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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a bleak Wednesday for many ASX shares today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We see patterns everywhere. That's not always helpful.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Where are we? The same place as last time.

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IPOs

It's only a day until ASX investors can buy Guzman y Gomez shares

| Sebastian Bowen

We're only one sleep away from the fast food company's ASX debut.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX healthcare shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

The buying continues for these healthcare darlings.

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Opinions

Should you buy Brickworks or Soul Patts shares today?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Both are solid companies to invest in, but if I must choose one, I will go with this ASX share.

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Energy Shares

Are Santos shares a good investment right now?

| Bernd Struben

With a 3.8% dividend yield, should I buy Santos shares right now?

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? The bank just made an important crypto investment

| Tristan Harrison

NAB just increased its crypto exposure.

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Gold

How central banks are primed to drive a new ASX 200 gold stock rally

| Bernd Struben

Global central banks could rekindle the bull run in ASX 200 gold stocks. But how?

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Technology Shares

The ASX tech stock with 'a significant growth opportunity ahead'

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has been flying in recent times and a fund manager remains very positive.

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International Stock News

Nvidia shares reach world's most valuable milestone. Where to now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Nvidia beats out Apple and Microsoft to be number one in the world.

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Share Gainers

Here's why ASX uranium shares like Deep Yellow are running hot today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX uranium stocks are on fire this Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could Woolworths shares beat the market in FY25?

| James Mickleboro

FY24 hasn't been kind to the supermarket giant. Will things be better in the next financial year?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Treasury Wine share price is beating the ASX 200 today

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares are schooling the ASX 200 today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much passive income I'd get if I invested $20,000 in Westpac shares now

| Bernd Struben

A $20,000 investment in Westpac shares could deliver some welcome additional passive income.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach Energy, Core Lithium, Helia, and Red 5 shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Passive income powerhouses! 3 ASX shares I'd consider buying for rising dividends

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are three ASX dividend shares that I think are worth considering today.

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Share Gainers

Why Chrysos, Hansen Technologies, Pantoro, and WA1 Resources shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 stock plunges 15% on CBA deal news

| Zach Bristow

The stock sold off sharply from market open.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares rocketing over 16% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Investors are getting very excited about these shares today.

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Retail Shares

This ASX 200 insider is buying up company shares for the first time in 8 years!

| Zach Bristow

Insiders continue to nab shares in this auto retailer.

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Broker Notes

These four ASX All Ords shares just earned hefty broker upgrades. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords shares are forecast to surge as much as 98% over the year ahead.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares undervalued considering its FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Do you know how much profit ANZ is forecast to make in FY25?

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Technology Shares

Surely DroneShield shares can't just keep rising?

| Zach Bristow

The gains continue for this counter-drone player.

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Materials Shares

Why are Sayona Mining shares outperforming other ASX lithium stocks today?

| James Mickleboro

Lithium stocks are down but this one is holding firm. What's going on?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which high-flying ASX All Ords stock was just halted ahead of a key FDA decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock is awaiting an important announcement from the US FDA.

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Financial Shares

QBE shares drop on half year update and strategic review

| James Mickleboro

Here's how QBE performed during the first half and its plans in North America.

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ETFs

What you may not know about the Betashares Nasdaq 100 (NDQ) ETF

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's clear up a few misperceptions.

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Growth Shares

Near its 52-week low, this ASX growth stock could be the bargain of the year!

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock could be a leading opportunity.

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Retirement

2 ASX ETFs I would happily buy today for my retirement

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are two top ASX ETF picks for a comfy retirement.

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BNPL shares

Could Apple's latest move boost Zip shares?

| James Mickleboro

Apple is saying goodbye to its Apple Pay Later service less than a year after its launch.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the slashed Sonic Healthcare share price a 'buying opportunity'?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock a healthy opportunity?

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the Westpac share price in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs outlines three challenges for the ASX 200 bank in FY25.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in this ASX dividend stock for $550 per year in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Big returns and passive income could be on the cards for investors according to Morgans.

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International Stock News

Is it too late to buy Nvidia stock?

| Anders Bylund

Nvidia is a big AI winner right now, but how much further can the winning streak go?

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Superannuation

Maximising superannuation: Are you losing out due to 'poor asset allocation'?

| Mitchell Lawler

Does your superannuation reflect the way you want to be invested? It might be time to double-check.

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Energy Shares

Buy this ASX 200 energy stock if you want a big return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees a lot of value in this energy stock at current levels.

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Technology Shares

Should you buy Life360 shares after its latest stunning milestone?

| James Mickleboro

This high flying tech stock could keep rising according to Bell Potter.

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares to buy today and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are very bullish on the outlooks of these buy-rated shares.

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Growth Shares

What are the best ASX shares to buy with $500 in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these shares for good reason. Let's find out why.

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