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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 Fallers

Why Arafura, Block, Sayona Mining, and Syrah Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on Thursday. But why?

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold stock is smashing the market today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding up this gold stock on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the Brainchip share price tumbling 7% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This semiconductor company's shares are under pressure again. But why?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares: Cuts, allegations, and a bond deal gone bad

| Mitchell Lawler

The verdict is still out on whether the anomaly was a coincidence or not. Yet, ANZ is already trying to…

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Communication Shares

Ouch! ASX 200 stock sees red after $141m China impairment

| Zach Bristow

After a business review, the company decided to write its investment down.

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Share Market News

Why is the Arafura share price crashing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are selling this rare earths stock on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Newmont share price higher as cash flow jumps 113% in Q2

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner came in with a strong set of results.

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price lifting off today?

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star shares are shrugging off the ASX 200 sell-off today and charging higher. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price hitting a multi-year low today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner continues to sell lithium at a loss and burn through cash reserves.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares sink despite 'outstanding quarter'

| James Mickleboro

The iron ore giant had a record finish to the year.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock is sinking again

| Keith Noonan

Earnings season has kicked off for the "Magnificent Seven." What does this mean for Nvidia?

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price tumbles on first-quarter update

| James Mickleboro

How did this investment bank perform during the first quarter?

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Dividend Investing

Are these 2 ASX dividend shares standout buys for a winning portfolio?

| Tristan Harrison

Does the great dividend income of these stocks make them buys?

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International Stock News

Tesla's Q2 disappoints, but there's more to the story

| Daniel Miller

Here's why the second quarter could be better than it appears, and why 2025 can't come soon enough.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock just crashed

| Rich Smith

Tesla stock looks like the "Bad News Bears" of the auto industry.

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Dividend Investing

Top brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are quality buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about these buy-rated income stocks.

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Speculative

'Blockbuster opportunity': This speculative ASX stock could rise 70%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks exciting times could be around the corner for this buy-rated high risk stock.

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Motley Fool TV

Motley Fool TV – July 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

How inflation, elections, and ASX earnings shape markets.

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Broker Notes

How I'd invest $5,000 in ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated stocks could be great options for those funds.

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Materials Shares

Down 40% in a year: Are Pilbara Minerals shares good value?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this lithium giant yet

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Retail Shares

Where will Wesfarmers stock be in 1 year?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this retail giant keep providing good returns for investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Bank Shares

How big could the returns from Westpac shares be in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this bank primed to deliver further strong performance? Here’s one broker’s view.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether Buffett would buy Woolies today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre hump day for ASX shares today...

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is sinking on a $9 billion outflow

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock is down ten times more than the broader market today...

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Materials Shares

Why are Arafura shares frozen on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Arafura shares aren’t trading today. But why?

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Communication Shares

Why this top broker thinks Telstra shares can return 20% in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s one broker’s call on Telstra’s potential.

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Technology Shares

Why this high-flying ASX defence stock is surging again today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX defence stock is on another tear today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price sinks to 52-week low: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this beaten down mining stock is in the buy zone?

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Share Fallers

Why Argosy Minerals, Flight Centre, Mesoblast, and Telix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price sinks 5% on giant debt deal

| Mitchell Lawler

This high-growth drug developer is turning to debt for its next wave of expansion.

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International Stock News

What did Nasdaq high flyers Tesla and Alphabet just report?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Nasdaq earnings season continues with Google-parent Alphabet and Tesla reporting overnight.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Ora Banda, Spartan Resources, and TechnologyOne shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are overcoming the market weakness and pushing higher. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why did the iron ore price just sink below US$100?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s happening in the iron ore world?

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Materials Shares

BHP stock: Buy, sell, or hold in August 2024?

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian's shares have just hit a 52-week low. Do analysts see this as a buying opportunity?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just rocketed 46% on major news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX healthcare stock flying higher on Wednesday. But why?

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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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Dividend Investing

$15k stashed away? I could turn that into a second income worth $22 a day!

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends and compounding are excellent financial forces.

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