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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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Dividend Investing

2 passive income ideas I'd use to generate $200 a month in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for income? These two could be solid ideas.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could this ASX 200 casino operator be in for another year of pain in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

The company could see its profits eroded as it closes the door on problem gamblers and questionable high rollers flush…

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Share Gainers

Why Alkane, Appen, Warrego Energy, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Flying start: Magellan share price surges 11% in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

The fund manger's stock has soared over the first three sessions of the new year.

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Resources Shares

These were the worst-performing ASX lithium shares of 2022

| Mitchell Lawler

Some lithium hopefuls weren't feeling too energetic in 2022.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Blackmores, Costa, and Weebit Nano shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price rockets 9% as Rinehart doubles down on takeover

| Brooke Cooper

More drama in the Warrego Energy takeover saga has emerged this week.

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Materials Shares

The Lake Resources share price sank 21% in 2022. What now?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer was out of form in 2022. Will it rebound this year?

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Gold

Can you guess which ASX gold share is surging 15% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has been marching higher since the early November lows.

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Dividend Investing

The 3 best performing ASX 200 dividend shares of 2022

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares smashed the market in 2022...

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Energy Shares

Is China about to reignite ASX 200 coal shares?

| Bernd Struben

The big ASX coal miners all managed to at least double their share prices in 2022.

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Dividend Investing

How buying this ASX 200 share could boost my annual dividend income by 17%

| Brooke Cooper

One iron ore stock could provide a significant boost to an average portfolio's dividend yield.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet share price recovered 20% in 2022. Is this just the beginning?

| James Mickleboro

Will Webjet soar again in 2023?

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Cryptocurrencies

Will the Bitcoin price rise 1,400% in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for Bitcoin?

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Dividend Investing

My plan to turn $5 a day into a passive income in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

I believe I can build more than $5,000 of annual passive income by investing just $5 a day, starting this…

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How to invest

How I can buy ASX shares like Warren Buffett in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to invest like the Oracle of Omaha...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price bulls vs bears: Which will prevail in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors go digging into Fortescue shares right now?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these cheap ASX dividend shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these cheap dividend shares could be buys...

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ETFs

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) sank 9% in 2022. What's the outlook for 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a tough year for shares last year. So will things pan out better in 2023?

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Opinions

My best ASX 200 dividend shares for 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these dividend names will pay good income this year and beyond.

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Materials Shares

What caused such wild swings in the Core Lithium share price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price ranged from lows of 60 cents in January to highs of $1.88 in November.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Investing in some quality ASX shares to kick off the new year could be just the ticket...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares that analysts say are buys in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these ASX growth shares are buys this month...

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Financial Shares

ASX financial shares lifted the ASX 200 today

| Tristan Harrison

The financial sector was a big reason for the ASX's strong gain on Wednesday.

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ETFs

Here are the ASX ETFs to buy for a passive income boost in 2023

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for income investors in 2023...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was a good day to be invested in ASX 200 tech shares...

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Opinions

3 of the best ASX shares I'd buy now for a stock market rally in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

If the stock market starts going higher, I’m backing these three names to do well.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech shares are leading the market higher today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own any of Wednesday's top performing ASX 200 tech stocks?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these growing ASX 200 dividend shares in 2023: experts

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares that could give your passive income a boost...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy Premier Investments shares before they trade ex-dividend next week?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a retail share to buy for dividends?

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price nosedived 18% in 2022. Is it preparing for take-off in 2023?

| Bernd Struben

While its bottom line improved in FY22, Flight Centre continues to operate at a significant loss.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Hub24, Northern Star, and PointsBet shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Dividend Investing

These are the highest-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares right now

| Mitchell Lawler

Trying to beat inflation and cash rates? These companies are crushing both...

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Share Fallers

Why Audio Pixels, Bowen Coking Coal, Pantoro, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Wednesday...

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 300 shares soaring to new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX 300 stocks.

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Share Market News

Why did 2022 bring such huge highs and lows for Pilbara Minerals shares?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant had a number of ups and downs in 2022...

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Energy Shares

What could gas caps mean for the Woodside share price?

| Bernd Struben

The government has capped domestic coal and gas prices to help keep the lid on soaring electricity prices.

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Dividend Investing

How a high-yield ASX income portfolio could boost my annual returns by 25%

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would use diversification to my advantage.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares were slaughtered in 2022. Does the new year bring fresh hope?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on ANZ doing better in 2023?

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