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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

Broker names the ASX 200 mining shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares have been named as buys for 2022...

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett has been buying up big on dividend stocks. Should you?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how the billionaire financial guru invests for dividends...

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Bank Shares

Ditching NAB for this ASX 200 bank share instead: fundie

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this investment manager is removing NAB.

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How to invest

This ASX 200 share turned $10k into $1 million in just 10 years

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has been a stunning place to put your money...

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Dividend Investing

How to buy ASX dividend shares for income stripping

| Tony Yoo

Income-producing stocks are all the rage now, with growth shares out of favour. Here's how one can milk the best…

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Travel Shares

Are Flight Centre shares worth buying in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

What are the skies looking like for Flight Centre?

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Materials Shares

Demolished ASX 200 materials shares: Why this fundie is buying the 30% dip

| Bronwyn Allen

There are two "depressed" ASX 200 materials shares that Allan Gray is buying and they're both down by more than…

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend shares or distribution shares? Is there even a difference?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation running high, ASX stocks paying healthy yields are finding stronger support.

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Dividend Investing

These could be the ETFs to buy for big dividends

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options for income investors...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analyst have named these ASX dividend shares as buys...

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names 2 quality ASX tech shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named these tech shares as buys...

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Energy Shares

Why did ASX 200 coal shares have such a cracking Friday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how these coal producers fared on the market today

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares ended the week on a high.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price get smashed today?

| Brooke Cooper

The company is upping premiums to stave off impacts of inflation, natural disasters, and rising reinsurance costs.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 shares today are all defying the market's selloff.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Cryptocurrencies

Could the next bull run be coming for the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Retail investors have become skittish following the sell-off in cryptos, but institutional investor interest remains more robust.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Wesfarmers share price due to make a comeback in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Wesfarmers has taken a beating this year.

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Financial Shares

Why is the AMP share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| Mitchell Lawler

More progress from the embattled ASX financial share.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven Coal share price smashing it on Friday?

| Monica O'Shea

Whitehaven shares are climbing today. Here are the details.

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Life360, Siteminder, and Whitehaven Coal shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Friday...

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 share has 'all the qualities of a compounder': experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The Pro Medicus Limited share price may be trading on a P/E ratio of 105 but these two experts say…

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Communication Shares

Is there something strange going on with Telstra shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why it's hard to get a Telstra share price quote today...

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Share Fallers

Why Allkem, Bowen Coking Coal, Pantoro, and Redbubble are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Friday...

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Resources Shares

Is the Lynas share price a good buy in October?

| Zach Bristow

After this year's volatility, it's a relevant question.

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Opinions

5 things I love about investing in ASX shares

| Cathryn Goh

It's about the journey, not just the destination...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A certain ex-bookie has sold off $11m worth of this ASX 300 share in a month

| Brooke Cooper

The bookie-turned-businessman first bought into the stock in January.

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Gold

Can ASX 200 gold shares bank on a higher gold price in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

On 8 March, the gold price topped US$2,050 per troy ounce as investors sought out haven assets in the wake…

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Growth Shares

Experts say these top ASX 200 shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Experts rate these ASX 200 shares very highly...

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Materials Shares

Brokers name 5 ASX lithium shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are the lithium shares to buy right now...

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share has exploded more than 500% in a year

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at this lithium share in more detail.

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Defensive Shares

Which ASX All Ords shares avoided a sell-off during the last recession?

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares were investors' best friends last time we had a recession.

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Financial Shares

Why have Medibank shares just been suspended from trading on the ASX?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's stock could remain suspended until Wednesday.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Buffett was right… again.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We’re in a funny time, economically.

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International Stock News

Is Netflix stock a buy now?

| Leo Sun

A few green shoots finally appear at the streaming video giant.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Looking to buy A2 Milk shares? Here's what to watch at next month's AGM

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch when A2 Milk holds its annual general meeting...

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy ahead of next week's full-year results?

| Bronwyn Allen

The bank will report its FY22 full-year results and final dividend next Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Is the Core Lithium share price at risk following Tesla's disappointing earnings?

| Bernd Struben

The Tesla share price closed down 6.7% yesterday after the company’s quarterly revenues came in shy of consensus expectations.

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Investing Strategies

No savings at 40? I'd use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Brooke Cooper

Here's some golden advice from the 'Oracle of Omaha'.

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Broker Notes

Broker says Rio Tinto share price is trading at a discount

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto shares could be trading at a very attractive level...

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