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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

5 ASX mining shares with projects being spruiked by the Australian Federal Government

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX lithium players Core Lithium and Liontown Resources feature in the new Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus.

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Opinions

My top ASX uranium stock pick to cash in on production woes

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks are rocketing as a global surge in uranium demand outpaces supply growth.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Arcadium Lithium, Chalice Mining, and Nickel Industries shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, Deep Yellow, Pinnacle, and Playside shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in style. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why are these 5 ASX uranium shares racing higher again today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares are rocketing higher again on Friday.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold share Bell Potter says is a buy with almost 30% upside

| James Mickleboro

Golden returns could be on the cards for owners of this mining share.

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Bank Shares

Why are Bank of Queensland shares rising amid an asset sale?

| Tristan Harrison

BOQ is exiting one of its geographic markets.

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Energy Shares

Up 18% today. Is it too late to buy Deep Yellow shares?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium developer is glowing brightly on Friday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Pinnacle share price leaps 9% as funds swell above $100 billion

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Pinnacle share price today.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock down 65% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to put this beaten-up stock in the shopping basket.

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Energy Shares

Is the AGL share price a buy before its half-year results drop?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to jump on AGL shares?

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Flight Centre dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will this travel agent reward its shareholders handsomely this year?

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International Stock News

Will Nvidia stock be worth more than Microsoft by 2030?

| Harsh Chauhan

The graphics giant has been growing at a much faster pace than Microsoft, but can it sustain that momentum?

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Earnings Results

Meta stock pops 15% after profits triple

| James Mickleboro

This tech behemoth has smashed the market's expectations in the fourth quarter.

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Dividend Investing

Why Lovisa could become one of the top ASX 200 shares for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a sparkling opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs thinks QBE shares are a top buy

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of this insurance giant's shares.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares to buy right now and hold for the long term

| Tony Yoo

One stock has returned 1,500% over the past 5 years and the other has tripled in just 19 months.

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Retail Shares

Here's why Premier Investments shares are on my ASX dividend watchlist

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm liking what I'm seeing with this dividend-paying retail stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market rebound from yesterday's selloff? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Stock-split watch: Is Tesla next?

| Justin Pope

Stock splits are fun. But how much substance there is in Tesla splitting its stock is debatable.

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Dividend Investing

An 18% yield but down 13% since March! Time to buy more of this star ASX dividend share?

| Bernd Struben

The 2024 passive income outlook from this shining ASX dividend share looks very solid to me.

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Investing Strategies

3 popular investing myths BUSTED

| Tony Yoo

If you think one of these thoughts, read this to shake off the doubts and buy those ASX shares you've…

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How to invest

6 ways to check if an ASX stock could lose you money

| Tony Yoo

Investors tend to focus only on the upside potential of an investment. But life shows that reducing downside is just…

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these ASX dividend shares are buys this month

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these income options.

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Materials Shares

Have Core Lithium shares finally reached a bottom now?

| James Mickleboro

Is the worst over for this beaten down lithium miner?

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX shares for considerable passive income (7%-plus dividends!)

| Bronwyn Allen

Including one popular ASX 200 mining giant that is forecast to pay a 10% dividend yield this year!

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Record Lows

History suggests snubbing the ASX 200 at record highs could be a costly mistake — here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

It turns out that investing, even at record highs, can be better for your wealth than waiting on the sidelines.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in January

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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Resources Shares

BHP stock and more: 3 ASX commodity titans to watch in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the 12-month share price targets on 3 popular ASX mining stocks and the 2024 outlook for the commodities…

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Energy Shares

Australian first: Why Woodside shares are making news this week

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are making news after the ASX 200 energy stock took this Australian first ‘valuable step’.

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Energy Shares

Here's why Santos shares are making ASX news on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Santos shareholders got some important news today.

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Materials Shares

Where will the bottom be for the scorched lithium price?

| Bernd Struben

The lithium price has crashed more than 85% over the past year.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates in the next week

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares are about to cough up some cash for shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Resolute Mining, Sayona Mining, and Syrah shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time on Thursday. But why>

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, Playside, QBE, and Skycity shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market selloff today.

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Opinions

Would I be crazy to buy Wesfarmers shares at $58?

| Tristan Harrison

After a strong run, is this a good time to invest?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bapcor share price racing ahead of the ASX 200 on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up the Bapcor share price today.

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Opinions

The ultimate ASX growth shares I'd buy with $7,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a great time to invest.

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ETFs

Buy these fantastic ASX ETFs for passive income and growth

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs cater to investors of the income and growth persuasions.

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