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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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Healthcare Shares

Are NIB shares an excellent option for income investors?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if this healthcare share would be a good income option.

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Bank Shares

Are BOQ shares really one of the 'worst' ASX stocks?

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has a very low opinion of BOQ.

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Small Cap Shares

Bell Potter says these small cap ASX shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these small caps.

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Blue Chip Shares

Here's why brokers are very bullish on these ASX 200 blue-chip shares

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of these blue chips.

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Opinions

2 Warren Buffett tips I'll be following when buying ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This year it could be important to stick to a plan.

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Share Market News

Are BHP shares a buy in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be snapping up this mining giant's shares this year?

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Materials Shares

Here's why Lynas shares could rise 33% this year

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes this rare earths share could rise strongly in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Down 84%, is now the perfect time to buy Core Lithium shares for the recovery?

| Tony Yoo

Just in the last three weeks the mining stock has almost halved. Is it now the bargain of the century?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares the strongest ASX 200 bank option for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on strong payouts from this bank?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of shares that could be top options for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week in the red.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs holding Aussie shares delivered the best returns in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

There is a clear theme among the best ETFs of 2023 -- environmental, social, and corporate governance.

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How to invest

How to apply a Warren Buffett investing style in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Incorporating Buffett's principles will make anyone a better investors in 2024.

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Index investing

If I'd put $2k in the ASX 200 at the start of 2023, here's how much I'd have now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Did index fund investing pay off last year?

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Investing Strategies

3 New Year's resolutions to help create a second income

| Tony Yoo

Is 2024 the time your passive income dreams come true? Here are some promises you need to make to yourself.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back on form today with a healthy rise.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting larger than average yields from these buy-rated income shares.

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Dividend Investing

How do Pilbara Minerals, Fortescue and BHP shares compare on FY24 dividend forecasts?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many ASX 200 mining shares have a history of generous dividends. Will they pay big again this year?

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP) surging on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive Bitcoin news is lifting this ETF today.

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX 200 growth shares could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have slapped buy ratings on these growth shares recently.

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Core Lithium, Silex, and South32 shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock skyrocketed 239% in 2023

| Jeremy Bowman

Soaring demand propelled the AI chip maker to blockbuster gains last year.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Alumina, Beach Energy, and Worley shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a disappointing session. But why?

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Materials Shares

One ASX 200 dog stock of 2023 tipped to rebound in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has picked this stock as a fertile opportunity.

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Gold

Three of the best: The top ASX 300 gold shares to have owned in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

The gains in the gold sector in 2023 were incredible.

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Healthcare Shares

Are ResMed shares still undervalued in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down sleep treatment giant still cheap?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin ETF approved. When is it coming to Australia?

| James Mickleboro

Crypto bulls will be celebrating this milestone moment.

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How to invest

Aiming to get richer in 2024? I'd buy cheap ASX shares in January

| James Mickleboro

A good way to grow your wealth is to buy high-quality businesses at cheap prices.

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Dividend Investing

I could generate an extra $200 a month by buying 21,622 shares of this ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

Get a stream of income up and running with this stock.

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Gold

Goldman names 3 ASX 200 gold stocks to buy and 3 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks of some of Australia's most popular gold miners.

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Materials Shares

Forget Kali Metals, this small cap ASX lithium stock could double in value

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter reckons that this lithium stock has huge upside potential.

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Blue Chip Shares

ASX blue-chip stocks: My best of the best for January 2024

| Tristan Harrison

Big businesses can make good returns.

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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs just upgraded another ASX 200 mining stock: Can you guess which one?

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this mining giant's shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these dividend stocks. Here's what they are saying.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Here's why I think the dividend forecast could send ANZ shares climbing

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield could do wonders for ANZ shares in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

How much would I need to invest in Wesfarmers shares for $5,000 a year in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Wesfarmers is popular among passive income investors for its lengthy track record of delivering two annual dividend payments.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs to buy for exposure to the decarbonisation megatrend

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of ETFs that could be top long term options for investors.

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy shares up 23% in 2024. Is it too late to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

Calls from the United States' Department of Energy are giving uranium investors confidence.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The bears were back today, with a hefty loss for the ASX 200.

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