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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured another day of selling this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price tanking 7% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are several factors weighing on the iron ore giant this week.

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ETFs

Invest $2,000 into these 5 ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Looking for quality options for your money? Check out these ETFS.

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52-Week Highs

12 non-bank ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these stocks at 52-week highs today?

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Resources Shares

Up 7% in a month, are Pilbara Minerals shares in the buy zone?

| Zach Bristow

Lithium continues to be a sore spot for many ASX stocks.

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Materials Shares

4 popular ASX lithium shares going gangbusters on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Pilbara Minerals and three other lithium stocks are having a particularly strong session.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is already up 64% in November!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 tech stock is surging higher this month. But why?

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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 stocks.

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Defensive Shares

3 safer ASX shares Australian investors can rely on in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Worried about the markets? Check out these defensive stocks.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price just rocket to another all-time high?

| Bernd Struben

At new record highs, Bitcoin now has a market cap of almost US$1.8 trillion.

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Financial Shares

Why did the NIB share price just hit a 3-year low?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors reacted negatively to an announcement from the private health insurer.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Block, Neuren, and Pilbara Minerals shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a solid session on Tuesday. But why? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price rocketing 10% today?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers continue to be bullish.

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Technology Shares

Why today is a huge day for Appen shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Did you participate in the Share Purchase Plan? Here's what's happened to your new Appen shares.

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Travel Shares

How Qantas shares are targeting growth amid the Virgin-Qatar deal

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what to expect next.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 59% in 2024, why this ASX 200 stock is making noise today

| Mitchell Lawler

Big money for this company's free offering.

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Share Fallers

Why Endeavour, Global Data Centre, OFX, and Paladin Energy shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares under pressure today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

6 beaten-up ASX 200 shares being bought up by insiders

| Zach Bristow

Shares were all purchased at modest prices relative to history.

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Broker Notes

Why now is the time to buy this beaten down $8b ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that now is the time to invest in this beaten down drinks giant.

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Broker Notes

Red alert! 4 ASX All Ords shares just got broker downgrades

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX All Ords stocks have caught the attention of brokers for all the wrong reasons.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 uranium stock alert: Paladin Energy shares just crashed 29%!

| Bernd Struben

Paladin Energy shares are under intense selling pressure on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares sink amid $33 million copper investment

| Zach Bristow

Copper continues to be in hot demand.

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Bank Shares

Why are NAB shares tumbling from their 17-year high?

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank's shares have run out of steam. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why today is a big day for Coles shares

| Bernd Struben

And not because of any outsized share price moves.

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Opinions

Here's how much ASX dividend income I'm aiming for in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using passive income stocks as a path to financial independence.

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Bank Shares

How long can ASX 200 bank shares keep smashing out new highs?

| Zach Bristow

The ASX 200 Banks Index closed at a new all-time high yesterday.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock keeps going up

| Rich Smith

Tesla stock costs more than $1 trillion now. Is that too expensive?

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Bank Shares

$150 a pop: Would I still buy CBA shares as they hit all-time highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on CBA shares at $150...

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Healthcare Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share that is swimming in cash

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potentially big returns on offer from this cashed-up stock.

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Dividend Investing

The perfect ASX dividend shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think that these shares could be great long-term options for income investors.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy BHP shares amid 2024's weakness?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on the mining giant's shares? Here's what analysts are saying.

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Dividend Investing

This 6% ASX dividend stock pays cash every quarter

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter says that this income option is a great option for investors.

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Communication Shares

Where will Telstra stock be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Profit forecasts show a change is coming for the big telco.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday. Here's what is happening.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend stocks I think could be great buys in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks could be undervalued and deliver good dividends.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Liontown share price could rise almost 70%!

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this lithium miner could be a high risk/high reward option for investors.

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ETFs

Why I think every retiree should own some ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs could be a good place to put nest egg capital.

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Index investing

Should I buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) following Trump's win?

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at two experts' opinions on what a second Trump term will bring.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords shares rocketing over 10% today

| James Mickleboro

These shares started the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured a rough start to the week today...

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