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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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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 excellent ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be buys...

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Bank Shares

NAB share price on watch following FY22 earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares will be on watch following the release of its full year results...

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 'interesting' ASX dividend shares to buy and one growth stock to ignore: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Maple-Brown Abbott's Phillip Hudak gives his thoughts on three stocks that have been hammered in 2022.

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Retail Shares

What recession? 2 retail ASX shares ready to bust out: expert

| Tony Yoo

There are some non-staple merchants who will fare better than others as Australians feel the impact of bigger mortgage repayments.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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ETFs

3 ETFs for ASX investors to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top ETFs to consider...

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Materials Shares

Why did ASX lithium shares smash the market on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price have such a cracker day?

| Tristan Harrison

This lithium miner charged higher today thanks to a boost in expectations.

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Share Market News

Could the US stock market be set for a major boost?

| Sebastian Bowen

We could see some positives for the US markets this week.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today  

| Brooke Cooper

It was a good day to be invested in these ASX 200 shares.

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy CBA shares? Here's the latest on the bank's class action

| Matthew Farley

Will the CBA share price survive the company's time in court?

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Technology Shares

Happy deal: The ASX tech share rocketing 46% on a McDonald's agreement

| Monica O'Shea

Here are more details.

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Share Market News

Bendigo Bank share price climbs as chair slams ANZ-Suncorp deal as 'sub-optimal'

| Tristan Harrison

Criticism is rising regarding ANZ’s attempt to buy the bank of Suncorp.

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Share Market News

Here's what Goldman's RBA rate forecast could mean for ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

It was only six months ago that Australia’s official cash rate stood at the all-time low of 0.10%.

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International Stock News

Warren Buffett bought $9 billion in stocks and sold more than $5 billion last quarter

| Bram Berkowitz

The company Buffett runs, Berkshire Hathaway, wasn't buying hand over fist in the third quarter, but it remained active.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Argosy Minerals share price rocketed 23% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why the lithium hopeful has been outperforming lately?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's three for three with ASX lithium shares on the highest-traded list today...

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Energy Shares

Why did the Santos share price take a dive following the company's investor briefing?

| Brooke Cooper

The oil and gas giant revealed a major division and anticipates lower production in 2023.

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Travel Shares

Could this emerging trend dent the recovery for Flight Centre shares?

| Monica O'Shea

What is this new travel trend?

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Cettire, Lottery Corp, and Weebit Nano shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days...

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Share Market News

These 10 predictions could help you profit from the stock market regardless of inflation, interest rates or even another bear market

| Bruce Jackson

Everything you need to know about interest rates, the economy, and how to profit from the stock market.

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, James Hardie, Sims, and Temple & Webster shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling...

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Materials Shares

Why are Novonix shares listed on the Nasdaq as well as the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Novonix has two sets of shares listed. Let's check out the details.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to hold shares in this motley crew.

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Share Market News

Why did the Woodside share price just hit an 8-year high?

| Bernd Struben

Atop Woodside’s strong share price performance this year, the company also pays an 8% trailing dividend yield.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk share price surging 5% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares are having a strong day...

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International Stock News

Berkshire, Buffett feel the bear's bite

| Dan Caplinger

Markets were poised to move lower early Monday.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price dips amid latest short-seller attack

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is being targeted by a short attack...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price spiking 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares don't seem to know what to do today.

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Resources Shares

It's not as famous as BHP, but this other ASX iron ore share is going cheap right now: expert

| Monica O'Shea

Could better days be ahead for this iron ore producer?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares leaping higher on new discoveries today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX mining shares.

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Broker Notes

Are Bank of Queensland shares worth buying in November?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Bank of Queensland shares this month?

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Resources Shares

Up 1,000% in 3 weeks, what's setting this ASX mining share off like a rocket?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with this explorer? Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is one of the companies that insiders have been buying shares of.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price slides following latest blows from hackers and customers

| Bernd Struben

Medibank was hit by a major data breach on 12 October, exposing key details from some 9.7 million customers.

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ETFs

How regularly does the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how often the VAS ETF pays out a dividend...

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price in the buy zone post-results?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Westpac shares following its full year results?

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Technology Shares

Could this imply light at the end of the tunnel for Appen shares?

| Bernd Struben

Appen stock has come under heavy selling pressure this year alongside some of its biggest customers.

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Technology Shares

Weebit Nano share price leaps 5% on 'huge milestone'

| Brooke Cooper

The first silicon wafers integrating the company's embedding ReRAM module have been delivered.

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Materials Shares

Here's why this ASX 200 share is crashing 14% on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is having a tough day...

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