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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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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 4% to 8% yields

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are three ASX dividend shares on my watchlist today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Casino share price slides as concerns over licence mount

| Zach Bristow

What's next for the casino operator?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges to new record high on Fed interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bullish following on the Fed’s interest rate meeting. But why?

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Technology Shares

ASX All Ords stock surges 7% on surprise shareholder windfall

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has too much cash and wants to get rid of it!

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Broker Notes

Top brokers say buy these 2 ASX shares now

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are bullish on these two names after recent events.

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Capital Raising

DroneShield shares dive 17% amid $120 million for AI ambitions

| Mitchell Lawler

The counter-drone company plans to lean into AI advancements to secure its 'market leader' status

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Bank Shares

Why did Westpac shares crush the market in July?

| James Mickleboro

Last month was a great one for shareholders of Australia's oldest bank.

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Materials Shares

Down 45% since May, is it time to buy this beaten-up ASX 300 lithium stock?

| James Mickleboro

Will things get better for this lithium explorer's shareholders? Let's see what Bell Potter is saying.

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Dividend Investing

Is Telstra the best ASX dividend stock to buy in the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

There are multiple reasons to like Telstra.

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International Stock News

Should investors buy AI stock Nvidia before August 28?

| Trevor Jennewine

Wall Street will be watching closely when AI chipmaker Nvidia reports earnings in late August.

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Opinions

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two small businesses.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 lithium stock could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this lithium miner could be a great option right now. But why?

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Materials Shares

What's next for the Pilbara Minerals share price after a weak July?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this miner recharge returns for investors?

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Materials Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares a buy after the miner's results?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker is saying about the mining giant.

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International Stock News

Nvidia share price surges! Is it too late to buy the artificial intelligence (AI) leader's stock?

| Keith Noonan

Earnings reports from two other big tech players could be flashing buy signals for Nvidia stock.

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Bank Shares

ANZ completes Suncorp Bank acquisition: Should you buy its shares?

| James Mickleboro

It's taken over two years for the deal to complete. What are analysts saying?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Why did these shares smash the market last month? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend-growth shares to own for 25 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these buy-rated stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

Three reasons to buy CSL shares today

| Bernd Struben

There are three compelling reasons this investing expert has a buy rating on CSL shares right now.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in August 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Why these ASX shares could be long-term winners for your portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a euphoric day for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 CEO just sold $4 million worth of company shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The company's CEO has cashed-in following a market-beating performance.

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ETFs

Buy these 4 excellent ASX ETFs in August

| James Mickleboro

Let's take a look at four ETFs that could give investment portfolios a boost.

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Record Highs

Big ASX news: CBA shares hit new record as Australia's largest company

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA just hit another new record high, cementing its ASX 200 dominance...

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords stock has crashed 14% in 2 days!

| Sebastian Bowen

This AI stock just fell off a cliff...

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares making BIG moves on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

One ASX 200 mining share is surging while the other is tumbling today. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Would you buy a single share for $1 million?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The master investor cracks an Aussie dollar milestone.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is 'on a knife edge' over the next 2 days

| Zach Bristow

Many investors are on edge as the market awaits the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 86% in 2024, why is the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price today. But why?

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International Stock News

Nvidia sinks again! Time to buy the artificial intelligence (AI) growth stock hand over fist?

| Keith Noonan

Now down 24% from its high, is it time to pounce on Nvidia stock?

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Bank Shares

Is this ASX 200 bank share's 8% dividend yield too good to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Will owning this bank be a rewarding experience for dividends?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 skyrockets on latest Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the June quarter CPI data. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Fortescue, Liontown, Siteminder, and TechnologyOne shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a great time on hump day. But why?

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares slide as gas volumes sink 10%

| Zach Bristow

Perhaps the market was expecting more from the energy giant's results.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Gold Road, Mesoblast, and Telix shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Capital Raising

Why are DroneShield shares locked down today?

| Mitchell Lawler

DroneShield is on the hunt for more cash despite having $146 million worth already.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX gambling shares surging on strong quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up both ASX gambling stocks today. But why?

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ETFs

Microsoft results: Key takeaways for Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF investors

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are key takeaways from Microsoft's results for Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF investors.

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