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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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Financial Shares

Could it be time to consider buying QBE (ASX:QBE) shares in November?

| Mitchell Lawler

One expert remains optimistic on the insurance company's share price in 2022. Here are the details

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Dividend Investing

How much is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) dividend expected to grow in FY22?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is expected to grow the dividend in FY22.

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Financial Shares

Genworth (ASX:GMA) share price leaps 6% on share buyback news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are rebounding after two days of consecutive losses.

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Cryptocurrencies

The DigitalX share price has tumbled 30% in 8 days. What's happening?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with DigitalX shares lately? We take a look

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why this fund manager sold its Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) shares

| Mitchell Lawler

One Aussie fund has cashed in its chips in its Star Entertainment holdings.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price is rocketing 21% today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the latest releases from Magnis Energy...

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Resources Shares

European Lithium (ASX:EUR) share price sinks after listing in US

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are backtracking today. We take a closer look

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Atomos (ASX:AMS) share price is sinking 8% today

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors aren't responding well to the latest updates from the tech company.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest traded ASX 200 shares this Tuesday so far

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Gainers

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price jumps 4% on 'global energy company' deal

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors are liking the latest announcement from the Big Australian...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) share price surging 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This fund manager is shooting the lights out today...

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Energy Shares

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price has lost 8% so far this month. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Will the company's planned demerger be enough to sate demand for emission reductions?

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Resources Shares

What's causing the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price to leap 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

It's a good day on the ASX so far for iron ore miners...

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Metals is one ASX dividend share with a high projected yield

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Share Market News

Why ASX shares are still good value: fund manager

| Sebastian Bowen

Where to next for ASX shares? This fundie shares his thoughts.

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Materials Shares

Looking to invest in the electrification and battery theme? Here are 5 ASX shares to consider

| Brooke Cooper

This expert thinks these 5 shares will report strong earnings for financial year 2022.

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IPOs

Beforepay (ASX:B4P) just launched its IPO

| Tony Yoo

The payday lender has just published its eagerly awaited prospectus. What do we know about this Sydney fintech startup?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Technology Shares

CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price leaps 15% on strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company released an impressive scorecard for Q2 FY22...

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price still a good recovery buy?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 travel shares have been eagerly eyeing Australia's reopening.

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Bank Shares

Why this fundie likes NAB (ASX:NAB) shares in a firming interest-rate environment

| Sebastian Bowen

The major banks are a good buy right now, according to one fund manager

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Share Gainers

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price struggles despite new government funding

| Zach Bristow

The CSL share price is lower today amid a new initiative to support biotech start-ups.

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International Stock News

Tritium opens world-class facility in Brisbane but still no plans for ASX listing

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie EV charging station maker opens its own state-of-the-art testing facility...

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International Stock News

Did the Bitcoin and Ethereum bubble burst just signal a crypto market top?

| Daniel Foelber

Crypto markets are slipping, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's time to sell.

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Technology Shares

The Vection (ASX:VR1) share price is rocketing 10%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Tomorrow's internet could look very different from what we're accustomed to.

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Share Fallers

Why is the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price tumbling 7% on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

The digital payments services provider is having a tough morning...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price hit a record high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium miner's shares are moving into uncharted territory...

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Travel Shares

Is the reopening already priced into ASX 200 travel shares?

| Bernd Struben

Most Australians are eager to resume domestic and international travel.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price climbing as megadeals signed off

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for Woodside. Here's why

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: BHP, Woodside rise, TechnologyOne falls

| James Mickleboro

At lunch on Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a solid gain. The benchmark index is…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares rated as buys by multiple brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Northern Star is one of the ASX shares these brokers like

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Capital Raising

Why is the Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) share price frozen today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why can't we buy (or sell) Pinnacle shares today?

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Sovereign Cloud (ASX:SOV) share price is in the spotlight this week

| Brooke Cooper

Sovereign Cloud's shares remain halted today. Here's what's going on

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Healthcare Shares

4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price launches 19% on first commercial scans

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are off to a flying start on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Life360 (ASX:360) share price halted amid $280 million acquisition

| Zach Bristow

The tie-up with US company Tile will enable location-based finding of people, pets, and things...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why ASIC chair warns 'great caution' needed when investing in crypto

| Bernd Struben

Despite a trillion-dollar market valuation, Bitcoin remains highly volatile.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Does the lower Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) share price make it a takeover target?

| Zach Bristow

It's all happening in the Buy Now Pay Later sector before the entry of the global tech giants next year...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan shares or Temple & Webster? This expert has their say

| Mitchell Lawler

Which of these two ASX-listed e-commerce giants does a seasoned fund manager prefer?

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Travel Shares

Are Webjet (ASX:WEB) shares still worth buying with travel opening up?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at one expert's forecast for the Webjet share price

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts name 2 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two buy-rated ASX 200 blue chips...

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