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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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Energy Shares

If I'd invested $5,000 in Whitehaven shares 3 years ago, guess how much I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 coal stock has seen its share price soar and paid out some hefty dividends in recent years.

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Opinions

Here's how I'd invest $1,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this investment could shine for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Own Rio Tinto shares? Your dividends are being paid today!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Rio shares, you have some cash coming your way today.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares racing higher on positive updates

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare shares are avoiding the market weakness on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Fortescue share price amid this US battery factory news?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue is actively targeting some of the US$369 billion in clean energy initiative subsidies provided by the US Inflation Reduction…

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX copper share just crash 70%?

| James Mickleboro

Look out below! What's going on with this crashing copper stock?

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Energy Shares

The New Hope share price is down 20% since October, and one director is buying the dip

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner has reported some insider buying.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Transurban share price cracks following ACCC verdict on Horizon stake

| Mitchell Lawler

The toll road operator has become a victim of its own success.

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Share Market News

The Federal Reserve just kept interest rates on hold. So why is the ASX 200 slumping?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the Fed holding interest rates steady, US and Aussie investors are feeling jittery.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares could pay dividend yields of at least 9% in FY25!

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends ahoy! These stocks are paying large yields from global profits.

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Materials Shares

What could $10,000 invested in Allkem shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Will this lithium share deliver strong returns over the next 12 months?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How I learned to love low share prices

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I raise it to remind you of how you should think about share prices.

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Materials Shares

Here's why ASX lithium stock Anson Resources is rocketing 10% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock has just released a promising update.

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ETFs

'Beyond our expectations': How to invest in obesity drugs like Ozempic with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

This could be your way to invest in obesity drugs.

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Share Market News

Why Westpac shares are a best idea for this broker

| James Mickleboro

One broker is still a big fan of this banking giant.

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Materials Shares

Brokers say these ASX 200 mining shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Are you in the market for some ASX mining shares this month? If you are, then it could be worth…

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How to invest

Worrying about stock market volatility? Here are 4 tips from multi-billionaire investor Ray Dalio

| Sebastian Bowen

Ray Dalio gives us some tips on how to invest in today's markets.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect great yields from these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these dividend shares.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 stocks with absolutely no debt

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have excellent strength when it comes to their balance sheets.

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Cheap Shares

Why I would grab today's cheap ASX shares before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to take advantage of stock market weakness.

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ETFs

Fixed-income ASX ETFs are all the rage. Here are the top 5 performers

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the best 5 fixed-income ASX ETFs for total returns in the year to 31 August.

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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 red day for the ASX 200.

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How to invest

How my ASX share portfolio is ready for a stock market correction

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm not worried about the next market crash.

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these dividend shares are in the buy zone.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has just had its third red day in a row.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price lose altitude today?

| James Mickleboro

What happened to this travel share on Wednesday?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 big miners struggle amid Chinese steel demand warnings

| Bernd Struben

The big Aussie miners may have to face the inevitable slowing of Chinese demand for iron ore.

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Share Gainers

Hazer share price rockets 9% on 'important' hydrogen milestone

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX hydrogen share is making positive steps toward reaching production in 2023.

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52-Week Highs

Up 40% in 2023, the Aristocrat share price just hit a new 52-week high! Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a gamble to invest in this stock at its current price?

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Dividend Investing

The Telstra dividend yield has exploded recently. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Suddenly, investors can get a lot more dividend bang from their bucks with Telstra.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 100 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for shareholders of these shares.

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Share Fallers

Brainchip share price plunges 14% to fresh 3-year lows

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are once again hitting the sell button on Brainchip shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat, Lithium Energy, Sims, and Tuas shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are dropping with the market today.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, KMD, Melbana Energy, and New Hope shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough hump day.

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Resources Shares

Is Fortescue set to be pipped at the post on green hydrogen?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue isn’t the only ASX 200 company pressing forward with green hydrogen production.

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Cannabis Shares

This ASX cannabis stock is up 160% since June, and it has an FDA ruling coming up!

| James Mickleboro

Investors are very excited about this cannabis stock.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 300 stock just returned to profit, so why is its share price sinking?

| Mitchell Lawler

This pharmacy chain operator is back into the black. So why are investors sitting on their hands?

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Record Lows

What's the lowest Sayona Mining shares have ever been?

| Sebastian Bowen

The lowest Sayona share price on record is guaranteed to shock you.

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the Transurban share price today?

| Tristan Harrison

Transurban shares have hit a bump.

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