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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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Bank Shares

ANZ share price on watch amid record $7.4b cash profit and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has delivered a record result but is it still short of expectations?

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BNPL shares

Zip shares: buy, sell, or hold?

| Tony Yoo

The buy now, pay later player saw its stock price rocket 6,000% after IPO. But it's now almost back where…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert picks out the most critical developments punters should monitor in the coming days.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A positive day is expected for the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Blue Chip Shares

'No. 1 in the US': Morgans says buy this ASX 50 share now

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a leading broker is saying about this ASX 50 share this week.

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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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Dividend Investing

Why I think these are the best dividend stocks in Australia right now

| Tristan Harrison

I like these shares for their dependable cash flow.

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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX 200 growth shares with 40%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that big returns could be coming for buyers of these shares at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

Here's my best ASX passive income share of 2023 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

My best passive income stock has showered me with cash this year.

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Opinions

3 'nightmare' ASX 200 value traps I wouldn't buy with free money

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to sleep well at night? Don't touch these shares.

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ETFs

Mining, growth, and income: 3 ASX ETFs for each investors

| James Mickleboro

These ASX ETFs give investors access to companies from across the globe.

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

Will the Qantas dividend make a return soon?

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares yielding over 7% in November 2023

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are candidates for big dividend payments.

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Opinions

Here's how I'd turn a $20k ASX share portfolio into passive income of almost $10k a year

| Tony Yoo

Compounding, stocks and regular savings are a deadly combination that can make you serious money.

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How to invest

How to become rich with ASX shares the Warren Buffett way

| James Mickleboro

Here's how anyone can invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We will remember them

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We pause on Remembrance Day to honour and give thanks to those who, in their country’s name, made the supreme…

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 fell by 0.02% this week, but healthcare stocks lived up to their name.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's few winners?

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Energy Shares

Why is $445 million worth of Origin Energy shares swapping hands?

| Mitchell Lawler

Origin Energy shares are in demand as an important event approaches.

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX dividend shares top buys this month?

| James Mickleboro

Wanting income? Let's see if these dividend shares could be worth considering.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you buy ResMed or CSL stock now?

| Tristan Harrison

Which is the healthiest opportunity of these two beaten-up leaders?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy following its results?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on NAB's shares this morning.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Magnis Energy, NAB, REA, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Communication Shares

Why Telstra shares are a buy despite 'persistently high inflation': Jefferies

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons Telstra is in the bargain bin right now.

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Communication Shares

What does the Optus fumble mean for ASX telco shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Experts are already tallying up the numbers on how much Optus' troubles could boost rivals.

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Imugene, Pantoro, and Tietto shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good finish to the week. But why?

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Dividend Investing

One high-yield ASX dividend share I'd buy at $28 for lifelong passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to bet this dividend stock will outlive us all.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Magnis Energy share price crashing 57% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Things aren't looking good for this battery technology company's majority owned business.

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Healthcare Shares

Imugene share price jumps 34% on 'major milestone': What is it?

| James Mickleboro

The healthcare stock is roaring higher again on Friday. But what's getting investors excited?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Tristan Harrison

You need to be fast if you want these dividends!

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Avita Medical share price rocketing 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is ending the week on a very positive note. But why?

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Financial Shares

Want to bag the latest Macquarie dividend? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Time is running out to bag this latest Macquarie payout.

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Materials Shares

Here are 100 million reasons why Wildcat shares are sinking 7% today

| James Mickleboro

What a transformation this lithium share has had in 2023!

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Two ways to invest in a downturn

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What is an investor to do?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 100 share is falling despite recording strong Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

REA has handed in its Q1 report card. How did it do?

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Technology Shares

Xero shares sold off: Is this a massive buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this tech star?

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Resources Shares

Can Fortescue shares reach $25 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential of this mining company.

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Retirement

No savings at 45? I'd use the Warren Buffett method to start building retirement wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could pay to follow Warren Buffett's lead with investing.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of yields analysts are forecasting from these dividend stocks.

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