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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

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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Share Market News

After 8 days of gains and a record high why is the ASX 200 tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting the sell button on Thursday.

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Opinions

History suggests this under-the-radar ASX 200 stock could be a dark horse this reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be a strong pick for defensive earnings.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is halted on $500m acquisition talks

| James Mickleboro

This company is locked in talks over a potentially huge purchase.

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International Stock News

Yes, Microsoft is a star AI stock, but this is what really powered its solid second-quarter results

| Eric Volkman

Deep involvement with artificial intelligence (AI) has made the company popular with investors, but that isn't (yet) the top motor…

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International Stock News

Why Alphabet stock was sliding today

| Jeremy Bowman

Shares of the tech giant pulled back on weaker-than-expected ad revenue in its fourth-quarter report.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Technology Shares

This rapidly growing ASX 200 tech stock's "valuation is compelling"

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer for investors with this tech stock according to Goldman Sachs.

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Dividend Investing

Got $15,000? How I'd invest for a bulletproof ASX passive-income portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would start a passive income portfolio with these five shares.

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Bank Shares

Better buy: Westpac or CBA shares?

| James Mickleboro

Which of these big four banks should investors be buying today?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 world-class ASX 50 shares to buy for your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these

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Materials Shares

Buy this ASX lithium share with "highly compelling" economics

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this lithium stock is a buy.

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Dividend Investing

ASX domination: The 5.5% dividend stock to watch

| James Mickleboro

Is this one of the best dividend shares on the ASX?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in 2024 for dependable passive income

| Bernd Struben

I like both ASX 200 dividend shares for their reliable income and their sizeable share price gains over the past…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 climb to new highs on Thursday? Let's find out.

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Opinions

As the Domino's share price continues to struggle, is it a no-brainer buy?

| Tony Yoo

The former market darling is down 75% off its 2021 high. Is it time to pick up a bargain?

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Dividend Investing

Buy and hold these ASX dividend stocks for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see bright futures for these buy-rated shares.

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Communication Shares

What could happen to Telstra shares if interest rates fall?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying this telco giant's shares when the RBA cuts rates?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 in January

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these shares were smiling last month. But why?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in February 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

The Aussie stock market is scaling new heights. Are you getting in on the action?

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Investing Strategies

ASX passive income seekers: Invest $10,000 for $520 in monthly income

| Tony Yoo

Fancy a few hundred bucks every month until the day you die? Get started right now.

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares burn brighter despite gas cash slipping 17%

| Mitchell Lawler

Electricity sales provided a light where gas couldn't in Origin's latest quarter.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit a fresh new all-time high this Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

More bad news: Why Lake Resources shares plunged 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Lake Resources investors nursed more losses today...

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Opinions

Beginner investors: 5 top Aussie stocks I'd buy for 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Confucious said, "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." Replace 'life' with 'investing' and it still…

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Opinions

If history repeats itself, Qantas shares could surprise this reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock primed for take-off?

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Share Market News

3 big questions about the Australian stock market in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

After a new ASX 200 record, what else could be in store in 2024?

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Bank Shares

Westpac ordered to pay $10 million after 'unconscionable conduct'

| Tony Yoo

The major bank has been busted for its actions relating to the largest interest rate swap transaction in Australian history.

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Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news! Aussie shares just reached a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one thing that is probably behind today's new record highs for ASX shares.

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