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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

Special dividends anyone? 5 ASX 200 stocks with excess franking credits

| Zach Bristow

Investors looking for ASX dividends have long benefitted from the rules around franking credits in Australia since they were first…

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Cheap Shares

History says these 3 ASX shares are dirt cheap today

| Mitchell Lawler

These beaten-down ASX shares could be offering great value for money.

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these 3 ASX growth shares are top buys in October

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying good things about these stocks. Let's see why they are bullish.

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Small Cap Shares

Which small cap ASX stock is jumping 20% after receiving a takeover offer?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock could be heading to the NASDAQ after receiving a takeover offer.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend stocks paying market-beating passive income

| Bernd Struben

A reliable passive income stream can help set you up with a more comfortable retirement.

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Share Market News

I'd start investing in ASX shares with under $1,000 like this

| Tristan Harrison

Starting to invest is an exciting time.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

An 'all-time high' investing plan

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

With the ASX near all-time highs, what's an investor to do?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Paladin Energy share price under pressure today?

| James Mickleboro

A takeover update is disappointing the market today. Let's see what's happening.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price racing higher on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying this energy giant's shares today.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock dropped ahead of quarterly deliveries

| Howard Smith

The latest electric vehicle sales reports are giving Tesla investors pause.

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Materials Shares

Up 14% in two weeks: Can Rio Tinto shares keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on the mining giant this morning.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia and other US tech stocks slumped on Tuesday

| Danny Vena

The semiconductor industry has been on an epic run since early last year. The risk of a short-term disruption just…

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Dividend Investing

Buy Woodside and these ASX dividend stocks for 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be buying these stocks for their attractive dividend yields.

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Dividend Investing

$12,000 of Telstra shares could make me $70 in monthly passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

How much dividend income can shareholders call on from Telstra?

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price rocket 26% in the past quarter?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been fighting to get hold of the Flying Kangaroo's shares recently.

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Technology Shares

Why did this ASX 200 tech share rise 29% in 30 days?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 tech sector had a great month in September.

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Growth Shares

ASX stock picks: 2 shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have buy ratings on these quality companies. But why?

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ETFs

Overinvested in the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (A200)? Try these 2 ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a big world of ETFs to choose from.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

This Australian stock pays a 6% dividend!

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think this stock could be a buy and are predicting big returns.

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers shares beat the ASX 200 in Q1, can the run continue for the rest of FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

What can Wesfarmers shareholders look forward to for the rest of the 2025 financial year?

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AI Stocks

Up 189% in a year, could this be 'one of the most promising' ASX AI stocks to buy today?

| Bernd Struben

Up 189% in 12 months, this asset manager forecasts more big gains to come for this ASX AI stock.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in September

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX shares had a strong month while some heat came out of the property market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares came back to earth this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to 'strong buy' status in September

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX companies received upgraded ratings from the experts last month.

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Energy Shares

The AGL share price has quietly soared 40% in 6 months. Is this why?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not just earnings that have this expert excited.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price tumbled 7% in September. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The second half of September saw Woodside shares stage a strong comeback.

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Bank Shares

After posting record highs, why did the CBA share price lag the benchmark in September?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares trailed the ASX 200 in September, but shareholders will have received a record dividend.

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Retirement

Can you earn ASX dividend income and still get the pension?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

500 million reasons why ResMed shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This growing company has big plans and is forecasting strong growth through to the end of the decade.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks rocketed higher in September. Do you own any?

| Bernd Struben

Here are three of the ASX 200 shares investors sent flying higher in September.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Qantas, Ramelius, and Webjet shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

Should you sell your ASX shares if they've hit all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good idea to sell shares at high prices?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Life360, REA, and Sigma shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares still trading 'nearer to lows than highs'?

| Zach Bristow

Could the sector be set to rally?

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Healthcare Shares

'Exciting prospect': 2 ASX pharmaceutical shares to keep a close eye on

| Bronwyn Allen

These companies have developed new drugs to treat vision loss and erectile dysfunction.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price sinks 5% on huge Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia deal

| James Mickleboro

Qatar Airways is investing in Virgin Australia ahead of the latter's potential return to the ASX boards.

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Gold

5 ASX 200 mining stocks to buy on Goldman Sachs' new gold price forecast

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has soared 44% this past year, and Goldman Sachs thinks this rally has legs.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is up 12% on big Chemist Warehouse news

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear to believe this news could be a sign that the deal will go ahead.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA share price charges higher on big Rightmove news

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't fourth time lucky for the realestate.com.au operator.

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