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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

Sayona Mining share price sinks amid board revamp news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is giving back some of yesterday's gains.

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, Melbana, Patriot Battery Metals, and Telstra shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are outperforming the market on Wednesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Johns Lyng shares halted amid $62 million worth of acquisitions

| Mitchell Lawler

The integrated building services group is pulling up its sleeves with two new acquisitions.

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Index investing

3 tips for picking the best ASX index funds

| Sebastian Bowen

I discuss how to get the most out of your index funds.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $8,000 of Macquarie shares during the pandemic crash? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Bernd Struben

Although Macquarie shares were not spared the big COVID-19 hit, the passive income kept flowing.

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Develop Global, Red 5, and Westgold shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Dividend Investing

Interest rates remain at 4.1%. So can I earn more with a term deposit than ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a 5% term deposit isn't as good as you might think.

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Gold

What's the outlook for the gold price in FY24?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is saying positive things about the precious metal.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $800 in ASX shares in July

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of opportunities to invest in exciting stocks right now.

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ETFs

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) return crushed the ASX 200 in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

It was a strong performance by the global share market in FY23.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Brainchip share price crash 20% in June?

| Mitchell Lawler

Brainchip shares are now back to where they were in 2020. What could be behind the selling?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock is exploding 135% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

On the back of a fresh discovery, this ASX lithium stock has more than doubled in value today.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocking new 52-week highs today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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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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