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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

Guess which ASX mining stock is roaring to a multi-year high on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares are scaling new heights today. But why?

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Financial Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords stock surging 4% today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are buying the stock today following an update.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining stocks struggling today as iron ore price plunges 4%

| Bernd Struben

The big Aussie miners are under selling pressure today. Now what?

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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares that analysts rate as buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Have you checked out these small caps? Analysts are feeling bullish about them.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Here's why you're paying too much for financial advice

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Advice is too expensive. Here's why...

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Dividend Investing

Why are Coles, Wesfarmers, and Woolworths shares tumbling today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with these popular stocks on Tuesday? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Top broker names 3 ASX stocks to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking for new investment options? Morgans thinks these are top buys.

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Defensive Shares

I'll be investing $5,000 in this defensive ASX stock following its first-class result

| Sebastian Bowen

This is one ASX share that has products customers can't seem to live without...

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Energy Shares

Broker says this ASX 200 uranium stock could rocket 60%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be destined to deliver big returns.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good time to buy the ASX iron ore miner?

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend stocks that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as a buys for income investors.

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Gold

Buy this ASX 200 gold stock for a ~50% return

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that golden returns could be on offer with this miner's shares.

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Retirement

3 of the best ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these quality companies.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 300 dividend stocks for 5% and 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Looking for good yields? Then check out these buy-rated options.

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Share Gainers

If I'd bought 1 share of Zip stock in 2023, here's how much I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

Late 2023 would have been an opportune time for me to load up on Zip shares.

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Bank Shares

What every owner of ASX bank shares should know before making a move

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a challenging period for ASX banks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Resources Shares

Would I buy BHP shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity worth unearthing?

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Share Market News

5 powerful post-earnings lessons every ASX investor should know

| Tristan Harrison

These five factors explain a lot about what’s going on in the ASX share market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to pull off an unlikely gain this Monday...

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the supersized Medibank dividend? You'd better be quick

| Sebastian Bowen

Medibank's latest dividend is a doozy...

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Technology Shares

Why these ASX 200 tech stocks smashed the market in August

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors buying these shares last month? Let's dig deeper.

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Retail Shares

Why the August reporting season was an uphill battle for ASX retail shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Even the well-received earnings reports were a little concerning for investors...

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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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Bank Shares

The CBA share price raced ahead of the ASX 200 again in August. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

August was another month of outperformance for the CBA share price. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Bellevue Gold, Platinum, REA, and Strickland shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Cettire, DroneShield, and Imugene shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in style. But why?

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Share Gainers

Up 45% in 3 weeks, is the DroneShield share price super rally back on?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the DroneShield share price flying higher on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Is ASX-listed Star Entertainment on the brink of bankruptcy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Things aren't looking rosy for this embattled ASX share...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? Here's why the company is selling this $383 million stake

| Bernd Struben

Woolworths just sold its remaining holdings in this top 50 ASX stock. But why?

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Opinions

Down 15% in a week, but I'm backing this ASX 200 share to fly like the Coles share price

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share is a sparkling opportunity.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX All Ords stock is soaring 30% on Monday

| James Mickleboro

This stock is starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Buy 12,659 shares of this top ASX dividend stock for $250 per month in passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is delivering significant annual passive income.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group share price sinks after $8.5 billion potential takeover target revealed

| James Mickleboro

The realestate.com.au operator has its eyes on its UK peer.

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Opinions

1 ASX 200 share to set yourself up for life

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is a compelling investment in my opinion.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 gold stock tumbles despite maiden $75 million full year profit

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down the ASX 200 gold miner on Monday. But why.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares push higher on uranium update

| James Mickleboro

This miner is looking beyond lithium.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'm looking to buy after a tough reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be great value ideas.

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Materials Shares

What happened to BHP shares in August?

| James Mickleboro

Why did the miner's shares underperform last month?

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52-Week Lows

Why I think this ASX penny stock is a bargain at its 52-week low

| Rhys Brock

This health tech share hasn't been feeling the love from the market lately. But is there an upside on the…

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