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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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Growth Shares

Here are 2 of the best ASX 200 growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth stocks could be high quality picks.

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Growth Shares

Up 30% in a month, I think this ASX 300 share is still a long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is a very exciting prospect in my opinion.

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Resources Shares

Buy BHP and these ASX 200 mining stocks now

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to snap up the Big Australian and these miners according to analysts.

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Retail Shares

Why I'd buy Wesfarmers shares for my child in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

The owner of Bunnings looks like a great pick for my child.

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Investing Strategies

Warren Buffett's valuation tool reveals a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich!

| Zach Bristow

The market volatility continues to offer up opportunities.

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Share Gainers

If I'd put $10,000 into Zip shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have been among the top performers on the ASX 200 this year. But why?

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ETFs

VAS ETF tops the list of favourite ASX 200 stocks and ETFs among millennial investors

| Bronwyn Allen

Millennials are selecting different stocks to their baby boomer parents for investment, new data shows.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy this ASX 50 stock for a 15%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this blue chip would be a top buy right now.

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Earnings Results

CBA shares on watch after FY24 earnings and dividends beat expectations

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank outperformed expectations during the 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs I'd buy for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

These two ETFs look like top picks for passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It is a huge day for Aussie investors with one of the biggest results of earnings season being released.

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Dividend Investing

Broker names the ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker appears to believe these stocks could be great options for income investors.

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Opinions

Down nearly 15% in a month, is this ASX ETF ready for a bounce?

| Kate Lee, CFA

This ASX ETF looks interesting to me at the current price.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock rallied on Tuesday

| Danny Vena

Reported delays of Nvidia's next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) may not be as bad as originally feared.

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Share Market News

Who is Australia's Nancy Pelosi stock-picking equal?

| Sebastian Bowen

This member of parliament has bagged a 64.7% return since 2022...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another positive session for ASX shares this Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Down 13% in a year, is this ASX 200 share in trouble?

| Zach Bristow

Can this resources player bounce back?

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Share Market News

Which ASX stocks are favourites among our Aussie politicians?

| Zach Bristow

Some people in Parliament are avid investors. There's a few common ASX companies in their portfolios.

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Retail Shares

Expert says furniture retailers are out and these ASX retail stocks are in

| Bronwyn Allen

Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff says investment trends among ASX retail stocks have changed.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The lesson I'm trying to teach my boys

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

The kids are alright.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares higher amid bank's warning that pandemic savings are running out

| Bronwyn Allen

This is why CBA is still tipping an interest rate cut in 2024 in opposition to the Reserve Bank's guidance.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over CBA shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call on this dividend stock for payouts over the big ASX bank share.

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Retail Shares

Big ASX news: The JB Hi-Fi share price just hit another new record high!

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-Fi shares have done it again...

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Resources Shares

Which ASX lithium share could buy a stake in the 'best hard rock lithium mine in the world'?

| Zach Bristow

Could more asset sales be on the cards in the lithium sector?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX small cap ripping 37% ahead on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

Big news is lifting this small cap to a record high today.

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Resources Shares

Down 38% since May, is it time to buy Mineral Resources shares?

| Zach Bristow

After a difficult period, it might be time to weigh in and see.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are ASX healthcare shares dragging on the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Healthcare stocks are dragging on the markets today, led by one in particular...

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, James Hardie, Netwealth, and Seek shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX All Ords just jump on the latest Aussie wages data?

| Bernd Struben

ASX All Ords investors sent the index higher following the latest Aussie wages figures. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Orora, Sims, and Temple & Webster shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains today. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares to buy and hold forever for your retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of these ASX shares for their consistency.

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Share Market News

Resmed, Telstra and Sayona Mining among the ASX shares investors bought most in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Among the 20 most traded shares on the Selfwealth platform, these stocks had the highest buy conviction.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX All Ords share is lifting on 'strong first financial year' results?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX REIT is outperforming the All Ords on Tuesday.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy Resmed shares like there's no tomorrow

| Zach Bristow

The healthcare major continues to be well positioned, experts say.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outpacing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are outperforming the ASX 200 on Tuesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 materials stock is leaping 10% on a $385 million sale

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating these asset divestments.

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Healthcare Shares

Everything you need to know about the record CSL dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's latest dividend is its biggest yet...

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Earnings Results

James Hardie share price sees red as Q1 FY25 underwhelms

| Zach Bristow

The fibre cement giant hasn't caught a bid today.

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Energy Shares

Buy this beaten down ASX 200 energy stock: broker

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks a buying opportunity has arrived for investors.

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