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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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AI Stocks

Buy these 2 ASX 200 stocks to tap into this trillion-dollar AI opportunity

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution could fuel outsized growth opportunities for both these ASX 200 tech companies.

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International Stock News

Don't be fooled: The Nvidia sell-off is a screaming buying opportunity

| Jeremy Bowman

The sell-off might be scaring investors, but this is a good time to get greedy.

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Dividend Investing

My 2 favourite ASX shares to buy for a high dividend yield right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are paying investors excellent cash flow.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX 300 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has good things to say about these stocks.

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Growth Shares

Buy and hold these ASX growth shares for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long term options? Analysts rate these stocks as buys.

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Share Market News

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2028 for Wesfarmers shares

| Tristan Harrison

The Bunnings and Kmart owner could keep growing for many years to come.

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Healthcare Shares

Did Apple just give ResMed shares a big long-term boost?

| James Mickleboro

Is awareness of sleep apnoea about to increase materially?

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Growth Shares

2 compelling ASX shares I'd buy in September

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the long-term potential of these under-the-radar businesses.

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Small Cap Shares

Broker says this small cap ASX share can rise ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this small cap could be a great option for investors with a high tolerance for risk.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares during this sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig in and buy this ASX mining share?

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to supercharge your investment portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Looking for quality options? Check out these ETFS.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX dividend shares for a retirement income of $4,000 per month?

| Tristan Harrison

Aiming for retirement? ASX dividend shares could be the answer.

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ETFs

4 reasons why I'd buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) over a term deposit

| Tristan Harrison

I’d back the Australian share market to help deliver good returns over time.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares: $61 million down, $239 million to go

| Zach Bristow

Star Entertainment has completed a major asset sale.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy these 3 ASX mining shares to rock on during a commodity bust

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the three miners that I would look to in a commodity crash...

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Resources Shares

Woodside shares burn to 52-week low as oil price outlook worsens

| Zach Bristow

Oil pricing continues to swing in the second half of 2024.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in focus as Australia 'runs out of time' on gas shortage 

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy companies like Woodside and Santos don’t just supply the domestic gas market.

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Financial Shares

Why this ASX stock with AI exposure is down 7% despite a $123 million return?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have sold the stock despite the positive update.

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Share Market News

Guess which top ASX stock is on the sidelines today over 'misleading' allegations

| Sebastian Bowen

This top financial stock is on ice after some dramatic news...

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Gold

These ASX 200 gold stocks could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver golden returns over the next 12 months.

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Bank Shares

With a predicted FY25 dividend yield of 6%, is the NAB share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This bank offers investors a sizeable level of dividend income.

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Share Fallers

Why Lovisa, Omni Bridgeway, Premier Investments, and Super Retail shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares starting the week on a disappointing note?

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from Fed interest rates after US unemployment edged lower?

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors see a jumbo interest rate cut from the US Fed in September?

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Guzman Y Gomez, Opthea, and Yancoal shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway: Buy, sell, or hold?

| Ryan Vanzo

Berkshire Hathaway proved one of the best investments of all time. Is that still the case?

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Resources Shares

China steel exports to hit 8-year high. So why are iron ore prices tumbling to 2022 lows?

| Zach Bristow

The outlook is mixed for the iron ore space.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ARB share price surges 6% on hot takeover news

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ASX 200 stock has some big news to tell...

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Healthcare Shares

Are Pro Medicus shares a buy at their new all-time high?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue lifting the bid on this healthcare player.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Super Retail share price plunging 7% today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down Super Retail shares on Monday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Why are CSL shares trading in the red today?

| Zach Bristow

The biotech hasn't posted anything sensitive.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price wavers as Opposition targets 'entrenched duopoly'

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding Qantas shares up (and down) amid talk of a potential forced breakup with Jetstar.

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International Stock News

If I could buy only 1 chip stock other than Nvidia in September, this would be my top choice

| Daniel Foelber

Broadcom is a pick-and-shovel way to invest in AI.

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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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Retail Shares

Premier share price tanks 5% after FY24 retail trading update

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't impressed with the retail numbers.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Enough with the corporate spin!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The spin is making me dizzy.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 reasons why ASX blue-chip shares can make better buys than growth shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I like ASX blue-chip shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Lovisa share price caught in the crossfire suffers 6% piercing

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock being sold off out of the blue?

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock fell after earnings. These 3 stocks might be better buys

| Will Healy, Justin Pope, and Jake Lerch

Nvidia's success made it easy to overlook other stocks with significant growth potential.

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