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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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How to invest

These ASX 200 stocks turned $20,000 into $100,000+ in 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Big returns were made by investors buying these shares back in 2014.

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Bank Shares

Why mum and dad investors aren't buying ASX bank shares like they used to

| Tristan Harrison

What’s causing Aussies to be turned off banks?

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Technology Shares

Xero shares doubled the ASX 200 return in FY24. What's next in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

Will FY25 be another good year for software business Xero?

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Resources Shares

Will the BHP share price keep falling?

| Tristan Harrison

Can things get even worse for the ‘Big Australian’?

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Resources Shares

Here 3 ASX lithium shares to watch for FY25

| Zach Bristow

Brokers see light in the ASX lithium sector.

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Dividend Investing

Top high-yield ASX shares to buy in July 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish writers reckon there's a lot more to these ASX dividend-paying shares than just great yields!

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Bank Shares

CBA share price rallies to become the new top dog on the block

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shareholders can feel even wealthier after reaching the top of the list.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was certainly a day to remember for ASX investors this Friday...

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Investing Strategies

3 reasons I'm still buying ASX stocks in July despite record prices

| Mitchell Lawler

There are many reasons not to invest. A new high is not one of them.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons everyone's talking about CBA shares this week

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA has been blazing new territory this week in more than one way.

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Share Gainers

Do you own the 3 best performing ASX 200 shares of FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

The top three ASX 200 shares have already gained 13% to more than 20% in FY 2025!

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Materials Shares

Are Liontown Resources shares a buy after surging 9% this week?

| Zach Bristow

Could this be time for a reversal?

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Economy

US inflation easing: What does it mean for ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

If America cuts interest rates, will Australia be next?

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Share Market News

Buying shares and 5 other ways investors intend to spend tax cuts: report

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what Aussie investors plan to do with their tax-cut savings.

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Financial Shares

Up 86% in a year, could this ASX All Ords financial share keep on rising?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

GQG Partners shares have delivered an impressive return.

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Materials Shares

Down 79% in FY 2024, can the Sayona Mining share price rebound in FY 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Sayona Mining shares got smashed in FY 2024 with investors now looking ahead to FY 2025.

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Technology Shares

Up 87% in a month, this ASX stock is winning millions in AI work

| Zach Bristow

The gains continue piling for this company's stock price.

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Share Gainers

Why Immutep, Kingsgate, Netwealth, and Ora Banda shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why GR Engineering, Infratil, Paladin Energy, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Record Highs

ASX 200 re-writes history. Which companies are leading the charge?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is finishing the week with a bang.

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Share Market News

Why did the Nasdaq Index take a dive on promising US inflation data?

| Bernd Struben

Cooling US inflation sent the Nasdaq Index tumbling overnight. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

Are ASX small-cap shares back in vogue amid a big shift?

| Zach Bristow

Could a rotation out of large-caps be underway?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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ETFs

Which Australian shares ASX ETFs have dished out the best returns over 3 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the top 5 performers over the past three financial years.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why A2 Milk shares soared in FY24. Will it happen again?

| Zach Bristow

It turned out to be a stellar year for the milk company's shareholders.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX healthcare stock rocketing 25% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares tumble on nickel bombshell

| James Mickleboro

There just isn't enough demand for nickel in the market right now.

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Blue Chip Shares

Wesfarmers vs Woolworths: Which are the best ASX shares to buy today?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker is saying about these blue chip rivals.

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Materials Shares

Why did Goldman Sachs just upgrade Core Lithium shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling more upbeat on this struggling lithium miner.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $2,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

After the past five months’ sell-down, I think Fortescue shares provide a strong long-term passive income opportunity.

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Energy Shares

1 ASX 200 coal stock to buy and 1 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Which one of these coal miners does Bell Potter rate as a buy?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX 200 dividend stocks in July

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could be great options for an income portfolio.

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech stock for a 20%+ return: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes investors could get market-beating returns from this auto listings leader.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did ASX retail shares rise 19% in FY24 amid a cost of living crisis?

| Bronwyn Allen

David Rumbens, a partner at Deloitte Access Economics, has an answer to this question.

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Energy Shares

Is it time to dive back into ASX lithium shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Could these miners recharge returns?

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Materials Shares

Buy this ASX lithium stock and sell this one

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is positive on one name but remains very bearish on the other.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares to supercharge your passive income stream

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated shares to provide big dividend yields.

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Dividend Investing

Do ANZ shares offer the biggest dividend yield in the ASX bank sector?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we bank on ANZ providing a big payout?

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International Stock News

Is it too late for ASX investors to start buying US shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should ASX investors start taking the gains from US shares like Nvidia off the table?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The market looks set to rise again despite wobbles on Wall Street.

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