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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

How I'd build passive income with just $20 a week

| Sebastian Bowen

How much passive dividend income can $20 a week get you?

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Share Gainers

Why Imugene, Rio Tinto, Santos, and Warrego shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price sinking deep into the red today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares have taken a turn this afternoon...

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price set to take off in December?

| Brooke Cooper

The future looks bright for this ASX 200 healthcare giant.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX lithium shares smashing all-time highs on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at two lithium explorers making their marks today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Energy Shares

Is the Woodside share price cheap following its recent dip?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares came under pressure in November amid falling oil and gas prices and some disappointing production guidance.

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Technology Shares

The BrainChip CEO has sold $700,000 worth of his shares in a week. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Brainchip CEO selling his own shares?

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Share Market News

It took me years to realise I'm no investing genius like Warren Buffett

| Bruce Jackson

You don't have to be Warren Buffett to be a very successful investor

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How to invest

ASX index beaters: 5 shares that have supercharged portfolios in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have made investors very happy in 2022...

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price surge 8% in November?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock hit numerous 52-week highs last month.

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Resources Shares

Could Core Lithium shares be set for a Santa rally in December?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium underperformed the benchmark in November, but December may prove to be a better month for the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords mining share is exploding 43% today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are the shares of this gold explorer soaring?

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is surging 6% today, but what's next in December?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are digging Fortescue shares right now. Can the good times continue?

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Gold

Guess which gold share is being booted out of the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 gold miner is getting the flick...

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs trading ex-dividend tomorrow

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX ETFs are going ex-div tomorrow...

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Energy Shares

Warrego Energy share price leaps 12% as takeover battle continues

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is in demand...

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Capital Raising

Arafura share price sinks 12% as Gina buys up big

| Brooke Cooper

The Northern Territory rare earths developer has come out of its trading halt this morning.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Hawsons Iron share price rocketing 18% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The global steel industry is facing increasing pressures to decarbonise production.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price lower amid fresh short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is under attack again...

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Resources Shares

IGO share price slides as fire incident overshadows commercial lithium production milestone

| Bernd Struben

Most lithium stocks are gaining today on news that China is rolling back its zero COVID policies.

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Value Investing

With almost no savings at 30, I'd use the Warren Buffett method to try to get rich!

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would aim to turn a manageable monthly investment into a small fortune.

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Earnings Results

Metcash share price higher on dividend boost

| James Mickleboro

Metcash has released its half year results...

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX shares I think are primed to break out in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

A strong year could be in store for these three names.

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Resources Shares

I consider myself an environmentalist, but I still bought Fortescue shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Can a major Australian emitter become a leading force for decarbonisation?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price charging higher on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this lithium miner is on the move on Monday...

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yielding ASX dividend shares near their 52-week lows

| Tristan Harrison

Businesses going through tough times may be able to rebound while paying large dividends.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price rocket 24% in November?

| Tristan Harrison

This iron ore miner dug out some big returns last month.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that could provide a lifetime of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Some businesses have a long-term track record of paying dividends.

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Dividend Investing

Buying AGL shares for the dividends? Read this first

| Tristan Harrison

AGL may not be the dividend machine that it was in the past.

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Travel Shares

Can the Qantas share price fly even higher in December?

| Tristan Harrison

The airline stock gained altitude in November. Can it keep climbing this month?

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Bank Shares

Can investors bank on a strong finish to 2022 for NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

NAB has managed to grow profit, but can its share price rise?

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Dividend Investing

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

| Brooke Cooper

Have BHP's dividends really bumped its stock's 10-year-return beyond 100%?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The ASX 200 share to buy that just took a 24% dive: expert

| Tony Yoo

Whether it's fried chicken or Mexican food, this business will enjoy a recovery in its margins. It's just that it…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price just posted its biggest-ever monthly gain. What's going on?

| Tristan Harrison

Are iron ore miners about to turn into dividend gold mines again?

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 tech shares to buy now before the market wakes up: expert

| Tony Yoo

Investors are still nervous about technology shares. One fund manager recommends buying now before the sentiment turns.

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Resources Shares

'Long & bullish': Expert picks 2 ASX shares to buy as investors flock back to market

| Tony Yoo

This portfolio manager reckons the stock cynics have been silenced in recent times as the Santa rally powers ahead.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend share: experts

| James Mickleboro

These could be the dividend shares to buy now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to start the week positively...

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