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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

Fortescue shares: Here are the must-know highlights from FY24

| Zach Bristow

The financial year just past had its ups and downs for shareholders.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $5,000 in Pilbara Minerals shares in FY24 what would I have now?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if this lithium miner delivered the goods for investors.

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Opinions

Soul Patts shares had a lacklustre FY24. Here's why I can't wait to buy more

| Sebastian Bowen

Like Buffett, I like to buy shares when they're not looking so hot...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

What is the broker saying about these stocks this month?

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the mining giant and these shares have been named as buys by brokers.

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Share Market News

ASX lithium shares: Screaming bargains or falling knives?

| Bernd Struben

With some crashing as much as 90% in a year, is now the time to buy ASX lithium shares?

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks with ~7% yields are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields could be coming for owners of these shares.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX All Ords shares that rose 250% to 700% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

We investigate why these 5 ASX All Ords shares went gangbusters in FY24

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Broker Notes

Broker says these ASX shares can rise 25%+

| James Mickleboro

Big yields and bigger gains could be coming according to the broker.

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Share Gainers

Best 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares for price growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

In terms of share price gains, this trio of healthcare companies is in rude health.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A soft finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Broker sees Whitehaven shares and one other coal stock as top buys

| Zach Bristow

Forecasts of the coal price continue lifting.

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Technology Shares

ASX NASDAQ (NDQ) ETF: Up 30% in a year, should you buy now or wait?

| Zach Bristow

Tech continues to dominate in 2024. Will this continue?

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Healthcare Shares

What happened with the CSL share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

CSL shares didn’t shoot the lights out in 2024 but dividends hit record highs.

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Broker Notes

The best ASX 200 shares to buy when interest rates fall

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying these stocks ahead of interest rate cuts.

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ETFs

The 5 best ASX ETFs of FY24 revealed!

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs blew the ASX 200 out of the water in FY24.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were back to buying stocks with a vengeance this Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares 'don't appear overly expensive' compared to global peers: UBS

| Bronwyn Allen

UBS says clients are asking what they should do with their bank shares following the long share price run.

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Communication Shares

Down 16% over 12 months, the Telstra share price could explode 20% from here!

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX brokers are clamouring over Telstra shares right now.

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Growth Shares

5 top ASX growth shares that could rise ~10% to 25%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns from these growth stocks.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares red-hot as court reveals company espionage

| Mitchell Lawler

Fortescue's intellectual property legal pursuit descends into professional spying.

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International Stock News

2 EV trends Tesla and Rivian investors should understand now

| Ryan Vanzo

Where is the EV market headed? Here's what the latest trends suggest.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

When $25 for board was daylight robbery

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

Have the conversation.

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Energy Shares

Why is the New Hope share price plunging today?

| Bernd Struben

The New Hope share price is tumbling on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Magellan, Metro Mining, and Santos shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Financial Shares

Inflows: Magellan shares spike 7% as institutions pile in

| Zach Bristow

This follows an update on the company's funds under management (FUM) for June.

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Share Fallers

Why Dimerix, New Hope, Pro Medicus, and West African Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Highs

Zip shares surge 10%, bringing gains to 55% in a month

| Zach Bristow

It appears recent developments continue being priced in to the BNPL player's stock.

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Share Gainers

Why has this ASX mining stock exploded 128% in 2 days?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX mining stock to the moon. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Lendlease shares crack as watchdog growls at $1.3 billion payday

| Mitchell Lawler

A lack of competition could prevent this real estate group from cashing in.

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Financial Shares

Considering AFIC shares? Here's what you're buying

| Tristan Harrison

This LIC offers a lot of diversification.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos share price smashing the benchmark amid new takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending Santos shares soaring following the latest takeover speculations.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price roars to yet another all-time high in 2024 surge

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue lifting the bid on the counter-drone tech company.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

There stocks could be top options for investors according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrades CSL shares to 'buy' — could they hit $335?

| Zach Bristow

Another upgrade for the biotech giant.

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Broker Notes

This retail giant could be one of the best ASX value shares around!

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this stock is dirt cheap at current levels.

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Gold

2 ASX gold shares going gangbusters (and one crashing 11%!)

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot going on in the gold sector today.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Arafura share price just leap more than 11%?

| Bernd Struben

The Arafura share price is rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to watch while they're still dirt cheap

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these ASX shares.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares kept rallying today

| Howard Smith

A big Tesla bull just got even more bullish.

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