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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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International Stock News

Which ASX small-cap stock is leaping 13% by doubling down on access to cash

| Zach Bristow

This expands its reach in India.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 427% this year, why today is a big day for Mesoblast shares

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Mesoblast shares on Friday?

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Technology Shares

Up 70%, is it too late to invest in Xero shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX tech darling hit a new all-time share price record yesterday.

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Dividend Investing

3 blue-chip alternatives to CBA shares for MORE passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These blue-chip stocks look like appealing dividend picks.

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Share Fallers

Why Healius, Opthea, Peninsula Energy, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Travel Shares

This ASX travel share is 'going to take off' after falling 30%

| Zach Bristow

Back your bags.

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Share Market News

Why this ASX uranium share is plunging 25% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are smashing the sell button today.

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International Stock News

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett sold Apple shares for a fourth straight quarter. Should investors be worried?

| David Jagielski

Although Buffett has been selling Apple stock, it has continued to rise in value this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is Warren Buffett buying Domino's shares while they're down?

| Zach Bristow

Could this be a vote of approval?

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks smashed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these ASX 200 stocks flying higher over the week. But why?

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International Stock News

These are the 6 top-performing stocks in the Nasdaq-100 with 2024 almost over

| Anders Bylund

Which stocks are leading the Nasdaq-100 higher in 2024? This diverse bunch of leaders is taking the market by storm.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price stepping higher as Brazilian court rules on 2015 dam disaster

| Bernd Struben

BHP responded this morning to news reports of the Brazilian court ruling.

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International Stock News

Are interest rates to blame for the shaky Nasdaq Index last night?

| Zach Bristow

US markets were volatile overnight.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares drop on compliance update

| James Mickleboro

The Australian stock exchange operator has been busy quizzing the miner.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this beaten-down ASX healthcare share a bargain buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

One expert has given their view on this stock.

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Energy Shares

Dividend investors: Top ASX energy shares for November

| Sebastian Bowen

These are the energy stocks I would buy for dividend income.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these excellent ASX dividend stocks for 6% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think these stocks could be buys for income investors.

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Travel Shares

Down 23% in a month, why this ASX 200 stock is an 'attractive opportunity'

| Tristan Harrison

After falling hard, a top fund manager is seeing an opportunity with this stock.

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech stock that delivered 'beats across the board'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this high-flying stock.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few blue chip shares that have been rated as buys this month by analysts.

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Growth Shares

Up 111% in six months, this soaring ASX share is backed to keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

One fund manager thinks this ASX growth share can continue its phoenix performance.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are predicting for these income options.

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Best Shares

Here are the best-performing ASX 200 shares since the US election result

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 10 ASX stocks that have had the highest share price gains since the US Presidential election.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A decent finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Best Shares

Here's why I think Wesfarmers shares are a great buy for any ASX investor

| Sebastian Bowen

I argue that Wesfarmers offers investors both growth and income potential.

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Defensive Shares

Safe ASX shares to buy now and hold during market volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Not every stock is likely to experience as much volatility as the broader market.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend stocks that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is saying good things about these buy-rated income stocks.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors finally enjoyed a win this Thursday...

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Industrials Shares

Up 39% in a year, is there more growth to come for this ASX 200 share?

| Bronwyn Allen

IML Equity Analyst Josh Freiman shares his views on a major ASX 200 industrial stock.

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Technology Shares

Why are investors fighting to buy this speculative ASX stock today?

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation print means for ASX 200 investors

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is likely to benefit if the US Fed cuts interest rates again in December. But will it?

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Opinions

5 ways for investors buying ASX shares to stay focused during economic uncertainty

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver, offers advice on how to handle the Trump factor.

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Share Fallers

Why Graincorp, Light & Wonder, Orica, and Wildcat shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Flight Centre, Nufarm, and Xero shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why? Let's find out.

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Opinions

1 ASX growth stock down 30% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This international business is growing core earnings at a strong rate.

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Index investing

If you invested $5,000 in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) 5 years ago, here's how much you'd have today

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund's returns might surprise you.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price outperforming today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares are marching higher today. Let’s find out why.

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Record Highs

How long can the CBA share price keep this up?

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's biggest bank is running hot. Does it make any sense?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords shares offering 10% to 30% annual growth: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX All Ords stocks have caught the eye of brokers this week.

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Materials Shares

Are Pilbara Minerals shares a buy, sell, or hold for 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think this lithium giant should be in your portfolio now.

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