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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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Financial Shares

Up 100% in a year, why is this ASX 200 stock slipping on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

This top performing ASX 200 company is sputtering today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX healthcare share is soaring 26% on study findings

| James Mickleboro

This share is getting a lot of attention on Monday. What's happening?

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold share is up 29% amid $5b takeover offer from Northern Star

| James Mickleboro

A big deal has been signed between two ASX 200 gold shares on Monday.

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Earnings Results

Results in! This ASX 200 stock is rising despite falling half-year profits and dividend cut

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the company performed during the six months.

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REITs

A 5.5% yield but down 30%! Is it time for me to buy this ASX 200 stock at a bargain-basement price?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors building passive income flows may love this defensive play idea.

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Dividend Investing

Here are my favourite ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Zach Bristow

Both offer attractive yields and are highly rated by experts.

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Broker Notes

Buy this popular ASX 200 stock for 20% upside and a 5% yield

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is tipping big returns from this popular blue chip.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy BHP stock on a sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this huge ASX mining share?

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Financial Shares

What is this leading broker saying about the AMP share price?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts at Goldman Sachs think this blue chip can keep rising?

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Communication Shares

Where will Telstra stock be in 1 year?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the telco deliver strong performance over the next year?

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Technology Shares

2 ASX shares soaring higher with no signs of slowing

| Zach Bristow

The share price accelerator is on, according to experts.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares buy-rated by experts that could take off

| Tristan Harrison

A leading broker believes these stocks are primed to deliver strong returns.

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ETFs

Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF has lifted 20% in a year. Which stocks have contributed most to its rise?

| Bronwyn Allen

This popular ASX ETF seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 Index before fees.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price smash the market again in November?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock made its shareholders smile again last month.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 10% yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares could provide investors with a big income boost.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

4 fantastic ASX dividend stocks to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be top options for income investors. Here's what they offer.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors. Here's what is happening.

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Investing Strategies

Here's the average ASX stock market return over the last 10 years (and what it means for the next 10 years)

| Zach Bristow

Let's take stock.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Telstra and this ASX dividend stock in December?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on this popular options. Here's what they are saying.

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Opinions

Could this undervalued ASX stock be your ticket to millionaire status?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could unlock excellent wealth-building for investors.

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Broker Notes

$1,000 to invest? DroneShield and this top Australian stock could rise 50% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for these shares to generate big returns for investors.

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Opinions

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over NAB stock right now

| Tristan Harrison

Three reasons why I'd rather buy this dividend winner than a major ASX bank stock.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares led the market with a 3.16% increase.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish writers reckon these stocks make seriously sensible buying this silly season!

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price hit a record high in November?

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo made its shareholders smile again during the month. But why?

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 in savings? Here's how I'd aim to make $2,200 a month in ASX passive income

| James Mickleboro

Want to be paid for doing nothing? This is how I would do it.

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Broker Notes

3 no-brainer ASX shares to buy with $500

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have done all the thinking for you and rate these shares as buys.

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How to invest

Revealed: My 3 most embarassing ASX investing mistakes

| Sebastian Bowen

I made these mistakes so hopefully you won't have to.

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Materials Shares

How did the Pilbara Minerals share price perform in November?

| James Mickleboro

How did this lithium miner perform during the month? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $5,000 in Wesfarmers shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

Passive income offers a big boost to the performance of Wesfarmers shares.

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How to invest

How I could make $1 million investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These steps could be the ones to take to become a share market millionaire.

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Share Market News

Invest $20,000 in these ASX ETFs for 2025 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

These funds have delivered the goods for investors in the past and are being tipped as top picks now.

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Bank Shares

Where could the ANZ share price go in the next 12 months? Here are the latest forecasts

| Tristan Harrison

Where could ANZ shares be by Black Friday 2025?

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Dividend Investing

Buy and hold these excellent ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be quality picks for income investors.

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Superannuation

How long will $700,000 in superannuation last in retirement?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

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Dividend Investing

High-yield alert: 3 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| Sebastian Bowen

These are some of my top picks for income in today's market...

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Technology Shares

What happened to Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) in November?

| Bronwyn Allen

One big factor led to a 7.35% run for this popular US tech-heavy exchange-traded fund during the month.

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Bank Shares

How the CBA share price crushed the benchmark again in November

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent CBA shares flying higher in November. Buy why?

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