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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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Materials Shares

Here's the lithium price forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Where next for battery materials? Let's see what analysts at Goldman Sachs are forecasting.

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Energy Shares

What is the 2024 outlook for Woodside shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock re-energise returns?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Resources Shares

Forget lithium! 3 reasons to invest in this resource instead

| Tristan Harrison

This is a long-term trend worth digging into.

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REITs

I'd buy these ASX REITs before interest rates start falling

| Tristan Harrison

The property sector could be a really good opportunity.

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Industrials Shares

Investment opportunity in this underrated ASX 200 stock 'looks very exciting'!

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager thinks this stock could drive returns.

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Dividend Investing

ASX income shares: A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a wonderful time to invest?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these strong ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason why analysts are feeling positive about these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare stocks you'll be glad you bought when the bull market starts

| Tony Yoo

The health sector has been out of favour for a couple of years, but that could all change once interest…

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Retail Shares

Pies and chicken: 2 ASX food retail shares rocketing from hungry Aussies

| Tony Yoo

Even when the economy is tight, Australians still like to eat out. One expert is backing these stocks for further…

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Investing Strategies

If I'd put $6k in this mining stock at the start of 2023, I'd have $102,000 now

| Tony Yoo

These shares have become a 17-bagger just this year, which would have made up for every other stock in your…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Unfortunately, it looks set to be a disappointing day for Aussie investors.

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Transport Shares

'Earnings upside likely': The hot ASX stock that no one's talking about

| Tony Yoo

You never see this ASX share mentioned in the media, but it's quietly earning the praise of professional investors.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much should you invest in ASX shares to earn $500 every month?

| Bernd Struben

High-quality ASX dividend shares can provide some very welcome passive income.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs for every type of investor to buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to companies from different sides of the market.

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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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Share Market News

3 reasons this ASX 200 stock is one of WAM's 'strategic holdings'

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has outlined the positive case.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be coming from these buy-rated shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

Brokers say these excellent ASX growth shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares come highly recommended by investors.

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Dividend Investing

Retirees: 3 high-yield ASX shares to buy for passive income

| Tony Yoo

Well done on making it to retirement. You deserve this trio of dividend stocks that could hand you wads of…

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 13,423 GQG shares for $2,000 a year in passive income in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could pay high yields for years to come.

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ETFs

Investing $100 per month in this ASX ETF could make you a multimillionaire

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm banking on this ETF to turbocharge my wealth.

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Materials Shares

If I invest $10,000 in Fortescue shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

What sort of dividends could investors expect to receive next year from this mining giant?

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How to invest

With no savings at 40, I'd use Warren Buffett's golden rule to build wealth

| James Mickleboro

Investing like Warren Buffett could be your ticket to a wealthy retirement.

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Communication Shares

3 reasons this ASX stock is one of WAM's top holdings

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager is calling on this stock to produce returns.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to buy this month… and one I'd avoid

| Tony Yoo

The Australian share market is so concentrated in two industries that stock picking can be better for diversification.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Our top ASX 200 stock today was up more than 15%.

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Materials Shares

ASX expert: Lynas share price "de-risked" for 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite a tough year, an ASX expert is remaining bullish on Lynas shares...

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Materials Shares

Could Pilbara Minerals shares deliver strong returns in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pick up this lithium miner's shares?

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Share Market News

Why these 4 top ASX 200 shares grabbed The Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Threatened worker strikes, a class action lawsuit, and soaring share prices saw these ASX 200 shares leap into The Motley…

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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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ETFs

Will 2024 be another top year for the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can VGS repeat its phenomenal 2023 next year?

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Personal Finance

3 secrets of ASX millionaires

| Sebastian Bowen

Millionaires tend to follow these rules of building wealth...

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Healthcare Shares

If I'd bought $5,000 of NIB shares 5 years ago, here's how much I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Atop the capital gains, NIB shares have also delivered two annual dividends over the past five years.

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Share Gainers

Why Adbri, Beach Energy, Core Lithium, and Link shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Meridian, MyState, and Sigma shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outpacing the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are enjoying tailwinds from several fronts today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's your 3-year outlook for Westpac dividends

| James Mickleboro

Is Westpac going to keep paying big dividends?

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Share Market News

Why are Allkem shares racing higher again on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

These 4 ASX 200 shares were just upgraded by leading brokers

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 shares received upgraded outlooks, with one broker forecasting a 22% potential upside for one of the stocks.

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