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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

Dreadnought share price jumps on 'tier 1 project' potential

| James Mickleboro

This mineral exploration company could be sitting atop a tier one rare earths project.

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Opinions

2 ASX dividend stocks I'll be buying hand over fist in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

These two shares are on the top of my 2024 wish list.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX tech stock crashing 28% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Investors aren't happy about this tech stock's latest update.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin Energy share price tumbles on 'incomplete complex' revised takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Origin Energy shareholders will get to cast their votes on the contentious takeover proposal on Monday.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is up 92% thanks to a potentially 'significant discovery'

| James Mickleboro

This copper explorer is getting investors excited today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock just hit a key milestone

| Bernd Struben

Shares in ASX uranium stock Boss Energy have more than doubled in 2023.

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Technology Shares

The CEO of this ASX 200 share just sold $3.9m of shares

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has just reported heavy insider selling. Should you be concerned?

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Energy Shares

Can AGL shares reach $11 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Is a rebound on the cards in a short time-frame?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| James Mickleboro

You'll need to get a wriggle on if you want to receive these dividends.

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Share Market News

Morgans says these ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth stocks have caught the eyes of analysts over at Morgans.

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ETFs

4 top ASX ETFs to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could give your portfolio a boost next month.

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How to invest

My ASX tips: How to become an Aussie millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

Stocks can be the ticket to wealth.

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are forecasting big yields and even bigger gains from these dividend shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 index today.

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How to invest

Why I just sold my biggest ASX stock holding

| Tony Yoo

It's not always about money and the best returns. You need to be able to live with your investment decisions.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Grab these stocks while they're cheap before interest rates stop rising.

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How to invest

How to exploit the ASX's current weakness for long-term gain

| James Mickleboro

Market weakness doesn't need to be the enemy. It can be your best friend.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about the Flight Centre share price?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 travel share has been a frequent flyer on the top 10 most shorted stocks list since 2022.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy over CBA stock in December 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd pick these top shares over CBA right now.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another happy day for most ASX 200 shares this Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks to solve your income needs

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts.  

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price rises amid latest acquisition news

| Tristan Harrison

The company has completed its latest acquisition.

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Small Cap Shares

3 small-cap ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These small caps have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX 200 share to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

This share is exposed to structural growth tailwinds according to its analysts.

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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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Share Market News

Here's why you might have just bought Healius shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Two of the most popular super funds just loaded up on this healthcare stock.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX 200 shares just hit 52-week lows: I rate them as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks look too cheap to miss!

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Retail Shares

Harvey Norman share price higher despite falling sales and first strike AGM vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Almost 82% of shareholders voted against the company remuneration report at the AGM today.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Deep Yellow, EML, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

How CBA shares are diversifying outside of the great Aussie dream

| Mitchell Lawler

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is looking for ways to make money beyond home buyers.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Fisher & Paykel, IDP Education, and Temple & Webster shares are jumping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Treasury Wine share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This wine giant's shares are getting some love from investors on Wednesday.

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Financial Shares

Can AMP shares reach $1 by Christmas?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can AMP shares get out of the penny stock range by Christmas?

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How much should you invest to earn $5,000 in annual ASX dividends

| Bernd Struben

When it comes to passive income, I prefer ASX 200 shares with a reliable track record of making regular, fully…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 ASX 300 retail shares going gangbusters on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday. But why?

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How to invest

2 things I'm doing to prepare for a 2024 stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the market crash in 2024? Here's why it doesn't matter to me.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why this ASX 200 healthcare stock is roaring 13% higher on Wednesday

| Bronwyn Allen

This healthcare company is outperforming every other stock within the ASX 200 today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the EML share price crashing 33% today?

| James Mickleboro

This payments company's shares are falling heavily today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Which major ASX energy share will pay the best dividend yield in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

And are ASX energy shares usurping mining and banking stocks when it comes to dividends?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rallies on latest Aussie inflation figures

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are optimistic following the October CPI data just released by the ABS.

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