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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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Earnings Results

Nick Scali share price plummets despite 70% profit boost

| Bernd Struben

Nick Scali posted a big profit boost for the half year but said it was too difficult to provide specific…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX biotech share rockets 47% on 'landmark decision'

| Tony Yoo

Australia just became the first country to allow ecstasy and magic mushrooms to be used to treat mental disorders.

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Materials Shares

Would Core Lithium shares be dirt cheap if lithium prices remain strong?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium could be expensive or dirt cheap depending on where lithium prices go...

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Dividend Investing

Why BHP shares are poised to continue delivering strong dividends in 2023: expert

| Bernd Struben

At Monday’s opening price, BHP shares pay a noteworthy 9.3% trailing dividend yield, fully franked.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price jumps as Oz Minerals acquisition clears major hurdle

| Brooke Cooper

Shareholders are expected to vote on the $9.6 billion deal shortly.

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Gold

Newcrest share price jumps 14% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

This gold giant is in the crosshairs of an even bigger gold miner from North America...

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BNPL shares

BNPL share Openpay collapses, receivers called in

| James Mickleboro

The writing is on the wall for this BNPL provider...

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Opinions

Why I think AGL shares could double an investor's money in four years

| Tristan Harrison

This energy business could power up returns in the next few years.

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Dividend Investing

1 oversold ASX dividend stock (yielding 6%) to buy in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is an underrated ASX share that could bounce back strongly.

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Resources Shares

3 top ASX mining shares I'd dig into and buy in February

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX mining shares could be ones worth digging into.

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BNPL shares

Can the Zip share price ever recover?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this buy now, pay later player regain lost ground?

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Dividend Investing

If you stocked up on $5,000 of CBA shares 5 years ago, here's how much dividend income you've made

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a ripper five years for CBA investors...

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that could return 100% in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three names that could deliver strong outperformance.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares for lazy investors

| Tristan Harrison

These three businesses could pay dividends for life.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are expecting these ASX shares to head south from here...

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Opinions

Sitting on cash? These 2 ASX shares are great buys today but won't be forever

| Tristan Harrison

Catch these two ASX shares before it’s too late.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these growing ASX dividend shares for passive income: Goldman

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes that these dividend shares could be top options for investors right now...

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Investing Strategies

Fund reveals the type of ASX shares to buy for 2023, with 2 examples

| Tony Yoo

Don't get distracted by inflation, interest rates or even the economy. Here's what you need to look for.

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Technology Shares

Tech's back! Fund names 2 ASX shares to ride the resurgence

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have gone gangbusters this year. Here's a pair of ways to ride the resurgence.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Value Investing

Top ASX value shares to buy in February 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to pop some ASX tags this month?

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Opinions

How to create a million-dollar ASX share portfolio in two decades

| Tristan Harrison

Investing in growing businesses could create fabulous wealth -- when you choose the right ones.

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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. Here's why they are bullish...

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Dividend Investing

Buy Pilbara Minerals and this ASX dividend share: experts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could reward investors with some generous dividend payments this year...

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REITs

Which ASX 200 shares are rebounding fastest in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

Seems like everyone is buying property shares, retail shares, and technology shares.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares as a beginner? Here are 3 things I wish I'd known

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't make these three easy investing mistakes like I did.

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ETFs

3 scintillating ETFs for ASX investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs that allow investors to buy a host of quality shares...

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Technology Shares

'The Great Rotation' has begun: Expert declares tech shares will provide 'strong returns' in 2023

| Tony Yoo

'The right growth stocks' will benefit from a huge pivot in the market as interest rates stabilise.

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Dividend Investing

20+ years of growing dividends. Why I plan to buy more of this ASX 200 stock in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I can't wait to buy more shares of this company...

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How to invest

Invest like Warren Buffett with these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The Oracle of Omaha has generated stunning returns so why not follow his investment lead?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd start building a second income this February, for $30 a week

| Tristan Harrison

A small amount of money can build into a big dividend machine over time.

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Investing Strategies

Expert reveals THE most critical thing to building wealth (and it's not what you think)

| Tony Yoo

Is it income? Is it investment returns? Here is one pundit's take on what will determine your financial future.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX growth shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been tipped for big things by a leading broker...

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How to invest

A new bull market is coming: 3 ASX shares I'd load up on before it gets here

| James Mickleboro

I would be loading up on these ASX shares before the bull market takes off.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans names 2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting some big dividend yields from these ASX shares this year...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 finished Friday's session just 1% lower than its all-time record high.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the safest ASX 200 dividend stocks in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you ever have a safe dividend stock? These 3 come close.

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price fizzling out on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be dragging on the ASX 200 gold miner's stock?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Paladin Energy is smashing trading volumes this Friday.

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Financial Shares

A rare day in the green: Magellan share price soars 5%

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 wealth fund manager is having a good day on Friday.

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