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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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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to some of the best stocks from across the globe.

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Share Gainers

'Key growth catalyst': 2 ASX 200 shares ready to take off

| Tony Yoo

Check out which stocks a professional investor wants to buy during turbulent times.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 300 dividend shares to buy: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated dividend shares.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares experts are bullish on

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks have largely gone sideways in 2023, but this means there are some excellent long-term bargains to buy right…

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Travel Shares

Thinking about buying Flight Centre shares? Here are 3 things to know

| Tristan Harrison

Are the skies getting cloudy for travel demand?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rebound on Tuesday.

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Cheap Shares

Pounce now: 'Appealing opportunity' to buy ASX shares in a 'quality company'

| Tony Yoo

Multiple experts agree that this ASX 200 stock could cop some short-term pain but then enjoy long-term gain.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The stock market gave investors a rude start to the week today.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares brokers rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares have been given the thumbs up from brokers.

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Gold

Is the gold price primed to really 'start to run again'?

| Bernd Struben

The gold price still has some way to go before hitting its historic highs of three months ago.

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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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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares worth buying before the airline reports this month?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this as high as Qantas is going to fly?

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Share Gainers

This tiny ASX lithium share is skyrocketing 80% amid deal with a mining giant

| Sebastian Bowen

We check what's behind this ASX small-cap's stellar performance today.

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Share Gainers

Why Estia Health, GQG, GUD, and Pilbara Minerals shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why Lake Resources, Mesoblast, New Hope, and ResMed shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX All Ords mining share is up 75% in a month

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been bidding up the ASX All Ords mining share on the back of a series of promising announcements.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett just helped drive a US$36 billion profit. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

The investment guru's company Berkshire Hathaway reported its second-quarter results over the weekend.

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Defensive Shares

7 mighty companies I'd invest in to build a defensive ASX portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would build a defensive share portfolio today.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares still a buy after its Suncorp roadblock?

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant still a buy or should you give it a miss?

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price dives 9% following explanation to the ASX

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share has just hit a new multi-year low.

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BNPL shares

What's sending Block shares 11% lower today?

| Bernd Struben

Block shares are tumbling again today after closing down 6% on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Sell your Telstra shares to buy these ASX tech shares: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Telstra out, tech stocks in. Here's what this broker is saying about the telco giant.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is this ASX 300 healthcare share charging 9% higher today?

| Tristan Harrison

Today’s a big deal for Estia shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto boss 'cautiously optimistic' on China. What does it mean for ASX iron ore shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is demand going to stay strong for iron?

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Dividend Investing

Lifelong passive income for $5 a week? Here's how I'd aim to achieve it with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

You don’t need a fortune to start building a passive income from ASX shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares that are tapping into strong growth tailwinds

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting a lot more growth from these two names.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price sinking again on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

ResMed shares are having a very tough time this month.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I rate as buys for stable payouts

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks have been steadily growing their payments.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price charges higher amid significant resource upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals' drilling activities have delivered strong results.

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Materials Shares

'Powering to production': Liontown shares higher on lithium update

| James Mickleboro

Liontown has released an update on activities at the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project.

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Opinions

The Kogan share price has soared 70% in 2023. Here's why it could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is it still a good time to go shopping for Kogan shares?

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Technology Shares

The pros and cons of investing in WiseTech shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a smart decision to look at this ASX tech share?

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons why I own this ASX 300 share for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

I like the cash this stock is providing every quarter.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Here's your FY23 results preview

| James Mickleboro

A strong result is expected from this energy giant later this week.

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Materials Shares

4 reasons to sell Fortescue shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore giant has been tipped to crash into the red.

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ETFs

Why the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) looks to me like a great long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s go global with an investment portfolio.

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Healthcare Shares

What this broker is saying about Mesoblast shares following the selloff

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on Mesoblast.

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Materials Shares

Own ASX lithium shares? Here's the latest lithium price forecast

| James Mickleboro

Where is the price of lithium heading in the coming years?

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Small Cap Shares

'Considerable value': 2 small-cap ASX shares with bright futures

| Tony Yoo

Now that interest rates might stop climbing, smaller stocks could have a chance to bite back.

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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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