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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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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, ARB, Judo, and Monadelphous shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 real estate stock rallies 7% after strong sales in FY24

| Zach Bristow

Let's see what this real estate player posted.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide share price soars 11% on FY24 results

| Bronwyn Allen

The industrials stock is currently the strongest performer of the ASX 200 today.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 300 stock is crashing 17% despite strong growth and record FY24 profits

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors heading to the exits today in a hurry?

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Earnings Results

Guess which high-yielding ASX All Ords share just crashed 20% on suspended dividends

| Bernd Struben

ASX All Ords investors are punishing this former dividend star today.

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Earnings Results

Hub24 share price dips despite net inflows leaping 62%

| Mitchell Lawler

Earnings are up 24%, but investors are holding back today.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares have got the attention of Gen Z investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Report shows Gen Z investors traded a narrower range of securities than other generations in FY24.

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Earnings Results

Why is the Baby Bunting share price jumping 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

FY 2024 was tough. But a much improved outlook is getting investors excited.

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International Stock News

If you bought 1 share of Nvidia stock at its IPO, here's how many shares you would own now

| Will Healy

Investors should treat Nvidia as a lesson showing how much share counts can rise over time.

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Dividend Investing

5% dividend yield! Here's one of my favourite cheap ASX 200 shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock is a tasty buy.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 financial share is rocketing 11% on 'strong' FY24 result

| James Mickleboro

A strong result and stronger guidance is getting investors excited.

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Earnings Results

Ansell share price rockets higher on FY 2025 growth outlook

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the Ansell share price soaring on Tuesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking 8% after warning of a big dividend cut in FY25

| James Mickleboro

A big dividend cut is coming next year based on the company's guidance.

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Earnings Results

ANZ share price pushes higher on solid Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

What did the big four bank report this morning? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

The pros and cons of buying AGL shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be bullish on the ASX energy share?

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors. Let's see what they are saying about them.

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Materials Shares

Why this popular ASX 200 mining stock could crash almost 25%

| James Mickleboro

Big declines could be on the cards for this miner according to Goldman Sachs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are A2 Milk shares a buy after the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares crashed almost 20% on Monday. Let's see what analysts think of that.

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers say CSL and these excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be quality options for investors looking for strong stocks.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in Westpac shares 12 months ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Has this big four bank delivered the goods for investors since this time last year?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these are top options for income investors this week.

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Economy

Triple the value: Here's one ASX share to buy in an industry going gangbusters

| Zach Bristow

Investors don't often turn to this domain as their first choice, although it has caught the attention of brokers.

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Opinions

Are GQG or Magellan shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these fund managers offer a compelling outlook.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'd prefer to buy over a term deposit

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer exciting yields and stability.

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Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2027 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

Are things only going to get better from here for the bank?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Coles shares? Here's your preview for the FY24 result

| Tristan Harrison

This is what the business may have achieved in FY24.

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ETFs

Does the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) pay dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Does this popular investment provide passive income?

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Bank Shares

CBA vs Westpac: Which is the better buy for dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on which ASX bank is a better buy for dividends right now.

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Share Market News

Could Fed chair Jerome Powell 'trigger a big selloff' in the ASX 200 at Jackson Hole?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be tuned into Fed chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 managed to eke out a gain this Monday...

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Travel Shares

How much could $1,000 invested in Qantas shares be worth next year?

| Zach Bristow

Let's see what analysts think the investment could grow to.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares pop as a green barrier is flattened

| Zach Bristow

This clears the path for a major project.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX 300 stocks to buy and 1 to sell

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these stocks.

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Gold

ASX gold shares rocket as price tops US$2,500

| Sebastian Bowen

These gold stocks are smashing the markets today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Resources Shares

How Rio Tinto and these top ASX 200 mining stocks can weather the plunging iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 miners like Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue are facing headwinds from the plunging iron ore price.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The email I always delete

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

'It’s not you, it’s me…'

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Looking for a source of passive income? Check out these ETFs.

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Resources Shares

Liontown shares at 52-week lows as lithium slump extends further

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't buyers of the lithium share at these depressed levels.

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