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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price jumps 14% on massive profit rebound and dividend return

| James Mickleboro

This ecommerce company's sales are down but its profits are surging.

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Earnings Results

Endeavour share price drops on half-year profit weakness

| James Mickleboro

Consumers continue to spend big at Dan Murphy's but higher interest rates are weighing on its profits.

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Blue Chip Shares

This is the ASX blue-chip share I'd buy for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I love this stock for payouts.

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Technology Shares

Tech treasures: 2 undervalued ASX software stocks to watch in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s a good time to look at these tech names.

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Dividend Investing

Should ASX income investors buy Westpac shares for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we bank on those dividends?

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)

| Tristan Harrison

There are both positives and negatives to this ETF.

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Opinions

I think this ASX small-cap share can soar in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could keep travelling higher over time.

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How to invest

Here are Warren Buffett's tips to becoming rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The Oracle of Omaha's latest letter to shareholders was filled with great advice.

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Resources Shares

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2026

| Tristan Harrison

This miner is committed to paying appealing dividends.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy rating on these income options.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking deep into the red.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose 0.4% to 7,643.6…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

For the sake of your stock portfolio, look out for these developments over the next few days.

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Growth Shares

1 ASX stock I think is just as hot as Nvidia (without all the hype)

| Tony Yoo

There is an Australian business going as well as the US chip maker. Check this out.

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Share Market News

Morgans says these ASX shares are buys (with special dividends to come)

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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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. Why are they bullish?

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Retirement

Should I stick to only ASX dividend shares in retirement?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares may be high-returning investments, but should you go all in for retirement?

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Dividend Investing

Here's the CBA dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Where next for this banking giant's dividends?

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Dividend Investing

3 of the safest ASX 200 dividend shares in Australia right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these 3 shares pay the safest income you can find on the ASX

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Materials Shares

Why ASX 200 investors remain upbeat on Pilbara Minerals shares

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals has some unique advantages over many rival ASX lithium miners.

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How to invest

How to generate $50,000 of passive income from ASX shares each year

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to make the share market your own personal ATM.

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Growth Shares

1 ASX growth stock down 40% to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this beaten down stock could be great value.

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Retirement

Retirees: Is the Australian pension enough to live on?

| Bronwyn Allen

We dig into the numbers.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs to supercharge your wealth

| James Mickleboro

These could be the ETFs you're looking for in 2024.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 30% to 50% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares according to analysts.

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Cheap Shares

Are these top ASX shares dirt cheap and must-buys right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is the market undervaluing these and giving you a buying opportunity?

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Retirement

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 60 in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for an Aussie 60-year-old might shock you.

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Resources Shares

Here's why I'm steering clear of Core Lithium shares

| Tony Yoo

Lithium has bottomed out over the past year, but here's why this is NOT the bargain stock to buy.

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Share Market News

Why these 4 ASX 200 shares grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

From stellar earnings results to a multi-billion-dollar acquisition approval, these four ASX 200 shares made a big splash this week.

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Resources Shares

Better buy: Fortescue or BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential of these two mining heavyweights.

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Investing Strategies

I'd aim to turn a $20,000 savings account into $25,400 of passive income

| Tony Yoo

It doesn't matter if you don't have a pile of cash to start investing. The important thing is to start.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

I like these stocks as ultra-long term ideas.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech shares led the pack for a second week, clocking a near 10% gain over the fortnight.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Ignore forecasts (and guidance)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Think like a business owner, not a speculator.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX had a very pleasant end to the trading week this Friday.

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Motley Fool Media

Qantas descends, Treasurer's RBA dilemma and Twiggy's payday: Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott recaps the bumpy comeback ride for Qantas, the Treasurer vs the RBA and a juicy billion dollar dividend payout.

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Earnings Results

Pexa share price jumps on 'strong' half-year result

| James Mickleboro

This property technology company's shares are ending the week on a high.

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ETFs

Meet the ASX's new NASDAQ ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has just seen its Nasdaq ETF count double.

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Technology Shares

RPMGlobal share price up 9% amid tech stock rally

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech stocks are leading the market today following a NASDAQ surge overnight.

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Share Gainers

The Brainchip share price is up 213% this month. Is Nvidia to blame?

| Tony Yoo

The small cap Aussie tech stock is going bananas in 2024.

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