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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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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX income stocks with 4%+ dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Attractive yields are expected from these buy-rated shares according to brokers.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another fantastic session for ASX shares this Thursday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 13% in July: Can Wesfarmers shares keep it going?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers pulled off a 333% annualised gain over July...

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Materials Shares

Global lithium giant Albemarle has big news: Here are the ASX shares being impacted

| Zach Bristow

The decision hasn't sparked a major sell-off in the lithium basket.

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Capital Raising

Up 140% in a month, here's why this high-flying ASX small-cap stock has just been frozen

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX robotics company requested a trading halt today.

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Index investing

IVV ETF or VAS ETF: Where should I invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX or American shares a better pick right now?

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Gold

Why did this ASX gold stock just rocket 52%?

| Zach Bristow

The stock caught investor attention immediately from the open.

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Record Highs

Records tumble! 10 popular ASX shares smashing new all-time highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark index is flying high in the green on Thursday.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares extend rally to 216% following cash flow update

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue lifting the bid on the BNPL player's stock.

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Broker Notes

Guess which popular ASX 200 stock was just downgraded to sell

| James Mickleboro

It's time to sell according to analysts at Goldman Sachs.

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, Capricorn Metals, PEXA, and Rio Tinto shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the month positively. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

CBA share price strikes new high despite $387 million bill in FY24

| Mitchell Lawler

The unstoppable record streak for CBA shares keeps on chugging.

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Share Fallers

Why Droneshield, Monadelphous, OFX, and Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened to the BHP share price in July?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares trailed the ASX 200 in July. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Broker urges investors to buy this ASX biotech stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Is the market undervaluing this stock? One leading broker thinks it is.

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Healthcare Shares

2 popular ASX healthcare shares making news on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

Investors have shown mixed reactions.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 4% to 8% yields

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here are three ASX dividend shares on my watchlist today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Casino share price slides as concerns over licence mount

| Zach Bristow

What's next for the casino operator?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges to new record high on Fed interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bullish following on the Fed’s interest rate meeting. But why?

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Technology Shares

ASX All Ords stock surges 7% on surprise shareholder windfall

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has too much cash and wants to get rid of it!

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Broker Notes

Top brokers say buy these 2 ASX shares now

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are bullish on these two names after recent events.

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Capital Raising

DroneShield shares dive 17% amid $120 million for AI ambitions

| Mitchell Lawler

The counter-drone company plans to lean into AI advancements to secure its 'market leader' status

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Bank Shares

Why did Westpac shares crush the market in July?

| James Mickleboro

Last month was a great one for shareholders of Australia's oldest bank.

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Materials Shares

Down 45% since May, is it time to buy this beaten-up ASX 300 lithium stock?

| James Mickleboro

Will things get better for this lithium explorer's shareholders? Let's see what Bell Potter is saying.

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Dividend Investing

Is Telstra the best ASX dividend stock to buy in the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

There are multiple reasons to like Telstra.

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International Stock News

Should investors buy AI stock Nvidia before August 28?

| Trevor Jennewine

Wall Street will be watching closely when AI chipmaker Nvidia reports earnings in late August.

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Opinions

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two small businesses.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 lithium stock could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks this lithium miner could be a great option right now. But why?

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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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