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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

Is it time to buy the dip on these 3 ASX 200 copper stocks?

| Bernd Struben

After three months of selling, are ASX 200 copper stocks now trading at bargain prices?

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Broker Notes

Is the Guzman y Gomez (GYG) share price 'too high'?

| Zach Bristow

One broker is urging caution.

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold share is leaping 11% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a golden finish to the week for this stock. But why?

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Investing Strategies

Why it is critical to KEEP investing through a recession

| Zach Bristow

Thinking long-term is always the best strategy when investing.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares splutter on $3 billion cash refill

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Woodside shares amid a $3 billion funding announcement.

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Small Cap Shares

Experts name 2 small cap ASX stocks to buy for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these high risk-high reward investment options.

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Share Market News

24 years of data says this is the best month to buy ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to send cash to the brokerage account?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers are bullish on these 2 ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

Analysts see upside in these stocks after positive revisions.

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Financial Shares

Why this high-quality ASX 50 share could rise 25% and pay a juicy dividend

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this blue chip is a top buy.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for 4% to 5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated income options to offer good yields.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in BHP shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this mining giant could be a good place to invest $10,000?

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Gold

Is this the best ASX gold stock to buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks very highly about this gold miner and is tipping it as a buy.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX uranium shares to buy for 80%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that these stocks could deliver very big returns for investors.

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ESG

Why I don't invest in 'ethical' ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why we need to be careful when investing 'ethically'.

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Dividend Investing

Money, money! 7 ASX shares that turbocharged their dividend payouts this earning season

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX companies will pay their investors significantly higher dividends this earnings season.

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Dividend Investing

Get a big income boost from these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in September according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

Here's how $5,000 in this US shares ASX ETF turned into $64,335 in just 10 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index AUD ETF gives ASX investors exposure to about 3,700 US shares.

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Dividend Investing

Don't miss out on these excellent ASX dividend shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these income options as top buys in September.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX dividend shares to quit work and live off passive income?

| Bernd Struben

How can I retire early on passive income from ASX dividend stocks?

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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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