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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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International Stock News

Why Ethereum and other cryptos jumped Wednesday

| Travis Hoium

The crypto market is rising despite a down session for stocks.

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Travel Shares

What's the outlook for the Flight Centre share price in September?

| Raymond Jang

The travel agency ended August on a high. We consider if it can continue to soar this month.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the AGL share price on the slide today?

| Bernd Struben

AGL shares are sliding harder than the ASX 200 in morning trade.

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Materials Shares

Down 24% since April, have investors fallen out of love with Lynas shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Has the former favourite's moment in the sun come to an end?

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Resources Shares

When will Fortescue's hydrogen business produce revenue?

| Tristan Harrison

Green hydrogen is a major part of Fortescue’s plans. But when will it start paying off?

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ETFs

2 of the best ETFs for ASX investors to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for investors in September...

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Resources Shares

How did the Core Lithium share price perform in August?

| Zach Bristow

Core Lithium was a star performer last month.

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price sinking 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares are under pressure on Thursday. What's going on?

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares dropped today

| Howard Smith

Competitors are taking concrete steps to dig into Tesla's market share.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price struggle in August?

| Zach Bristow

The ASX banking basket has been a mixed bag lately.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price go gangbusters in August?

| Zach Bristow

Sayona shares were clear winners last month.

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Healthcare Shares

How do CSL shares stack up against Cochlear following earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

Two of the biggest ASX healthcare shares are potential opportunities.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares today if I had to start from scratch

| Tristan Harrison

Starting a new portfolio is an exciting opportunity. Here’s what I’d pick.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price rocket 40% in August?

| Brooke Cooper

Last month was a ripper for this ASX 200 lithium favourite.

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Cheap Shares

2 heart-breaking ASX shares finally turning it around: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have killed long-term investors but are ready to fire for old and new shareholders alike, according to one…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips 23% upside for Webjet share price and the return of dividends

| James Mickleboro

Webjet has been tipped as a buy by Goldman Sachs...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off in August...

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Energy Shares

Do Woodside shares still have more upside to come from the company's BHP purchase?

| Bronwyn Allen

The 400% profit surge revealed in Woodside's half-year report hints at the value of its newly-acquired BHP assets.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were in fine form in August...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 5 ASX 200 shares going ex-dividend tomorrow

| Cathryn Goh

Time is running out to lock in the latest dividends from these ASX 200 shares.

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Investing Strategies

2 quietly achieving ASX shares to pounce on right now: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

Shhhh, don't tell anyone about these stocks that are set to plough ahead without fanfare.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

These are the stocks our Foolish writers think could be set to blossom in spring.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares could be top options for investors according to brokers...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fought hard but ultimately fell a touch short of ending in positive territory.…

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares beaten up on results

| Raymond Jang

These 3 ASX All Ords shares had a tough day of trading after releasing their results today.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Rio Tinto dividend stack up against what BHP is offering?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do Rio's latest dividends compare to arch-rival BHP?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Hawsons Iron share price shoot 24% higher today?

| Matthew Farley

Shares in the iron ore producer defied the market trend today. What gives?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares that leapt over 10% today

| Sebastian Bowen

These All Ords shares were on fire today.

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Share Gainers

Why did the Tyro share price surge 12% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors were flocking to the payments company today. What’s going on?

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price zoom 11% higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Zip shares were on the move today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX 200 healthcare share rocket 16% today?

| Raymond Jang

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals had a cracking day on the market on the back of its FY22 results.

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Earnings Results

Droneshield share price plunges 19% on revenue slump

| Bronwyn Allen

The drone technology company has reported a 45% decline in revenue.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on some good returns next month?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium share Paladin continues to dominate the ASX 200's volume charts...

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX 200 share just doubled its latest dividend

| Brooke Cooper

This gold stock just upped its interim dividend by 100%.

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Share Market News

Why is the Origin share price having such a lousy day?

| Matthew Farley

Shares in the energy company are facing pressure amid falling commodity prices and worsening sentiment in global equity markets.

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Share Gainers

Why Deep Yellow, Nitro, Tyro, and Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Wesfarmers share price sliding lower on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with Wesfarmers shares today?

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