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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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Resources Shares

3 reasons I think Fortescue shares are undervalued right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why it could be worth digging into this mining stock.

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Earnings Results

This ASX 200 share is jumping 10% following its FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been impressed with this quick service restaurant operator's results.

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Technology Shares

Why Goldman Sachs just upgraded this explosive ASX 200 tech stock

| James Mickleboro

This could be one of the best tech stocks to buy right now.

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Bank Shares

Can ANZ shares really deliver a dividend yield of 7%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is ANZ's near-7% yield all it's cracked up to be?

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's how these Aussies plan to spend their tax returns

| Bernd Struben

Survey results from online investment platform Sharesies offer some unique insight into how Australians intend to spend their tax returns.

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Retirement

Build your retirement savings with these 3 awesome Warren Buffett investment tips

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett's wisdom is essential reading for all retirees, current and future.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy for FY24

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for the new financial year.

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Energy Shares

Why the Woodside share price could be a strong performer for 'decades to come'

| Bernd Struben

Until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, many analysts were labelling oil and gas stocks like Woodside as tomorrow’s stranded…

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these top ASX dividend shares with big yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Retail Shares

Up 42% in a month. Why this ASX retail share remains resilient

| Tristan Harrison

Investors and shoppers keep spending on this e-commerce player.

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Financial Shares

What might FY24 bring for IAG shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Insurance companies may be entering a period of strong profits.

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Broker Notes

The ASX share with 'attractive dividend yield' trading at a 'meaningful discount'

| Tony Yoo

An expert recommends a stock that's now trading for less than what the company's real estate assets are worth.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will Coles shares be worth owning in FY24?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX broker reckons Coles shares are a buy today.

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Growth Shares

I rate these strong ASX growth shares as buys for FY24 and beyond

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these two small businesses could grow into much bigger stocks.

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Broker Notes

'Significant potential': 2 ASX shares to buy for 'strong growth'

| Tony Yoo

Experts pick out a pair of stocks to add to the portfolio during a time of great economic and political…

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ETFs

I think this is the best reason to buy and own the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

| Tristan Harrison

Gaining exposure to winning companies like Xero and WiseTech are helping the returns of this ETF.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to return to form on Tuesday.

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Opinions

Got $50k of savings? Here's how I'd turn that into passive income of $10k a year

| Tony Yoo

Everyone's dream is to get paid for doing nothing. Here's how you can touch the holy grail.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How might FY24 pan out for the Wesfarmers share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Despite all the uncertainty, it could be a year of strength for Wesfarmers.

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Santos shares today (and 3 not to)

| Motley Fool Staff

Is it time to stock up on shares in the energy giant? Our Motley Fool writers present the bull and…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing start to the trading week for ASX shares this Monday.

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Technology Shares

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about this ASX 200 tech share

| James Mickleboro

Is this high-flying tech stock a buy?

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Travel Shares

Corporate Travel shares sizzle after securing major travel contract

| Tristan Harrison

Here are all details on its latest contract win.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX stocks could be top options for passive income: analysts

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking for passive income, then these shares could be the way to do it.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Leo Lithium, New Hope, and Perenti shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, DDH1, Metcash, and Silk Laser shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Travel Shares

Will the Qantas share price take off again in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares have been flying high this financial year. Can this trend continue?

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Share Market News

Civil unrest in Russia: What could it mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is in the red on Monday following Saturday’s armed march on Moscow by the Wagner mercenary group.

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Economy

Why interest rates shouldn't really matter to ASX investors

| Sebastian Bowen

High interest rates aren't as big of a deal as you might think.

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Materials Shares

Can the Lake Resources share price get back on course in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Surely things can't get worse for this lithium share in FY24.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 60% in 5 years, could this beaten-up ASX 200 stock be poised for a comeback?

| Sebastian Bowen

One fund manager has named this stock as its most undervalued buy.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX materials share is rocketing 23% amid General Motors agreement

| James Mickleboro

This materials share is starting the week in the clouds.

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very bullish about these growth stars.

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Bank Shares

Uh-oh! Are ASX 200 bank shares about to suffer some big write-downs?

| Bernd Struben

Already struggling with share price losses in 2023, ASX 200 bank shares could be in for some turbulent headwinds heading…

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Bank Shares

Should I pounce on Westpac shares while they're trading around $21?

| James Mickleboro

What's the word on Westpac in the broker community right now?

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ETFs

2 impressive ASX ETFs I'd buy for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Quality ETFs could be the way to go for outperformance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Billion-dollar fusion: These 2 ASX mining shares are combining

| Mitchell Lawler

These two companies are set to become a leader in drilling services with a $1.3 billion merger.

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Materials Shares

Broker tips these hot ASX lithium shares to keep rising

| James Mickleboro

These high-flying ASX lithium shares could keep rising according to Bell Potter.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price tumbling 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

This troubled tech company just announced more bad news.

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