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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

Up 37% in 12 months: Here's why this fundie still sees value in Woodside shares

| Brooke Cooper

The energy producer's earnings could continue to surprise the market.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 tech shares going gangbusters on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech sector is leading the charge higher today.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AFIC share price tumbling 2% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC shares are falling for a good reason today...

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How to invest

Need passive income? Turn $5,000 into $800 every month

| James Mickleboro

Put your money to work. This is how I would generate a passive income from ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Can these next-gen dividend heroes provide a passive income for life?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX names that I think can keep growing their dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend forecasts: 3 ASX 200 shares with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Some very big dividend yields are expected from these ASX 200 shares in 2023...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps ahead on subdued Federal Reserve interest rate hike

| Bernd Struben

The latest push higher for the ASX 200 comes with a hearty thanks to the United States Federal Reserve.

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Growth Shares

How I'd invest $20k in ASX 200 shares in 2023 to aim for a million

| James Mickleboro

Investing $20,000 each year could get you to the million dollar mark quicker than you think if all goes to…

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Capital Raising

Why is the DroneShield share price halted on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The tech stock is undergoing a capital raise, reportedly worth between $9 million and $11 million.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'm preparing now for a 2023 stock market correction

| Brooke Cooper

A little proactivity now could see me prepared to snap up quality stocks for cheap prices amid a downturn.

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Broker Notes

Goldman reveals the ASX shares that could surprise to the upside (and downside) this reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Could these be the winners and losers of reporting season?

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Technology Shares

The Nasdaq just had its best January in over 20 years. Are ASX tech shares back?

| Tristan Harrison

After a strong performance in January, can gains continue?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Two 'top prospect' ASX 200 dividend shares for 2023 revealed: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Investors should always be thinking about future dividend payouts and the ongoing strength of companies and sectors.

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Broker Notes

'Incredible value': 3 ASX 200 shares expert would buy now for long-term growth

| Tony Yoo

This trio of businesses might have gone through some tough times recently, but no one will remember that in five…

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Resources Shares

As the BHP share price flirts with $50, do I buy more?

| Tristan Harrison

With strong earnings expected, is BHP still an opportunity?

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Investing Strategies

Should you buy Seek, Magellan, or Virgin shares?

| Tony Yoo

Investors are flocking back to the stock market, seeking quality names. Does this trio fit the bill?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Jewellery and pizza... these could be some of the best shares to buy in February according to analysts at Morgans...

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names 2 exciting small cap ASX tech shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees a lot of value in these small cap tech shares at current levels...

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Opinions

Mega-trends don't make you rich: Why moats matter in investing

| Tony Yoo

A company could play in the most exciting growth field in the history of man, but it could still be…

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 shares for a passive income boost: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could help boost your passive income and overcome the cost of living crisis this year...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected from the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Best Shares

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in February 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Show me the (passive) money!

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ETFs

2 globetrotting ASX ETFs for investors to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest outside Australia? Then take a look at these top ETFs...

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Dividend Investing

Experts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys right now

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to take a look at these top dividend shares right now...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lynas share price rocket 20% in January?

| Tristan Harrison

Lynas erased all of December’s decline in January.

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Index investing

Bears beware! ASX 200 recoups all of 2022's losses plus more in January

| Sebastian Bowen

If you'd listened to the bears in 2022, you'd be crying today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 travel stock bested the rest on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares are 'attractive for income-oriented investors': analyst

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans have given the thumbs up to this banking giant...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries stocks hitting new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

Investors are piling in and sending these ASX shares to new heights on Wednesday...

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Some of the market's most iconic stocks are peaking at long-forgotten heights today.

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Gold

Investing in ASX 200 gold shares? Here's what to expect from the yellow metal in 2023

| Bernd Struben

2022 saw global central banks boost their gold purchases by a whopping 150% year on year.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Sayona Mining is dominating the ASX 200's volume charts today...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Market News

ASX shares investors rejoice! RBA says inflation has now peaked

| Bronwyn Allen

But that doesn't mean there aren't more interest rate rises coming

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Materials Shares

Should I buy ASX 200 lithium shares now or not?

| James Mickleboro

Should you make room in your portfolio for a lithium share?

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ETFs

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF lagged the market in January. Here's why?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did this international shares ETF lag the ASX 200 so dramatically?

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Resources Shares

Why is ASX lithium stock Winsome Resources on ice?

| Sebastian Bowen

Winsome shares are stuck in the deep freezer.

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BNPL shares

If I buy $1,000 of Zip shares now, what could my returns be this year?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the worst be behind the Zip share price?

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Share Gainers

Why Argosy Minerals, Credit Corp, Flight Centre, and Mesoblast shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are outperforming the market on Wednesday..

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Share Market News

Jeremy Grantham just warned shares could crash 50%, but did he also suggest lithium stocks may have "a substantial advantage" over the long-term?

| Bruce Jackson

Lithium stocks jumped higher in January, and more gains could be ahead.

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