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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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Bank Shares

Can income investors bank on CBA growing its dividend yield by 18%?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX's biggest bank is expected to bolster its dividends in 2023 and 2024.

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Retail Shares

Guess which beaten-up ASX 300 share this Aussie billionaire is buying up big

| Brooke Cooper

The entrepreneur amassed a multi-billion dollar fortune by investing in retailers and he's just snapped up one struggling ASX 300…

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Resources Shares

My Fortescue shares are up 30% in 3 months. Should I buy more?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig into Fortescue shares at this price?

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Broker Notes

Watch these 2 ASX 200 growth shares take off this year: expert

| Tony Yoo

Look out for this pair of stocks in 2023 because they are ready to explode out of the gates.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 excellent high yield ASX dividend shares that experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped as buys...

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International Stock News

Alphabet stock: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to outdo Warren Buffett?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is now the time to snap up shares in the global tech giant?

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Resources Shares

Should I buy BHP shares in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the strong run continue with the Big Australian's share price rising 30% in six months?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX 200 shares with multi-decade growth runways: Scott Phillips

| Bronwyn Allen

After a devastating year for investors in 2022, perhaps it's time to buy stable, reliable ASX 200 shares to help…

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Opinions

Why ASX shares could be much higher at the end of 2023

| Tony Yoo

A prominent economist explores whether Australian stocks are the best investment for the new year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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International Stock News

Aussie investors are buying Tesla shares in droves. Should you?

| Mitchell Lawler

A beaten-up stock, dramatic price cuts, and a controversial leader -- does investing in Tesla still make sense?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 lithium stock topped the lot on Wednesday.

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Retirement

Don't 'save' for retirement! I'd invest in dirt-cheap ASX shares instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why savers are losers.

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares have massive global opportunities: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be top options for investors right now...

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price has made a flying start to 2023! Should I buy?

| James Mickleboro

Can Flight Centre shares keep rising?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Did Woolworths just become 18% more valuable?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Woolworths brand is worth $16.2 billion, according to a leading global brand consultancy.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Volatility seems to be driving ASX trading volumes this Wednesday...

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Earnings Results

This All Ords share is booming 9% after turning cash flow positive

| Brooke Cooper

This medtech stock has defied its own management's expectations to post positive free cash flow last quarter.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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How to invest

How to prepare your portfolio for the 'old normal': Scott Phillips

| Mitchell Lawler

What can investors do to set their portfolio up for success during these changing times?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a good investment ahead of earnings season?

| Bronwyn Allen

One broker says buy while the other says another big four bank is a better choice.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you know the coal and healthcare shares trading at 12-month highs?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price rebounding 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is back on form on Wednesday...

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ETFs

5 reasons I'd consider buying the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Sebastian Bowen

Want one reason to buy this popular ETF? I'll give you five...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares are at new, post-COVID highs.

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, Block, JB Hi-Fi, and Telix shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session...

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Capital Raising

Why is this ASX 200 mining share halted today?

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes are on Nickel Industries today after the company released a barrage of battery-related news.

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Share Fallers

Why HUB24, Lovisa, Redbubble, and Warrego shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Industrials Shares

Why has the DroneShield share price rocketed 69% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

The defence technology business has been on a tear following some big government contract wins.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares making big moves following quarterly updates

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have just released quarterly updates...

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Opinions

2 little-known ASX 300 shares with big potential: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two hidden gems that could deliver the goods.

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Dividend Investing

I wouldn't touch this popular ASX dividend share with a 10-foot pole

| Sebastian Bowen

I wouldn't touch this ASX dividend share if it paid me.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares: 4 reasons to buy (and not buy) in 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

The Australian iron ore producer has its pros and cons at the moment...

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Dividend Investing

Coles shares: Here are the dividend forecasts for 2023 and 2024

| James Mickleboro

Will Coles be paying bigger dividends in the future?

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Value Investing

Cheap ASX shares: A rare chance to get rich?

| Brooke Cooper

I believe 2022's downturn has provided a rare wealth building opportunity.

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Cheap Shares

3 cheap ASX shares that can help me easily build a second income

| Tristan Harrison

Great value ASX shares can unlock strong dividend income.

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Travel Shares

Should ASX 200 investors buy Qantas shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Can Qantas shares beat the market again in 2023?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 biotech share saw revenue jump 41% last quarter

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare company just passed a major milestone on its journey to profitability.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 lithium share just capped off a record quarter

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner performed strongly during the last quarter...

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Energy Shares

Can ASX 200 coal shares really deliver dividend yields of over 10% in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the big dividend income going to flow longer than expected?

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