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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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Energy Shares

Is Woodside stock a buy for its 8% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside's dividends look fat, but proceed with caution...

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Index investing

Why ASX shares are lagging US stocks in 2024 (and what to do about it!)

| Sebastian Bowen

Sick of missing out on the galloping US markets? There's an easy solution...

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares are being tipped to smash the market

| James Mickleboro

Returns of 14% to 68% could be on the cards for buyers of these shares according to brokers.

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Dividend Investing

3 smart ASX dividend shares to buy with $500 now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great options for income investors working on a budget.

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Dividend Investing

I'd invest $10,000 in these ASX dividend shares to keep growing my wealth as rates fall

| Mitchell Lawler

This would be my approach to dealing with a return to pitiful savings rates.

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Earnings Results

CBA shares on watch after delivering $2.5b quarterly profit

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant has made a big quarterly profit. But will it be enough for the market?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the highest-quality blue chip ASX 200 stocks money can buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips are top buys for investors right now. But why?

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to sell NAB shares in November

| Tristan Harrison

Don’t bank on NAB shares rising from here, according to two experts.

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

These small caps come with big buy ratings from brokers. Let's see what they are saying.

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Dividend Investing

Want a 6% yield? 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting these shares to deliver the goods for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market return to form today? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Looking for diversification through ASX ETFs? I'd buy these 2

| Tristan Harrison

These ETFs can provide exposure to great tech companies across the globe.

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Economy

Consumer confidence is rising. What does it mean for ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

Consumers gonna' consume.

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Dividend Investing

2 great ASX income shares I'd buy right now for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of these dividend stocks.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November with the market near all-time highs

| Motley Fool Staff

Our writers are still finding value in a record-breaking Australian share market.

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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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