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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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Small Cap Shares

'Substantial returns over years ahead': 2 ASX small caps starting 2024 with a bang

| Tony Yoo

Smaller companies have struggled over the past two years compared to their larger rivals, but this year could see the…

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares licking their lips over interest rate cuts

| Tony Yoo

Celeste Funds names a pair of finance stocks that could be in for a winning 2024 as consumer and business…

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Energy Shares

Why this US forecast just lifted my 2024 outlook for the Woodside share price

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price could enjoy some heady tailwinds in 2024.

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Bank Shares

Better ASX bank buy: ANZ or NAB shares?

| Tony Yoo

Despite overseas turbulence, Australian financial institutions have seen their valuations soar over the few months. Which one can keep it…

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Superannuation

How do you know which ASX shares your superannuation is invested in?

| Sebastian Bowen

Finding the shares in your super fund is easier than you'd think.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy return to form for ASX 200 shares this Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

Why the GQG share price is up 7% to a 52-week high and could keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager's shares are scaling new heights on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Latin Resources shares up 18% as Maverick lithium IPO nears

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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How to invest

How Charlie Munger used $1,500 to make a $107k-a-year passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Charlie Munger made a fortune from just one good call.

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Retail Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is surging 6% amid multiple broker upgrades

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to invest in this resurgent ASX share?

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Index investing

Should I buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) now or wait for an ASX dip?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on VAS' current price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos shares incinerate 8% as Woodside walks away

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is taking a meat cleaver to Santos shares as a match made in energy paradise is laid to…

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Dexus Industria, Pilbara Minerals, and Zip shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Lessons from a $600,000 share price

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Today I’m going to aim straight down the investing fairway.

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Share Fallers

Why CSR, Janison, Myer, and Santos shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day.

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52-Week Highs

ASX news: ANZ share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ is the latest big four bank to hit a new 52-week high.

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Bank Shares

CBA stock: What's happening with the ASX 200 bank and Microsoft today?

| Bernd Struben

CBA, Australia’s biggest bank, is tapping Microsoft, the world’s biggest company, to boost productivity.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for its 'massive' China opportunity

| James Mickleboro

This rapidly growing stock has a huge opportunity in China according to Bell Potter.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zip share price rises as investors buy now on takeover talk

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are buying now on rumours of a takeover payoff later.

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Materials Shares

7 ASX lithium shares going gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

It's a rare green day for investors in the battery materials industry.

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Dividend Investing

What's happening with the ResMed share price on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The ResMed share price is facing some quarterly headwinds today.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price jumps 5% on material offtake extension

| Mitchell Lawler

Y'all got any more of that... lithium?

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REITs

4 high-profile ASX REITS charging higher on half-year results

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been buying these shares this morning.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX stocks that could explode in February

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could surprise this month.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price dips as CEO steps down

| Bernd Struben

NAB announced the appointment of a new CEO to replace outgoing boss Ross McEwan.

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Earnings Results

Amcor share price rises despite first-half profit crunch

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this packaging giant performed during the first half.

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Earnings Results

Cettire share price rockets 40% on 'exceptional result'

| James Mickleboro

Softening consumer spending isn't slowing down this online luxury products retailer.

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Healthcare Shares

Own Resmed shares? Here are 3 impactful points from the results of its feared disruptor

| Mitchell Lawler

What can we learn from the latest results of the world's biggest weight loss medication maker?

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend stocks offer 20%+ total returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are forecasting big things for these income stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why Goldman Sachs rates these ASX 200 shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these top stocks.

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How to invest

Not confident to invest? I'd follow these 2 Warren Buffett tips

| James Mickleboro

It can pay to listen to the Oracle of Omaha's advice.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these 3 ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are expecting from these income shares.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares predicted to enjoy 'strong growth' in 2024 earnings

| Tony Yoo

The Elvest Fund reckons this trio is destined for a run-up in their stock price, thanks to these tailwinds.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for local investors on Wednesday.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's your half-year results preview

| James Mickleboro

Strong earnings growth could be reported by the telco giant this month.

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Bank Shares

Want to buy ASX 200 bank shares? You need to read this

| Tony Yoo

They are the big gorilla in the room that Australian investors cannot avoid. Are they a great buy now after…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth stocks that could turn $10,000 into $30,000 by 2030

| Tony Yoo

In order to triple your money in 6 years, some risk needs to be taken on. If you're ready and…

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX healthcare stock in December 2021, you'd have $257,000 now

| Tony Yoo

In just over 2 years, these shares have gone gangbusters, allowing its investors to forget about the losses made by…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares retreated for the second day in a row today.

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