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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for investors today.

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ETFs

Don't miss out on these 3 excellent ASX ETFs in February

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could give your portfolio a boost in 2024.

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Opinions

Don't look now, but these 3 ASX shares look poised for a nice rally

| Tony Yoo

This trio seems like the best opportunity right now to jump aboard before a massive ramp-up in stock price.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy this ASX dividend stock for its 12% yield?

| Tristan Harrison

The dividends from this stock are expected to be huge.

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Dividend Investing

How can I make $1,000 a month from ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

I think the ASX share market is the best place to find investment income.

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Cheap Shares

Why one fund is backing these 2 hammered ASX shares from now on

| Tony Yoo

The best time to buy stocks is when everyone else hates them. Here's a couple of tips if you believe…

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Investing Strategies

$20,000 in savings? Here's how I'd try to turn that into $1,463 a month of passive income

| Tony Yoo

ASX shares could turn that 20 grand into a regular flow of extra cash in your bank account.

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Dividend Investing

Retirees: 2 Top ASX dividend shares I'd buy now for passive income in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’d want these stocks in my portfolio for strong dividend income.

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Share Gainers

'Appealing outlook': 2 ASX 200 shares that just started their latest rally

| Tony Yoo

Hold on tight, the rocket is about to take off!

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Opinions

History shows 2024 could be a big year for ASX 200 shares. Here are 3 to look at now

| Bernd Struben

History shows that Friday’s record close for the ASX 200 may be the first of a series of new all-time…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a brutal return to earth for ASX 200 shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Falling yields? I'd buy these ASX dividend beasts for a beefed-up income in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

With dividend yields predicted to fall this year, here's the shares I'm looking at.

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Earnings Results

Argo share price falls as profits drop 8%

| Sebastian Bowen

Argo had a tough first half of FY24.

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Dividend Investing

ASX passive income: Is Westpac stock a buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Should income investors be snapping up this bank share?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 top ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big returns on offer from these buy-rated shares.

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Technology Shares

Up 80% in 6 months, is a monumental earnings boom just around the corner for this tiny ASX stock?

| Bernd Struben

The small-cap ASX stock has been rocketing higher amid strong growth prospects.

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Financial Shares

Why Macquarie shares could be poised for an AI windfall

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie may soon make a big chunk of profit from an AI company.

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Bank Shares

Buying NAB shares? Here's why your dividend yield is down 20% in 8 months

| Sebastian Bowen

NAB's dividends aren't nearly as rewarding as they were just 8 months ago...

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Fletcher Building, Silver Lake, and Silver Mines shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors be worried about the China stock market rout?

| Bernd Struben

China’s CSI 300 Index has plunged 17% in six months, a period that’s seen the ASX 200 gain 4%.

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Johns Lyng, Pro Medicus, and WiseTech shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Market News

Stocks on the rocks: Why the ASX 200 is backtracking from record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

After clocking new record highs last week, why are ASX 200 investors abandoning ship today?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share is rocketing 30% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors fighting to get hold of this small cap?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are pressuring the BHP share price on Monday.

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Technology Shares

Apple Vision Pro and an ASX 200 healthcare share hitting all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare company has launched a 'groundbreaking' offering on Apple's new device.

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Opinions

2 soaring ASX shares I'd buy now with no hesitation

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks have plenty more growth potential.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 28% since October, why are CSL shares attracting regulator scrutiny?

| Bernd Struben

CSL shares have soared 28% since the end of October.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Metcash shares paused for $325m capital raising to fund Superior Food acquisition

| James Mickleboro

What is Metcash looking to acquire?

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Opinions

Is this the most defensive ASX share money can buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what you need to know about this stock.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I wish I'd bought for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These diversified investments have done amazingly well.

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold shares are sinking after announcing a ~$2.3b merger

| James Mickleboro

Management believes this potential merger will be 'an exciting inflection point' for shareholders. Shareholders don't appear to agree.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend giant I'd buy before ANZ shares for February onwards

| Tristan Harrison

I love the income potential of this stock.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price hits all-time low on sudden CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

This struggling tech company's CEO is abandoning the Appen ship as its sinks.

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Materials Shares

Lynas shares rise on US merger talks

| James Mickleboro

Lynas has been having merger talks with a US rival.

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ETFs

How I'm investing in ASX shares for my child

| Tristan Harrison

Compounding is a very powerful force.

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Opinions

Are Accent shares a good buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock keep running ahead?

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Retail Shares

This ASX dividend share is predicted to pay a 10% yield in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be a bargain buy at this price. It could unlock large cash flow.

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Technology Shares

Forget Tesla, I think this ASX tech stock is poised for an incredible run

| Tristan Harrison

Now a great time to look at this stock. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors may want to check out these buy-rated shares.

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