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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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Broker Notes

Broker tips A2 Milk share price to jump 24%

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares could have 24% upside from current levels...

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Share Gainers

This ASX fintech just got a banking license, and its share price surged 54%

| Cathryn Goh

The wait is finally over...

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? Here's what brokers are saying about its R&D pipeline

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about CSL's R&D pipeline?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares bolting out the gates on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue shares are all well into the green on Monday.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price dropping today?

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are falling on Monday...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting new multi-year highs today

| Brooke Cooper

These three ASX shares rocketed to long-forgotten highs this morning.

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International Stock News

Better big tech stock: Apple vs. Alphabet

| Leo Sun

Which FAANG stock is the better bear market buy?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price climbing today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is the Woodside share price charging higher?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just rocketed 50% on a new discovery

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the lithium stock leapt 50% higher in early trade.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price having such a stellar start to the week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio shares are off to the races today...

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Opinions

3 reasons why I'd buy ASX shares now and hold them forever

| Tristan Harrison

I think ASX shares are a great long-term wealth-building tool to look at right now.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price dropping 4% today?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac's shares are falling after the bank released its full year results...

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price rockets 10% on Hyundai and Kia rare earths deal

| Brooke Cooper

The rare earths developer has signed its first major offtake agreement.

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Share Gainers

Why is this newly minted ASX 200 share rocketing 10% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The miner listed on the ASX back on 7 July 2008. But it wasn’t until 19 September this year that…

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Growth Shares

How I'd find ASX growth shares to buy today to double my money

| Tristan Harrison

This seems like a great time to invest in businesses with good growth potential.

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Legendary share market investing expert and owner of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett
International Stock News

Warren Buffett's portfolio is different from yours. Here's why

| Bram Berkowitz

Buffett runs the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, which has a massive equities portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy this ASX 200 share for its 7% dividend yield right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this commodity business be a great pick for income?

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Dividend Investing

Why is the Macquarie share price starting the week lower?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's ex-dividend time for Macquarie shares...

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Westpac dividend

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about Westpac's dividend...

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Resources Shares

Looking to buy Fortescue shares? Here are the questions I asked before jumping in

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few different things to consider with Fortescue shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Do Wesfarmers shares really offer 22% upside AND growing dividends?

| Brooke Cooper

The future looks bright for the ASX 200 retail giant, according to this broker.

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Share Gainers

Could China be about to rain on the ASX 200 coal share parade?

| Monica O'Shea

What's the outlook for the coal price?

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Bank Shares

Why is the ANZ share price sinking 4% today?

| James Mickleboro

ANZ's shares are starting the week in the red...

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price lifts on cyberattack ransom update

| Bernd Struben

Medibank shares were placed in a trading halt for two days at the company’s request on 13 October following news…

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Resources Shares

Top 3 rising ASX resources shares in October

| Bronwyn Allen

It was all about gold and graphite for the top three performers in October.

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Share Gainers

Has this overlooked ASX 200 share really gained more than 1,200% in just 10 years?

| Brooke Cooper

This gaming share has packed a punch in profits for shareholders over the years.

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Materials Shares

Why is the BHP share price charging 4% higher?

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares are charging higher on Monday morning...

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International Stock News

Why Amazon stock dropped last week

| Joe Tenebruso

Inflation is taking a toll on the e-commerce titan's growth.

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Resources Shares

With a forward P/E ratio of 8, is the Pilbara Minerals share price actually cheap?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX lithium share has been a strong performer. Is it still great value?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy ahead of this week's results?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost time to get a look under the hood of NAB.

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Dividend Investing

Top broker names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been rated as buys by Morgans...

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price on watch following FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has delivered its FY 2022 results this morning...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

They've got to be ETFing kidding!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What the ETF is going on?

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Phillip Hudak.
Ask a Fund Manager

'Fertile ground': Fundie reveals where to find the best ASX shares right now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Maple-Brown Abbott's Phillip Hudak describes how he sees the current environment and where the top opportunities…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a very strong day...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Novonix share price jump 50% in October?

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares were on fire in October...

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Share Market News

Could this help or hurt the Endeavour share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Could cashless gambling cards be a problem for Endeavour?

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Opinions

Morgan Stanley tips how to pick the market bottom, but should you wait to buy ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are we there yet? Here are two factors that could determine whether it’s time to start buying shares.

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Dividend Investing

Almost ready to retire? I'd buy cheap ASX dividend shares for passive income

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would set myself up to enjoy retirement.

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