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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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Earnings Results

2 ASX shares tipped to outperform this earnings season

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be the ones to buy this earnings season according to Goldman Sachs.

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Travel Shares

After smashing the ASX 200 in July, what's next for the Qantas share price?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares leapt more than 10% in July. Can this outperformance continue?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better session after yesterday's market rout?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income options.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be used to strengthen an investment portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Overinvested in ANZ? Here are two alternative ASX dividend stocks

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could provide meaningful dividends.

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Bank Shares

How big could the CBA dividend be in 2028?

| Tristan Harrison

The FY28 payout could be very rewarding.

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ETFs

Is the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF (STW) a good long-term buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This is one of the most popular ways to access the ASX 200.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Clash of the titans: Can Coles keep outperforming Woolworths?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Coles shares has outperformed its competitor Woolworths over the past year.

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price is too cheap for me to ignore

| Zach Bristow

The airline has sold off sharply in the last week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

There was blood on the streets of the stock market today...

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How to invest

If you're young, today's plunging stock market is golden

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's massive market drops might not feel good, but there's a silver lining in the clouds...

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $500 into ASX shares after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Every cloud has a silver lining. Here are three ASX shares to buy according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Why today is a great day to buy ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

This could be an excellent time to invest in dividend stocks.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares leaping higher on Monday even as the market crashes

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these two ASX 200 shares as the market tanks. But why?

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Opinions

95% of ASX 200 stocks are bleeding today. Here are 2 I'd snap up

| Zach Bristow

Long-term thinking is always critical for successful investing.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

"ASX Crash"? What I'm doing next

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We’ve been here before.

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How to invest

Read this before you sell your ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're tempted to sell your shares today, think about what Buffett would do first...

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Communication Shares

TPG shares surge as Vocus shifts back onto the menu

| Zach Bristow

Investors appear to be betting on a deal taking place.

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AI Stocks

Is the party over for ASX 200 AI stocks?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong rally, ASX AI stocks are falling hard. But why?

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $5,000 as the ASX market takes another leg down

| Sebastian Bowen

With the stock market in free fall today, here's where I'd start buying.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, Encounter, Magnetic Resources, and ResMed shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff. But why?

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Materials Shares

Lynas share price slips on 92% mineral resources upgrade

| Zach Bristow

Today's update has not prevented the stock from continuing a long-term downtrend.

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Share Fallers

Why Alcoa, FBR, Santos, and Wildcat shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares started the week deep in the red?

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares a 'tactical buying opportunity'?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the experts think.

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Bank Shares

Warren Buffett is selling his banking shares. Is it time to run?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Why is Warren Buffett selling his banking shares?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares crumble as oil price plunges to 7-month lows

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are catching headwinds on several fronts today. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX robotics stock crashing 19% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are hitting the sell button on Monday. What's going on?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy with $10,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks look like compelling passive picks.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 100 stock is expecting to report a 200% increase in profits

| James Mickleboro

Profit guidance has been unveiled for FY 2024. Let's see what is expected.

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ETFs

Is the iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (IOZ) a good buy for diversification?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 could be a good place to be invested.

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Resources Shares

Are Rio Tinto or BHP shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

These two mining stocks are worth digging into.

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ETFs

Better ASX ETF buy: Vanguard Australia Shares Index ETF (VAS) vs Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Which ASX ETF fits better for your portfolio? Let's analyse what you should consider.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2027 for CSL shares

| Tristan Harrison

There could be healthy profit growth in the coming years.

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Resources Shares

The pros and cons of buying Pilbara Minerals shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a wild ride for the lithium miners over the last two years.

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Brokers think these shares could provide them.

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Energy Shares

This ASX dividend share could pay an 8% yield in 2028!

| Tristan Harrison

Here's one stock that could deliver strong cash returns in the next few years.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX income shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these dividend payers.

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Resources Shares

Down 12% in July! What went so wrong for Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a rough month for the miner.

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