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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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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi share price jumps 5% after smashing first-half earnings estimates

| James Mickleboro

Profits are down, but not as much as the market was expecting.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Car Group share price falls despite 32% first-half earnings jump

| James Mickleboro

This auto listings company delivered strong revenue and earnings growth during the half.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price sinks 6% on major trial failure

| James Mickleboro

CSL's most ambitious trial to date did not meet its primary endpoint.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a good long-term buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is now still a good time to back this giant?

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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.

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Share Market News

1 ASX dividend stock down 60% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think future dividends could be big from this company.

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Opinions

I think this ONE factor gives ASX shares a huge chance to make big returns

| Tristan Harrison

Want strong returns? I’d look for this characteristic to help.

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Opinions

I've made 40% in 3 months on this ASX 200 stock, I still think it's a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Things are looking up for this business.

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ETFs

Want to invest in global winners? I'd buy this ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

I like this international diversified investment a lot.

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying ANZ shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in a banking giant?

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Small Cap Shares

Why Bell Potter says these ASX small cap shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has only good things to say about these stocks.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could soar thanks to the RBA

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these stocks to have a stronger FY25.

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Resources Shares

Brokers say these ASX mining shares are strong buys in February

| James Mickleboro

Looking for mining sector exposure? Here are two options.

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Dividend Investing

16% gross yield: The 3 hottest high-dividend ASX stocks to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Exclusive: Expert reckons a trio of shares are looking great for those seeking a strong flow of passive income.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy with great yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be buying these income shares.

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Investing Strategies

Up 53% and 10.5% yield: 2 ASX 200 shares with signs of 'high potential growth'

| Tony Yoo

These are the hottest stocks to buy right now, according to Moomoo's Jessica Amir.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a flat start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

The coming days are huge for your stock portfolio. Keep an eye on these developments.

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Investing Strategies

ASX passive income: How much should you invest to earn $1,000 every month?

| Tony Yoo

You don't actually need that much money to get to that coveted spot. Patience is the bigger contributor.

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Share Gainers

This ASX healthcare stock turned $20k into $140,000 in less than 2 years

| Tony Yoo

Amazingly, even after a 237% rise in the past year, many experts are still picking these shares to soar even…

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? What to expect from its half-year results

| James Mickleboro

The biotechnology giant is releasing its results on 13 February.

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Growth Shares

These top ASX growth shares can rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these shares can deliver strong returns for investors.

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Dividend Investing

How to build a bulletproof ASX 200 passive income portfolio with just $10,000

| Bernd Struben

A diversified ASX 200 dividend portfolio should help smooth out my passive income payments.

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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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Energy Shares

What this Warren Buffett-linked CEO's prediction could mean for Woodside shares

| Tristan Harrison

This CEO thinks there’s a very promising outlook for Woodside’s commodity.

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ETFs

Here's how much income you'd get from $20,000 invested in these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Here are two options for investors seeking a source of income from ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these term deposit-busting shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could Lovisa shares help you become a millionaire?

| Tony Yoo

Bling bling, money ain't a thing. The jewellery retailer stock is an unusual double threat on the ASX.

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 30, 40 and 50?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for a 30, 40 and 50-year old might shock you.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: Beginner investors choosing Aussie shares, ASX ETFs and rentvesting

| Bronwyn Allen

We explore the pathways to shares vs. property investment, and which ASX shares millennials like to buy.

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend shares: What's better, growth or consistency?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on high yields vs. growing yields.

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Retirement

Should I still be buying ASX shares in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Does retirement mean no more ASX investing? Not necessarily.

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Technology Shares

2 sizzling-hot ASX stocks to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that these hot stocks have plenty of gas in their tanks.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for beginner investors

| James Mickleboro

If you're a beginner investor and not overly keen on stock picking right now, then you could consider buying some…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to double up on right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could be an appealing source of dividends.

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How to invest

No passive income at 50? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to get rich

| James Mickleboro

Don't worry if you don't have any passive income yet. Buffett's strategy can help.

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Cheap Shares

6 oversold ASX shares to buy in February 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Why the price could now be right on these beaten-up ASX stocks.

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Investing Strategies

10 time-wasters that could destroy your ASX investments

| Tony Yoo

You've been warned, investors. Just keep walking if you come across any of these things.

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Best Shares

5 ASX shares to buy and hold forever in your investment portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my five picks for a future-proof ASX share portfolio.

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Opinions

Big ticket clipping. Why I'm doubling down on Apple shares with $2,300

| Mitchell Lawler

Living in a headset might seem like a joke, but I bet no one ever thought we'd be as glued…

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