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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what is happening.

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Share Market News

Here's why more Australians intend to work during retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey reveals insights into the retirement intentions of older Australian workers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares are down 19% this past month. Is it time to pounce?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a volatile year for the milk company.

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Share Market News

Are we soon to see a skyrocketing Aussie stock market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the Aussie stock market follow the lead of American stock markets following the US election?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile, but positive, day for ASX shares this Thursday.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock just extended its $580 million buyback

| Zach Bristow

Could this draw investor attention to the stock?

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Growth Shares

2 high-growth ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think these shares would be great picks for growth investors.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy Rio Tinto stock or Woodside stock today?

| James Mickleboro

Which of these giants is best? Here's what Goldman thinks.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for passive income? Try this ASX 200 blue chip

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock's 4.66% fully franked yield is hard to ignore.

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Record Highs

Xero and 2 other ASX tech shares cracking all-time highs on Thursday

| Bronwyn Allen

The price peaks follow a significant lift in the NASDAQ overnight following Republican Donald Trump's US election victory.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the NAB dividend

| Tristan Harrison

NAB will soon be sending its next payout to investors.

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ETFs

ASX international shares ETFs smash record highs on Trump win

| Bronwyn Allen

Several exchange-traded funds tracking global shares are moving higher today.

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Share Market News

What the US election outcome means for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares are having a mixed reaction to the US election results today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

1 ASX consumer staples stock down 20% to buy right now

| Zach Bristow

Time to go shopping?

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Share Gainers

Why Block, GQG, Neuren, and Sigma shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Clearview, NAB, Resolute Mining, and Westpac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure today. But why?

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Resources Shares

What does Trump's win mean for iron ore shares like Fortescue?

| Zach Bristow

The controversy on tariffs has already started.

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Share Market News

Appen share price lifts 5% on oversubscribed SPP results

| Bronwyn Allen

The technology company has announced the results of its Share Purchase Plan.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bendigo Bank share price tanking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There are a few things that could be driving this bank lower today.

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International Stock News

Why is everyone talking about the VIX Index today?

| Zach Bristow

Fear or greed: Which investor sentiment will prevail today?

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Cryptocurrencies

Why cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are shooting for the moon today

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors just sent the Bitcoin price to new all-time highs. But why?

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price on a rollercoaster today?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares are now up an eye-watering 670% in a year.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold shares dive on US election result

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold shares are going wild this Thursday.

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Broker Notes

1 ASX 300 stock just upgraded by brokers (and 2 downgraded)

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest ratings changes.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with the shares of Australia's oldest bank on Thursday? Let's find out.

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Earnings Results

NAB shares tumble 3% after FY24 result disappoints investors

| James Mickleboro

The market isn't liking the big four bank's result today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 charging higher as Trump sweeps back into the White House

| Bernd Struben

Here's everything that's happened in the markets.

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma Healthcare shares rocket 39% on Chemist Warehouse merger approval

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC doesn't believe the company's merger with Chemist Warehouse will lessen competition.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock rallied to a new all-time high on Wednesday

| Danny Vena

The changing of the guard bodes well for the artificial intelligence (AI) chip specialist.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Directors of the mining giant have been busy with stock transactions

| Tristan Harrison

It can be worrying when directors sell.

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Energy Shares

Down 12% in a month! Is the Woodside share price finally back in bargain territory?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has lost some investor energy. What now?

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Earnings Results

NAB share price on watch after FY24 profits sink to $7.1b

| James Mickleboro

How did the big four bank perform during the year?

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A handsome smiling man sits in the front seat of an electric vehicle with his hands on the wheel feeling pleased that the Carsales share price is going up and the company will shortly pay its biggest dividend ever
International Stock News

Why Tesla stock just skyrocketed

| Keith Noonan

Why is Donald Trump's election victory powering explosive gains for Tesla stock?

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 55 in Australia

| Zach Bristow

Where do you stack up?

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares for Australian retirees

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big yields and big returns from these income stocks.

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Gold

2 of the best ASX gold stocks you could buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish on these gold stocks. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 300 shares to buy now for 50% to 80% returns

| James Mickleboro

These shares could have big return potential according to brokers. Let's see what they are saying.

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ETFs

Buy these excellent ASX income ETFs in November

| James Mickleboro

Looking for easy income? Here are three ETFs that could help.

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ETFs

Why ASX ETFs are a great buy for beginner investors

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs could be exactly what beginner investors need.

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