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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price surge 8% in July?

| Tristan Harrison

Last month was excellent for bank shareholders.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 charges higher as investors celebrate RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent the ASX 200 sharply higher following the RBA’s interest rate announcement.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL share price tumble in July?

| James Mickleboro

It was another disappointing month for shareholders of this biotherapeutics giant.

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Communication Shares

Up 7% today, why have TPG shares just been halted?

| James Mickleboro

TPG is rumoured to be selling its fibre assets.

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Baby Bunting, Lynas, and Patriot Battery Metals are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session.

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Materials Shares

Uh-oh! Could this pose a threat to ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

A global energy giant is looking to stake its claim in the lithium supply market.

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Share Market News

'Assume control': Why the Adairs share price is leaping 5% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The retailer has announced a strategic decision that could improve customer experience and save it money.

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Share Fallers

Why Credit Corp, Mesoblast, Talon Energy, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Returning capital: These ASX companies have been buying back their shares in 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these capital-returning shares?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Allkem share price rising on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium company has updated its ore and mineral reserve estimates for Mt Cattlin.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Will be a challenge': Why Woolworths shares could be facing strong headwinds

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths shares are up 17% in 2023, not including the interim dividend payout.

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ETFs

Looking to buy the Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (DHHF)? Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

What is the DHHF ETF invested in?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Premium warranted': Why this ASX 300 share just surged 23%

| Bronwyn Allen

Baby Bunting shares are skyrocketing today despite the company reporting a 51% profit decline in FY23.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what to watch in next week's full-year results update

| Tristan Harrison

Shareholders have been told about early profit pain in the bank’s result.

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Energy Shares

No deal: Why these 2 ASX energy shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

Takeover talks have come to an end for these energy shares.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price smash the ASX 200 in July?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares flew high indeed over July.

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Earnings Results

Credit Corp share price crashes 14% as full-year dividends cut

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Credit Corp share price following the release of the company’s full year results.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are scaling new heights and making their shareholders smile this morning.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price up 5% on record quarter for production

| Bronwyn Allen

The Sayona Mining share price is rising today after the lithium miner released its June quarter report.

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International Stock News

Looking to buy Tesla shares? Here are 3 things you probably don't know about Musk's company

| Bernd Struben

Tesla shares have gained a whopping 147% in 2023. But the company isn’t just about EVs.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto share price higher amid US$45 million copper deal

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto is looking for copper in Chile with a new acquisition.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares too cheap based on this one metric?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the profit-making credentials of the ASX's biggest miners.

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Share Gainers

Patriot Battery Metals share price leaps 12% on $123 million investment from US lithium king

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX lithium share has attracted the attention of the world's largest lithium producer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price up 8% in 2023 but underperforming retail index

| Bronwyn Allen

Wesfarmers is removing several senior management roles at Bunnings to cut costs.

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Materials Shares

Lynas share price races 6% higher on US Government contract news

| James Mickleboro

Lynas has been given some good news from across the Pacific.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This semiconductor share is charging higher this morning. But why?

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Dividend Investing

How to use the Warren Buffett method to target a $1,000 monthly passive income from ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Investing like Warren Buffett can unlock a lot of investment income.

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Investing Strategies

How you can pay a premium and still make great returns with high-quality ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

High P/E stocks can more than justify the valuation if profit growth is strong.

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Share Market News

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares smashed the market in July. But why?

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Share Gainers

'Sales records': 2 ASX 200 shares to 'build for the future'

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are just starting to poke up, so one expert is urging investors to buy and ride the upward…

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Bank Shares

What's the forecast for the ANZ share price in August?

| Tristan Harrison

There are some key factors that could drive the ASX bank share higher during reporting season.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these 3 ASX dividend shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these dividend shares are buys in August.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the BHP share price in August?

| Bernd Struben

After posting solid gains in July, what's next for the BHP share price?

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Resources Shares

'Contrarian trade': 2 ASX 200 mining shares now in the buy zone

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are notoriously cyclical, but that's why this expert reckons you should pick up these ones while they're cheap.

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Broker Notes

'Rare opportunity' to buy 2 quality ASX 200 shares for dirt cheap

| Tony Yoo

Inflation and interest rate worries have brought stocks down for both good and bad businesses. So one expert recommends buying…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A positive session is expected from the ASX 200 index today. At least until the Reserve Bank meeting this afternoon.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in August 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Will you be woeful or wowed this earnings season? Our Foolish writers size up some of the top options.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 15% from their 2023 high, could it be time to buy CSL shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Almost every broker reckons its finally time to buy CSL shares.

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Dividend Investing

Industry leaders: 2 ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are positive on these ASX 200 dividend stocks that lead their respective industries.

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Broker Notes

Analysts say these ASX 100 shares are buys right now

| James Mickleboro

These high-quality shares could give your portfolio a boost.

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