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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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Healthcare Shares

Does the CSL share price fall finally make it a no-brainer buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Could shares in the healthcare giant really offer 22% upside right now?

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Share Gainers

Why Chalice Mining, Core Lithium, Liontown, and United Malt shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own CBA shares? This could be the banking major's next acquisition

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are in focus amid news of a potential acquisition on the horizon.

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Share Market News

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares for $100 in weekly passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares can pay you passive income. Here's how much you have to invest.

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price jumps on CEO news

| James Mickleboro

Megaport has found its new leader.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sayona Mining share price is shooting 14% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

The stock is gaining amid news its peer Liontown has turned down a $5.5b takeover bid.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares cracking multi-year highs on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is steaming ahead today, up 1.12% with these three shares setting new 52-week highs.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares going gangbusters on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

It's a glorious day to be invested in lithium shares!

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price rocketing 19% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price is setting the bar high today.

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Dividend Investing

The whopper Wesfarmers dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers' monster interim dividend is coming investors' way today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Are 15% of home borrowers really going to default?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Predictions – from anyone – should be taken with a large dose of salt.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Origin share price pushing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares are pushing higher on Tuesday for a big reason.

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Bank Shares

Is right now a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why some banks could be opportunities at the current price.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price rebounding 14% today?

| Brooke Cooper

One of the ASX 200 lithium giant's peers has batted away a takeover offer from an international monolith.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

United Malt share price rockets 32% on $1.5 billion takeover approach

| Bernd Struben

With 299.18 million United Malt shares outstanding, the proposed deal values the ASX 200 maltster at just under $1.5 billion.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Liontown share price explodes 59% on new Albemarle takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Liontown share price is roaring on Tuesday after the lithium developer rejected a takeover approach.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is lifting on a $55m deal with Fortescue

| Brooke Cooper

The infrastructure services provider has announced more than $1b of new contract wins in FY23.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining share price jumping 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This mineral exploration company's resource just keeps on increasing in size.

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Investing Strategies

Warren Buffett attributes his investing success to these 2 things

| Brooke Cooper

When the Oracle of Omaha shares his investing wisdom, it's worth taking notice.

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Opinions

Should I use the banking crisis as an opportunity to pounce on Macquarie shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to ‘buy low’?

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Investing Strategies

'Surprise to upside': 2 ASX shares to buy now for future growth

| Tony Yoo

This pair of Australian businesses exhibited excellent numbers that could cut through the macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Technology Shares

BrainChip share price bounces off 52-week low to surge 12% in 2 days

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip shares have bounced back with a vengeance. What's going on?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price on watch amid takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

Origin has accepted a takeover offer valuing the company at $18.7 billion.

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Dividend Investing

Investing in ASX 200 banks for dividends? Read this

| Bernd Struben

With numerous banks in the United States and Europe under intense selling pressure, just how safe are ASX 200 bank…

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Investing Strategies

Go for gold: Advisors name 2 ASX 200 shares to pounce on

| Tony Yoo

These are both in the preeminent Australian market index, but are not names investors hear much about.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX dividend shares with 7%+ yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is bullish on these dividend shares and expects some very big yields.

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Investing Strategies

How we beat the stock market by 7% per year: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Chester Asset Management's Rob Tucker reveals the secret sauce to running his successful portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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How to invest

How to build a $100,000 ASX share portfolio in 6 years

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market could be a great place to grow your wealth.

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Share Market News

2 growing ASX passive income shares to buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are rated highly right now and are expected to provide attractive yields.

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Opinions

Will the turmoil among global banks trigger a stock market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there about to be another global financial crisis?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock posted the index's biggest gain on Monday.

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Growth Shares

Want big returns? Buy these ASX growth shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for investors from these ASX growth shares.

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Gold

These are the ASX gold shares I'd buy amid the banking squeeze

| Tristan Harrison

Could gold be a place to find market stability?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is on ice following a takeover approach

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 maltster has reportedly received a takeover bid from a European peer.

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ETFs

3 ASX dividend ETFs to make nice income

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not just ASX shares that can pay out big dividend income.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX biotech share just rocketed 86% on 'a major validating moment'

| James Mickleboro

There’s a good reason why this biotech share has almost doubled in value today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a mixed bag for our most traded ASX shares this Monday.

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Opinions

Want wealth compounding? Here are my 3 favourite dividend shares inside the ASX 300

| Mitchell Lawler

I think these companies will be dishing out dividends for many years to come.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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