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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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Earnings Results

Tyro share price on watch after 328% profit surge in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Profits were up big time compared to this time last year.

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Opinions

Are Coles or Woodside shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in energy or supermarkets?

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Healthcare Shares

With a 6% yield, is this the best ASX healthcare share to buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this category leader a healthy option for dividends?

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Retail Shares

The pros and cons of buying Wesfarmers shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors put this blue chip in their shopping basket?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these stocks as buys. Here's why they could be great long term options.

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REITs

Why I'm more bullish than ever on this ASX 300 dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This is a leading passive income share, in my opinion.

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Earnings Results

Pilbara Minerals shares on watch after reporting 86% decline in FY24 profits

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant's profits are being crunched by low prices.

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ETFs

3 reasons why the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

This is one of my favourite exchange-traded funds for a few different reasons.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares I'd buy in a heartbeat with $2,000

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are exciting picks for passive income.

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Share Market News

Buy these top ASX ETFs for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these highly rated funds.

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Broker Notes

Meet the speculative ASX stock that could rise 350%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could rocket from current levels.

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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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Blue Chip Shares

Buy ResMed and these top ASX 200 blue chip shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these quality companies.

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX dividend stocks to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these stocks as buys with good dividend yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Dividend Investing

Invested $8,000 in CBA shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

The passive income delivered by CBA shares has been on the rise over the past three years.

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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 an outstanding 8.65% rise last week.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares projected to offer handsome yields in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are predicting that the dividends from these two shares will keep rising...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 55%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the market is undervaluing these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

1 fantastic ASX 200 dividend stock down 25% since 2022 to buy for life-long passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock is worth putting in the shopping basket.

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Technology Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these stocks from the tech sector.

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How to invest

What is the Rule of 72, and why does it matter?

| Kate Lee, CFA

How fast can you double your money? Use this simple formula to estimate.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to load up on now

| James Mickleboro

Have you checked out these ETFs? Let's see why they could be quality options.

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Superannuation

Here's why your superannuation is invested predominantly in shares

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP's chief economist explains why shares are a dominant asset class in superannuation investment.

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Materials Shares

Down 27% in 3 months, is it time to buy Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there a chance that the lithium miner could recharge returns?

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Communication Shares

3 reasons to buy Telstra shares like there's no tomorrow

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named three reasons it is bullish on the telco giant.

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Dividend Investing

How much cash do you need to quit work and live off dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend income can unlock a well-funded life.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to provide investors with larger than average yields.

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Dividend Investing

15 ASX 200 shares that will trade ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that are about to pop?

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How to invest

How much passive income can I generate from ASX shares with $10,000?

| James Mickleboro

With time and capital, you could make it rain cash with the share market.

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Travel Shares

This ASX 200 stock is up 17% this year but still dirt cheap! Should I buy it?

| Zach Bristow

This company has a positive outlook at a positive price, according to brokers.

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Broker Notes

3 essential ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high quality stocks would be great portfolio additions.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy now following stellar earnings results

| Motley Fool Staff

Why our writers think these seven ASX shares are standouts this August reporting season.

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Technology Shares

Why did ASX tech shares soar 9% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

This week's surge had nothing to do with Wall Street or the NASDAQ.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 ended the week on a slightly sour note today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers slash ratings on Whitehaven share price

| Zach Bristow

Investors have sold the coal stock down heavily on Friday.

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Industrials Shares

Fletcher Building shares tank 6% as legal proceedings mount

| Zach Bristow

Pressures continues for Fletcher today with a fresh set of headwinds.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in July

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded ASX share was a defence software and hardware development company.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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