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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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Resources Shares

How big could the BHP dividend be in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Will FY24 be another bountiful year for investors?

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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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Investing Strategies

'Powerful trend': The ASX stock cashing in from customers who don't care about interest rates

| Tony Yoo

Here's a company that has clients whose spending power has not diminished from rising mortgage repayments.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors this month.

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Growth Shares

The ASX growth stock that could 'become exceptional' in the coming years

| Tony Yoo

The Elvest team is riding this consumer discretionary stock through the current anxiety in anticipation of great growth over the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong session on Monday.

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Growth Shares

Are these the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these growth stocks this month.

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Materials Shares

These ASX lithium shares could rise 40%+: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Are these ASX lithium shares dirt cheap after recent weakness?

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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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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $100 a month in ASX shares to aim for annual passive income of $18,000

| Tony Yoo

You don't need a huge pile of money to rake in a pretty decent amount each year without working.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be great options for long-term focused investors.

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Opinions

Is the Wesfarmers share price too expensive at $51?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers undervalued or overvalued?

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could tick a lot of boxes for income investors.

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Resources Shares

Not lithium: The mineral the whole world wants, and the ASX companies that produce it

| Tony Yoo

This metal is already used in everything from electronics to construction, but demand will skyrocket as the globe heads to…

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Dividend Investing

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

| James Mickleboro

Will Fortescue deliver the goods for income investors?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 lost ground this week, with the best performing sector being the one that fell the least.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Why Grand Finals are a terrible investing analogy

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Go the Chooks in 2024! Too early? Never!

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Bonds

Why I prefer investing in ASX shares over bonds

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to shares versus bonds, shares offer what bonds just can't.

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52-Week Lows

Why is the Pexa share price diving 8% on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are digesting this week's news that Pexa will acquire a similar business in the UK.

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Opinions

Is it time to consider buying Zip stock in October?

| Mitchell Lawler

Zip is having a hard time winning over investors lately. Yet, those within the company are loading up.

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Gold

Should you go for gold with Northern Star shares?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares are rising today. Will they keep rising from here?

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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 Gainers

Why Dimerix, Evolution, GQG, and Steadfast shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Healthcare Shares

Why will all eyes be on ResMed shares later this month?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are likely hoping for more clarity on the impact of GLP-1 medications.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Core Lithium, Magellan, and Pexa shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX healthcare share has jumped 280% in just two days!

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this healthcare stock will be smiling long into the weekend.

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Materials Shares

What could $1,000 invested in BHP shares become in 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

Is BHP a good candidate for a $1,000 investment?

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Dividend Investing

Dividends incoming! These ASX All Ords shares go ex-dividend next week

| Tristan Harrison

Investors better be quick if they want these dividends.

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Healthcare Shares

5 reasons to buy NIB shares in October

| James Mickleboro

This private health insurer could be a good option this month according to Goldman Sachs.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price hit turbulence this week

| Mitchell Lawler

The airline is still yet to find its way into blue skies as the barrage continues to rain down.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price crashing 10%?

| James Mickleboro

Magellan has started to bleed funds again. Here's what's happening.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Westpac and this ASX dividend stock now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

A banking giant and a footwear retailer have been given the thumbs up.

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Bank Shares

Why Goldman Sachs put a sell rating on Bank of Queensland shares

| James Mickleboro

There may be better options out there for investors looking at the banking sector.

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Energy Shares

This ASX lithium share just hit a 52-week low. Is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are investors being too pessimistic about lithium?

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Healthcare Shares

Broker says this ASX 300 healthcare share can rise 60% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this broker is feeling exceptionally bullish on this share.

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How to invest

$500 to invest in ASX shares? I'd use the Warren Buffett approach and try and double it!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you have $500 to invest, take Buffett's advice...

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Bank Shares

Why CBA shares are a 'best idea' for this broker

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank has been given the thumbs up by one leading broker.

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Energy Shares

Should you buy Santos shares in October?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pounce on this energy giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Defensive Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares in October

| Tristan Harrison

Is inflation becoming a headwind for earnings?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality blue chip ASX 200 shares brokers are bullish on

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason why brokers are tipping these top blue chips as buys.

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