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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

Why APA, Elders, GQG, and Webjet shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Record Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new all-time highs on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

These have been great shares to have in your portfolio in 2024.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX biotech stock just rocketed 25% on big US news

| Bernd Struben

Here are all the details.

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Energy Shares

What's going on with Paladin Energy shares today?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium producer doesn't sound confident about completing a big acquisition.

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ETFs

Should you sell your ASX ETFs if they've hit all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors sell at this high price or keep holding?

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Materials Shares

Novonix shares charge higher on 'fantastic' UK deal

| James Mickleboro

Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) shares are catching the eye on Wednesday morning. In morning trade, the battery materials and technology…

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ETFs

How to generate passive income from ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

You don't just have to invest in the big four banks for their dividends. ETFs can help generate income.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares this fund manager loves right now (one with AI exposure!)

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have been rated as opportunities by WAM.

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International Stock News

Why the Chinese stock rally just stalled

| Bram Berkowitz

A press release by a key Chinese economic committee did little to excite investors and sent Chinese stocks tumbling.

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Dividend Investing

Put $10,000 in this ASX dividend stock for $10,000 in annual passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick for a share that might end up giving you a 100% yield...

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy AMP shares today for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

Are AMP shares a good buy to earn passive income?

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Bank Shares

Planning to buy Bank of Queensland shares? Here's your FY24 results preview

| James Mickleboro

The regional bank is releasing its results on 16 October.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock: 3 reasons the AI superstar can move higher in Q4

| Jeremy Bowman

The AI-chip leader's stock price could hit another all-time high in the fourth quarter.

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Index investing

These 2 simple ASX index funds could turn $100 a month into $1 million

| Sebastian Bowen

Index funds can help anyone build wealth on the stock market...

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Travel Shares

3 reasons to buy Web Travel and Webjet shares now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks investors should be buying these travel stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 stocks Australians can buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these could be some of the best shares to buy on the local market.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares that are great buys right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these stocks. Let's see what they offer income investors.

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Dividend Investing

$500 monthly income from an ASX share portfolio? Here's how!

| James Mickleboro

Is it easy to generate a good income from the share market?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had subdued session and dropped into the red. The benchmark index fell 0.35% to…

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ETFs

I think these 2 ASX ETFs are buys for most Aussie portfolios

| Tristan Harrison

These are two of my favourite ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

Forget NAB and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be great alternatives to the big four bank according to analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Why these are my top 2 ASX stocks for high passive income right now

| Tristan Harrison

There is a lot of cash flow for investors being paid by these two businesses.

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Investing Strategies

Should I invest in ASX shares or US stocks?

| Bernd Struben

This new survey reveals a marked shift in Aussie investors’ US stock and ASX share holdings.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a rough session this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Is the Arcadium Lithium deal good news for Rio Tinto shares?

| Zach Bristow

Lithium has been in the miner's eyes for some time.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price just tumble 5%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent the BHP share price tumbling in afternoon trade on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares poised for 'positive AGM surprises': Macquarie

| Zach Bristow

Who doesn't like a good surprise?

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Industrials Shares

'Strong outlook': Buy these ASX 200 industrial shares with healthy growth forecasts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have been backed by experts.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names its best ASX share ideas for October

| James Mickleboro

Which stocks is the broker feeling bullish on this month? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Lotus, West African Resources, and Wildcat shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Tuesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Buying ASX 200 energy stocks? Here's ANZ's outlook on the soaring oil price

| Bernd Struben

The oil price has surged 13% in October, boosting Woodside and rival ASX 200 energy stocks. Now what?

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Share Market News

3 cheap ASX shares being bought by insiders

| Sebastian Bowen

Insiders clearly think these ASX shares are looking attractive.

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Share Fallers

Why Elixir Energy, Neuren, Reece, and TechnologyOne shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Fundie bullish on CSL shares after praising the 'special business'

| Zach Bristow

Earnings growth justifies current valuations, these experts say.

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Gold

Broker names 3 ASX gold stocks to buy (and downgrades 2 more)

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has picked out the best ways to play the strong gold price.

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Share Fallers

This ASX energy stock just crashed 58%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX energy stock lost more than half its market value on Tuesday morning. But why?

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International Stock News

Should you follow these billionaires and dump Nvidia shares?

| Adam Spatacco

Several high-profile hedge funds trimmed their positions in Nvidia last quarter.

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Investing Strategies

Growth, value and dividends! 3 ASX 200 shares to consider in October

| James Mickleboro

No matter what type of investor you are, analysts have named a stock to buy.

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Materials Shares

Why has this ASX lithium stock rocketed 75% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good few weeks for this lithium stock's shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Northern Star share price has 22% upside: broker

| Zach Bristow

The gold price is one major factor to the thesis.

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