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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

The Fortescue share price has leapt 17% in November. Here's why it may not last

| Bernd Struben

There’s more to the outlook for Fortescue shares than the iron ore price.

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Healthcare Shares

Do Medibank shares now represent a buying opportunity?

| Bernd Struben

Medibank has said it will not meet any ransom demands, which has seen the hackers begin to publish sensitive stolen…

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Ask a Fund Manager

4 'fantastic long-term' ASX shares to put on your watchlist: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

There are some huge opportunities out there. But you have to be patient.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a tough day on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

Morgans says these top ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans have named these top dividend shares as buys...

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Broker Notes

The Pilbara Minerals share price is up 117% in 6 months. So, does JPMorgan have it wrong?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's arguably one of the hottest ASX 200 stocks of the year, but this top broker is 'neutral' on Pilbara…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that hit multi-year highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX All Ords shares hit new highs today.

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BNPL shares

Down 60% since late July, can Zip shares really 'emerge stronger from challenging times'?

| Bronwyn Allen

Zip CEO Larry Diamond says Zip is well on its way to becoming 'a very profitable business'.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Sayona Mining share price dumped 33% in 2 months?

| Matthew Farley

Why are investors selling shares in Sayona Mining?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 gold miners led the way on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager sounds alarm bells for bank shares

| Bruce Jackson

Bank shares could be at risk if economic conditions worsen over the next 12 months.

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International Stock News

Why did Elon Musk just sell $6 billion worth of Tesla shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is Elon Musk selling Tesla shares?

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Broker Notes

Why Telstra shares could be 'worth substantially more': Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Telstra shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We have no lithium shares on our list today for a change...

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Technology Shares

5 reasons I would avoid BrainChip shares at all costs

| James Mickleboro

I'm staying well clear of BrainChip shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Newcrest, Orica, and SSR shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Wednesday...

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How to invest

What's the best time of day to buy ASX shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is there a golden hour for buying ASX shares?

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, News Corp, REA, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares dropping on Wednesday...

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price has smashed the ASX 200 this year. Is it too late to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG shares are up 12% in 2022 while the benchmark index is down 8%. Here's why.

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Gold

Why has the Northern Star share price rocketed 20% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX gold shares have had a turbulent year in 2022 so far. Is it over now?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price slips as boss says 'best is still to come'

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket giant held its annual general meeting this morning.

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price surging 5% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Newcrest Mining share price is powering ahead today.

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Industrials Shares

4 directors have been buying up this ASX 200 share in the past week

| Cathryn Goh

These directors could be sensing opportunity...

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price lifts as company spruiks 'huge opportunity'

| James Mickleboro

Aussie Broadband's shares are having a strong day...

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Small Cap Shares

Are there penny stocks on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Could low share prices indicate big opportunities?

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Financial Shares

The Magellan share price has crashed 50% in 2022. Is the company looking for a buyer?

| Sebastian Bowen

As if Magellan investors didn't have enough on their plates...

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52-Week Lows

5 ASX shares trading near 52-week lows that insiders have been buying

| Brooke Cooper

Insiders appear to believe these shares are trading at attractive prices.

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Travel Shares

How does a weak Aussie dollar impact Qantas shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a low Aussie dollar is giving Qantas shares some turbulence.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager has 'never seen' ASX share price moves like we are witnessing

| Bruce Jackson

In over 15 years, Chris Stott has never seen ASX share prices move like this.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Whitehaven share price dives 9% as floods hit guidance

| Matthew Farley

The effect of floods put a damper on operations at all three open-cut mines in September, and this wet weather…

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the NAB dividend

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about the next NAB dividend...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price bolting out of the gate on Wednesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Had you put $10,000 into Fortescue on 31 October, you'd be up $1,600 today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 share dumped 16% in the first 3 days of November, and a director went thrift shopping

| Tristan Harrison

An insider smelled some tasty returns with this business.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A director has been buying up Wesfarmers shares. Should you?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a big fish might be looking at Wesfarmers shares today.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX energy share just exploded 150% on a green hydrogen deal with Hesta?

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is having a stunning day!

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Retail Shares

Could ASX 200 retail shares be 'too cheap' to ignore right now? Here's Scott Phillips' take

| Bronwyn Allen

Which big-name retailers are trading on single-digit price-to-earnings ratios today?

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 50? I'd invest in cheap ASX dividend shares to get rich and retire early

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why I would turn to ASX dividend shares for passive income.

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Bank Shares

Why is the NAB share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares are sinking on Wednesday. Here's why...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla hit a new 52-week low today

| Howard Smith

The electric vehicle giant just issued another recall.

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