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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for investors today.

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares to buy for very big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated stocks to deliver the goods for investors over the next 12 months.

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Growth Shares

3 stellar ASX growth shares to supercharge your portfolio returns

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these shares according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX materials shares had the strongest run while the ASX 200 rose 1.95% to reach a 6-week high on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Invested $8,000 in BHP shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

ASX passive income investors who bought BHP shares in 2021 will have enjoyed some record-high dividends.

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Dividend Investing

5 fantastic ASX dividend stocks to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think income investors should be snapping up these shares while they can.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 300 shares could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be undervalued at current levels.

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ETFs

Are these the best ASX ETFs to buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Looking for easy investments? Check out these funds.

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Resources Shares

Down 30%, this bargain ASX stock could be a market beater

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are still constructive on this ASX stock.

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Retirement

How much can you have in retirement assets and still get a pension under new rules?

| Bronwyn Allen

Higher assets and income limits will apply from 20 September.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in NAB shares 12 months ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Did the big four bank deliver the goods for investors? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here are the dates to watch in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Put these important dates in your investment calendar.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles or Woolworths shares a better buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these supermarket stocks are intriguing options for income.

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting term deposit-busting yields from these stocks.

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How to invest

How to make $1,000 a month passively with 3 rock-solid ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Here's the steps you could take to create an attractive source of income from the share market.

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International Stock News

Can the iPhone 16 help Apple's stock skyrocket?

| Geoffrey Seiler

Will new AI features help drive a big increase in iPhone sales?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to snap up after outstanding earnings

| Motley Fool Staff

With reporting season all done and dusted for FY24, which ASX shares do our Foolish writers think came out on…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's best shares?

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Dividend Investing

9 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these stocks that are about to pay out?

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Investing Strategies

Which ASX All Ords insiders grabbed shares this week?

| Zach Bristow

Insiders were active on these stocks this week.

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Dividend Investing

Should income hunters have their eyes on this top ASX stock offering a 12% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this stock's huge yield too good to be true?

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Share Gainers

These 2 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these two ASX 200 companies flying higher this week. But why?

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Share Market News

More investors intend to buy shares over property in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey canvasses the financial goals of Australians for the new financial year.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ords share has sneakily climbed 128% over the past year

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent this under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock flying higher. But why.

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Share Fallers

Why Brambles, Guzman Y Gomez, Liontown, and Medibank shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on Friday the 13th.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, IDP Education, Northern Star, and Woodside shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks dazzling shareholders as gold price leaps to new all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

With the gold price surging to new records ASX 200 gold stocks are shining bright.

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International Stock News

3 magnificent S&P 500 dividend stocks down 45% to buy and hold forever

| Rick Munarriz

Even in a rallying market you can find bargains trading near their 52-week lows.

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Healthcare Shares

UBS says buy CSL shares for a double-digit return in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX giant could create healthy returns, according to a leading broker.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia, Broadcom, and other artificial intelligence (AI) stocks rallied this week

| Danny Vena

Surprisingly strong results and hopes for a rate cut are powering these AI specialists.

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International Stock News

This ridiculously cheap Warren Buffett stock could make you richer

| Leo Sun

Ulta Beauty looks undervalued relative to its growth potential.

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Economy

Guess which central bank cut interest rates AGAIN last night

| Zach Bristow

Could this signal a shift in policy direction?

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Materials Shares

This ASX mining stock is jumping 14% after signing a deal with Rio Tinto

| James Mickleboro

A $17 million deal has been struck between the two companies.

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Resources Shares

Why BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue shares are ending the week on a high note

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP shares are all outpacing the ASX 200’s gains on Friday. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names a 'key small-cap investment opportunity'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about this growing small cap.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The ASX 200 stock is falling on its trading update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this retailer is performing in FY 2025.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'm loading up on in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’m feeling bullish about these businesses.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for growth investors this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's what type of stocks these funds provide investors with access to.

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