip as chair reiterates 'healthy margin' even at today's lithium price

| Bronwyn Allen

Tim Goyder has reminded investors of the estimated $475 per tonne cost of lithium production at Kathleen Valley.

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Dividend Investing

Did OPEC+ just crimp the outlook for the 2024 Woodside dividend?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares delivered an all-time high final dividend in April.

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Technology Shares

Up 40%: What on earth happened to BrainChip shares in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

How did Brainchip shares pull off such an incredible November?

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Share Gainers

Why did Zip shares jump 42% in November?

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares delivered strong returns for investors last month. But why?

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Materials Shares

The big money fund unafraid of Pilbara Minerals' share shorters

| Tristan Harrison

Will this fund’s investment recharge the ASX lithium share?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price rocketed 12% in November. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue share price raced ahead of rivals BHP and Rio Tinto in November.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Is Mesoblast raising funds again? Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share is jumping 11% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

This growing telco is ending the week strongly.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares slip as fractious OPEC+ meeting pressures oil price

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are in the red as oil prices resume their downward slide.

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Bank Shares

Loan growth! Can CBA shares reach new highs?

| Tristan Harrison

No financial stock can bank on growth. Is CBA regaining momentum?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles share price falls despite ACCC acquisition approval

| James Mickleboro

Coles' $105 million dairy acquisition has been approved by the ACCC.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Goldman Sachs names 4 ASX 200 retail shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Are these the retail shares to buy right now? Let's find out.

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers say these 3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares are buys in December

| James Mickleboro

Want some blue chips? Then check out these buy-rated shares

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should check out these dividend stocks in December.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price return tripled the ASX 200 in November

| Tristan Harrison

November saw a very healthy return for CSL shares.

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Financial Shares

What's the outlook for IAG shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Could 2024 be as good as this year?

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