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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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Resources Shares

Patriot Battery Metals share price rockets after IPO

| James Mickleboro

There's a new lithium share in town. Here's what you need to know...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Renascor Resources share price on ice today?

| James Mickleboro

This battery materials explorer is raising funds...

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Technology Shares

Why did this ASX tech share just explode 30%?

| Bronwyn Allen

4DS Memory has got investors excited with a company update today.

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy share price soars following Warrego buy up

| Bernd Struben

Warrego stock has been the subject of a takeover battle, to the benefit of shareholders.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price jumps amid Twiggy's $4b renewables takeover

| Brooke Cooper

Twiggy now boasts Australia's largest renewable energy investor, operator, and developer.

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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 correction: A once-in-a-lifetime chance for supercharged passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

A market decline can mean dividends galore for passive income hunters.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price in the spotlight on Wednesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

CSL will officially open its $900 million processing plant today, which will increase plasma production by nine times.

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Investing Strategies

With $5,000 to invest, I'd aim to make a 1,000% return from ASX shares

| Brooke Cooper

It's been done before and will likely be done again.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price falls despite some big news for shareholders

| James Mickleboro

This energy producer is planning to reward its shareholders handsomely...

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Healthcare Shares

If you bought 100 shares of CSL 10 years ago, this is how much you would have today

| Tristan Harrison

CSL has been a strong performer for shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Bought $1,000 of CBA shares 10 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Have CBA's dividends really boosted its stock's 10-year return to 130%?

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Broker Notes

Should I buy Wesfarmers shares near $50 for the recovery?

| Tristan Harrison

This blue chip is heading back towards a valuation milestone – is it too late to invest?

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How to invest

To retire early, I'd invest $100 each week in ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire early? This could be your ticket to freedom...

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ETFs

These ETFs allow ASX investors to buy thousands of global shares

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs allow investors to buy a slice of thousands of shares...

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Dividend Investing

2 safe and reliable ASX dividend shares to buy for 2023: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These could be low risk options for income investors...

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Resources Shares

Gold and lithium: Mining expert names 2 ASX shares that could explode

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are very cyclical, so investors must be careful which companies and commodities they put their money into.

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Growth Shares

10 ASX shares to buy in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these ASX shares next year...

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Ask a Fund Manager

Buy these 3 ASX shares on the right side of global trends: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment's Simon Brown picks the stocks that are set to grow long term by providing…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a disappointing day for the ASX 200 index...

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Energy Shares

If I bought $10,000 Woodside shares at the start of the year, how much would they be worth now?

| Monica O'Shea

We run the numbers on a 2022 investment in the ASX energy giant.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd invest $5,000 in ASX dividend shares to earn a second income

| Tristan Harrison

Quarterly dividend payers could unlock regular extra income for investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Which stocks pushed through today's carnage to post the ASX 200's biggest gains?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the iron ore price in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert says new demand and supply factors will impact the iron ore price in 2023.

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Retail Shares

7% dividend yield! One ASX 200 share to buy in December and hold for 10 years

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX share has a grossed-up dividend yield over 10% right now...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

All three of the most traded shares are in the red today...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Bellevue Gold share price on ice today?

| Brooke Cooper

The gold developer is raising $70 million ahead of its namesake project's first production.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Beach Energy share price is diving 6% on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's been impacting the oil and gas producer's shares today.

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Share Market News

5 popular ASX 200 stocks I'm avoiding, plus one that still looks dirt cheap

| Bruce Jackson

RBA hikes, meaning savings rates close to 4% make CBA shares look quite expensive.

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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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