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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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Financial Shares

Why now could be 'a great time' time to buy IAG shares

| Bernd Struben

Atop the past year’s 17% share price gain, IAG stock trades on a 2.6% dividend yield.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend giants for a second income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that these dividend shares could be top buys right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another poor session for the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Investing Strategies

How investing your streaming fees could bring $1,500 of passive income a month

| Tony Yoo

Do you really need 9 different entertainment accounts? You can cancel at least some of those to put money into…

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 blue-chip shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these blue chips. But why are they buys?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Inflation is running hot. Now what?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A little prudence is called for. A little old-fashioned financial discipline. 

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Dividend Investing

Should income investors buy these ASX dividend stocks with 7%+ yields?

| James Mickleboro

Big yields could be on the way for owners of these dividend shares according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 slipped back into loss territory this Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

If you invest $10,000 in NAB shares today, how much passive income will you get in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

The forecast dividend on NAB shares in FY24 is $1.68 per share.

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Technology Shares

Buy this undervalued ASX 200 tech share now: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech share a must buy? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Why I just put Rio Tinto shares on my watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

This business is one worth watching.

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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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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares higher following 14% boost to quarterly production

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining giant has released its September quarter mining activities report.

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Share Fallers

Why Dexus, Magellan, Westgold, and Woolworths shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult session on Wednesday.

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ETFs

3 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Here are three quality ETFs that could be buys for investors this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Corporate Travel, Kogan, Pointsbet, and Syrah shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong sessions on Wednesday.

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Energy Shares

3 directors buy Whitehaven shares following news of BHP coal mines acquisition

| Bronwyn Allen

It's considered a positive sign when directors invest more of their own money in the companies they run.

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Travel Shares

When Alan Joyce sold 2.5 million Qantas shares this fundie bet against the ASX 200 airline

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares have been hit on several fronts over the past four months.

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REITs

Guess which ASX 200 stock just sank back to its 2014 price

| Tony Yoo

There could be 3 reasons why this well-known company is struggling to make an impression on investors.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Pointsbet share price jumping 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company is performing well without its recently offloaded US business.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock just rocketed 160%!

| Tony Yoo

This small-cap has some great news and this has the market in a frenzy.

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Broker Notes

2 little-known ASX All Ords shares with 11% and 22% upside potential: broker

| Bernd Struben

The All Ordinaries Index is in the red today, but these two ASX All Ords shares are marching higher.

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Bank Shares

Did CBA shares just load up on $1.25 billion worth of debt?

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA has tapped the debt market to raise more than a billion dollars in funds.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is rocketing 30% on a 'game-changer'

| James Mickleboro

Management at this nickel explorer are very happy with recent drilling.

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Cheap Shares

Top broker nominates 3 cheap ASX 300 retail shares

| Bronwyn Allen

RBC Capital says these 3 ASX 300 retail stocks should grow in value over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as Aussie inflation data surprises to the upside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors didn’t like the latest inflation data just released by the ABS.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Ampol share price zooming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Ampol has delivered the goods during the third quarter. Here's how profitable it has been.

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International Stock News

Which 2 top NASDAQ stocks rushed in opposite directions on earnings updates?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two giants of the global tech world reported quarterly earnings overnight.

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Dividend Investing

Shares vs. property: How do rental returns stack up against dividends?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare current rental yields across metro and regional markets to ASX shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Super Retail share price races higher amid strong sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Super Retail is defying the tough economic environment and growing its sales at a solid rate.

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Resources Shares

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

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares are now up 34% in 12 months.

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Retirement

Why I'd buy Telstra shares if I were retiring tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call on this stock to provide defensive earnings and dividends.

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Retail Shares

Kogan share price jumps 5% as FY24 starts strongly

| Tristan Harrison

A return to growth is exciting investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price falls despite strong Q1 sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths was in fine form during the first quarter. Here's what it reported.

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Materials Shares

Why are Azure Minerals shares now suspended?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer is locked in takeover talks.

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Resources Shares

Lynas share price leaping higher as Malaysia green lights rare earths facility

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX 200 rare earths miner are up 17% since late afternoon trade on Tuesday.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Corporate Travel share price charging higher on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

This travel company appears to believe that its shares are undervalued.

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Share Market News

Magellan shares plummet after CEO heads for the exit

| Tony Yoo

The company also announced extra costs to wipe debts from the employee share program.

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Opinions

Want to become wealthy? Here's why buying cheap ASX shares in a downturn could be a great move

| Tristan Harrison

Downturns can be the most exciting time to invest.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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