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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 Gainers

Why did Zip shares jump 42% in November?

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares delivered strong returns for investors last month. But why?

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Materials Shares

The big money fund unafraid of Pilbara Minerals' share shorters

| Tristan Harrison

Will this fund’s investment recharge the ASX lithium share?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price rocketed 12% in November. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Fortescue share price raced ahead of rivals BHP and Rio Tinto in November.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Is Mesoblast raising funds again? Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share is jumping 11% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

This growing telco is ending the week strongly.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares slip as fractious OPEC+ meeting pressures oil price

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are in the red as oil prices resume their downward slide.

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Bank Shares

Loan growth! Can CBA shares reach new highs?

| Tristan Harrison

No financial stock can bank on growth. Is CBA regaining momentum?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles share price falls despite ACCC acquisition approval

| James Mickleboro

Coles' $105 million dairy acquisition has been approved by the ACCC.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Goldman Sachs names 4 ASX 200 retail shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Are these the retail shares to buy right now? Let's find out.

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers say these 3 ASX 200 blue-chip shares are buys in December

| James Mickleboro

Want some blue chips? Then check out these buy-rated shares

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should check out these dividend stocks in December.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price return tripled the ASX 200 in November

| Tristan Harrison

November saw a very healthy return for CSL shares.

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Financial Shares

What's the outlook for IAG shares in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Could 2024 be as good as this year?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 in November

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares made their shareholders smile last month.

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Opinions

2 niche ASX tech shares I think are overdue for a big rally

| Tony Yoo

If you believe interest rates are close to peaking, then these technology suppliers to the mining industry could soar in…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is expected to have a subdued finish to the week.

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Opinions

2 top ASX dividend stocks to buy and hold forever

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are two companies I'd buy shares in to keep the income up instead of holding cash.

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Broker Notes

4 of her best: The ASX stocks this expert says are winners right now

| Tony Yoo

Pounce on these stocks as the Santa Rally sets in for the 2023 holiday season.

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Retail Shares

Young people are cutting spending the most. Which ASX retail shares may be affected?

| Bronwyn Allen

New data shows under 40-year-olds are cutting their spending the most in the cost-of-living crunch.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Why wait for post-Christmas sales when you can snap up some quality bargains on the ASX right now?

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Resources Shares

The 2 ASX lithium shares head and shoulders above the rest

| Tony Yoo

There are many stocks to choose from, but the team at Blackwattle reckons this pair is the best by far.

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Opinions

2 top industrial stocks to buy on the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two ASX industrials shares are looking pretty good.

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Opinions

Why I think this is the safest stock in my ASX share portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This is a very resilient business in my opinion.

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Bank Shares

Why were ANZ shares the worst performing major bank in November?

| Tristan Harrison

It wasn’t a wonderful month for ANZ.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? Here's how it went in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Own Vanguard's most popular ETF? You did well this month...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to November for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

Buy NAB and these ASX 200 dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these income options.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares lost 10% of their value in November: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is November's weakness a buying opportunity for investors?

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Materials Shares

Why are Allkem shares down 11% in November?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares were out of form this month.

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Gold

4 ASX 200 gold stocks delighting shareholders as gold price nears new records

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stocks are making hay as the gold price toys with new all-time highs.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares sink 8% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The team at Citi thinks investors should be selling this lithium miner's shares.

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Travel Shares

Why have Qantas shares jumped 7% in November?

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo is catching the eye this month with a strong gain. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why EML, IPD, Iress, and Temple & Webster shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the month on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Lake Resources, Origin Energy, and Wildcat shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure today. But why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Tax

How is passive income taxed in Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to passive income, the ATO is very clear.

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Energy Shares

Should I buy Woodside shares now ahead of the OPEC+ meeting results?

| Bernd Struben

As you’d expect, the oil price has a strong influence on the performance of Woodside shares.

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52-Week Lows

Lake Resources share price falls 7% to new 52-week low amid second strike AGM vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Chair Stu Crow described "a year of significant progress" amid an 80% decline in the share price in 2023.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining shares sink to new 52-week low following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner continues to sink deep into the red.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX All Ords shares are surging more than 10% on Thursday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending these three ASX All Ords shares soaring on Thursday.

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ETFs

The rise of dividend ETFs in Australia: A new era of investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend ETFs can be great, but make sure you watch out for these key indicators.

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