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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 Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting big on these ASX shares dropping in value?

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Earnings Results

Why is the Elders share price leaping 15% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Elders share price soaring today.

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Resources Shares

Can BHP shares reach $50 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

What are shareholders going to get for Christmas?

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Financial Shares

What's up with the Macquarie share price shellacking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shareholders would be happy to see Macquarie shares fall today. Here's why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin Energy shares rise on special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

Origin has announced a generous special dividend that will be paid if its takeover completes.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare share sinks on $2 billion asset sale

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring the healthcare share amid news of a major hospital sale.

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Bank Shares

Why are ANZ shares falling 4% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is being sold off on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

2 beaten-up ASX shares I think are excellent long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

I’d be very happy to jump on these stocks.

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Communication Shares

6 billion reasons why TPG shares are crashing 9% today

| James Mickleboro

A $6 billion deal has collapsed for this telco.

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Opinions

Why I just invested some of my retirement funds in Pilbara Minerals shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX lithium share can charge my returns.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that these dividend-payers are top buys this week.

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Dividend Investing

ASX income investors: Should you buy Fortescue or Wesfarmers stock now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is retail or mining a better bet right now?

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How to invest

How to retire early with enormous passive income

| James Mickleboro

It may be possible to retire comfortably in a little over 20 years by doing this.

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Opinions

Why I invested $11,000 in these 4 top ASX 300 shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by these stocks I recently bought!

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Real Estate Shares

Is now the time to buy this high-yielding ASX dividend share?

| Tristan Harrison

We consider the prospects of this real estate investment trust.

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Opinions

My latest ASX share buy is a high-risk play that's down 50%

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s a stock I think can grow my returns.

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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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