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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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Materials Shares

'Difficult to ask for a better result': Why this ASX lithium share is rocketing 11% today

| Bernd Struben

Having only listed on 7 December, this ASX lithium share looks to be going from strength to strength.

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Financial Shares

Why is the AMP share price dropping today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with AMP's shares on Wednesday?

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Bank Shares

Buy these high-yield ASX 200 bank shares instead of term deposits

| James Mickleboro

Brokers says these bank shares are buys and expect dividend yields that smash term deposits.

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How to invest

No savings? Use the Warren Buffett approach to getting rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could grow your wealth materially starting from zero.

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Technology Shares

You don't have to pick stock winners to cash in on artificial intelligence: Here's why

| James Mickleboro

Want to gain exposure to the artificial intelligence boom? Here's how you could do it.

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Opinions

$4,000 annual passive income: How I'd invest $300 a month in ASX shares to rake it in

| Tony Yoo

Money for doing nothing isn't a privilege that only the wealthy can enjoy. Average punters can achieve this.

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Share Gainers

5 best-performing ASX All Ords mining shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The All Ords finished 8.85% higher in FY23 and these miners had the greatest share price growth.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ords director just bought $1.2 million worth of company shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This company has just had one of its own directors buy $1.2 million worth of shares.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Strong returns could be on offer with these ASX shares according to Morgans.

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Technology Shares

Up 80% in 2023, why a 'rare combo' could help further propel this ASX tech stock

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share could continue to rise according to one expert.

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International Stock News

Will Tesla stock regain its trillion-dollar market cap by 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Tesla ever have a trillion-dollar valuation again?

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs says these ASX tech shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These could be the tech shares to buy this month according to one leading broker.

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 stock's crashed 48% in 8 months. Time to buy now?

| Tony Yoo

No guts, no glory. Are you game enough to add this potential bargain to your portfolio?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy in July according to analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top options for income investors in July.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares managed an 11% return in FY23. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Telstra top its impressive FY2023 return in FY2024?

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Retail Shares

Why the Wesfarmers share price jumped 18% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Retail strength supported earnings in the last financial year.

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Energy Shares

What powered the Woodside share price higher in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX energy share giant continues to make big profits.

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Share Fallers

'Attractive valuation': 2 battered ASX 200 shares to buy for cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

Just like a sofa or a toaster, why wouldn't you purchase stocks when they're 'on sale'? Elvest Fund is bullish…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did my Coles shares lag the ASX 200 in FY23?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Coles lose out to the ASX 200 so badly last financial year?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the Costa takeover a 'great outcome' for shareholders or not?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are mixed on whether the offer is strong or not.

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Opinions

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in July 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some fine suggestions if you're looking to earn more and work less.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX All Ords shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

In a year characterised by high inflation and rising interest rates, who would have thought an ASX retail share would…

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Financial Shares

What happened to the Suncorp share price on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Inflation and more frequent natural disasters are impacting the company's insurance business.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's RBA hold was welcomed by ASX 200 investors.

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Growth Shares

Buy these fantastic ASX 200 growth shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been named as buys by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys in July and are expecting big yields.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps higher on RBA rate hike pause

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into ASX 200 shares following the RBA’s decision to keep interest rates on hold in July.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price smash the market in June?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant was in fine form in June and thumped the market.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Lake Resources share price crash 43% in June?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share was sold off in June. What happened?

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Gold Road, Sayona Mining, and Silver Lake shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Latin Resources, Paradigm, Sunland, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price crater 24% in June?

| Bernd Struben

July is off to a strong start for the Zip share price following a 24% collapse in June.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Vulcan Energy share price rocketed 20% in a week?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great time to be a shareholder of this lithium share.

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Retail Shares

The Woolworths share price surged 11% in FY23. What's next?

| James Mickleboro

Can Woolworths shares be market-beaters again in FY 2024?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX 200 mining stocks just upgraded by Goldman Sachs

| Bernd Struben

Goldman Sachs sees significant potential upside ahead for all three of these ASX 200 mining stocks.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Volpara Health share price is leaping 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

This company is beginning to move towards being cash flow positive.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy the dip on CSL shares or not?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of several experts.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares rocketing 20% to 100% today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are thumping the market on Tuesday and making their shareholders smile.

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Resources Shares

Following a record-breaking year, what's the outlook for ASX mining shares in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia achieved a second record year of export earnings in FY23, but they'll fall from here.

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