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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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Real Estate Shares

Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price gains despite retail renters' struggles

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the 3 months ended 30 September went for Stockland.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price forecast for more growth: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

The Aussie insurance sector is "experiencing some of the best conditions" in years

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Gold

Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price wanes as quarterly production falls

| Brendon Lau

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price is falling after its quarterly gold production declined and costs increased.…

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price soars 4% on nickel-copper update

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest from IGO's Fraser Range explorations...

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Share Gainers

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price higher following trading update

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Bapcor share price is rising today...

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman is tipping 47% upside for the PoinstBet (ASX:PBH) share price

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet share price could be good value...

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Technology Shares

Why has the EML (ASX: EML) share price tumbled 17% in 2 weeks?

| Mitchell Lawler

More questions than answers arise from EML's regulatory correspondence...

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Bank Shares

Own CBA (ASX:CBA) shares? Here's why mortgage competition is intensifying

| Aaron Teboneras

Where to next for CBA shares?

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Resources Shares

Why ASX uranium shares are in focus on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

There could be another tailwind for booming uranium stocks...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price on watch after Q1 update and reaffirming guidance

| James Mickleboro

BHP is tracking in line with its FY 2022 guidance...

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Share Market News

Can 10 pictures predict what the share market will do?

| Tony Yoo

No one has a crystal ball. But an Australian team has developed an algorithm as close as we're going to…

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Bank Shares

Top broker says Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price could rise 15%

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

2 interest rate hikes by the end of 2022? Seriously?

| Tony Yoo

Inflation leads to rate rises, which are a party pooper for the share market. Now there could be 2 coming…

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Check out these ASX dividend shares...

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Bank Shares

What is the outlook for the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Where do analysts see National Australia Bank shares headed? We take a closer look

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Why now could be the time to buy the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price

| Brendon Lau

Those looking for an excuse to buy the underperforming Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price may get their wish. Morgans…

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Broker Notes

Can the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price hit $1.25 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

A broker thinks AMP shares are going to start rising...

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Financial Shares

Can the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price hit $240 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

One broker believes 'green' factors could spark a rise in the global investment bank's shares

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Industrials Shares

Why has the Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price dropped 23% since its ASX IPO?

| Sebastian Bowen

Li-S Energy has had an interesting time since its IPO...

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Share Market News

Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price slides 13% on project updates

| Brooke Cooper

Today was a disappointing day on the ASX for Rumble Resources.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price up amid $15b MySuper deal

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shares are rising as the big bank told investors about the deal with Blackrock.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price soared 6% on Monday

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a positive start for Praemium shareholders.

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Financial Shares

The IAG (ASX:IAG) share price has slumped 8% in a week. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a disappointing 7 days on the ASX for Insurance Australia Group.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is up 30% so far in 2021. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Westpac shares enjoyed a wonderful 2021 so far?

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lifts amid mine extension news

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are rising today amid mine extension news.

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Broker Notes

Could the Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price hit $260 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Could this healthcare share push higher from here?

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price slides on takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company gave investors an update surrounding its latest acquisition.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside (ASX:WPL) shares? Here's what the World Energy Outlook could signal

| Brooke Cooper

What could net-zero emission targets mean for the Scarborough Project?

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Home Co Daily Needs, Infomedia, and Temple & Webster are falling

| James Mickleboro

In late afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has given back the majority of its earlier gains and…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price stalling on Monday?

| Kerry Sun

The Fortescue share price seems to be stuck around the $14 level.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is down 4% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

It's been a disappointing month for the retailing giant.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Who's the biggest movers on the ASX 300?

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Materials Shares

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is lifting today

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are displaying optimism following Hazer's update, as the daily share volume surpasses 1.7 million.

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Share Fallers

Why is the WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) share price sliding 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at WAM Capital's sliding share price today...

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Share Gainers

Why MyDeal, Senex, Superloop, and Vulcan shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Travel Shares

Why has the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price taken off 11% in the past month?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good 30 days for Webjet shareholders.

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