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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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Financial Shares

Why did the NIB share price fall today?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's a simple reason.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares bounced back this Thursday after yesterday's savage selling...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The recession(s) we're already having

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The headlines hide the real story.

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52-Week Lows

Mineral Resources shares hit an almost 4-year low. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a bad few days to own this stock...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares brokers are backing right now

| Zach Bristow

These 2 dividend players are firmly on analyst radars this year.

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Cheap Shares

After jumping 11% in a month, is this ASX bargain stock a buy?

| Zach Bristow

This stock is on analyst radars after its FY24 results.

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Bank Shares

2 reasons to buy Westpac shares this month (and 1 reason to wait)

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Westpac's pros and cons right now.

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Healthcare Shares

2 of the top ASX healthcare shares to own right now

| Zach Bristow

These two are standouts in the ASX healthcare space.

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia be in 5 Years?

| Beth McKenna

Nvidia stock seems poised to continue outperforming the overall market.

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Technology Shares

NextDC share price rides high on AirTrunk's $24 billion cloud

| Zach Bristow

Investors are bidding up AI and data-related shares after the deal.

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Share Market News

3 fallen ASX All Ord shares insiders are buying this month

| Tristan Harrison

Significant declines have led to insiders seeing an opportunity to grow their holding.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords gold stock 2 years ago, you'd now have $57,000!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in this top ASX All Ords gold miner have soared 850% in two years. But how?

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX bank stock jumped 19% in August

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this bank were celebrating last month. But why?

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Retail Shares

Adairs shares sink amid big leadership news

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem disappointed by this leadership news...

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Growth Shares

These excellent ASX growth shares could rise 15% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting outsized returns from these stocks.

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Resources Shares

Dig in! Brokers name 4 ASX mining shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

These brokers are backing four ASX mining shares in the gold, iron ore, and lithium sectors.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to grab CSL's record dividend? Here's what you have to do

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's latest dividend is a doozy, but you have to be quick...

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Investing Strategies

Is the Nasdaq a buy amid a dire analyst prediction?

| Zach Bristow

Investors should prepare for some turbulence in the next few months.

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Energy Shares

The oil price just fell again. Time to buy beaten-down Woodside shares?

| Bernd Struben

Down 34% in 12 months, are Woodside shares now trading for a bargain?

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Coronado Global, Monash IVF, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, GPT, NextDC, and oOh!Media shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers slap downgrades on these 3 ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

The tide may be turning for these players, some experts say.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is sinking 19% on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this miner's shares today?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just lifted their forecasts for these three ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETF for growth investors this month

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these exciting funds.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock is gaining today

| Keith Noonan

Nvidia stock is seeing high levels of volatility, but a recent report suggests the company still enjoys a big lead…

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Financial Shares

Why are Challenger shares crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

What has spooked investors this morning? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Why Fortescue shares are on a 'reasonably sound' footing for a downturn

| Zach Bristow

The miner could be well positioned to weather this cycle.

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Energy Shares

Why are Woodside shares sinking another 6% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is dragging this energy giant sharply lower today.

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Communication Shares

TPG share price higher on $1.2b Optus deal approval

| James Mickleboro

This telco is heading into regional areas with this deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What would REA shares look like with Rightmove under its roof?

| Sebastian Bowen

If REA does tie the knot with Rightmove, here's what the marriage might look like...

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Resources Shares

What's the bull case for the Pilbara Minerals share price now?

| Zach Bristow

What glimmer of hope is there for this beaten-down lithium player?

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

These could be the best of the best on the ASX according to Goldman Sachs.

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Dividend Investing

My favourite passive income stock is as cheap as chips, and I'd consider buying it now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks too good to ignore for income investors.

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ETFs

Is this a good time to invest in the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)?

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market is suffering from volatility. Is it time to pounce?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's the latest on the suspension of Star shares

| James Mickleboro

Star's suspension continues. But what's the latest?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Dividend Investing

Bought 500 ANZ shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've already banked!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ has a lengthy track record of paying two annual dividends per year.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend stocks to buy with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these high-yield stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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