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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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Technology Shares

Why are Janison Education shares plummeting 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

A trading update and shock changes to the tech company's CEO and Chair have spooked the market.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? Here's why it's your lucky day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how much the ASX's most popular ETF is paying out.

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Energy Shares

Own Santos shares? Fundies tell the board how to raise the price

| Bronwyn Allen

Three Australian fund managers have socked it to the board of oil and gas company, Santos.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Volpara share price rocketing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

This health technology share is catching the eye with a very strong gain on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, GUD, Meridian Energy, and Spartan Resources shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

One broker thinks this ASX 200 share could jump almost 40% in 12 months!

| Tristan Harrison

This tech share could be a market-beating idea.

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Broker Notes

Why Qantas shares are 'one of the most attractive investments': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Qantas shares offer "significant potential valuation upside" if investors can look beyond today's drama.

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Healthcare Shares

'Wave of innovation': Why ASX 200 healthcare shares are poised for new growth

| Bernd Struben

After struggling in 2023, Janus Henderson Investors says the healthcare sector’s long-term outlook appears stronger than ever.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Rio Tinto, Xero, and Zip shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Economy

ASX investors: Why the RBA could be set to hike interest rates again

| Sebastian Bowen

Will we see another rate hike before the end of the year?

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52-Week Highs

This ASX 200 share is now clipping the ticket on $82.7 billion

| Mitchell Lawler

More money flowed onto this company's platform during the September quarter despite economic worries.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price just rocket 9%?

| Sebastian Bowen

BNPL stock Zip is surging today. What's going on?

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Materials Shares

3 reasons investors need to be more selective when buying ASX 200 lithium shares in 2024

| Bernd Struben

2021 and 2022 saw most ASX 200 lithium stocks charge higher. Here’s why investors will need to be more selective…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has this ASX 200 stock just crashed 10% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

A disappointing AGM update is weighing heavily on this ASX 200 stock today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX gold stock is up 100% in 2 days!

| James Mickleboro

This gold stock has been glittering this week. But what's getting investors excited?

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Dividend Investing

7 ASX 200 large-cap shares offering better yields than savings accounts

| Bronwyn Allen

RateCity says there are now nine savings accounts on its panel paying 5.5% interest or more per annum.

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52-Week Highs

These 4 ASX 300 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Materials Shares

Why this broker is urging you to sell Fortescue shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling very bearish about this mining giant. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Resmed shares are at an 'attractive valuation' and could be a 'great buying opportunity': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

This beaten-up stock could be a healthy opportunity.

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Gold

Newcrest share price lifts as Newmont takeover approaches final approval

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold miner Newcrest Mining reported its quarterly results today as the Newmont takeover reaches its final stages.

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Materials Shares

How low could the Liontown Resources share price crash when it returns?

| James Mickleboro

This lion is unlikely to be roaring when it returns to trade on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA share price a buy at $100?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look at this major bank as an opportunity?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords share is soaring 12% on a 'key step'

| James Mickleboro

A positive update is getting investors very excited. What did the company announce?

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear share price goes green as guidance strikes a chord

| Mitchell Lawler

Commentary provided at today's annual general meeting appears to be music to the ears of shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here's the ASX 200 bank's latest leadership shakeup

| Bernd Struben

Westpac has announced its new chairman elect.

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Dividend Investing

How I'm using the Warren Buffett method to grow my passive income for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using Buffett’s wise words to help grow my wealth.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price climbs on AGM update: Here's what you need to know

| James Mickleboro

Telstra is holding its annual general meeting today. Here's what it said.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Syrah Resources share price jumping today?

| James Mickleboro

What's been happening over at Syrah's Balama operation over the last few months?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk share price tumbling today?

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk and Synlait Milk are going to arbitration to sort out a major dispute.

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting ASX small-cap shares to buy with global growth

| Tristan Harrison

These smaller stocks could deliver bigger returns. A fund manager has named two ideas.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price races higher after Q3 update beats expectations

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto has released its quarterly update. How did it perform?

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs to buy for global investing

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs provide investors with exposure to some of the biggest and best companies from across the globe.

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Growth Shares

'Attractive margins': 3 ASX growth shares set to explode when interest rates stop rising

| Tony Yoo

One went up, one went down, and another was flat during September. But ECP analysts reckon all three stocks are…

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Dividend Investing

Give your income a boost with these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these dividend shares are buys. What sort of dividend yields are they expecting?

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Cheap Shares

'Oversold': 2 ASX shares that experts say are TOO CHEAP right now

| Tony Yoo

Mobile phones and lithium? We need plenty of those for years to come, so here's a pair of stocks to…

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Investing Strategies

'Risks to upside': 2 discounted ASX 200 shares for 'quality' companies

| Tony Yoo

Experts say you can grab a piece of two classic Aussie businesses for cheap right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong session on Tuesday.

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Investing Strategies

ASX passive income of $200 a week? See how you can do it for $5 per day

| Tony Yoo

For the price of a cup of coffee each morning, you could be raking in money for doing nothing for…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seemed to be buying only one type of share today...

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Opinions

10-baggers in 2023: Is it too late to buy these high-flying ASX mining shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

After dishing out the kind of returns most investors can only dream of, should onlookers pause for thought?

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