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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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Earnings Results

Soul Pattinson share price falls 5% as war chest nears $1 billion

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are not satisfied by Soul Pattinson's bigger dividend and increased cash flows.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Latin Resources share price tumbling 8%?

| James Mickleboro

Is Latin Resources being too ambitious with its lithium price assumptions?

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Earnings Results

Premier Investments share price higher on record FY23 profits and dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Peter Alexander and Smiggle owner has released its FY 2023 results. How did it do?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares jump after oil prices march higher

| James Mickleboro

Oil prices have continued their seemingly unstoppable rise.

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Earnings Results

Brickworks share price sinks on huge FY23 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

Brickworks' earnings took a hit in FY 2023 but it still managed to increase its dividend.

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Share Market News

REVEALED: Which ASX companies are the most productive in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

Productivity is a hot topic in Australia, so let's check out which publicly listed businesses are the best at it.

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Dividend Investing

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why today is important

| Tristan Harrison

It’s dividend day!

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Today is payday!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own CBA shares, today is your lucky day.

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Financial Shares

Should IAG shares be on my buy list in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Is insurance a smart place to look for opportunities?

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Resources Shares

What's coming up for Rio Tinto shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Will there be even more volatility for the resources giant?

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Want income? Want capital gains? Check out these dividend shares.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech showdown: Should you buy Altium or WiseTech shares?

| Tony Yoo

Two darlings in the Aussie technology scene go head to head. Which should you buy?

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Investing Strategies

3 hottest themes stock investors are buying into right now

| Tony Yoo

Curious about what everyone else is thinking? Here is where the money is flowing to at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

On Wednesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form and recorded a small decline. The benchmark fell 0.1% to…

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Share Market News

Why are US shares doing so much better than ASX 200 shares in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 has risen 11.75% while ASX 200 shares have risen 1.32%.

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Dividend Investing

Over $17 billion in dividends is being paid to ASX shareholders today

| James Mickleboro

A number of ASX giants are making it rain with dividends today.

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Bonds

Are bonds a 'safer' investment than buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's discuss the pros and cons of buying bonds.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Think the good times have gone? Think again…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It could be they're just warming up.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors had to endure yet another day of selling this Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank share price lifts amid BetaShares superannuation deal

| Bronwyn Allen

This is the first foray into superannuation for the Australian asset management group.

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Share Gainers

Why Deep Yellow, Meteoric Resources, Novonix, and ResMed shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited about these shares today?

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How to invest

Forget gold. Warren Buffett got rich by investing in shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Warren Buffett hates gold as an investment.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)? Here's what you'll be paid in October

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can look forward to another solid payment.

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Dividend Investing

The biggest Woolworths dividend in 9 years is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Bronwyn Allen

We also reveal Goldman Sachs' full-year Woolworths dividend forecasts for FY24, FY25, and FY26.

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Share Market News

Why Brainchip, Evolution, Fonterra, and Star shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a bad day for shareholders of these ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

Which are the best ASX 200 energy stocks to buy now for dividends

| Bernd Struben

Despite a retrace in coal, oil and gas prices from 2022's highs, ASX 200 energy stocks continue to pay market-beating…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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Share Market News

Why surging bond yields are dragging the ASX 200 lower

| Mitchell Lawler

Bonds are singing their siren song as interest rates look to be higher for longer.

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Dividend Investing

The mega Mineral Resources dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| Sebastian Bowen

Own Mineral Resources shares? Here's the tea on your big payday.

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52-Week Lows

The Sayona Mining share price just keeps on falling. Is it a buy yet?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share has reset its 52-week low yet again on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

'Uniquely attractive on the ASX': 3 reasons to buy Xero shares right now

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech share gets the tick of approval from this leading investment manager.

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Bank Shares

Strong buy: Why Goldman Sachs has ANZ shares on its conviction list

| James Mickleboro

Why would ANZ be the best bank share to buy now?

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ETFs

Why Vanguard ETFs are in the spotlight on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own a Vanguard ETF? You'll want to see this if you do.

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Materials Shares

Up 430% in 2023, Meteoric Resources shares surge again on 'exceptional results'

| James Mickleboro

It is a case of meteoric by name, meteoric by nature for this rare earths share.

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Share Market News

Why Endeavour shares are making headlines on Wednesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Former Woolworths executive Bill Wavish wants a seat on the board to drive a "much-needed turnaround".

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Economy

ASX 200 wobbles amid mixed CPI data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hedging their bets on the heels of the latest CPI data.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock just rocketed 73%

| James Mickleboro

This uranium stock is rocketing on Wednesday. But what is getting investors excited?

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Dividend Investing

Own Coles shares? Here's why you may feel wealthier today

| Tristan Harrison

Today should be a prosperous one for the supermarket giant's shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price trouncing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are managing to hold onto early gains despite some stiff broader market headwinds.

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Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland share price falls on broker downgrade to sell

| James Mickleboro

Why is Goldman Sachs bearish on this bank share.

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