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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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Share Gainers

Why Archer Materials, Baby Bunting, Deep Yellow, and Downer shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

This ASX lithium share has turned a $2,000 investment into $25,800 in 2023

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been snapping up shares in the ASX lithium stock following a series of strong exploration results.

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Materials Shares

Up 210% in 2023, why is the Latin Resources share price in the red today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium junior has released its half-year accounts.

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Economy

ASX 200 soars on latest employment data

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are celebrating the latest unemployment numbers from the ABS.

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Share Market News

This unknown ASX graphite stock has already surged 42% in September!

| James Mickleboro

This tiny graphite stock has been making its shareholders smile this month.

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Materials Shares

2 insiders are buying the dip on Chalice Mining shares. Should you?

| James Mickleboro

Is Chalice Mining's fall from grace a buying opportunity?

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ETFs

HACK-ed or BUGG-ed: A new cybersecurity ETF has just hit the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The popular HACK ETF might have to start fighting for its customers with a new rival in town.

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Resources Shares

Should I snap up Fortescue shares while they're near $20?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miner is up 2.8% today, but shares could still be trading at a bargain price.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Big changes are afoot at Coles. Here's the lowdown

| Tristan Harrison

There is going to be a change-up for the Coles leadership.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares your best bet in the banking sector?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its view on one of the big four banks.

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Healthcare Shares

Trading near 52-week lows, are Polynovo shares too cheap to ignore?

| Mitchell Lawler

Polynovo revenue keeps on growing, while the share price is falling. Is it presenting an opportunity for investors?

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares going gangbusters today?

| James Mickleboro

These shares are lighting up the ASX on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

One magnificent ASX share that turned $10,000 into $250,000

| Tristan Harrison

It has been an astonishing journey for this winner.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price sinking on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 miner South32 is under some selling pressure today.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock is up 260% in a month. Why has it just been halted?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is halted from trade. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for great yields in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting great yields from these dividend shares in the coming years.

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Materials Shares

Leo Lithium share price jumps 8% on Gangfeng Lithium deal

| James Mickleboro

This struggling lithium share is catching the eye on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Myer share price higher on strong FY23 profit growth

| James Mickleboro

Myer has released its FY 2023 results. How did it do?

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Energy Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woodside shares in September

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors feel energised about Woodside?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech founder just sold off $50 million worth of company shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s the lowdown on a large director sale that just happened.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy over Nvidia

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather back these ASX leaders.

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Growth Shares

Goldman Sachs names 3 mid-cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is saying good things about these mid-cap shares.

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Bank Shares

How does the CBA dividend compare with other ASX 200 banks right now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out whether CBA holds the mantle as the top yielding dividend pick among ASX 200 bank shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers say these world-class blue chip ASX 200 shares are buys in September

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these ASX giants.

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Broker Notes

Up 165% since March, is it too late to buy Delta Lithium shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining giant Mineral Resources recently became Delta Lithium's biggest shareholder.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping some great yields from these dividend shares.

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Real Estate Shares

Doubled in 5 years: The ASX 200 stock with sublime 'upside risk' right now

| Tony Yoo

After an unpleasant 2022, these shares are going gangbusters this year. One expert reckons there's plenty more where that came…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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ETFs

3 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to some high-quality companies.

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Opinions

Passive income: How much would I need to invest in ASX shares to earn $500 per month?

| Tony Yoo

Money landing in your bank account without doing any work for it is everyone's dream.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough day to be in the markets this Wednesday.

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Gold

'Decent longer-term value': 8 ASX 200 gold shares that could be set to surge

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords Gold Index has leapt 32% over the past 12 months. Some ASX 200 gold shares have…

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts at Goldman Sachs.

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Dividend Investing

Is the 16% dividend yield on New Hope shares a trap?

| James Mickleboro

Is this coal miner going to continue paying big dividends?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles share price just hit a 2-year low. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's down, down for the Coles share price today.

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Index investing

Does tracking 300 companies give the ASX Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) an edge over ASX 200 ETFs?

| Bronwyn Allen

The VAS ETF is an index fund that tracks the largest 300 companies listed on the Australian share market.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The swiftest solution for housing affordability

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There are three major buckets, here.

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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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Bank Shares

Are Bank of Queensland shares a buy for the 7%+ dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should income investors turn down this 7.6% fully-franked yield?

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Materials Shares

James Bay Minerals shares continue stellar run, up 100% in 2 days!

| James Mickleboro

This new lithium share is catching the eye of investors this week.

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