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Share Market News

ASX 200 slips as RBA lifts interest rates for the eighth month running

| Bernd Struben

The RBA opted to lift rates by another 0.25%, bringing the official cash rate to 3.10%.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best shares to buy in December according to Morgans...

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price takes off despite ACCC warning

| Brooke Cooper

The watchdog has its eye on Aussie airlines as domestic airfares soar.

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How to invest

Why I think this ASX 200 share is high-risk, but also high-reward

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share could be for you if you have a high tolerance for risk...

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, New Hope, PolyNovo, and Telstra shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares taking a lashing today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be impacting lithium shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Block, Magellan, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What really cheeses me off

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you think this riles me up, you’re right.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's in store for the Woolworths share price in December?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Woolies shares bring your portfolio some Christmas cheer?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Xero share price being trashed on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The information and technology sector is trailing the market today.

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Bank Shares

'I want to explain': Why did the Bank of Queensland share price pop then drop on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Recently ousted CEO George Frazis was aware of the board's desire for a leadership overhaul, said the bank's chair.

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Dividend Investing

Why I think these are 3 of the safest high-yield dividend shares on the ASX right now

| Tristan Harrison

Some businesses may be able to keep paying dividends no matter what happens next.

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ESG

Fortescue share price dips despite green hydrogen milestone 'worth celebrating'

| Bernd Struben

Green hydrogen is produced using renewable electricity through electrolysis.

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Resources Shares

Up 20% in a month, can the BHP share price continue it's run in December?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's ahead for the Big Australian.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will the Coles share price deliver for investors this Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Is Coles an ASX share to buy in December?

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Materials Shares

Is Core Lithium the hottest stock on the ASX 200 right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Core Lithium shares are hot property right now...

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ETFs

Can the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF deliver more outperformance in December?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market has been a good place to be in 2022.

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Investing Strategies

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

| Brooke Cooper

It's the same strategy as legendary investor Warren Buffett after all.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 30% on a new rare earths find

| Bernd Struben

Western nations are eager to secure critical rare earth elements supplies outside of China.

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Materials Shares

'Thrilled with this breakthrough': Why this ASX graphite share is exploding 43%

| James Mickleboro

This graphite share is having a very strong day..

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Resources Shares

The Sayona Mining share price went backwards in November. What now?

| Matthew Farley

The ASX lithium company expects to increase production next year.

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Resources Shares

This ASX lithium share is 10% owned by Mineral Resources. Is it a buy?

| Bernd Struben

On the back of a discounted capital raising, the ASX lithium explorer could be poised for a substantial mineral resource…

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price tumbles on $2.5b fund haemorrhage in November

| James Mickleboro

Things just keep getting worse for this fund manager...

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Retail Shares

Should Wesfarmers shares be under your Christmas tree in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Wesfarmers be a great early present to buy with December and the long term in mind?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 directors buying and selling their company shares in the past week

| Brooke Cooper

Have these insiders taken advantage of major movements in their companies' share prices?

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Communication Shares

Where will Telstra shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

After a few years of a recovery strategy, can Telstra kick on and produce earnings growth?

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Resources Shares

Up 30% in a month, is it time to cash in some chips on Fortescue shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Can the iron ore stock go even higher? Lert's take a look.

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Bank Shares

Can ANZ shares finish the year with a strong performance in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Will ANZ shareholders get an early present of a rising share price this month?

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Investing Strategies

Wine and gold: 2 'impressive' ASX shares this expert's loving right now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks have already rallied well recently, but he says there's plenty more where that came from.

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Growth Shares

Buy Xero and this ASX growth share for 2023: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares get the thumbs up from analysts...

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Investing Strategies

'Highest quality companies': Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

The Australian market might be enjoying a great run but that doesn't mean you should get loose with your stock…

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Ask a Fund Manager

This is why ASX small caps are ready for a massive comeback now: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment's Simon Brown reckons now cashed-up investors are ready to close the chapter on a…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy for income in 2023: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX dividend shares could be buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Novonix share price crash 16% in November?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what happened to the Novonix share price in November.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own Monday's best performing ASX 200 stock?

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Materials Shares

Why has the BHP share price bolted out the gates on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why BHP is having a top run today

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What drove the A2 Milk share price 18% higher in November?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula share was on fire in November...

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Share Market News

One ASX ETF that could turn $200 per month into $250,000 with next to no effort

| Sebastian Bowen

We do the maths on possible returns of one popular ASX-listed ETF.

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Resources Shares

Can ASX 200 lithium shares come charging back in December?

| Bernd Struben

The last few weeks have left some investors wondering if the party is coming to an end for the biggest…

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