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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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How to invest

5 steps to bring in $1,000 per month in passive income

| James Mickleboro

It could be income aplenty for investors following these steps.

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Materials Shares

Lithium, iron ore, and copper: Experts say these ASX 200 mining shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to pounce on these mining stocks.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares this fund manager is excited about

| Tristan Harrison

These small caps could produce large returns for investors.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers' CEO just offloaded $9m of the ASX 200 company's shares. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

There was a good reason behind Rob Scott's share sell-down this week.

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Dividend Investing

Spare change? I'd turn $3 a day into a passive income stream in under 15 years

| Brooke Cooper

I think I could turn $3 a day into a $30,000 portfolio.

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Share Fallers

'Meaningful growth': 2 ASX shares to buy for cheap after a terrible month

| Tony Yoo

If you're a true long-term investor, you shouldn't be scared to add these stocks that ECP is backing.

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How to invest

Harnessing the power of dividend investing: 2 high-yield ASX shares analysts say are buys

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to generate a passive income from dividends.

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How to invest

Forget term deposits and listen to Warren Buffett's advice

| James Mickleboro

It can pay (quite literally) to listen to what the Oracle of Omaha says.

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Technology Shares

Brokers are raving about this ASX 200 tech share benefiting from ChatGPT's rise

| James Mickleboro

Generative AI could be driving strong demand for this data centre operator's services.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these 3 blockbuster ASX 200 growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be destined for strong growth in the future.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 mining stocks outperformed on Friday. Guess which one posted the biggest gain.

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Gold

Gold price nears record highs. Could it be time to pay attention to these ASX 200 gold shares?

| Bernd Struben

With the gold price approaching new all-time highs, there may be more outperformance to come from ASX 200 gold shares.

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Materials Shares

Pay dirt: Why is this ASX lithium share up 25% in 5 days?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two sets of drilling results have got investors excited about this nano-cap ASX lithium share.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income in Australia: How I'd invest in ASX 200 shares to easily earn $20 per day

| Bernd Struben

We aim to invest in ASX 200 shares that are growing their revenues and profits, and hence will maintain or…

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are dominating our most-heavily traded ASX 200 stocks today.

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Gold

Why is the Silver Lake share price leading the ASX 200 today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price is nearing its record 2020 high today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What's next for Wesfarmers shares after cashing out $700 million from Coles?

| Sebastian Bowen

What will Wesfarmers do with its $700 million windfall?

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ETFs

Here are a couple of high-quality ETFs to add some oomph to your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Asian tech and global energy. Here's why these ETFs could give your portfolio a boost.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have put buy ratings on them.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares bargain buys at under $100?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares enjoyed a terrific start to 2023 but came under pressure amid bank failures in the US and Europe…

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, IGO, Northern Star, and Race Oncology shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why Karoon Energy, Lottery Corp, Magellan, and WAM Leaders are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a disappointing note.

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Materials Shares

Building industry woes and ASX 200 materials shares: What investors need to know

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX building supplies companies have endured a challenging 18 months. Could it be time to buy?

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Broker Notes

Expect huge returns from this ASX 200 energy share: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 energy share could be fuelled up and ready for a trip higher.

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Share Market News

Why have A2 Milk shares come off the boil again?

| Monica O'Shea

What's been happening with the infant milk company lately?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

11 times your money? Yes, it's possible (we did it)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I’m pleased that I can share a real world example of the power of investing.

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Index investing

The cheapest index fund on the ASX revealed

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at the ASX's cheapest index ETFs.

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Bank Shares

Own Bank of Queensland shares? Your dividends might be about to be slashed

| Brooke Cooper

The bank has flagged a 9% cut to its upcoming dividend.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

No signs of OZ Minerals slowing down as BHP takeover looms

| Bernd Struben

OZ Minerals is ploughing ahead with its flagship project even as it’s being pursued for a takeover by global mining…

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Opinions

Which 'high conviction' ASX 200 shares is this fundie backing to beat the market?

| Tristan Harrison

These are the ASX shares to back, according to a top fund manager.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 200 energy share sinking 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy company is ending the week deep in the red.

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Materials Shares

Why is the IGO share price busting the benchmark on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's proposed battery material facility has found a home base.

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Materials Shares

Is the BHP dividend going to increase in the future?

| James Mickleboro

Where is this mining giant's dividend heading to from here?

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $500 in Lake Resources shares at launch, here's how much I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock was trading at all-time highs last April.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income alert! Buy these ASX 50 dividend shares now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be your blue chip ticket to passive income town.

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Resources Shares

Could more FFI spending be a saviour or stumbling block for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has major investment plans.

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Financial Shares

Bank of Queensland share price plummets on $260m earnings impact

| Brooke Cooper

The bank expects to post a $4 million statutory post-tax profit next week.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Morgans believes that these ASX dividend shares tick a lot of boxes for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $6,000 in CSL shares 5 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Could the ASX 200 biotech have doubled investors' money in a few short years?

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Dividend Investing

How much I would need to invest in NAB shares to earn $150 a month in passive income?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check NAB's credentials as an ASX dividend share.

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