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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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Bank Shares

Is it possible to find an undervalued ASX bank stock right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the rise of the banks a double-edged sword?

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Share Gainers

Why Insignia, Light & Wonder, Mesoblast, and Woodside shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 blue-chip ASX shares I think are so safe you could hold them forever

| Sebastian Bowen

No shares are 'safe', but some are safer than others.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Capstone Copper, Guzman Y Gomez, and Magellan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip share price keeps going up

| Zach Bristow

It's been triple-digit gains this year for Zip.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What is the Star Casino share price really worth?

| Zach Bristow

Analysts are pessimistic.

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Travel Shares

Will the Qantas share price keep soaring? Here's what experts say

| Zach Bristow

The Qantas share price has well and truly left the tarmac in 2024.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These quality stocks are top picks in October according to the broker.

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Energy Shares

Why are Woodside and ASX energy stocks surging today?

| James Mickleboro

Energy stocks are ending the week strongly. Let's find out why.

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Retirement

Retiring soon? Here are the ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be great options for a retirement portfolio according to analysts.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Platinum shares slump despite Regal takeover update

| James Mickleboro

Could a takeover deal be getting closer? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares fall on $100m class action settlement news

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank is paying out almost $100 million but without the admission of liability.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Zach Bristow

These are the dates to know.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Looking for income options? Analysts say these are the ones to buy.

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Dividend Investing

ASX passive income: Is Woolworths stock a buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think you should be snapping up the supermarket giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX stock for a 30%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this stock.

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Bank Shares

Will the rotation out of ASX 200 bank shares into the miners continue?

| Bronwyn Allen

Tyndall AM research analyst, Tom Hays, provides his point of view.

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Technology Shares

Up 46% in a year, why this ASX 200 tech stock could keep racing higher

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech company is witnessing huge growth for its services.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect some big dividend yields from these buy-rated stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a good finish to the week for Aussie investors?

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Broker Notes

2 leading ASX 200 shares this top fund manager rates as buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have been called out as attractive businesses.

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How to invest

3 steps to turn a $20k ASX share portfolio into a $5,100 yearly second income

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could put your money to work for you in the share market.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend rockstar stock perfect for both growth and income

| Sebastian Bowen

It is possible to find stocks that deliver both growth and income.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 300 shares that hit new 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's why these companies stood out in an otherwise lacklustre day of trading.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 managed to snatch a victory this Thursday...

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Retirement

What is the average amount people save for their retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

How much of your income should you be putting aside?

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Blue Chip Shares

These are the ASX blue-chip shares this big Aussie fund has been buying

| Tristan Harrison

AFIC has been actively buying these stocks.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech director just sold $85 million worth of company stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This director is retiring and selling his shares on the way out.

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Bank Shares

Up 35% in a year, is now the time to short CBA shares?

| Bernd Struben

This investing expert expects CBA shares are about to deflate.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares rocketed 44% in September! What can ASX investors expect now?

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares smashed the benchmark in September. But how?

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Resources Shares

Is the rally in ASX 200 iron ore stocks just a short-term bounce?

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore majors have soared since news of China's stimulus.

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Share Fallers

Down 5%: Could a $270 million sale be sinking Pilbara shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There are rumours that a big investor is unloading Pilbara shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman Y Gomez, New Hope, Pilbara Minerals, and Syrah shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

It's a big day for Woodside shares, here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside investors have something to look forward to today...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to buy and 1 to sell: brokers

| Bernd Struben

Brokers are forecasting these ASX shares could gain 7% to 17% in the months ahead.

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Share Gainers

Why Collins Foods, MacMahon, Mirvac, and Sigma shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors bidding these shares higher today? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

This simple investment strategy beats 88% of professional money managers

| Selena Maranjian

Even Warren Buffett is a big fan of index funds.

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Financial Shares

A director just bought $9.7 million of this ASX 200 share!

| Tristan Harrison

This business has just received significant backing from one of its leaders.

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Industrials Shares

Why has the DroneShield share price crashed 46% since July?

| Mitchell Lawler

The defence industry is climbing, but DroneShield has been left on the ground.

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