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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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Defensive Shares

2 recession-proof ASX shares to buy in August

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be two of the most defensive on the ASX.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price tumbles on US$2.35b acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Woodside has made its second acquisition in the space of just two weeks.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech share is crashing 50% despite explosive FY24 profit growth

| James Mickleboro

FY 2024 was a strong year for this company. But what about next year?

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares storms higher on new production milestones

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is continuing to achieve new milestones. What is it this time?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is sinking 17% on takeover disappointment

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer has received an approach. What is it worth to shareholders?

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Opinions

Is now the right time to buy ASX shares amid an impending recession?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be buying or selling during this volatility?

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Healthcare Shares

2 of the best-performing ASX healthcare shares in 2024 so far

| Zach Bristow

The healthcare domain continues its dominance in 2024.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares dive another 4%! Time to pounce?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a volatile year for the telco's share price.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX income stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income? Brokers reckon these stocks could be the way to do it.

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Resources Shares

Is there any hope for Core Lithium shares?

| Zach Bristow

Opinions are mixed.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock crashed overnight

| Danny Vena

A perfect storm buffeted the chipmaker to kick off the week.

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Healthcare Shares

Why now is an 'attractive buying opportunity' for CSL shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about this high quality name.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech stock that trades at an 'unjustified' discount

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping a 20%+ return from this stock.

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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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