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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 is the Lake Resources share price booming again today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Lake Resources shares are having another day in the sun.

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Healthcare Shares

Results in! What are brokers saying about the CSL share price?

| James Mickleboro

Are CSL shares a post-results buy? Let's find out what brokers are saying.

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Broker Notes

What is Goldman Sachs saying about the NAB share price?

| James Mickleboro

Are NAB shares a buy after its update?

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Earnings Results

Bapcor share price revs higher despite difficult FY23 result

| Tristan Harrison

Some parts of the company continue to perform.

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Earnings Results

Transurban share price flounders despite record full-year revenues

| Bernd Struben

The toll road developer and operator reported its 2023 financial year results this morning.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

CBA shares are under pressure on Wednesday morning.

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Earnings Results

Endeavour share price tumbles despite 10.7% jump in FY23 earnings

| James Mickleboro

Investors aren't saying cheers to this FY 2023 result.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock is rocketing 22% on 'a significant breakthrough'

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is avoiding the market weakness today and racing higher.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Mr. Market vs. The Economist

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Most of the time the market is telling you about its mood... not its ability to correctly price companies.

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Dividend Investing

How many Wesfarmers shares would I need to buy for $4k in annual dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

The owner of Bunnings could be an appealing source of investment cash flow.

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How to invest

Turning a monthly investment in ASX shares into a $200k portfolio (in less than 10 years)

| James Mickleboro

Here's a three-step plan to growing a $200,000 investment portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Does Westpac stock's 6% dividend yield make it a no-brainer buy for ASX income investors?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to dividends, does Westpac still measure up?

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Materials Shares

Broker says beaten down Lake Resources shares are a buy

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could be a buy according to one broker.

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Cheap Shares

'Very thoughtful' ASX 200 company now perfectly set up to take off

| Tony Yoo

This stock has long been a favourite of analysts but is now going for 27% cheaper than a year ago.

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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 bank share delivered the best capital growth over the past 3 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

The top performing bank share delivered 55% growth while the worst performer went down by 3%.

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Broker Notes

Pssst… The ASX sector set to boom in the next 18 months

| Tony Yoo

Shock pivot: Fund manager reveals the new stocks he's buying right now.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say that these dividend shares are buys and expect big yields in the near term.

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ETFs

Are ASX sustainability shares delivering for ESG investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Are ESG-focused ETFs and managed funds delivering better returns than plain old index funds?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for investors on Wednesday.

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Economy

Which ASX shares could benefit from government stimulus in China?

| Sebastian Bowen

Chinese stimulus could give miners like BHP a boost.

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Opinions

ASX passive income: Here's how you could be earning $500 per month

| Tony Yoo

Combine stocks and the power of compounding to make beautiful music for your investments.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend stocks experts rate as top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend stocks.

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Materials Shares

Why is everyone suddenly talking about Delta Lithium shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Possibly nearing production, this ASX lithium share is now entering the spotlight.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some huge moves higher on the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Opinions

Are Domino's Pizza shares the greatest bargain on the ASX 100?

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to take a bite of this opportunity.

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Earnings Results

WAM Capital share price rises 3% after dividend maintained

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Capital has kept its dividend flat by the skin of its teeth.

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Growth Shares

Want big returns? Analysts name 2 ASX growth shares to buy with 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

If you want some big returns then check out these growth stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts on latest wages, RBA comments

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this instalment of wage growth data be setting the scene for another month without an interest rate rise?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy now for the long term

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to companies from all corners of the world.

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Melbana Energy, Seek, and Temple & Webster shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a great time on Tuesday. Why are they sinking?

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ETFs

Is it too late to buy the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) in August?

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie investors can't get enough of this ETF...

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Share Gainers

Why Cochlear, CSL, Life360, and Pro Medicus shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is booming on a 250% profit jump

| Bronwyn Allen

The automotive aftermarket and water products company reported a massive profit boost today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized CSL dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL has just given investors another dividend pay rise.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? What to expect from the supermarket giant's FY23 results

| James Mickleboro

Is Woolworths going to impress with its results next week?

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Earnings Results

Pro Medicus share price jumps on 36% profit growth in FY23 report

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are excited about the imaging technology company's healthy financials.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share just crashed 33%

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is sinking deep into the red on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price rockets 36% on 'significant milestone'

| Bronwyn Allen

Lake Resources shares are flying on Tuesday amid an update on the Kachi Project.

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Earnings Results

Life360 share price zooms 18% higher on Q2 update and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is catching the eye of investors on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened in the green amid broker upgrades to three stocks.

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