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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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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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Dividend Investing

25 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

There are 25 ASX 200 shares scheduled to go 'ex-div' next week.

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Travel Shares

Own Flight Centre shares? Here's what you need to know ahead of its results

| James Mickleboro

The travel agent giant is releasing its results on Wednesday next week.

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Share Market News

Here's how these 3 ASX 200 shares just earned substantial broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have a bullish 2024 outlook for these three ASX 200 shares.

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Broker Notes

Is the Nvidia share price on course to reach US$1,400?

| Bronwyn Allen

You betcha, says one analyst.

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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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Earnings Results

Australian Ethical share price jumps 6% on strong FY24 half-year result

| Tristan Harrison

The fund manager reported a lot of green numbers in its HY24 result.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Austal, Newmont, and Sandfire shares are plunging today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares rise on $2.1 billion sale and partnership

| James Mickleboro

Woodside has struck a deal with JERA. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, Australian Ethical, Jumbo, and Vulcan are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares booming on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares are currently leading the entire stock market.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX 200 stock is predicted to pay an 8% dividend yield in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

It could be rewarding to own this business.

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Earnings Results

How is the Block share price rocketing 17% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Block share price flying higher today.

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Technology Shares

Own Life360 shares? Here's your FY23 results preview

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock will be releasing its results next week. What is the market expecting?

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Materials Shares

This ASX lithium share is charging 13% higher on $825m financing update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer is ending the week on a high. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is crashing on US$2.5b loss

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's results haven't gone down well with the market.

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Earnings Results

Bapcor share price resilient following record half year revenues

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are mulling over Bapcor’s half year results today.

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Earnings Results

Aussie Broadband share price rockets 11% after bumper results and upgraded guidance

| Tony Yoo

The premium internet services provider also announced leadership changes.

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Earnings Results

Accent share price sinks 8% on earnings slump and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

This footwear retailer's earnings took a dive during the first half.

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Broker Notes

Lithium and cheese: Bell Potter tips 20%+ returns from these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Big gains could be coming from very different sides of the market.

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Materials Shares

Here's why Pilbara Minerals shares could crash 21%

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium miner destined to sink deep into the red? Here's what a leading broker thinks.

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Travel Shares

Why Qantas shares could rise over 50%

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo's shares could be dirt cheap according to one broker.

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Opinions

A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich from ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market is a great wealth-builder.

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Dividend Investing

Want big income? Buy these high-yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options are in the buy zone right now.

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Materials Shares

5 reasons to buy Rio Tinto shares now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling bullish about this mining behemoth.

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Blue Chip Shares

These super-strong ASX 200 blue chip shares could deliver 20% returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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