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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. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

Is it a trap? 3 ASX shares with ultra-high dividend yields

| Sebastian Bowen

Watch out for these three shares, they could be dividend traps

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Dividend Investing

How to generate $300 of monthly income from the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF

| James Mickleboro

Here's how investors can use the popular VAS ETF to generate a monthly income.

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Dividend Investing

$400 in monthly passive income, buy 8,728 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX 200 share could energise an investor’s passive income returns.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares next week: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these dividend shares due to their growing yields.

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ETFs

These ETFs could be top options for buy and hold investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could be worth holding these ETFs closely over the long term.

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Share Market News

No savings at 40? Use the Warren Buffett method in 2023 to target financial freedom

| Tristan Harrison

Warren Buffett has built incredible wealth. Here’s what we can learn to build a portfolio worth $1 million.

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Dividend Investing

How to generate $10,000 of passive income from Fortescue shares

| James Mickleboro

Is it plausible to generate $10,000 of income from Fortescue shares?

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Real Estate Shares

Which real estate ASX shares should you buy now as interest rates top out?

| Tony Yoo

One expert takes a look at three different property stocks and gives his take on whether they're worth investing in…

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Dividend Investing

How I'd aim to retire rich enough to live on passive income from my ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

This is how I would aim to retire rich with a growing passive income stream to live from.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Macquarie and this high yield ASX dividend share: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could offer a combination of big gains and attractive yields.

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Bank Shares

2 ASX 200 bank shares to buy after the selloff: experts

| James Mickleboro

The banking sector had a tough week but this could have created a buying opportunity for investors.

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How to invest

ASX 200 investors: Don't give up! How even $100 per month can grow into a $100,000 portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Plant your investment seeds now and you could grow a money tree in the future.

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How to invest

Here's one positive change to make in your ASX share portfolio in 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

This is how I plan on having fewer stressful days when investing this year and into the future.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 10% today

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX All Ordinaries shares in the mining sector are flying today. We take a look at why.

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ETFs

Want to invest in cybersecurity but don't know how? Try this ASX ETF

| Bernd Struben

This ASX ETF could be of particular interest to investors looking to invest in the global cybersecurity industry, but unsure…

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these ultra high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking for quality then you may struggle to find anything better than this on the ASX.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share price recoveries are driving trading volumes on Friday.

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Technology Shares

Buy these ASX growth shares now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon these growth shares have heaps of potential and should be in your portfolio...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have slapped buy ratings on them.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 directors buying up their company shares this week

| Bronwyn Allen

These trades can be instructive for ordinary investors.

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How to invest

Will your investments outpace inflation? The answer is more likely to be 'yes' if you choose these assets

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to beating inflation, term deposits won't cut the mustard.

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Share Fallers

Why Carsales, Evolution, Kelsian, and Synlait shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a disappointing note.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares reverse the charge higher to tumble today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold shares have reversed their march higher and are mired deep in the red today.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 300 shares trading ex-dividend on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd better be quick if you want the latest dividends from these high-yielding shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel Management, Kingsgate, Liontown, and Neuren shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note.

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Materials Shares

The Lynas share price has clocked five 52-week lows this month. Broker tips 25% upside

| Bronwyn Allen

Lynas hit a fifth 52-week low yesterday at $6.25 per share.

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Technology Shares

Guess which beaten-up ASX 300 tech share is up 16% this month

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been going nuts for this tech stock this month despite the market volatility.

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Energy Shares

With oil below $75 per barrel, what's next for the Woodside share price?

| Bernd Struben

In June last year, Brent crude oil topped US$123 per barrel. Today it’s trading for less than $75, putting the…

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Bank Shares

AMP shares: Keep calm and carry on or cash out?

| Mitchell Lawler

Will AMP stage the comeback shareholders are hoping for? There are always two sides to every story.

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Record Highs

2 ASX 300 shares cracking record highs on Friday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 300 shares have ignore recent market volatility and raced to record highs.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price edges lower amid $31 million joint venture news

| Bernd Struben

The Medibank joint venture with Aurora Healthcare aims to integrate inpatient and out-of-hospital care.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank stocks lift after Credit Suisse share price soars 19%

| James Mickleboro

ASX 200 banks are responding positively to news out of Europe.

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Dividend Investing

6 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates in the next week

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends are about to be headed to shareholders of all of these stocks.

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Earnings Results

Life360 share price higher on 100% revenue surge

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock's full-year results have gone down well with the market on Friday.

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Opinions

2 leading ASX 200 shares to buy that could keep outperforming in 2023: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two names could keep delivering outperformance.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Another day, another bank in trouble

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I'm calling for much more, and better, regulation for our nation’s and the world’s banks.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much I'd need to invest in Wesfarmers shares to generate a $150 monthly income

| Tristan Harrison

This retail giant could be a great choice for generating passive income.

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Share Market News

Founders sell off $125 million worth of this ASX 200 company's stock. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been selling off their holding this ASX 200 stock but probably shouldn't be concerned.

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Investing Strategies

The one ASX share we're holding onto for dear life: experts

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Discovery Fund's Chris Bainbridge and Mark Devcich also explain why PE ratios are absolute rubbish for…

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