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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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Materials Shares

Rare earths shares tank despite reports the US will buy into Aussie miners

| Cameron England

Positive rumours around rare earths trade deals didn't stop huge falls on the market on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto is a solid miner, but this ASX stock could rise 40%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this stock as a top alternative to the mining giant.

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Share Market News

Droneshield among the 5 most popular ASX shares of 2H FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 defence tech company is a popular investment, according to trading data from Stake.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Financial Shares

Down 6.3% today. Are AMP shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what Macquarie thinks of the stock.

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Gold

Why is the Genesis Minerals share price leaping 17% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

A pleasing production report amid the gold price smashing through US$4,300 per ounce have led to a great week.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these five ASX 200 stocks soaring this week. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Eroad, Iluka, Lynas, and Vulcan Energy shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, Iress, Jumbo, and Newmont shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Dividend Investing

How do monthly dividends sound? This listed investment company is now offering new shares at a discount

| Cameron England

This relatively new company is raising new funds due to strong performance, and interest in its monthly dividend model.

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Resources Shares

Iluka shares tank as sales guidance pulled

| Cameron England

A two-pronged downgrade has Iluka shares heading south.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is crashing 39% on Friday

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is having a difficult finish to the week. But why?

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Financial Shares

What does Macquarie think Challenger shares are worth?

| Samantha Menzies

The company posted its Q1 update on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

How Rio Tinto shares could rocket 49% into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker offers a bullish scenario for Rio Tinto shares.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for top dividend income? Here are 2 ASX ETFs to consider

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investors are looking around for better dividend income options.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 115% in a year! Why is this ASX stock sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is having its wings clipped on Friday.

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Earnings Results

Iluka Resources earnings: Q3 production, sales, and outlook

| Laura Stewart

Iluka Resources delivered lower Q3 sales, suspended key operations, and highlighted progress at Balranald and Eneabba projects.

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Technology Shares

Shares lift as potential new takoever bidders run the ruler over market data firm

| Cameron England

New potential takeover suitors enter the fray for this market data firm.

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Small Cap Shares

3 of the best small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these small caps have been named as best buys this month by Bell Potter.

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Dividend Investing

This 7.3% ASX dividend stock pays cash every month

| Samantha Menzies

The dividend-paying ETF gives investors a reliable monthly income.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ANZ, Bank of Queensland, and Jumbo shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts are bullish, bearish, or something in between.

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Broker Notes

This ASX consumer discretionary stock is set to rise 20%!

| Aaron Bell

This stock has fallen over the last month, leading to an upgrade from Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Could these ASX ETFs make you a millionaire investor?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could help you build significant wealth.

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Growth Shares

3 unstoppable ASX growth shares to buy for the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be destined for big things in the future.

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Dividend Investing

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX dividend shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality picks for income investors.

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ETFs

2 Simple ASX ETFs to buy and hold for life

| Aaron Bell

These two funds can help build a balanced portfolio with low ongoing fees.

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Share Market News

Here's Warren Buffett's advice as stocks reach record highs

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the Oracle of Omaha's investment advice.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETF ripped 23% higher in just one month?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX ETF was the fastest riser among the hundreds of ETFs trading on the market in September.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this ASX real estate stock is a buy with 15% upside

| Aaron Bell

This newly listed ASX stock is trading at an attractive price according to Bell Potter.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining stock is up 108% in only 6 months as "world class" copper and gold hits roll in

| Bart Bogacz

Building for growth.

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Resources Shares

Copper, gold, coal and iron ore. Here are the 4 ASX 200 mining shares where Macquarie sees the most value

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects these four ASX 200 mining shares have the most to gain in their sectors if high commodity prices…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a poor finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Bank Shares

Does Macquarie rate Bank of Queensland (BOQ) shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what leading analysts think of the bank.

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Broker Notes

How does Morgans view CSC shares after its big announcement?

| Aaron Bell

Are these shares worth considering according to Morgans?

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Broker Notes

This ASX financials stock has 18% upside according to Morgans

| Aaron Bell

This financials stock could be set for a rebound.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stalwart every Australian should consider buying over CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX dividend stalwart is a very appealing buy.

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ETFs

3 high-growth ASX ETFs that could lead the next market boom

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds great picks in a bull market.

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Gold

Which ASX gold share is the 'highest quality gold miner globally'?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle says the world's best gold miner is listed on the ASX -- and its share price is up 143%…

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ETFs

Aussies gaming hard and investing smart with GAME ETF

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians are spending big on gaming while the GAME ETF soars 80% in a year amid the global boom.

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Technology Shares

Which ASX 200 data centre company's shares are surging on Nvidia contract news?

| Cameron England

Joining forces with US giant Nvidia is prompting interest in this stock.

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