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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords lithium share is soaring 16% on approval

| Mitchell Lawler

Another item has been ticked off the checklist of this lithium company as it steps closer towards production.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip share price up 30% in two days?

| James Mickleboro

This meme stock is bouncing back after recent selling.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

"Large-scale expansion": Eagers share price climbs on major news

| Sebastian Bowen

Eagers is betting big on Victoria with a new acquisition.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares below $5 with huge passive income potential

| James Mickleboro

Want to grow your passive income? Then check out these shares that analysts say are buys.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Pilbara Minerals share price is a buy with 20% upside

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has the potential to charge up investor returns.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

$15 billion ASX company gets all-clear for takeover from ACCC

| Tony Yoo

Price for this energy stock rockets more than 5% in response to the positive news for shareholders.

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Opinions

Prediction: Why I think these 3 ASX shares could double by 2025

| Tristan Harrison

I rate these stocks as buys because of their compelling outlooks.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price climbs on iron ore update

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is relying on more and more lower grade iron ore to achieve it guidance.

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ETFs

Buy these excellent ASX ETFs for a second income

| James Mickleboro

Not a fan of stock picking but want a second income? Take a look at these ETFs.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive economics': 3 ASX mining shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

When the global economy looks bad, resources are at low demand. Check out which are attracting the interest of the…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares could outperform if interest rates stay higher for longer?

| Tristan Harrison

High interest rates won’t necessarily hurt all businesses equally.

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Retirement

Should you buy these ASX 200 shares for your retirement portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these popular ASX 200 shares.

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Dividend Investing

'Growth catalyst': 2 ASX dividend shares set to soar from this point

| Tony Yoo

Best of both worlds: Two experts name income stocks that could also see their valuations rocket.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another decent session is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Cheap Shares

'Buying opportunity': 2 compelling ASX 200 shares to buy for cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

These quality businesses are heavily discounted for the shrewd investor, say experts.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say Westpac and these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

What on earth went on with the Lake Resources share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lake Resources shares delighted investors this Monday...

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Travel Shares

Why are analysts so bullish about these ASX 200 growth shares?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these top growth stocks right now.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top ten shares?

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Small Cap Shares

Buy these small-cap ASX stocks before it's too late: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These small caps could generate big returns for investors according to analysts.

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Retirement

Worried about retirement? I'd buy and hold these 7 quality stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

I think anyone can build a comfortable retirement with these stocks...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Bank Shares

More cuts: Why CBA shares are in focus today

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's largest bank is reducing its workforce as it automates more systems.

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Share Market News

Why are young investors so obsessed with passive income right now?

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of reasons to like dividends.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Mineral Resources share price just slumped to a 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough period for shareholders mining company.

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Gold

Why is the De Grey share price jumping 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold developer's shares are glittering on Monday. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Shakespeare's advice for investors

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Many people are wondering whether or not to invest right now...

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Share Fallers

Why Azure Minerals, Magellan, Weebit Nano, and Winsome shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Lake Resources, Santos, and Woodside shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Opinions

I think these two cheap ASX shares are too good to ignore

| Tristan Harrison

I’m loving the look of these two stocks.

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ETFs

3 reasons why I'd rate the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) as a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the best ETFs to buy today.

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Share Gainers

Why has the BrainChip share price surged 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip shares are surging today, but it's not clear why...

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ETFs

Why I love investing in ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification is a very powerful tool.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 100 share can rise ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Goldman Sachs are tipping some big returns from this language testing and student placement company's shares.

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Energy Shares

Oil price uncertainty jolts ASX energy shares amid conflict

| Mitchell Lawler

An attack on Israel over the weekend has ignited the price of oil as investors ponder the impacts on supply.

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Opinions

I'm backing these 2 undervalued ASX growth shares to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

It seems like a great time to invest in compelling companies.

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Gold

Here's why ASX gold shares are rocketing 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miners are dominating the ASX's best stocks so far today...

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares I believe can achieve big things

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a great time to be looking at small businesses.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Woodside shares are catching the eye on Monday. What's going on with this energy giant?

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Opinions

Why I'd be willing to bet on this ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business is growing in a number of compelling ways.

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