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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

'This is very real': Why Fortescue's Forrest is talking batteries with the Brits

| Tristan Harrison

This development could be charging up investor interest.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price leaps 5% in strong session for ASX 200 miners

| James Mickleboro

Investors have responded positively to an announcement from this lithium miner today.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX All Ords stocks smashing new multi-year highs on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are scaling new heights on Tuesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

3 steps to earning $100s in monthly passive income with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

These are three steps that every investor should take to bank hundreds of dollars a month in passive income from…

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Resources Shares

Why CBA sees 'downside risk' for the iron ore price right now

| Bronwyn Allen

And CBA is not alone in its forecasts.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, Megaport, RPMGlobal, and Sayona Mining shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Integral Diagnostics, Nexted, and Serko shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Megaport share price is rocketing 26% today

| James Mickleboro

Megaport shares are heading to the moon on Tuesday. Here's why.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett just made a $5 billion gas investment. Time to buy these ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett doesn’t appear to believe that the end of global gas demand is anywhere close to nigh.

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Bank Shares

Down 20% in a year, are Bank of Queensland shares a bargain buy?

| Tristan Harrison

An analyst has had their say on whether the bank is an opportunity.

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Healthcare Shares

4 things to look for when buying ASX healthcare shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Fidelity's Zara Lyons tells us what to look for when researching and selecting ASX healthcare stocks for investment.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 20% in a year, what's next for Endeavour shares?

| James Mickleboro

Times have been hard for this ASX 200 share. But could now be the time to invest?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The pros and cons of buying A2 Milk shares right now

| Bernd Struben

While there are reasons to hold off buying A2 Milk shares right now, some long-term investors might want to take…

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Gold

Why did the Bellevue Gold share price just jump 12% to a new decade high?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is reaching for the stars on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

'I don't think people truly understand what's going on': Why this ASX mining expert says a lithium bull market is coming

| Bronwyn Allen

This well-respected Australian mining boss is investing big-time in energy transition metals.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price marching higher amid 'transition fuel' demands

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just the Woodside share price that’s having a good day. The ASX 200 Energy Index is marching higher…

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Gold

Here's why this ASX 200 gold share is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is glittering more than most on Tuesday.

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

After such a strong run, can the airline's share price keep flying?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share is surging 15% following a huge sales boost

| James Mickleboro

This ASX tech share had a stronger than expected second half.

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett has $400 billion invested in these 5 dividend stocks. Here are some ASX shares I think are similar

| Tony Yoo

The torchbearer for growth investing actually harvests much income from some of his holdings. These are the Aussie equivalents.

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Share Market News

Did this ASX All Ords director really just sell $3.3 million worth of company shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Yes, he did. But it appears there's no need for investors to worry.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price storming 7% higher on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is catching the eye of investors on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Patriot Battery Metals share price jumping 8%?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been bidding this lithium share higher today despite a short attack.

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Bank Shares

Broker says NAB share price can rise 20% in FY24

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a great time to buy this banking giant's shares.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income would a $5,000 investment in Wesfarmers shares pay in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Could loading up on the Bunnings owner deliver good dividends?

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Growth Shares

Goldman Sachs says this beaten down ASX 200 growth share has 35% upside

| James Mickleboro

There could be big returns on offer with this growth share.

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Opinions

Why I think now is a great time to buy Webjet shares

| Tristan Harrison

Strong travel demand and operating leverage could make this an opportunity.

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How to invest

Worried about a stock market crash? How slowly investing in ASX shares could help

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how we can invest with a calmer mind and make better long-term returns.

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Resources Shares

'Strategic value': 2 ASX mining shares to buy now before they shoot up

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are infamously volatile. Here are two expert recommendations that could guide you to gains rather than losses.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Small Cap Shares

'Plenty of upside': 2 ASX small-cap shares to buy while they're cheap

| Tony Yoo

One of these stocks has doubled since the start of the year. See what one expert is recommending to add…

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Opinions

The biggest holding in my ASX share portfolio is…

| Motley Fool Staff

ASX share portfolios are as individual as the individuals who created them. So, have you ever wondered what others have…

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to boost your income: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these top dividend shares this week.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX retail shares to buy as budgets buckle

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s where to go looking in the retail sector for opportunities.

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Travel Shares

Broker says these ASX 200 shares can rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these travel shares according to Morgans.

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Materials Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's what to expect from its quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto will be releasing its second-quarter update next week.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX sectors might offer the Goldilocks zone for dividend returns?

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out which areas of the market analysts believe will prove solid for passive income. Is it time to focus…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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ASX tech shares
Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords company just invested in a Megaport competitor

| James Mickleboro

This ASX All Ords company has acquired an 80% stake in Console Connect.

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Share Fallers

Why Incannex, Magellan, Nexted, and Strandline shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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