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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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ETFs

Is it too late to buy Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) near a 52-week high?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it still a good time to invest in this popular exchange-traded fund?

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Energy Shares

The 2023 AGL share price return was double the ASX 200

| Tristan Harrison

AGL energised returns last year.

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International Stock News

Is it too late to buy Nvidia stock?

| Harsh Chauhan

Should Nvidia's steep valuation be a cause for concern for investors looking to buy this AI stock now?

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Energy Shares

3 best-performing ASX 200 energy shares of 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 energy sector delivered a lacklustre performance overall but these 3 stocks powered up.

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Materials Shares

Billionaires are stocking up on Kali Metals shares. Is it too late to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Billionaires and Mineral Resources have been loading up on this lithium share.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining share Goldman Sachs says can rise almost 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for this mining stock in 2024.

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Bank Shares

Here's how much I'd need to invest in Westpac shares for $3,000 a year in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant a good option for income investors?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these top ASX dividend shares are buys in January

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for income investors right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Growth Shares

'Materially undervalued': 3 ASX shares Elvest is backing for a huge 2024

| Tony Yoo

Here is a trio of growth stocks that finished 2023 with much fanfare but have plenty left in the tank…

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Resources Shares

Could the Lake Resources share price double in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

The lithium stock cooled off to the point of freezing in 2023. Will this year bring better fortune?

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Resources Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $160,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Imagining instant wealth is the second best fun you can have after actually receiving a windfall.

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Cheap Shares

'Attractive recovery play': 2 ASX 200 shares ready to rock after a SHOCKING 2023

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are cheap now but are set to have a massive 2024 with increased earnings.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back on form with a robust rise this Tuesday.

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Opinions

2 of the best Australian shares I plan to hold forever

| Mitchell Lawler

Some say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I say, "If it ain't broke, why sell it?".

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high-yield dividend stocks are top buys.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy today for big dividend income in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These income stocks look like rewarding picks.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a cracking run on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are investors scrambling to buy shares today?

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Best Shares

Which had the better year in 2023: Pilbara Minerals, BHP or Fortescue shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We assess the performance of these popular ASX 200 mining giants.

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Bank Shares

Here's how these top 3 performing ASX 200 bank shares stacked up in 2023

| Bernd Struben

Mortgage competition amongst the ASX 200 bank shares continued to pressure net interest margins in 2023.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 6%: What's going on with ResMed shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

RedMed shares are bouncing away from their lows...

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Bank Shares

Could this give ANZ shares an edge over the other ASX 200 banks?

| Bronwyn Allen

Amid a highly competitive home loan market, ANZ may have an advantage.

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Share Market News

Why Adairs, Alumina, ResMed, and WiseTech shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Here's my 10-year plan to reach an annual $27,347 passive second income

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm building a second salary using shares...

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price is trailing the ASX 200 as oil price tumbles again

| Bernd Struben

Both Woodside and Santos shares are catching headwinds today from an overnight slide in the oil price.

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Healthcare Shares

Is it crazy to buy CSL shares with a P/E ratio over 40?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the stock on an unhealthy valuation?

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Share Fallers

Why Opthea, Pantoro, Premier Investments, and Wildcat shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Have lithium prices finally bottomed?

| Bronwyn Allen

What does 2024 have in store for the lithium mining sector?

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price snapping back to reality amid competitive gravity

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX-listed fund manager is having tough time outrunning competitive pressures. Is consolidation the answer?

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Financial Shares

Why did IAG shares jump 19% in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

In addition, the company paid out 15 cents per share in dividends.

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Share Market News

Big news about to drop: 2 ASX 200 shares put on ice

| Bronwyn Allen

Two stocks in the mining sector have been put on ice today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rockets to 21-month highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price is now up more than 174% in 12 months.

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Healthcare Shares

Own Medibank shares? They just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank shares are exploring uncharted territory today...

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Healthcare Shares

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals share price is up 100% in 3 months: Can it keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

This pharma share had a transformational year in 2023. Where next for its shares?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price rebounding 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is having a much-needed positive session. Here's what is happening.

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Gold

Buy this ASX 200 gold share for a 20% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about this gold miner right now.

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying CBA shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to invest in CBA shares?

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Opinions

I'm using this Warren Buffett method to supercharge my ASX share returns

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using a very effective investment strategy to grow my wealth.

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Materials Shares

Why did Rio Tinto shares smash the market in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant caught the eye with a strong return last year. Here's the driver of it.

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Share Gainers

These 4 small ASX shares are already up more than 19% in 2024!

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords remains in the red for 2024, but these four ASX shares have been rocketing higher.

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