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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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Resources Shares

What is the 2024 outlook for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the miner’s prospects for next year.

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Small Cap Shares

53% down: This small-cap ASX stock just hit an 'inflection point'

| Tony Yoo

This sports tech outfit has gone gangbusters for investors this year, but multiple experts reckon it's not too late to…

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Share Market News

Directors have been buying these ASX 200 bank shares. Should you?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to look at these two stocks?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 6,858 shares of this ASX 200 financial stock to aim for $1,000 a month passive income

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 financial stock has made two annual dividend payouts for more than 10 years running.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a very pleasing time on the ASX boards today.

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Dividend Investing

Citi and Goldman say these ASX dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these income options.

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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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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium stock is rocketing after receving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Another lithium takeover offer has been tabled.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 4 ASX 300 shares, say top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Market analysts have upgraded their ratings on these four ASX 300 shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Delta Lithium, Flight Centre, and Karoon Energy shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares missing out on the good times on Wednesday?

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Nufarm, Pilbara Minerals, and Seek shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

Meet the five ASX 200 shares that have just clocked new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a fine day on the market for these companies.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 stock just ripped 11% higher. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 stock following the release of its FY 2023 results.

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Bank Shares

Broker warns that CBA shares could fall 20% amid unjustified valuation premium

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares could be overvalued at current levels.

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How to invest

Here's how I'm following Warren Buffett to capitalise on ASX market volatility

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett makes money from volatility. You can too.

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Communication Shares

Guess which popular ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 7% on 'significant growth potential'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock provided a trading update and FY 2024 guidance today.

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Bank Shares

Want to bag the next ANZ dividend? Here's what you need to do

| James Mickleboro

ANZ will be paying its next dividend just before Christmas. Want it? Do this.

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Travel Shares

'Outlook is bright': Flight Centre shares slip despite new altitudes

| Mitchell Lawler

The travel agency company is off to a solid start in FY24, but can it keep up the momentum?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is rocketing 63% on some big news

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is having a day to remember on Wednesday and has hit a 52-week high.

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REITs

These ASX 300 REITs are on sale! Here's why I'd buy them for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Commercial property could be a good place to invest.

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BNPL shares

The Block share price is flying higher today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Block, which acquired Afterpay in January 2022, has struggled amid fast rising interest rates.

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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs says BHP shares are heading to $50

| James Mickleboro

Iron ore prices may be higher than expected in 2024.

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Energy Shares

Suspended: Why has this iced ASX 200 energy stock just dived 10%?

| Sebastian Bowen

This energy stock has had a bizarre start to Wednesday trading.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock surges 11% on mega revenue gains

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 tech company has just released its 3Q FY23 update... and the market likes it.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a cracking day on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is flying higher today.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares like Pilbara Minerals going gangbusters today?

| James Mickleboro

Lithium is the place to be on Wednesday it seems.

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Personal Finance

Want to pay less tax? Here's why you should buy ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Investing in dividend shares can save you a fortune in tax. Here's how.

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Share Market News

S&P 500 leaps to 2-month high on latest US inflation data

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 rocketed 1.9% overnight, its best performance in seven months.

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price soars 8% on FIRB approval for Livent merger

| Bronwyn Allen

Allkem and Livent now have all of the global regulatory approvals necessary to proceed with their merger.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 100 share just delivered a 53% profit boost in FY23

| James Mickleboro

Consumers certainly didn't stop spending on gaming this year.

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Growth Shares

Forget BrainChip shares. These ASX growth stocks could deliver superior returns

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth stocks could be better options than the ultra risky Brainchip.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has Goldman Sachs just upgraded CSL shares?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant could be in the buy zone according to a leading broker.

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Opinions

2 ASX small-cap shares I think could make huge returns by 2030

| Tristan Harrison

Small technology businesses could be a great place to hunt.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue-chip shares trading at a 'significant discount'

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager loves the look of these two large stocks.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares with 'potential for earnings upgrades'

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has picked out two stocks that could keep impressing.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares that Citi rates as buys with big yields

| James Mickleboro

The broker is expecting some generous dividends from these shares.

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Broker Notes

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Australian shares are down substantially from earlier in the year. That's why experts say there are plenty of bargains right…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set for another great day on Wednesday.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'd drip-feed $500 a month into sold-off ASX 200 shares, starting today

| Tony Yoo

Don't let fear stop you from starting or adding to your stock portfolio. Here's why.

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Cheap Shares

50% down this year: Why it's time to buy this ASX stock

| Tony Yoo

This beaten-up fintech is due for a turnaround, say Forager Funds and other analysts.

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