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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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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 23,077 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $350 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d go shopping for this stock. Here’s why.

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Growth Shares

2 stocks I like better than CBA for long-term growth

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these buy-rated shares could be better picks than Australia's largest bank.

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Defensive Shares

2 safer Australian stocks to buy now with $7,000

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have very appealing payouts.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Nvidia's stock right now?

| Neil Patel

Nvidia's market cap recently passed $4.7 trillion.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance in SMSFs

| Tristan Harrison

This is how much Australians have stashed away in SMSFs.

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International Stock News

Prediction: This artificial intelligence (AI) stock will be the Nvidia of quantum computing by 2035

| Adam Spatacco

Nvidia currently dominates the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but another big-tech peer could be better positioned for the rise of…

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 200 stock could deliver a 30% return

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer for buyers of this stock according to Bell Potter.

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ETFs

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

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could shine in the next leg of the bull market.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 shares smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares rocketed higher this week despite the slumping market.

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Energy Shares

Viva Energy vs Ampol shares: Which energy share has a bigger upside?

| Samantha Menzies

The broker updated investors with its latest outlook.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in VGS ETF 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF is the most popular way of accessing overseas shares via the ASX.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this top fundie is shorting Endeavour shares

| Bernd Struben

A top fund manager forecasts more selling pressure ahead for Endeavour shares.

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Dividend Investing

16 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Perenti, WAM Research, and WAM Income Maximiser are among the ASX shares going ex-dividend next week.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs providing 77% to 92% average annual returns since inception just last year

| Bronwyn Allen

These comparatively new ASX ETFs are all capitalising on the one global investment theme -- and it's not gold.

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Resources Shares

What's Macquarie's price target on Mineral Resources shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict for the outlook of Mineral Resources shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Alkane, Beach Energy, EOS, and Northern Star shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in a disappointing fashion. But why?

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Real Estate Shares

Are REA Group shares a buy amid surging Australian property prices?

| Laura Stewart

Are REA Group shares good value today?

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Share Gainers

Why Elders, Netwealth, Orthocell, and Syrah shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this beaten-down ASX 200 stock looks 'very attractive'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this beaten down ASX 200 stock is well-placed to rebound.

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Materials Shares

Why does Macquarie prefer Rio Tinto over BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

These mining giants have come under the spotlight this week.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 300 gold stock sinking 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are worth?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on the outlook for Fortescue shares and the big Aussie miners.

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Materials Shares

Australian rare earths companies trading at record levels as China tightens export controls

| Cameron England

Interntaional trade tensions spell good news for shareholders in Australian rare earths companies.

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Growth Shares

2 Australian growth stocks I'd buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these shares. Let's see why.

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International Stock News

One of Nvidia's biggest customers just struck a massive deal that should alarm shareholders

| Adam Levy

This could be just the start of a broader trend in big tech.

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Healthcare Shares

Dental group receives takeover bid at a handy premium

| Cameron England

This ASX-listed dental group looks likely to be taken over under a new offer.

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International Stock News

Tesla makes money selling electric vehicles, but 90% of its value could soon come from this instead

| Ryan Vanzo

Tesla's business model may evolve next year.

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Resources Shares

If I'd put $3k into this ASX mining stock at the start of 2025, I'd now have $495,000

| Bart Bogacz

Pretty good return.

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Share Market News

How Long Should It Really Take to 5x Your Portfolio?

| Leigh Gant

Most investors underestimate how fast patience and simplicity pays off, especially when time does the heavy lifting.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips ~100% upside for this ASX mining stock amid new Chinese export controls

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes that new Chinese export controls could put a rocket under this stock.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners posts FUM update and September net flows

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners posts mixed FUM figures and outflows for September, keeping the focus on client capital protection.

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Healthcare Shares

Why these brokers are bullish on the Telix share price

| Tristan Harrison

The Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is rated as a buy by numerous brokers.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says investors should accumulate these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has positive things to say about these shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX ETFs that pay dividends every month

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX ETFs are relatively new to the marketplace and, unusually, pay dividends every month.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue is a solid miner, but this ASX share offers more upside

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on these miners.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares perfect for patient investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for buy and hold investors.

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Energy Shares

Buy this ASX 200 uranium stock ahead of its Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that a buying opportunity has opened up for investors.

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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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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer QBE or IAG shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie’s analysts deliver their outlook for IAG and QBE shares.

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