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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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Healthcare Shares

Ozempic sell-off: What is Goldman saying about CSL and ResMed shares?

| James Mickleboro

CSL and ResMed shares were hammered yesterday. Was it an overreaction?

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Bank Shares

Should investors load up on ASX 200 bank shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we bank on this sector to deliver good returns in 2024?

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Share Fallers

Lottery ticket: Is it time to buy this discounted ASX 200 stock?

| Tony Yoo

This is still a monopoly business, so can its stocks recover from the current malaise?

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Energy Shares

Why this fund manager thinks Woodside shares are the cheapest in his portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors can get energised about Woodside.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy this ASX 300 share that has 'unique positioning': broker

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is saying positive things about this company.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie's most upgraded (and downgraded!) ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Following reporting season, analysts have revised their forward earnings estimates. These are the ASX shares receiving the greatest upgrades and…

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Energy Shares

9.5% yield but down 10%! This ASX 200 stock looks a bargain to me

| Tony Yoo

Take a look at these shares if you fancy both income and growth prospects at the same time.

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Growth Shares

Analysts expect big returns from these buy-rated ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as potential market-beaters...

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Dividend Investing

2.75% yield: Are Woolworths shares worth holding for income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a yield of 2.75% even worth bothering with if you're a dividend investor?

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Dividend Investing

Boost your income with these ASX dividend shares: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Big yields are expected from these dividend shares in the coming years.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that could EXPLODE when their M&A deals are done

| Tony Yoo

A business can change overnight after a corporate buyout. Here are two stocks QVE analysts are excited about on that…

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Share Fallers

Is it time to buy this ASX 200 mining share while market sentiment is 'at an all-time low'?

| Bronwyn Allen

Why has the share price of this once-reliable dividend darling spiralled by more than a third in 2023?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough finish to the week for the ASX 200 index.

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Investing Strategies

'Significant discount': 2 obscure ASX shares to help you outperform the index

| Tony Yoo

If you want your portfolio to perform better than the average punter, check out these expert picks that you've not…

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How to invest

Here's how Morgan Stanley invests to beat inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX broker has a few ideas on how to beat inflation...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day in the green for the ASX 200 this Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Do you own this ASX 200 share? A broker just slashed its price target by 25%!

| Tristan Harrison

Investors in this stock should steel themselves for some troubling news.

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Energy Shares

How 'misaligned' incentives are burning Whitehaven shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

A shareholder is lashing out at Whitehaven Coal, demanding pay be more aligned with the interests of all shareholders.

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Share Market News

Experts say these ASX dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These buy-rated dividend stocks are from very different sides of the market.

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Opinions

Why I plan to buy Wesfarmers shares for my ASX portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This retail share could be the next one for my ASX share shopping basket.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price lifts amid new power deal with biotech giant

| Bronwyn Allen

Renewable energy certificates are part of the deal.

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Growth Shares

Don't miss out on these stellar ASX growth shares: analysts

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying very positive things about these top growth shares.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Liontown, ResMed, and Tabcorp shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

3 ASX lithium shares just upgraded by Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

Citi says Core Lithium and two other ASX lithium stocks deserve ratings upgrades.

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Lithium Power International, Redbubble, and Webjet are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Broker watch: Are Bank of Queensland shares good value?

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have given their verdict on this bank share following its results.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares the latest victim of Ozempic success?

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is worried weight-loss wonder drugs could soon be knocking down the door of CSL.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Guess what the CEO just said

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's own CEO reckons we might be in for a bumpy ride.

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Materials Shares

'Our preferred lithium exposure': Allkem share price tipped to rocket

| James Mickleboro

Here's how it is possible to be bearish on lithium prices but bullish on a lithium miner.

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Share Market News

Tesla busted and fined by Australian consumer watchdog

| Tony Yoo

The US electric car maker allegedly breached safety standards and was handed 10 infringement notices.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did this ASX 200 share crash 12% after its update today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been selling down this gambling share today. But why?

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Growth Shares

Guess which ASX growth stock is rocketing 30% after a major turnaround in fortunes

| James Mickleboro

This growth stock is no longer burning through cash like its firewood.

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Materials Shares

Up 19%! Is this ASX All Ords lithium stock about to get a takeover offer from a mining giant?

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity appears to be heating up in the lithium industry.

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest Mining share price having a golden day?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is getting closer to being taken over.

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Materials Shares

Merger update: Liontown shares sink on Albemarle news

| James Mickleboro

Albemarle needs more time and Rinehart's buying spree comes to an end.

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Materials Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price storms higher: What's getting investors excited today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is growing its asset base with strategic investments.

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Travel Shares

'Sell off overdone': Why Goldman just upgraded Webjet shares

| James Mickleboro

Webjet shares could be in the bargain bin according to this broker.

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Retail Shares

Can this ASX 200 stock deliver 'double-digit growth' for many years to come'?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a sparkling opportunity to invest in.

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Communication Shares

How much passive income would a $15,000 investment in Telstra shares pay?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors call on Telstra for appealing dividends?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 strong ASX 200 blue chip shares to build a portfolio around

| James Mickleboro

Building a portfolio? Then take a look at these blue chip options.

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