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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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ETFs

Why I prefer Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) units over CBA shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification is a key offering of this ETF.

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs just upgraded this ASX 200 tech share

| James Mickleboro

This could be the tech share to buy right now according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts are tipping big yields from these ASX 300 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be on offer for investors from these shares.

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Broker Notes

'Attractive price': Rare buying opportunity for this quality ASX 200 share just opened

| Tony Yoo

See why the experts are so positive on this healthcare technology company.

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Share Market News

6 ASX shares that short sellers are racing to close their positions on

| Bronwyn Allen

The pro traders are reducing their short positions on these ASX shares. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Is now a good time to buy Santos shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this ASX 200 stock power investor returns even higher?

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Cheap Shares

'A cracking market': 2 'compelling' ASX 200 shares Airlie just bought

| Tony Yoo

It's hard to distinguish between bargain buys and value traps. Here's a pair of stocks that could be the former.

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Broker Notes

5 for 5: Classic long-term ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for the next half-decade

| Tony Yoo

Every investor needs a strong core to their portfolio. Wilsons' Rob Crookston names a few stocks he'd be happy to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a difficult finish to the week.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks could be in 'a very prime place'. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

A range of factors are lining up to potentially give ASX 200 gold stocks another big boost through 2024.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed yet another day of strong gains on the markets today.

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How to invest

$2,000 to invest? Here's how I'd aim to turn it into $10k by buying undervalued ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how cheap shares could help you grow your wealth.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue chip shares could generate strong returns: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping strong returns from these blue chips over the next 12 months.

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Earnings Results

Up 65% in 2023, Chrysos share price surges again on golden quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

This little ASX mining technology company is growing at a rapid pace. Now management believes revenue could double again over…

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Energy Shares

Does a P/E of 2x and dividend yield of over 10% make Whitehaven shares a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a dirt cheap buy or are these valuation metrics misleading?

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Broker Notes

Why 12 top brokers say the CSL share price is a no-brainer buy right now

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 blue chip has strong support from a large number of market experts.

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Share Fallers

Why Macquarie, Panoramic, Regis Resources, and Rio Tinto shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday.

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Best Shares

Easy investing: 3 ASX shares with nice dividends and reasonable prices

| Sebastian Bowen

Want some stress-free shares for you portfolio? Here are three.

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Insignia, Megaport, and Sandfire shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Which four ASX 200 companies have caught the experts' attention?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges toward new record after Fed hikes US rates to 22-year high

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is charging higher again today, getting within striking distance of posting new all-time highs.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

No degrees of difficulty in investing

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

See, unlike in Olympic diving, there’s no extra points for degree of difficulty when you invest.

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Earnings Results

Alcidion share price charges 9% ahead on record quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

The company's share price has suffered throughout 2023, but the business fundamentals of Alcidion are moving in the right direction.

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Bank Shares

Guess which obscure ASX share is rocketing on a deal with CBA

| James Mickleboro

There's been some big news for this small cap today.

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Earnings Results

Megaport share price charges 12% higher to lead the ASX 200 amid stellar Q4 report

| Bronwyn Allen

The company intends to provide improved FY24 guidance within the next month.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price about to get hit by this 'downward pressure'?

| Bernd Struben

You’re unlikely to hear any ASX 200 investors who bought BHP shares 12 months ago complaining about their outsized returns.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX mining share just crash 45%?

| James Mickleboro

This base metals developer's shares are at a 52-week low.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Medibank share price rising on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

A leadership reshuffle could benefit the company in the long-term.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords share just surged 30% on a takeover bid from GQG

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share suddenly has two suitors knocking on its door.

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Gold

Why did ASX 200 gold share Regis Resources just crash 15%?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share isn't glittering on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price marches higher amid job cuts and carbon credits

| Bernd Struben

The CBA share price is outperforming the benchmark index today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Rio Tinto dividend

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has declared its interim dividend for FY 2023.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price dives 15% as board drama unfolds

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs saga is coming to an end and the new guard looks set to win.

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Materials Shares

Leo Lithium share price remains frozen. Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Leo Lithium shares are staying frozen for at least another week.

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Earnings Results

Up 43% in a year, Allkem share price dips despite record annual lithium production at Olaroz

| Bernd Struben

The Allkem share price has been a very strong performer in 2023, up 43% since the opening bell on 3…

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price lower despite record FY23 shipments

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue has handed in its quarterly report card. How did it do?

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price drops after first-half earnings disappoint

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's half-year results have disappointed investors.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price sinks 5% on 'substantially down' profits

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has had a tough start to the new financial year.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the NAB share price in August?

| Tristan Harrison

Lending competition may be lessening, but what about arrears?

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International Stock News

Meta stock leaps 7% as Family of Apps cash cow delivers growth

| Mitchell Lawler

Meta investors could be pondering the prospects of its worst days now being behind the company after another strong quarter.

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