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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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International Stock News

If I'd bought US$2,000 worth of Tesla shares 5 years ago, here's how much I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

One of the biggest drivers of success for Elon Musk’s Tesla is that it's far more than just an electric…

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price rocketing 22%?

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle shares are catching the eye of investors on Wednesday. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

You really should invest. Now.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

By the time people get motivated to invest, it’ll probably be at the height of FOMO fever.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries stock just reached record sales of $1 billion

| James Mickleboro

This retailer has just hit the billion dollar sales mark.

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Energy Shares

Earnings accretive or value destructive? What might a BHP deal mean for Whitehaven shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a big deal for Whitehaven.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founder just sold off $19 million worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this insider selling a concern or not?

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Materials Shares

IPO watch: A dig into 2 soon-to-be ASX lithium miners

| James Mickleboro

More lithium shares will be hitting the ASX boards soon.

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How to invest

Buying this ASX share at $6 was my worst-ever investing mistake. Here's what I learned

| Tristan Harrison

Short-term pain has helped me deliver long-term returns.

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Energy Shares

Is the rising oil price a good reason to buy Woodside shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there still room to buy shares in the oil and gas giant today?

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Financial Shares

Analyst says 'future appears brighter' for AMP shares

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX financial share could be an unloved opportunity.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX growth shares have at least 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What slowdown? 3 ASX consumer shares ready to rocket

| Tony Yoo

The burden of 12 interest rate rises might be weighing heavily, but one expert reckons this trio of consumer-facing businesses…

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Healthcare Shares

'Significantly overdone': 3 reasons to buy the dip on Resmed shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a fund manager thinks this stock could be a healthy opportunity.

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Investing Strategies

'Outlook is compelling': 3 All Ords shares to buy now for long-term growth

| Tony Yoo

Ignore the short-term price movements, say ECP analysts, who are backing this trio to the moon.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 50 dividend shares for an income boost: analysts

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is a great place to generate income. This is thanks to the countless number of dividend…

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Growth Shares

I found the most 'expensive', profitable ASX All Ords share: rip-off or bargain?

| Mitchell Lawler

A single number in isolation can be dangerous to an investor's decision making.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form again. The benchmark index was down 0.5% to 7,196.6 points.…

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Resources Shares

'A very hot subject': Which ASX uranium shares should you jump on right now?

| Tony Yoo

Nuclear power is back in vogue, and its most common fuel has seen its global price rocket more than 50%…

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Opinions

Who wants to be a millionaire? 3 ASX shares I think could make it happen

| Tony Yoo

The allure of seven figures drives many investors. Here's an example of a way to grow your nest egg to…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 lost even more ground today in a nasty session.

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Travel Shares

'Egregious' and 'aggressive'?: Why Qantas shares were beaten up today

| Tristan Harrison

It was another day of negative attention for the airline.

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Resources Shares

What's with the Fortescue share price on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

A dip in the iron ore price overnight and commentary from Moody's ratings agency may have weighed Fortescue down today.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 200 dividend stocks with 5%+ yields are buys in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these dividend shares are getting the thumbs up from analysts.

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Share Market News

3 really interesting ASX ETFs you could buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to a range of different companies.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 25% in a month, is this ASX 300 company about to sue the UK Government?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on at this healthcare share?

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Share Market News

How low can Appen shares possibly go?

| James Mickleboro

This AI share seems to only know one direction... down.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords sharing cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 industry-leading ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these high-quality blue chip shares are top options this month.

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Financial Shares

The CEO is buying beaten-up Magellan shares. Is it a sign?

| Bronwyn Allen

Magellan shares have fallen by more than 80% over the past three disastrous years.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Genesis Minerals, New Hope, and Tuas shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why are Block, Brainchip, Chalice Mining, and Weebit Nano shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark as US$100 oil price beckons

| Bernd Struben

The big ASX energy stocks are making hay amid soaring crude oil prices.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest New Hope dividends

| James Mickleboro

New Hope is paying big dividends for FY 2023. But how big?

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 16% in 2 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a horror show for Weebit Nano shares this week so far.

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Financial Shares

Here's why El Nino could be excellent for IAG shares

| Bernd Struben

IAG delivered some strong FY 2023 results despite soaring weather-related claims in Australia and New Zealand.

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How to invest

No savings? How to use Warren Buffett's golden rule to build wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The golden rule could be the key to long-term wealth creation.

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Earnings Results

The ASX All Ords telco share taking off amid 50% revenue jump

| Mitchell Lawler

This small telecommunications company is getting closer to profitability after another year of growth.

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Resources Shares

How Rio Tinto is tapping into lithium without a multi-billion dollar buyout

| Bronwyn Allen

It's all about location, location, location for Rio Tinto in Western Australia.

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Dividend Investing

Is the BHP dividend about to get walloped?

| Bernd Struben

BHP paid out a total of $2.61 per share in fully-franked dividends in FY 2023.

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Dividend Investing

How safe is the Woolworths dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Is Woolworths a good option for income investors right now?

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