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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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Small Cap Shares

Why this ASX small-cap stock is an 'undervalued growth opportunity' for 2024: fundie

| Bernd Struben

The ASX small-cap share has managed to increase profits and earnings despite difficult market conditions.

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Cheap Shares

CEO says Santos share price is going 'cheap' amid delayed projects

| Bronwyn Allen

The Santos CEO says the company's shares are going cheap amid legal disputes that are delaying projects.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Kogan, Lovisa, and Webjet shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been bidding these shares higher on Thursday.

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has rocketed 29% in just 3 days

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock has enjoyed a big turnaround this week.

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Share Market News

Origin Energy share price storms higher on new takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Will this new offer be enough to get a deal over the line?

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International Stock News

Nvidia's golden artificial intelligence (AI) era fuels record-breaking results beyond Wall Street's wildest forecasts

| Anders Bylund

Nvidia shattered expectations with AI-fueled success in Q3. Get the full story here, from regulatory warts to champagne-worthy growth trends.

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ETFs

Here's why these passive income ASX ETFs could be your ticket to wealth

| James Mickleboro

ETFs can be used to generate passive income. Here's a couple to consider.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price trailing the ASX 200 today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are down twice as much as the ASX 200 today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Nick Scali share price sinking 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

It seems that investors have been spooked by some insider selling news.

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Energy Shares

Oil price slides on OPEC+ infighting. What can ASX 200 energy investors expect now?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy shares are feeling the selling pressure amid a tumbling oil price.

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Communication Shares

TPG shares rise amid $128 million 5G spectrum auction win

| Tristan Harrison

TPG has just strengthened its position in the telco market.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price falls despite $546m investment news

| James Mickleboro

Telstra is boosting its 5G network with a major investment

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price crashing 38% on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this former market darling sinking deep into the red today?

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Financial Shares

Why is the AMP share price jumping 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

AMP has settled a class action. Here's what you need to know.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend giants to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Check out these dividend giants that analysts are bullish on.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock dropped today

| Billy Duberstein

The company saw solid earnings, but investors "sold the news."

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares on watch amid takeover chaos

| James Mickleboro

There has been a new twist in the Origin Energy takeover.

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Dividend Investing

One ASX dividend stock that has quietly outperformed this popular Vanguard ETF

| Tristan Harrison

There are some great, little-known stocks that have done well.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend investors: 2 oversold ASX shares with great yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect big yields from these dividend shares that have been sold off.

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How to invest

How you could earn a second income of $600 per month without lifting a finger

| James Mickleboro

Want to boost your income? Here's how you can do it.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Dividend alert: Is Woolworths stock a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this dividend share a good idea to look at today?

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best ASX sectors to buy now for 2024

| Tony Yoo

Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish picked technology as the bargain pickup 12 months ago.

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Growth Shares

Could buying these ASX shares at $9 now be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Tony Yoo

This Melbourne company is making big strides in its field and has returned a phenomenal 67% each year for its…

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International Stock News

Forget Nvidia: These artificial intelligence (AI) stocks could be much better buys

| Dani Cook

These companies could offer AI investors far more gains over the long term.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Lynas CEO just sold $7 million in shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Amanda Lacaze has sold one million shares in the company she runs.

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Share Market News

Brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these dividend stocks.

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Bank Shares

Why is ANZ buying back more shares?

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is launching a share buyback today. But what's it for?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price rises amid latest ASX news

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s the latest news at the mining giant.

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares in the buy zone? Here's what Bell Potter thinks

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this telco giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Sayona share price dips despite 'highly encouraging assay results'

| Bronwyn Allen

Sayona Mining has some positive news for the market today amid continually weakening lithium commodity prices.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Healius, Latin Resources, and Praemium shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ords shares smashing all-time highs

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 stocks are hitting it out of the park during a mediocre day for the market.

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Lovisa, New Hope, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 large-cap mining share will pay the best dividend yield in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

Listed Australian mining companies are typically some of the most generous ASX dividend payers.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Rivian stock instead of Tesla?

| Will Ebiefung

This electric vehicle start-up's stock is now cheaper than ever. But is it a good alternative to investing in the…

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Share Market News

Soul Patts shares fall amid Whitehaven news

| Tristan Harrison

Is Soul Patts about to increase its credit portfolio even more?

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Materials Shares

Could this development upend the outlook for ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 lithium shares could be in for some unwanted competition.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares drop amid Bubs trading halt

| Bronwyn Allen

What a year: A2 Milk shares are down 41% in 2023 and the Bubs share price has dropped 45%.

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