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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

AGL share price on watch amid $1.3b loss

| James Mickleboro

AGL has released its FY 2023 results. How did it do?

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the latest AFIC dividend? You'd better hurry

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost dividend time for the ASX’s biggest LIC.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has the Resmed share price crashed 19% in a week?

| Sebastian Bowen

The sleep-focused ASX 200 healthcare stock has been harshly punished over the past week.

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Blue Chip Shares

Bell Potter names 2 of the best ASX 200 blue-chip shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be top options to buy this month.

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Technology Shares

Are Novonix shares worth buying at under $1?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a two-sided look into the argument for and against buying Novonix shares while they're out of favour.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these are top options for income investors.

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Small Cap Shares

'Very strong': 2 small-cap ASX shares to buy that you've not been thinking about

| Tony Yoo

If you want to beat the market, you need to think differently. Here are the stocks Glenmore Asset Management is…

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International Stock News

Should I forget Tesla shares and buy this US stock instead?

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla has an Amazon-backed rival. Should investors change horse?

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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 on form and pushed higher. The benchmark rose 0.4% to 7,338 points. Will…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Contrarian positioning': 2 ASX shares to buy from an unloved sector

| Tony Yoo

DNR Capital reveals the stocks that they have recently bought for cheap, going against market sentiment.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs bear case

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the positives and negatives.

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Dividend Investing

Boost your income with these ASX dividend stocks: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon that these shares could give you an income boost.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top ten shares?

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Resources Shares

What might Chinese deflation mean for ASX 200 iron ore shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia is the world's biggest exporter of iron ore and China is our main customer.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords share just crash 22%

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a closer at why one index member was severely unloved on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price trailing the other ASX big four banks today?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ investors are getting important insights into Suncorp Bank today.

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Resources Shares

One director is buying the dip on Rio Tinto shares. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Former Mirvac Group CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz was appointed to the Rio Tinto board in June.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Suncorp dividend

| Bernd Struben

Suncorp announced its final FY23 dividend payment this morning.

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Growth Shares

Morgans says these are ASX 200 stocks to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling particularly bullish on these ASX 200 stocks.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX resources stocks going gangbusters on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

These ASX resources stocks are trouncing the benchmark returns today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Lithium and tech are on the menu this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat amid latest inflation news from China

| Bronwyn Allen

Domestic demand is falling in China, raising fears of deflation.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Beach Energy, Pantoro, and Suncorp shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Beach Energy share price is sinking today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Beach Energy share price today.

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, Coronado, InvoCare, and Syrah shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great session on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Renascor Resources share price crashes 20% despite positive study results

| Bronwyn Allen

Renascor Resources has announced the study results of its proposed South Australian graphite mining and processing project.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's what to expect from the bank's Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant will be releasing its third-quarter update next week.

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Resources Shares

Here's Goldman Sachs' latest forecast for the iron ore price

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore price dropped below US$100 per tonne overnight. Now what?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price smashing the ASX 300 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares are faring better than the broader index today. But why?

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Opinions

One unloved ASX income stock I'm buying, with an 11% dividend yield

| Bernd Struben

You’re most likely familiar with this beaten-down ASX income stock. You may even have shopped in one of the company’s…

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? Here's your FY 2023 results preview

| James Mickleboro

What is CSL going to report next week? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the FY23 CBA dividend

| Tristan Harrison

It’s getting close to payday for CBA shareholders.

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ETFs

Should you buy this ASX ETF with an eye-popping 8.8% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF pays a near-9% yield, but there's a catch...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Happy Vanguard Index Chart Day

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Happy Vanguard Index Chart Day, to all who celebrate.

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Healthcare Shares

This $9 billion investor is selling off Mesoblast shares. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast was dealt a major blow last week when the FDA knocked back its flagship drug for a second time.

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Growth Shares

Goldman Sachs says these ASX growth shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these highly rated shares.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock is rocketing 44% on a new discovery

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is having a stunning session on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is surging on a deal with Samsung

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down mining share is finding some love today.

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Earnings Results

Suncorp share price slides despite 69% full-year profit boost

| Bernd Struben

Suncorp’s group profits soared 69% year on year to $1.15 billion.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank share price lower despite APRA boost

| James Mickleboro

APRA has given this regional bank a boost.

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