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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price crashing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

Bubs had a very difficult quarter and continues to bleed cash...

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 lithium share IGO slips despite record half-year profits and dividends

| Bernd Struben

IGO reported record half-year production and earnings at its Greenbushes project.

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Earnings Results

Novonix share price plummets 6% as losses continue

| Brooke Cooper

The company burned through US$18 million last quarter.

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Travel Shares

3 of the very best ASX 200 travel shares to buy according to Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Travel markets are rebounding and these ASX shares stand to benefit...

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Investing Strategies

Why ASX shares will flog global stocks the next few years: economist

| Tony Yoo

Local equities have struggled the past decade, but the tables have now turned.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Telstra dividend forecast through to 2025

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant's dividend could be heading higher in the coming years...

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Opinions

7%+ dividend yield! I'd buy this ASX 300 share for passive income in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

This industry-leading business is on track to pay excellent dividend income.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Flight Centre share price frozen amid $211m 'luxury' acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Acquisitions, placements, and first-half earnings, oh my!

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What country music taught me about investing

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Get out into the regions. You’ll be glad you did.

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Share Market News

Forget lithium! I'm using the Warren Buffett method to help find winning ASX shares in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX lithium shares may have some hindering characteristics.

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Growth Shares

How I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I think these three growth stocks have great potential.

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Resources Shares

Up 18% in a year, is it time to cash in the chips on BHP shares?

| Monica O'Shea

Should investors buy or sell this iron ore producer's stock? Let's take a look.

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Broker Notes

Broker warns that the Fortescue share price could crash 39% from current levels

| James Mickleboro

Are the strong returns over for Fortescue's shares?

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Dividend Investing

Why ASX dividend share income could be so important for 75% of retirees

| Tristan Harrison

Some retirees may need to boost their investment income.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for income: broker

| James Mickleboro

Morgans believes that income investors could do very well from these shares...

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Share Market News

Core Lithium shares led the charge on this trading platform in 2022. Can you guess the other top stocks?

| Bernd Struben

65% of investors bought Core Lithium shares on the Stake platform in 2022 while 35% were sellers.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium shares to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

This mineral is a crucial ingredient for the global transition to net-zero. Here is a trio of stocks that will…

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Opinions

Forget bonds, I'd much rather buy this ASX 200 stock for its 4% dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term dividend growth is a key reason why I like this business.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares to buy even as the world slips into recession

| Tony Yoo

Energy and alcohol -- can you do without these? I didn't think so.

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Investing Strategies

'Incredibly cheap': 2 'strong' ASX shares expert would pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Schroders' Ray David also names a bonus third stock that could go gangbusters in 2023.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It was a poor night of trade on Wall Street but the ASX 200 is still expected to open higher...

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ETFs

2 of the best ETFs for beginner investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Start your investment journey with these top ETFs...

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs you might not know pay dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs have surprisingly large dividend yields...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 lithium share outperformed the lot on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Sick of the grind? Here's how I'd aim to replace my wage with dividend income in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

I could be kicking back and enjoying retirement while still raking in an average salary by 2040.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves in the lithium space are driving share volumes on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Why lithium prices could be 'higher for longer': Macquarie

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the lithium price.

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Energy Shares

Investing in ASX 200 energy shares? Here's why the oil price may already have hit its 2023 lows

| Bernd Struben

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, crude oil prices rocketed before retracing in the second half of 2022.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, IAG, Metcash, and ResMed shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are giving their shareholders a headache on Monday...

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares are about to pay out... but you'd better be quick

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Dividend Investing

3 common mistakes to avoid when buying ASX shares for passive income in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

By choosing wisely and reducing risk, one may be able to recognise greater passive income returns.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Lynas, and Xero shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Monday...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 300 shares on the move after quarterly updates

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at three companies that reported to the market today

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most shorted ASX shares
Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting that these ASX shares are heading south from here...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should I buy Woolworths shares for 2023 or not?

| Bernd Struben

High inflation and interest rates are likely to put pressure on discretionary stocks as 2023 unfolds.

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG share price tumbling 4% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 insurance giant operates the AMI, State and NZI brands in New Zealand.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares getting hammered on quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

Monday has not been kind to these ASX All Ords shares...

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares exploding over 17% on strong updates

| Sebastian Bowen

These two ASX shares are making investors rich this Monday...

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 shares hitting new 52-week highs on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX giants are defying the market's downturn to post long-forgotten highs.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed share price sinks 7%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

ResMed is having a nightmare session on Monday...

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