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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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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech stock surges 9% on 'significantly improved long-term growth trajectory'

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is scaling new heights on Wednesday. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The recession is already here (sort of)…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Per-person GDP has been declining for ages. Which, when you think about it, is all that really matters.

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Retirement

3 boring but beautiful ASX 200 shares to add to a retirement portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these three stocks would seamlessly slot into a retirement portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares push higher on US$5.8b half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

The market has responded positively to the mining giant's half year results.

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Financial Shares

Why a top broker thinks this ASX 200 financial stock is going to fall 14%

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are bearish about this large financial stock.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is surging today on big news

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock released a couple of announcements this morning. What did it reveal?

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Technology Shares

EOS share price races higher on ADF contract win

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited on Wednesday? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

How to build a powerful passive-income portfolio with just $20,000

| Tristan Harrison

These are the sorts of investments I’d look at for passive income.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

What is Goldman Sachs saying about these income options? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price on watch following half-year earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Here's how the mining giant performed during the first half.

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Broker Notes

Why the Woolworths share price could be a market beater

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that investors should snap up the retail giant's shares before it's too late.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX shares elevated to 'strong buy' ratings in July

| Bronwyn Allen

CommSec data shows these stocks now have the strongest possible consensus buy recommendation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles stock: Buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

What are brokers saying about this supermarket giant?

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Growth Shares

Up 29% in 6 months, buy this ASX 200 growth stock that 'continues to extend its competitive advantage'

| Bernd Struben

Wilson Asset Management forecasts more strong growth from this booming ASX 200 share.

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Superannuation

2 factors that will 'materially impact' your superannuation returns: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard’s Chief Investment Officer Duncan Burns has this advice for superannuation investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today. Let's see what's happening.

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Bank Shares

With a 6% dividend yield, is the NAB share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be attracted to this ASX bank share?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks with ~5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think income investors should be checking out these stocks.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) the only investment we need?

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF offers enormous underlying diversification.

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ETFs

Three top ASX ETFs I'd buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these three ETFs to any ASX investor today...

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Premium Reports

Do Dead People Make Better Investors? [PREMIUM CONTENT]

| Motley Fool Staff

The case for why active trading is hazardous to your wealth

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How to invest

10 surprising ways ASX stock investors are building their knowledge

| Bronwyn Allen

A national survey reveals some investors are building knowledge from potentially unreliable sources.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares ran out of steam this Tuesday and finished lower...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Star Entertainment share price rocketed 9% this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Hobbled by an investigation, is this casino operator about to become a bidder's meal?

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX mining stock just crash 35%?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for this copper explorer.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price just hit new 2-year lows. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring Woodside shares again today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Would you be crazy to buy ASX 200 bank shares at current prices?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert weighs in on the record bank share prices we've seen in 2024.

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Travel Shares

How are Qantas shares reacting to the unfolding Rex drama?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares are in focus as junior rival Rex airlines remains in a trading halt.

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How to invest

Youngest ASX shares investors still investing despite cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

New research shows young investors are more disciplined in their investing routines than their elder peers.

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International Stock News

Thinking of buying Nvidia stock? You need to hear what Elon Musk just said!

| Jeremy Bowman

The Tesla CEO had some kind words for Nvidia.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, Perseus, and Star Entertainment shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why>

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Gold

2 ASX 300 gold shares sinking following quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring these ASX 300 gold stocks today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Breville, Credit Corp, and ResMed shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are not letting the market weakness hold them back today.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

One is a coal miner and the other two are iron ore majors.

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Share Fallers

Fortescue share price dives 9% amid $1.9 billion share sale

| Mitchell Lawler

Fortescue is having a rough time lately. Now a major shareholder is jumping out.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX 200 stock is surging today following its FY24 results?

| James Mickleboro

This company's guidance for FY 2025 is helping offset a poor result.

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AI Stocks

Appen share price rockets 44% amid 'significant opportunities'

| Bernd Struben

Appen shares are surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares outperforming on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX healthcare shares are on the way up on Tuesday after positive news announcements.

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Bank Shares

Why this top broker just downgraded ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

This leading broker is feeling pessimistic about the ASX bank share.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares just rated as broker buys

| Zach Bristow

The latest round of broker recommendations is in.

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