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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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Energy Shares

Is the Santos share price 'significantly undervalued'?

| Tristan Harrison

There could be a great opportunity in the oil and gas space.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price having such a stellar session?

| James Mickleboro

What's making investors buy this lithium share today?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share is crashing 30% today

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button in a panic on Friday.

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Resources Shares

Could this 'world's largest' opportunity boost BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are well-positioned to potentially benefit from this rapid, ongoing shift in global demand.

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Dividend Investing

ASX expert: Avoid this dividend trap

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is warning investors to say away from this dividend stock.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price rocketing 24% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Someone put a rocket under this tech stock on Friday morning.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the Macquarie dividend

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has released its results and declared its latest dividend. Here's how much it is paying.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock jumping 8% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Treasury Wine share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

This wine giant's shares are under pressure today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price slumps after half-year earnings miss overshadows $2b buyback

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie has posted a sharp decline in earnings but is planning a $2 billion buyback.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks that very strong returns could be on offer with these top ASX 200 shares.

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Opinions

A pair of ASX 200 shares I think every Aussie investor should own right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I can personally vouch for this pair of ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

'Out of line': Why Fortescue bosses may have to sing for their supper

| Mitchell Lawler

The decision to pass outgoing executives nearly $3 million in bonuses is leaving a bitter taste in the mouth of…

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in ANZ shares how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Is this big four bank a good option for income investors? Let's have a look.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for big yields: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Big yields are expected from these dividend shares in the near term.

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Financial Shares

What's the outlook for IAG shares in November?

| Tristan Harrison

Could FY24 be a stronger year for the insurer?

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International Stock News

Are Nvidia and Tesla shares cheap enough to buy now?

| Tony Yoo

These two stocks are the poster children for two megatrends, artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Is it time to pounce?

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Investing Strategies

Summer nights: 2 ASX shares to buy now as the weather heats up

| Tony Yoo

Morgans likes the look of these stocks as the market prepares for the traditional Santa Rally.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have one of its best days in a while on Friday.

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52-Week Lows

Down 24% in a month: Is this director buying the dip on IGO shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The IGO share price hit a new 52-week low of $9.19 today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Thursday's trading produced an avalanche of winning shares.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans rates these ASX dividend stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker is forecasting big yields from these dividend shares.

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Technology Shares

Top of the pile: Why ASX tech shares stormed higher today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares have made their owners very happy today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has surged 8% on takeover news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s looking more likely that a takeover could happen.

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Technology Shares

Xero shares could keep rising by 30%+ over the next 12 months: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock could be just warming up according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords shares receiving broker upgrades (one with 30% upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The pro traders say these three ASX All Ords stocks are looking good for growth.

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares crash 7% after AustralianSuper rejects best and final offer

| James Mickleboro

This takeover could be on the rocks after AustralianSuper rejected an improved offer.

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How to invest

ASX shares vs. real estate investment: Which wins on 10-year returns?

| Bronwyn Allen

We resolve the quintessential Australian dinner party debate over shares vs. property and which is best.

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Share Fallers

Why Northern Star, Origin, Santos, and SSR Mining shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, ResMed, Sayona Mining, and Sovereign Metals shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price plunges 3% on Federal Court blow

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are mulling the future of Santos’ $5.7 billion Barossa Gas Project.

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Healthcare Shares

How can ASX investors buy the US stock the WHOLE world is talking about?

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to know how to buy the international stock du jour from the comfort of the ASX? Read on!

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price just hit a 17-month high?

| Mitchell Lawler

The long-standing cryptocurrency is finding its feet to reclaim a price not seen since May 2022.

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BNPL shares

Up 11% in 2 days, what's ahead for Zip shares in November?

| Bernd Struben

BNPL stocks, like Zip, have proven highly susceptible to rising interest rates.

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Broker Notes

Transurban stock 'normally doesn't offer this level of value': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The recent market sell-off has seen the toll road operator lose 15.5% over the past 3 months.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy CBA shares if the dividend yield hits 5%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors hoping to see CBA shares deliver a dividend yield of 5% won’t be buying the ASX 200 bank stock…

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Share Market News

Guess which $4.4 billion ASX mining stock is crashing 14% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having anything but a golden day on Thursday.

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Cheap Shares

Looking for cheap ASX shares? Here are two trading at 'bargain prices'

| Bronwyn Allen

Senior investment analyst Anna Milne identifies two ASX 200 growth stocks trading cheaply right now.

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Opinions

Here's why I just bought more of the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at one of my most recent ASX buys.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 300 share delisting from the Australian share market?

| James Mickleboro

The company doesn't feel it is in the best interests of shareholders to remain on the ASX.

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