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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some huge moves higher on the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Opinions

Are Domino's Pizza shares the greatest bargain on the ASX 100?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to take a bite of this opportunity.

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Earnings Results

WAM Capital share price rises 3% after dividend maintained

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Capital has kept its dividend flat by the skin of its teeth.

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Growth Shares

Want big returns? Analysts name 2 ASX growth shares to buy with 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

If you want some big returns then check out these growth stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts on latest wages, RBA comments

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this instalment of wage growth data be setting the scene for another month without an interest rate rise?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy now for the long term

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to companies from all corners of the world.

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Melbana Energy, Seek, and Temple & Webster shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a great time on Tuesday. Why are they sinking?

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ETFs

Is it too late to buy the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) in August?

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie investors can't get enough of this ETF...

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Share Gainers

Why Cochlear, CSL, Life360, and Pro Medicus shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is booming on a 250% profit jump

| Bronwyn Allen

The automotive aftermarket and water products company reported a massive profit boost today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized CSL dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL has just given investors another dividend pay rise.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? What to expect from the supermarket giant's FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Is Woolworths going to impress with its results next week?

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Earnings Results

Pro Medicus share price jumps on 36% profit growth in FY23 report

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are excited about the imaging technology company's healthy financials.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share just crashed 33%

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is sinking deep into the red on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price rockets 36% on 'significant milestone'

| Bronwyn Allen

Lake Resources shares are flying on Tuesday amid an update on the Kachi Project.

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Earnings Results

Life360 share price zooms 18% higher on Q2 update and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is catching the eye of investors on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened in the green amid broker upgrades to three stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price limps ahead despite Penfolds sales surging 14%

| Mitchell Lawler

A splash of luxury is helping Treasury Wines fend off inflation and a cost-conscious consumer.

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Earnings Results

Temple & Webster share price sinks 12% despite sales recovery in FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

The e-commerce company revealed growth plans and a strong start to FY24.

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Materials Shares

Azure Minerals shares rocket after rejecting SQM takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Azure Minerals has received a few takeover approaches.

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Earnings Results

Challenger share price drops 5% despite record annuity sales in FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

The company's report showed both profit and dividend growth.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are CSL shares storming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

CSL's FY 2023 results have gone down well with the market.

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Earnings Results

Seek share price plunges 7.4% after lacklustre annual results

| Tony Yoo

The online job classifieds provider punished for a lukewarm 2023 report.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares charge higher on solid quarter and $1.5b buyback

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares are on the move on Tuesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Cochlear share price lifts on 21% dividend boost

| Bronwyn Allen

The hearing implants company reports record FY23 revenue and a juicy reward for investors.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The worst reason not to invest

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

No, Bradman didn’t score a century every time he went out to bat.

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Opinions

Timeless investments: 3 ASX All Ords shares I'd buy to last a lifetime

| Mitchell Lawler

Compounding returns over decades could be life-changing. But, we need companies that will last the test of time for it…

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How to invest

How long would it take to build a $50,000 ASX share portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Building a sizeable investment portfolio may not take as long as you think.

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Earnings Results

CSL share price in focus after FY23 profit guidance beat

| James Mickleboro

CSL has delivered its eagerly anticipated FY 2023 results. How did it do?

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Best Shares

The ASX 200 share I wish I had bought a decade ago (and might still)

| Sebastian Bowen

I wish I bought this stock in 2013, but it might not be too late in 2023.

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Broker Notes

'Upcoming catalysts': Fund manager names 2 ASX shares that are in line for analyst upgrades

| Tristan Harrison

An ASX travel share and UK bank could be two opportunities.

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Cheap Shares

'Growth potential': 2 ASX shares now set up for explosive returns

| Tony Yoo

These two stocks have underperformed recently but the underlying businesses have manoeuvred in the background for a roaring comeback.

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Earnings Results

NAB share price on watch following $1.9b quarterly cash profit and buyback

| James Mickleboro

NAB has delivered a big quarterly profit. But will it be big enough for the market?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares could give you an income boost.

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Resources Shares

'Long growth runway': 2 ASX mining shares cashing in on the green energy transition

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks may not be the obvious investment when it comes to the shift to net zero, but those companies…

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Small Cap Shares

This fund manager is excited by possible takeovers with these 2 ASX small-cap shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors can get excited about these stocks.

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Opinions

Forget Pilbara Minerals shares! I'd buy this ASX lithium share instead

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd choose this unconventional pick for lithium exposure today.

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Cheap Shares

Down 70% in 2 years: 2 ASX 200 shares to buy for dirt cheap now

| Tony Yoo

The market turned on these stocks but experts reckon they are set for massive turnaround stories.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It's a big day of earnings on Tuesday. Here's what to expect.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why are brokers bullish on these ASX 200 blue chip shares?

| James Mickleboro

What's caught the eye of analysts with these blue chips?

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