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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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Motley Fool Take Stock

The secret to a worry-free holiday

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What I’ve done to prepare my portfolio for three weeks largely off-grid.

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman Y Gomez, MacMahon, Strike Energy, and WiseTech shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. But why?

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52-Week Highs

The Yancoal share price just rocketed to new 52-week highs. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Yancoal share price is within a whisker of hitting new all-time highs on Monday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why these losing ASX stocks could be a better buy than AI right now

| Zach Bristow

Tech is trading back at lofty valuations.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech share is sinking after $45 million founder sell-down

| Sebastian Bowen

This company's founders just sold millions worth of stock.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing the market today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal shares are racing higher even as the benchmark sinks on Monday. But why?

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Growth Shares

I'd buy these 2 top ASX growth shares in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two stocks I’m bullish about.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX dividend shares are predicted to have the highest yields in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver enormous cash flow in this new financial year.

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Bank Shares

Why did CBA shares jump 27% in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank delivered the goods for shareholders in FY24.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price marching higher amid $426 million 'industry-leading' step

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are outpacing the ASX 200 on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price too low to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining stock an opportunity worth digging into?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to benefit from anticipated power shortages

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are two ASX shares I think could benefit from this global trend.

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Gold

ASX gold stock goes bust despite soaring precious metal price

| James Mickleboro

This was not the start to the financial year that shareholders wanted.

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Materials Shares

Down 87% in a year, Lake Resources share price resilient following severe cuts to survive

| Bernd Struben

Lake Resources shares are outperforming today. But why?

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Bank Shares

These were the five best ASX bank shares to own in FY24

| James Mickleboro

The banking sector smashed the market in FY24. But which bank performed strongest?

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Blue Chip Shares

Are Qantas or ANZ shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these two blue chips is a better investment?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is pushing higher on $480m asset sale

| James Mickleboro

This stock is avoiding the market weakness on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX shares predicted to pay huge dividends in FY26

| Tristan Harrison

The upcoming payouts from these stocks could be impressive!

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Opinions

Can Wesfarmers shares keep beating the ASX 200 index?

| Kate Lee, CFA

The Wesfarmers share price rose 32% in the past year.

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Broker Notes

What this expert predicts will be the best-performing ASX sectors in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

These sectors could be the ones to watch, according to one expert.

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Technology Shares

3 best ASX tech shares of FY24

| Tristan Harrison

These All Ords ASX tech shares were strong performers in FY24.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock to buy that's down 60%

| Tristan Harrison

I think passive income from this business could be enormous in FY26.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) a good long-term buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is compelling for dividends, but is passive income all that matters?

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Best Shares

Leaders and laggards of the ASX market sectors in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

The No. 1 ASX market sector rose by more than 30% and we reveal the top 5 stocks within the…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX income shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these stocks. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for 20% upside and a 6% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Bell Potter thinks this is the stock to buy.

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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

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be buys for income investors this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in July 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to kick off FY25 with some new investments?

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ETFs

Could these be the best ASX tech ETFs to buy for FY25?

| James Mickleboro

These could be great options for tech-investors in the new financial year.

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Healthcare Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX healthcare stocks to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could bring your portfolio to life in the new financial year.

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX growth shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling very bullish about these stocks. But why?

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Retirement

Retirement planning guide: 710,000 Aussies to retire over next 5 years

| Bronwyn Allen

A government pension was the main source of income for retirees in FY23, followed by superannuation.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares will offer bigger yields (and upside) than you will find with term deposits.

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Share Fallers

These were the five worst ASX 200 shares to own in FY24

| James Mickleboro

The last financial year was not kind to these stocks.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 2.67% gain last week.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should Coles shares be in your shopping basket with its FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Coles shares a bargain amid its recent strong sales?

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