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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

Why are ASX 200 mining stocks having such a cracking session on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 mining stocks, including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue, are surging today.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't let cheap brokerage cost you money

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What’s not to like about cheap brokerage?

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Retail Shares

Times are tough: Should I avoid ASX retail shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to put some of these stocks in the shopping basket.

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Share Market News

NAB reveals types of products 'considered consumers' are still buying. Which ASX shares might benefit?

| James Mickleboro

NAB's recent consumer survey reveals where consumer spending could be heading.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Allkem share price is falling on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

The Allkem share price is down following another poor session for US lithium shares overnight.

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Industrials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is surging on a major deal with US lithium giant Albemarle

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock reported it has secured a $200 million construction contract with Albemarle.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price leaps 4% as Twiggy's US push rolls on

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares are up on Tuesday after China hinted its intention to raise domestic demand.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price at a two-year low?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is trading at levels not seen since 2021.

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Retail Shares

'Opportunity to really capitalise': Why Wesfarmers shares are in the spotlight today

| Bernd Struben

With a market cap of $56 billion, two of Wesfarmers' well-known business segments are combining.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price dives another 14% to fresh 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very difficult week for shareholders of this lithium stock.

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Earnings Results

Newcrest share price higher as FY23 gold production guidance achieved

| Bronwyn Allen

Gold miner Newcrest has achieved its FY23 gold production and cost guidance.

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Materials Shares

Should I buy the dip on South32 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant good value after recent weakness?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price storming higher?

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals' lithium prices fell significantly more than expected during the fourth-quarter.

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ETFs

The Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) is up 40% in 2023. Why I'm still bullish

| Tristan Harrison

US tech shares are changing the world and could keep growing in value.

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Retail Shares

Why this beaten-up ASX 200 share could be a steal right now

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to put this stock in the shopping basket.

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Blue Chip Shares

Bolster your portfolio with these super strong ASX 200 blue-chip shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying good things about these blue-chip shares.

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ETFs

Buy these ASX ETFs to growth and passive income

| James Mickleboro

These ASX ETFs offer investors very different qualities. Here's what you need to know.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd generate a passive income from ASX shares starting today

| Tony Yoo

Commit to investing now and this is how much wealth you could create in 10 years.

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying ANZ shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Are big dividends enough to win over potential investors in this ASX bank share?

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Healthcare Shares

'Exciting growth opportunity'. Why this ASX 200 share is one to buy and hold onto

| Bernd Struben

Despite a recent downgrade for FY23, this ASX 200 share still expects to increase its net profits by up to…

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Financial Shares

Here's how Europe could drive the Macquarie share price higher

| Tristan Harrison

New offices signal the company's intent in continental Europe.

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Materials Shares

Why Core Lithium shares could fall to 50 cents following guidance shocker

| James Mickleboro

Things are not looking good at Core Lithium's Finniss project right now.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons why I think NIB shares could still be a buy

| Sebastian Bowen

NIB has a lot of things going for it.

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Dividend Investing

Are Woolworths shares worth buying today for consistent dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

When will the supermarket giant finally start paying more stable dividends.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX 200 income shares look like smart buys to me

| Tristan Harrison

Lower share prices spell ‘opportunity’ to me to boost dividend income.

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Cheap Shares

'Oversold': 2 ASX shares to buy now at a heavy discount

| Tony Yoo

Don't overpay, as that just eats into future returns. Here's a pair of bargains recommended by one expert.

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Dividend Investing

This beaten-up ASX share could pay an 11% dividend yield in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends could run towards our bank accounts from this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Are these high-yield ASX 200 dividend shares top buys?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these ASX 200 dividend shares.

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Resources Shares

'Best positioned': 2 ASX mining shares about to explode

| Tony Yoo

It's tricky to know when to jump on junior miners. Here are two suggestions from Argonaut's Harrison Massey.

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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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Investing Strategies

Warren Buffett's investing advice could help make you a stock market millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

These three pearls of wisdom could make a big difference to our future wealth.

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy ASX dividend shares with more than just high yields right now

| Tony Yoo

We may live in The Lucky Country, but you need to control your own destiny.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price on watch following Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant has handed in its fourth-quarter report card.

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Small Cap Shares

Rare earths and tech: 2 exciting small cap ASX shares brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares have been given buy ratings...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 didn't give investors the start to the week they were hoping for.

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Travel Shares

Are Flight Centre share price shorters about to get burnt?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares are again the most shorted on the ASX today. But are traders betting against the ASX 200…

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Growth Shares

Here are 3 ASX growth shares analysts are tipping as buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are recommending growth investors snap up these top stocks.

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Financial Shares

Own QBE shares? Here's what to expect from its half-year results

| James Mickleboro

QBE will be releasing its half-year results on 10 August.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium stocks struggling on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks are getting a rude start to the week today.

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado Global, Flight Centre, Meteoric Resources, and Nuix shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great start to the week.

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