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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

Woodside shares burn to 52-week low as oil price outlook worsens

| Zach Bristow

Oil pricing continues to swing in the second half of 2024.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in focus as Australia 'runs out of time' on gas shortage 

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy companies like Woodside and Santos don’t just supply the domestic gas market.

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX stock with AI exposure is down 7% despite a $123 million return?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have sold the stock despite the positive update.

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Share Market News

Guess which top ASX stock is on the sidelines today over 'misleading' allegations

| Sebastian Bowen

This top financial stock is on ice after some dramatic news...

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Gold

These ASX 200 gold stocks could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver golden returns over the next 12 months.

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Bank Shares

With a predicted FY25 dividend yield of 6%, is the NAB share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This bank offers investors a sizeable level of dividend income.

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Share Fallers

Why Lovisa, Omni Bridgeway, Premier Investments, and Super Retail shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares starting the week on a disappointing note?

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from Fed interest rates after US unemployment edged lower?

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors see a jumbo interest rate cut from the US Fed in September?

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Guzman Y Gomez, Opthea, and Yancoal shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Ryan Vanzo

Berkshire Hathaway proved one of the best investments of all time. Is that still the case?

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Resources Shares

China steel exports to hit 8-year high. So why are iron ore prices tumbling to 2022 lows?

| Zach Bristow

The outlook is mixed for the iron ore space.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ARB share price surges 6% on hot takeover news

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ASX 200 stock has some big news to tell...

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Healthcare Shares

Are Pro Medicus shares a buy at their new all-time high?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue lifting the bid on this healthcare player.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Super Retail share price plunging 7% today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Super Retail shares on Monday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why are CSL shares trading in the red today?

| Zach Bristow

The biotech hasn't posted anything sensitive.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price wavers as Opposition targets 'entrenched duopoly'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding Qantas shares up (and down) amid talk of a potential forced breakup with Jetstar.

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International Stock News

If I could buy only 1 chip stock other than Nvidia in September, this would be my top choice

| Daniel Foelber

Broadcom is a pick-and-shovel way to invest in AI.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Retail Shares

Premier share price tanks 5% after FY24 retail trading update

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't impressed with the retail numbers.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Enough with the corporate spin!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The spin is making me dizzy.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 reasons why ASX blue-chip shares can make better buys than growth shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I like ASX blue-chip shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Lovisa share price caught in the crossfire suffers 6% piercing

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock being sold off out of the blue?

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock fell after earnings. These 3 stocks might be better buys

| Will Healy, Justin Pope, and Jake Lerch

Nvidia's success made it easy to overlook other stocks with significant growth potential.

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Blue Chip Shares

Forget CBA shares and buy these ASX 200 blue chips

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these blue chip stocks. Let's see what they are saying.

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ETFs

Would Warren Buffett buy VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) units?

| Tristan Harrison

Both this ETF and Warren Buffett love economic moats.

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International Stock News

Apple: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Justin Pope

This could be Apple's most important iPhone launch in a long time.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares outperforming on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is making some interesting moves. Let's see what's happening.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price tumbles on CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank is having a change of leadership.

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Growth Shares

Overinvested in CSL shares? Here are two alternative ASX growth stocks

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer a lot of growth potential.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is this ASX 200 stock's massive acquisition the right move?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this property listings giant.

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Dividend Investing

If I were 65 I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks could make solid additions for a retiree’s portfolio.

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ETFs

Is this a top ASX ETF to buy for capital growth?

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF offers diversification and a number of other benefits.

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Resources Shares

If I invest $10,000 in BHP shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

The mining giant has delivered significant dividend payouts for years.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX dividend shares with big yields to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these buy-rated stocks could pa big dividends to shareholders.

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Share Market News

Guzman Y Gomez and these shares are joining the ASX 200 index

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index will have some new faces later this month.

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Opinions

Are Telstra or Westpac shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is telecommunications or banking a more appealing industry?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named these buy-rated stocks on its favoured list.

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Growth Shares

Analysts are tipping these ASX growth shares as top buys

| James Mickleboro

Why are they bullish on these names? Let's find out.

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