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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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Bank Shares

Is this ASX bank stock a ticket to a chunky passive income?

| Zach Bristow

The bank's dividend yield has been routinely high.

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett invest in ASX shares during crazy volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Are periods of decline a time to sell or buy shares?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these ASX dividend shares for passive income after last week's carnage

| Tristan Harrison

I think the income provided by these stocks makes them very appealing.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Top broker sees this ASX 200 stock's 'pullback as opportunity'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that now is the time to pounce on this stock. Let's find out why.

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Travel Shares

4 great reasons why the Qantas share price is primed to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager thinks the airline’s stock can fly higher.

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Blue Chip Shares

Broker says this ASX 200 blue chip stock could rise 25%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock according to Goldman Sachs.

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Opinions

Why now could be a great time to invest in this top ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This stock continues to impress with its long-term growth.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares vs. financial shares: Which did investors prefer in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is dominated by mining and financial shares.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these blue chip ASX dividend stocks this week

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be in the buy zone for income investors according to analysts.

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Technology Shares

Can the record-breaking Life360 share price keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping the high-flying tech stock to continue its ascent.

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Energy Shares

Is the Woodside share price a buy for that 8.45% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my thoughts on Woodside's dividend potential today...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 300 dividend shares with 4% to ~8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to provide investors with great dividend yields.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares did best among the 11 market sectors during a volatile week of trading.

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ETFs

Should you invest $2,000 into these top ASX ETFs?

| James Mickleboro

Check out these quality options for investors hunting for ETFs to buy.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I bought in this week's volatility

| Tristan Harrison

The lower prices of these stocks were too good for me to ignore.

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Dividend Investing

Are these the best ASX income stocks to buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have very good things to say about the income options.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's how I think the CSL share price might end 2024

| Zach Bristow

The company continues pushing ahead.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

These 2 underrated ASX dividend shares are forecast to pay big yields

| Tristan Harrison

Owning these stocks could be very rewarding for cash flow.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small caps to consider for high yields and bargain prices

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are 2 ASX small-caps shares offering low prices and high yields.

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Retirement

Expert tips to ensure your money lasts in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Starting early with your retirement planning is essential for many reasons.

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Share Market News

Riding the waves: Expert strategies for the global stock market turmoil

| Bernd Struben

Investing experts offer their advice on how to navigate the big price swings on the ASX 200 and global markets.

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Opinions

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares in August

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be top buys this month in my opinion.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares can rise 20% and ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns. Let's see why.

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Growth Shares

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these ASX 200 growth shares before they rocket?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to seize on market weakness to buy these highly rated stocks?

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How to invest

How many ASX stocks should you have in your portfolio?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three share market investment experts offer their opinions on this common question.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in Pilbara Minerals and these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to invest in these shares? Let's find out.

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ETFs

ASX ETFs vs shares: Do investors prefer one over the other?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investor activity via the online trading platform Selfwealth over FY24 reveals the answer.

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Growth Shares

After its share price crashed 58% in a month, is this a bargain basement ASX growth stock?

| Bernd Struben

While it comes with added risks, I think this ASX growth stock offers the potential for supersized share price gains.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and this ASX dividend share next week

| James Mickleboro

There are reasons why brokers rate these stocks as buys. Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The 3% yield dividend stock set to dominate the ASX

| Zach Bristow

A healthy pairing of dividends and growth has brokers eyeing this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in August 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Investing in dividend shares can be a great way to weather stormy economic times and build wealth.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a delightful end to the trading week for investors this Friday...

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Earnings Results

Up 7%, this ASX 200 REIT tops a good month with solid FY24 results

| Zach Bristow

The buying continues after the REIT's numbers overnight.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 stocks tipped to deliver 40% to 160% EPS growth in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Macquarie thinks these companies can deliver the goods despite a challenging economy in FY25.

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Cryptocurrencies

Think the ASX has been volatile this week? Wait until you see the Bitcoin price

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin has had the volatility of a yo-yo over the past week...

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Real Estate Shares

After sliding 9% since June, is this ASX real estate stock a buy?

| Zach Bristow

The stock has been heavily sold since June.

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Opinions

3 ASX share reports I'm excited to see in August

| Tristan Harrison

These three ASX shares could reveal very interesting results, in my view.

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