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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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Materials Shares

Why were Core Lithium shares just downgraded?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has become bearish on this lithium miner today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Origin Energy share price is trading 11% below takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Thursday’s takeover vote will see AustralianSuper take on the Origin board.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

The tech stock is missing from action today. What's going on?

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Technology Shares

Up 252% in 2023, the Nvidia share price just leapt to new record highs. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

Nvidia reports its third-quarter earnings results tonight.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Avita Medical share price crashing 14% today?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is falling heavily on Tuesday. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock is rising after beating guidance and upgrading targets

| James Mickleboro

TechnologyOne has beaten its guidance and brought forward its medium term targets.

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International Stock News

Wall Street analyst says Tesla full self-driving could be huge. Time to buy the stock?

| Jeremy Bowman

Goldman Sachs believes full self-driving could generate $75 billion in revenue for Tesla by 2030.

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Retirement

Buy these excellent ASX 200 shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of shares that analysts think could be good options for retirees.

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Communication Shares

Can Telstra shares reach $4 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we call on this stock to deliver good returns?

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX growth shares can rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

These could be the growth shares to buy now according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Attractive yields are coming from these dividend shares according to analysts.

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Opinions

This ASX dividend share was one of my biggest buy regrets

| Sebastian Bowen

Hopefully you don't make the same investing mistakes I did with this one.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday

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Investing Strategies

Invest in these 2 ASX shares for a real shot at $1 million

| Tony Yoo

Getting to seven figures is possible, but only if you give it a try. Check out these stocks that could…

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Investing Strategies

9 things to keep in mind to invest successfully in tough times

| Tony Yoo

Global events might have you depressed about investing. But AMP's Shane Oliver tells punters to keep their eyes on the…

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How to invest

$20k in your ASX share portfolio? Here's how I'd aim to turn it into passive income of $1,200 a month!

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Then here's how you could get it.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income: How I'd aim to earn an average of $500 per month with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

There are some important qualities to keep in mind when investing in ASX shares for passive income.

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Investing Strategies

'Our choice': 2 ASX 200 stocks to jump on before catalysts kick in

| Tony Yoo

These two shares could end up bargains, according to one expert who reckons the market hasn't quite caught up with…

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Energy Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 energy stocks could energise your returns into 2024

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 energy stocks could receive some heady tailwinds into 2024.

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Dividend Investing

Is AGL about to reclaim its blue-chip ASX dividend share status?

| Tristan Harrison

Will it soon be dividends galore.

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Resources Shares

'6 to 9 months': 2 ASX lithium shares just waiting to break out

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon there are some absolute bargains in lithium land right now.

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX dividend stocks top buys?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these dividend shares.

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Capital Raising

Why weren't Healius shares trading on the ASX today?

| James Mickleboro

Healius is raising funds at a deep discount and warned there will be no dividends in FY 2024.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mildly positive start to the trading week for ASX 200 shares this Monday.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the IAG dividend be in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

IAG shareholders could get a nice surprise next year.

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Opinions

2 overvalued ASX shares I think could plunge if the market crashes

| Sebastian Bowen

I wouldn't be surprised to see these popular shares take a bath during the next market crash.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy this ASX 200 stock for big returns after 'impressive launch'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling very bullish about this pharma stock.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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How to invest

Why Scott Phillips says waiting for the good times to invest could cost you big

| Sebastian Bowen

Love stockpiling cash for a crash? Here's why Scott Phillips reckons it's not such a good idea.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Northern Star, Syrah, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with these shares on Monday?

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, ASX, Droneshield, and Karoon Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are smashing the market today. But why?

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Communication Shares

Telstra shares fall on the ASX amid news of the Optus CEO resigning

| Tristan Harrison

The Optus CEO has called it quits.

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Growth Shares

If you love ASX growth shares, you'll want to check this new ETF out

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ASX's newest ETF.

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Share Market News

ASX share price marching higher on revamped CHESS replacement

| Bernd Struben

The blockchain is out as the ASX announces the next phase of its CHESS replacement project.

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Bank Shares

Can Westpac shares reach $23 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX blue chip going to rebound?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock is crashing 22% despite announcing a deal with Rio Tinto

| James Mickleboro

This Rio Tinto deal hasn't gone down well with some investors.

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Technology Shares

Will 2024 be another massive year for ASX tech shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares have had a strong year. But can they double up?

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Small Cap Shares

Guess why these small cap ASX shares are jumping 10%+ today

| James Mickleboro

These small caps are making their shareholders smile on Monday.

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords shares tumbling following leadership shakeups

| Bernd Struben

Investors have reacted to the leadership shakeups announced by the two ASX All Ords shares by hitting the sell button.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark on resurgent oil price

| Bernd Struben

Australia’s oil and gas stocks are enjoying a big turnaround in the oil price.

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