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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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Resources Shares

Down 69% in 2024, has the Lake Resources share price hit a bottom?

| Zach Bristow

What's next for the lithium player?

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Travel Shares

Are Qantas shares still a buy after the Qatar-Virgin alliance?

| Tristan Harrison

The airline has been going through turbulence. Is it a buy?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is charging higher following FDA update

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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REITs

Is it time to grab these cheap ASX 300 stocks before it's too late?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these ASX shares seem very cheap in my view.

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Growth Shares

One of these buy-rated ASX growth shares could rise 85%!

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these stocks.

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Technology Shares

Pro Medicus shares close in on record high amid massive contract win

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) shares are starting the week positively. In morning trade, the ASX 200 tech stock is…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Arcadium Lithium shares rocket 46% on Rio Tinto takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant could soon become the third largest lithium supplier.

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals stock rose 10% last month: Is it a buy in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this miner keep charging up returns?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in October according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

Top analysts say these ASX dividend stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what they are predicting from these stocks in the near term.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

How does this ASX ETF stack up for passive income?

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top options for investors looking to make long-term investments.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Westpac and these ASX dividend shares?

| James Mickleboro

What do analysts think of these stocks? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

4 super ASX ETFs to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be great options for investors next month. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Income investors: 3 rock-solid ASX dividend payers yielding up to 6%

| Sebastian Bowen

I would buy these income stocks for a steady yield today.

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares could rise 20%+ in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these buy-rated stocks.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares soared amid concerns that escalating military action in the Middle East may impact global oil supply.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Cheap Shares

Three ASX shares down 10% to 23%! Are they cheap?

| Zach Bristow

Price doesn't equal value.

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Retirement

Pension and home ownership not enough to meet basic living costs in retirement: survey

| Bronwyn Allen

Older Australians are also increasingly concerned about aged care costs.

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ETFs

Invest $10,000 into these ASX ETFs in October

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be among the best funds to buy right now.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these income options. Let's see what they could offer.

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Resources Shares

One thing you may not know about Liontown shares

| Zach Bristow

Here's an interesting – and potentially positive – fact.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 17% to 25%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could deliver market-beating returns.

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Technology Shares

Is the greatest threat to Appen shares a 27-year-old AI billionaire?

| Zach Bristow

Tech is a constantly evolving landscape.

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How to invest

Here's how you could turn a $5,000 ASX share portfolio into $50,000

| Sebastian Bowen

I believe anyone can make money with ASX shares using some simple rules.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX shares 10 years ago is worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea buying these shares in 2014?

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Opinions

1 incredible Australian dividend stock down 40% to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be an option for dividends and growth.

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Resources Shares

Where will BHP shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the company’s growth prospects for the next five years.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares for beginner investors to buy in October 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Buying these ASX shares now could be a profitable way to kick off your wealth-building journey!

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs that hit new 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These ETFs provide exposure to the gold price and companies in emerging markets.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing finish to the trading week this Friday...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords health care shares that reached 52-week peaks today

| Bronwyn Allen

These health care companies finished the week on a positive note.

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Share Market News

The 4 most popular shares on the ASX today: Do you own them?

| Zach Bristow

These ASX stocks are finishing the week in gangbuster style.

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Bank Shares

Is it possible to find an undervalued ASX bank stock right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the rise of the banks a double-edged sword?

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Share Gainers

Why Insignia, Light & Wonder, Mesoblast, and Woodside shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Blue Chip Shares

3 blue-chip ASX shares I think are so safe you could hold them forever

| Sebastian Bowen

No shares are 'safe', but some are safer than others.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Capstone Copper, Guzman Y Gomez, and Magellan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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