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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 Market News

Here are the 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in September

| Bronwyn Allen

News of economic stimulus in China influenced investors' trading decisions last month.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining share surges 18% as land negotiations get underway

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 300 miner is enjoying a strong market response to its quarterly activities report.

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Record Highs

This ASX 200 share is breaking records amid a massive $300 million investment

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 share made a triumphant return to trading today.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these three ASX 200 shares flying higher this week.

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Share Fallers

Down 36% in 3 weeks, why is the Mineral Resources share price getting hammered again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down Mineral Resources shares again on Friday.

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Share Fallers

Why this top ASX gold share is tumbling 11% today

| Bronwyn Allen

The shine is off one of the market's largest gold miners.

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International Stock News

This Semiconductor stock just dropped 18%. Is it a buy before it recovers?

| Jeff Santoro

Sometimes a stock drop can be a buying opportunity for patient investors.

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Resources Shares

Up 11% in a month, here are the AGM highlights for South32 shares

| Zach Bristow

The company is looking to the future.

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, DroneShield, Metcash, and Newmont shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, HMC Capital, ResMed, and WiseTech shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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AI Stocks

Why the Tesla share price leapt 22% last night

| Bernd Struben

Tesla shares surged higher overnight. But why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 300 stock just reported a 21% jump in a critical measure

| Zach Bristow

Growth is the word for this telco, and investors like what they see in the company's Q1 numbers.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX copper stock could rocket 75% higher

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has just slapped a buy rating on this miner.

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AI Stocks

AI investors: 2 'sleep easy' ASX dividend shares buy in October

| Zach Bristow

It pays to think along the value chain when analysing investment themes.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven share price leaping 6% higher on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Whitehaven shares are burning bright today. But why?

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Travel Shares

What big news is driving Qantas shares higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo has provided the market with an update today. Let's see how it is performing.

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Bank Shares

Why are investors selling Bank of Queensland shares today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this regional bank is ending the week in the red.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares rocket 22% on new CEO bombshell

| James Mickleboro

There's been some big news out of this sold off tech stock today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares jump 8% on stellar start to FY25

| James Mickleboro

This high-quality company continues to deliver the goods.

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Technology Shares

Why is the DroneShield share price sinking 8% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are hitting the sell button on Friday.

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ETFs

2 low-cost Vanguard ASX ETFs for set-and-forget Aussie investors

| Tristan Harrison

These funds could provide everything investors are looking for.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Origin Energy and this ASX dividend share now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these buy-rated stocks.

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Energy Shares

When could the Santos share price reach $9?

| Zach Bristow

The path is difficult, but not impossible.

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Materials Shares

Warning! This broker just downgraded Fortescue shares

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares have been downgraded to a sell rating

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Healthcare Shares

A 'golden era' is coming for these ASX healthcare shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's why Blackwattle Partners sees tailwinds ahead for one particular category of healthcare shares.

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Materials Shares

Is this JUMBO find causing more pain for ASX lithium shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Does the United States house a mega lithium deposit?

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX mid-cap stock is a bargain at $5

| Tristan Harrison

I’m calling this an excellent opportunity, here’s why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these quality ASX 200 dividend stocks in November

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be top options for income investors next month.

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Resources Shares

As China's stimulus package deflates, what does it mean for ASX 200 iron ore shares?

| Zach Bristow

Steel and construction demand continue to weigh in heavily.

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Investing Strategies

This fund manager delivered 42% gains in one year. Here are the top ASX shares it owns

| Zach Bristow

Growth funds continue to deliver the goods for ASX investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough session for ASX 200 shares this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these shares that are about to pay out?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 coal stock has 'multiyear levers' to offset volatile commodity prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle portfolio managers Tim Riordan and Michael Teran discuss one of their top mining picks.

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Share Market News

This ASX All Ords stock is down 37%, and one insider just bought up over $500,000 worth

| Bronwyn Allen

This company director just raised his stake by 1,735%.

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Dividend Investing

Forget the big four banks, these ASX dividend shares offer ~7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated shares to offer big dividend yields.

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Technology Shares

When will WiseTech shares stop falling?

| Zach Bristow

Is a bottom near?

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Lotus Resources, Newmont, and Reece shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on with their shares?

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International Stock News

Tesla share price leaps 12% on resurgent margins in third quarter

| Mitchell Lawler

Margins are on the mend as Tesla cuts down costs and scales its energy business.

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