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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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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Santos shares today (and 3 not to)

| Motley Fool Staff

Is it time to stock up on shares in the energy giant? Our Motley Fool writers present the bull and…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing start to the trading week for ASX shares this Monday.

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Technology Shares

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about this ASX 200 tech share

| James Mickleboro

Is this high-flying tech stock a buy?

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Travel Shares

Corporate Travel shares sizzle after securing major travel contract

| Tristan Harrison

Here are all details on its latest contract win.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX stocks could be top options for passive income: analysts

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking for passive income, then these shares could be the way to do it.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Leo Lithium, New Hope, and Perenti shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, DDH1, Metcash, and Silk Laser shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Travel Shares

Will the Qantas share price take off again in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares have been flying high this financial year. Can this trend continue?

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Share Market News

Civil unrest in Russia: What could it mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is in the red on Monday following Saturday’s armed march on Moscow by the Wagner mercenary group.

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Economy

Why interest rates shouldn't really matter to ASX investors

| Sebastian Bowen

High interest rates aren't as big of a deal as you might think.

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Materials Shares

Can the Lake Resources share price get back on course in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Surely things can't get worse for this lithium share in FY24.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 60% in 5 years, could this beaten-up ASX 200 stock be poised for a comeback?

| Sebastian Bowen

One fund manager has named this stock as its most undervalued buy.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX materials share is rocketing 23% amid General Motors agreement

| James Mickleboro

This materials share is starting the week in the clouds.

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Growth Shares

3 excellent ASX growth shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very bullish about these growth stars.

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Bank Shares

Uh-oh! Are ASX 200 bank shares about to suffer some big write-downs?

| Bernd Struben

Already struggling with share price losses in 2023, ASX 200 bank shares could be in for some turbulent headwinds heading…

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Bank Shares

Should I pounce on Westpac shares while they're trading around $21?

| James Mickleboro

What's the word on Westpac in the broker community right now?

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ETFs

2 impressive ASX ETFs I'd buy for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Quality ETFs could be the way to go for outperformance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Billion-dollar fusion: These 2 ASX mining shares are combining

| Mitchell Lawler

These two companies are set to become a leader in drilling services with a $1.3 billion merger.

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Materials Shares

Broker tips these hot ASX lithium shares to keep rising

| James Mickleboro

These high-flying ASX lithium shares could keep rising according to Bell Potter.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price tumbling 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

This troubled tech company just announced more bad news.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price sliding today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are trailing the benchmark today.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the CBA share price in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Economic clouds are gathering for the banks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price higher on Silk Laser takeover U-turn

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is back in the race to acquire Silk Laser.

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Gold

Northern Star share price climbs on $61 million gold project acquisition

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star shares are in the green as the ASX 200 miner expands its Western Australian gold footprint.

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Earnings Results

Metcash share price jumps 9% on record FY23 result

| James Mickleboro

Metcash shares are on the move on Monday after releasing its full-year results.

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Dividend Investing

Investing $5,000 into this ASX dividend share now could create $500 of passive income in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could soon be paying a dividend yield of more than10%.

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ETFs

Is this ASX ETF a great way to invest in the Indian economy?

| Tristan Harrison

India might be a fantastic place to find growth.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Energy Shares

How many Pilbara Minerals shares would I need to buy to get $1,000 in annual dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s boom times for some lithium miners.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares in July

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to put the stock in the shopping basket?

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Opinions

Should investors be bullish on this former COVID darling ASX 300 share?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the most promising long-term growth shares around.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys with great yields

| James Mickleboro

These shares could give your income portfolio a boost.

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Opinions

These are my top ASX 200 share picks for FY24

| Tristan Harrison

Now seems like a great time to invest in these four stocks.

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Investing Strategies

4 booming ASX 200 shares that just started 'earnings upgrade cycles'

| Tony Yoo

The Wilsons team recommends buying these stocks that are just starting their big ascent.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep an eye on these developments, as they could impact your share portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Growth Shares

These excellent ASX growth shares could be buys for FY24

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these growth shares. Here's why they could be buys for FY 2024.

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ETFs

You can buy these ASX ETFs for easy global investing

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs allow you invest easily in a large number of international stocks.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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