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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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Growth Shares

These could be the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have bucketloads of growth ahead of them according to analysts...

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares have been on a roll in 2023. Can it last?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been piling into this banking giant's shares in 2023. Is this a smart move?

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Value Investing

I'm listening to Warren Buffett and buying ASX shares on sale

| Brooke Cooper

It's hard to beat the sage advice of the world's most legendary investor.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX 200 shares yield 5% and 6% and I can't wait to buy them

| Tristan Harrison

Stability and dividend growth attract me to these names.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra's new 52-week high is driving ASX 200 trading volumes today...

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock Pinnacle dives 7% on earnings miss

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 financial stock is under selling pressure today after seeing profits and earnings slip during the half year.

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52-Week Highs

Happy days! 8 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are scaling new heights during Thursday's session...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares like Rio Tinto sliding lower today?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX iron ore shares are down today but Rio Tinto is falling the most.

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52-Week Highs

Telstra shares just rang in a new ASX 200 high. Here's the tea…

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how high Telstra shares have climbed...

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Share Gainers

Why Centuria Office, Deep Yellow, Newcrest, and Xero shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday with some strong gains...

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Share Fallers

Why QBE, Pinnacle, Rio Tinto, and Virgin Money shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult time on Thursday...

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 lithium share has already rocketed 43% in 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

Market optimism that lithium prices will remain higher for longer is benefitting ASX 200 lithium shares this year.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price jumps 9% to four-month high

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is making its shareholders smile on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $20,000 in ASX 200 dividend shares in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

There are two ASX 200 shares I would buy for income today...

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Resources Shares

ASX 300 uranium Deep Yellow share just surged 7%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 uranium miner is drawing plenty of investor interest today.

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Materials Shares

Could vanadium spell the downfall of your ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the next green battery metal to take the ASX by storm?

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52-Week Highs

CSL share price surges to new 52-week high on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It is full steam ahead for CSL shares right now. Here's why they are scaling new heights...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 jumped 6% in January. Analysts reveal what this could mean for the rest of 2023

| Bernd Struben

January’s strong performance on the ASX 200 has been driven by a resilient Australian economy and early signs that inflation…

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 investors are selling off CBA shares! What should I do?

| James Mickleboro

It looks as though some investors are taking profit after the banking giant hit a record high...

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Share Market News

Meta stock price rockets 19% on $56 billion buyback

| Sebastian Bowen

Meta stock has just seen one of its biggest jumps in history...

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Fortescue dividend forecast through to 2025

| James Mickleboro

This glory days of dividend payments could be behind this mining giant...

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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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