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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

What's next for the Pilbara Minerals share price after a weak July?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this miner recharge returns for investors?

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Materials Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares a buy after the miner's results?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker is saying about the mining giant.

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International Stock News

Nvidia share price surges! Is it too late to buy the artificial intelligence (AI) leader's stock?

| Keith Noonan

Earnings reports from two other big tech players could be flashing buy signals for Nvidia stock.

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Bank Shares

ANZ completes Suncorp Bank acquisition: Should you buy its shares?

| James Mickleboro

It's taken over two years for the deal to complete. What are analysts saying?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Why did these shares smash the market last month? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend-growth shares to own for 25 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these buy-rated stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

Three reasons to buy CSL shares today

| Bernd Struben

There are three compelling reasons this investing expert has a buy rating on CSL shares right now.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in August 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Why these ASX shares could be long-term winners for your portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a euphoric day for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 CEO just sold $4 million worth of company shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The company's CEO has cashed-in following a market-beating performance.

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ETFs

Buy these 4 excellent ASX ETFs in August

| James Mickleboro

Let's take a look at four ETFs that could give investment portfolios a boost.

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Record Highs

Big ASX news: CBA shares hit new record as Australia's largest company

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA just hit another new record high, cementing its ASX 200 dominance...

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords stock has crashed 14% in 2 days!

| Sebastian Bowen

This AI stock just fell off a cliff...

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares making BIG moves on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

One ASX 200 mining share is surging while the other is tumbling today. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Would you buy a single share for $1 million?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The master investor cracks an Aussie dollar milestone.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is 'on a knife edge' over the next 2 days

| Zach Bristow

Many investors are on edge as the market awaits the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 86% in 2024, why is the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price tumbling today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price today. But why?

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International Stock News

Nvidia sinks again! Time to buy the artificial intelligence (AI) growth stock hand over fist?

| Keith Noonan

Now down 24% from its high, is it time to pounce on Nvidia stock?

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Bank Shares

Is this ASX 200 bank share's 8% dividend yield too good to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Will owning this bank be a rewarding experience for dividends?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 skyrockets on latest Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the June quarter CPI data. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Fortescue, Liontown, Siteminder, and TechnologyOne shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a great time on hump day. But why?

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares slide as gas volumes sink 10%

| Zach Bristow

Perhaps the market was expecting more from the energy giant's results.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Gold Road, Mesoblast, and Telix shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Capital Raising

Why are DroneShield shares locked down today?

| Mitchell Lawler

DroneShield is on the hunt for more cash despite having $146 million worth already.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX gambling shares surging on strong quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up both ASX gambling stocks today. But why?

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ETFs

Microsoft results: Key takeaways for Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF investors

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are key takeaways from Microsoft's results for Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF investors.

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price races higher on 'monumental moment'

| James Mickleboro

There has been some big news out of the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project today.

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Resources Shares

Are Fortescue shares a buy or sell following Tuesday's sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the iron ore miner.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX shares for Aussie retirees

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares can be a real boost for retirement cash flows, in my view.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock plunges: Why some Wall Street analysts think it's still a buy

| Keith Speights

Some analysts view Nvidia's pullback as a great buying opportunity.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price catches updraft as Rex enters administration

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares are in the green as regional airline Rex enters into voluntary administration.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech stock surges 9% on 'significantly improved long-term growth trajectory'

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is scaling new heights on Wednesday. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The recession is already here (sort of)…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Per-person GDP has been declining for ages. Which, when you think about it, is all that really matters.

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Retirement

3 boring but beautiful ASX 200 shares to add to a retirement portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these three stocks would seamlessly slot into a retirement portfolio.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares push higher on US$5.8b half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

The market has responded positively to the mining giant's half year results.

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Financial Shares

Why a top broker thinks this ASX 200 financial stock is going to fall 14%

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are bearish about this large financial stock.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is surging today on big news

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock released a couple of announcements this morning. What did it reveal?

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