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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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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel, Netwealth, Stanmore, and Terracom shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week poorly...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Perpetual share price gains as $2b Pendal acquisition officially completed

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 giant now commands $200 billion of funds under management.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare share just hit a new 52-week high. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 health imaging company is edging back towards its all-time highs.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy ASX mining shares now or not?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it a mistake to buy miners in 2023?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price rocketing 18% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares have started the week strongly...

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Energy Shares

Own Santos shares? Here's why the ASX 200 company's net-zero plan is taking heat

| Bernd Struben

Greenwashing, in a nutshell, is when a company misrepresents its carbon reduction plans or other sustainability measures.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

One less fish in the sea: ASX BNPL share prepares to jump ship

| Brooke Cooper

Laybuy appears to be gearing up to announce its removal from the Aussie bourse.

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BNPL shares

Guess which ASX BNPL share just rocketed 24% on return to profitability

| Bernd Struben

Are investors buying back into the buy now, pay later sector with hopes that we’re approaching peak inflation and interest…

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX 200 share is projected to pay the biggest dividend yield in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

A huge dividend yield is expected from this ASX 200 share...

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Dividend Investing

Can income investors bank on a 6% dividend yield from NAB shares?

| Brooke Cooper

One top broker is tipping NAB to grow its dividends by 21%.

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Materials Shares

South32 share price higher on quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

South32 has handed in its report card...

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Share Market News

Will the ASX 200 hit new all-time highs this week? Here's what to watch

| Bernd Struben

Signs are emerging that inflation may be approaching its peak.

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Dividend Investing

Buy ANZ and this ASX dividend share: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these ASX dividend shares as buys...

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting undervalued small ASX shares to buy: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These small caps could produce large returns for investors.

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Dividend Investing

ASX income stocks: A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Tristan Harrison

The share market is offering big yields across a range of sectors.

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Materials Shares

Should I buy Pilbara Minerals shares following the lithium miner's latest update?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are again charging up this ASX lithium share.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $5,000 of ANZ shares 5 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Have ANZ's dividends made up for its share price's poor performance?

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Opinions

The ASX 200 share that could thrive in a recession: Scott Phillips

| Tristan Harrison

Investors may want to grab a bite of this ASX share.

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Small Cap Shares

I'd aim for $1 million buying just a few ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Small shares could help produce big returns.

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Dividend Investing

These top ASX dividend shares are buys: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting big yields from these dividend shares...

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Technology Shares

Which ASX fintech stock is hot to buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

The ultimate battle of Netwealth vs Hub24 vs Praemium. Which investment platform is the best investment itself?

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Opinions

My top predictions for ASX lithium shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium miners are raking in cash at the moment. How could things go for the sector this year?

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Investing Strategies

2 traps to avoid when buying ASX shares in 2023

| Tony Yoo

Like it or not, the investing world is different now compared to a year ago. These are the new rules…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish on these ASX shares...

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Communication Shares

How much profit could Telstra shares make in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Telstra going to turn into a profit-making machine?

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Opinions

My top predictions for ASX All Ords shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

2023 could be another volatile year for the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX passive income shares to buy next week: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been named as buys...

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Investing Strategies

How to find undervalued ASX shares to buy now and hold in 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

Now might be a prime chance to load up on undervalued ASX shares, but how can an investor identify them?

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ETFs

3 wonderful ETFs for ASX investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be top options in January...

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Broker Notes

3 all-star ASX 200 shares ECP is going all-in on

| Tony Yoo

Here is a trio of 'high quality' businesses that may be facing near-term headwinds but will be just fine in…

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Dividend Investing

How to make a second income of $100 per week from ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how shares can pay you $100 a week.

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Opinions

Forget gold, I'm using the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich!

| Tristan Harrison

Investing with an attitude like Warren Buffett could help me build wealth.

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Retirement

2 low risk, high quality ASX shares to buy for a retirement portfolio: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be quality options for retirees...

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX energy share has exploded 110% in 2 days?

| Bronwyn Allen

This junior oil and gas company is riding on the back of Santos' success this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which shares helped the ASX 200 close at a near-nine-month high today.

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Earnings Results

ASX All Ordinaries shares on the move following earnings updates

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors have had mixed reactions to earnings releases from these three companies today.

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Growth Shares

3 reasons to buy these top ASX growth shares: experts

| James Mickleboro

These top growth shares have been named as buys...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Four years, and still not back to normal

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

This week, we’ve seen more mooted changes to Superannuation.

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