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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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Bank Shares

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is outperforming its rivals this month: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

NAB is having a strong month. Is it time to buy?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shareholders will welcome this Blackrock forecast

| Bernd Struben

Higher energy costs are being driven by supply constraints amid resurgent demand.

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International Stock News

Google parent Alphabet posts double-digit growth numbers

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the numbers behind Google...

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Broker Notes

Could the Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price hit $3.70 by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Aurizon shares?

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going on with the lithium explorer's stock.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX: WBC) share price rises as it announces changes to its board

| Marc Sidarous

Board member Steve Harker has cited health reasons in his decision to step down.

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Gold

Why has the Kingsgate (ASX:KCN) share price plunged 10% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Kingsgate share price is plunging despite the company announcing plans to refurbish its Chatree Gold Mine.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: A2 Milk crashes, Woolworths tumbles

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could provide steady income in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks is one of the ASX dividend shares that may be able to provide reliable dividend income.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) share price on the rise on Wednesday?

| Kerry Sun

Nitro Software recapped a bumper September quarter and as a result, upgraded its FY21 guidance.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX magnesium miners getting so much love this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Magnesium shares are running hot as China pours water on potential for increased production...

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Motley Fool Media

Where housing is more affordable; and the Evergrande saga rolls on. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

New data shows it can take up to 15 years to save 20% for a housing deposit. But which Aussie…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock revved even higher on Tuesday

| Rich Smith

$1 trillion in market cap was only the beginning.

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Technology Shares

Is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Appen shares?

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Financial Shares

Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price slumps 4% despite record quarter

| Kerry Sun

Wisr shares are selling off despite a record first quarter performance.

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Resources Shares

Estrella Resources (ASX:ESR) share price jumps 19% on massive nickel discovery

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move today...

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Share Market News

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for the Telstra share price...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Need a COVID test? Now you can buy one at Coles (ASX:COL) or Woolies

| Marc Sidarous

Rapid-antigen tests will be available in supermarkets from 1 November.

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Share Fallers

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price slides after Q1 earnings update

| Zach Bristow

Investors are pulling out of Woolworths shares in early trading.

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Resources Shares

Why is this ASX lithium explorer being targeted by activist investors?

| Brooke Cooper

The Vulcan Energy share price is paused today. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price crashes 12% on investor update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk shares are being hammered on Wednesday...

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BNPL shares

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price rallies as services go live in the US

| Kerry Sun

Openpay is the newest player taking a bite out of the lucrative US market.

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International Stock News

Why Facebook stock fell on Tuesday

| Joe Tenebruso

Could this be the buying opportunity you've been waiting for?

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BNPL shares

Humm (ASX:HUM) share price falls despite revealing recommencement of dividends

| Kerry Sun

The buy now, pay later company's board has approved dividends for FY22.

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Share Fallers

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price tumbles on guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The EOS share price is on the move on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Life360 (ASX:360) share price hits record high on Q3 update and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This tech share had another strong quarter...

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Share Fallers

Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price falls despite 437% cash receipts increase

| James Mickleboro

BetMakers shares are falling on Wednesday...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price up 10% in just 2 weeks?

| Marc Sidarous

There may be a simple explanation.

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International Stock News

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) share price climbs after a record quarterly profit

| Mitchell Lawler

The growth story continues for Microsoft in Q1 FY22...

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Financial Shares

Why has the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price leapt 17% in a month?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares have been on an impressive run lately...

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Resources Shares

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price on watch after record lithium auction results

| Kerry Sun

Pilbara Minerals' lithium auction prices have more than doubled since July.

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Energy Shares

Could the Origin (ASX:ORG) share price hit $6 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Can Origin shares get to $6 before the end of the year?

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Broker Notes

What these brokers are saying about the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price

| Zach Bristow

The experts have chimed in with their views on Woodside's investment debate

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Broker Notes

I'm buying these 2 cheap ASX shares right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Forget high-growth stocks, says this fund manager. This pair of Australian giants will serve you well as inflation rises.

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch following investor update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk has laid out its growth plans...

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Healthcare Shares

Can the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price hit $3 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

The broker Macquarie thinks that Polynovo shares are going to be heading higher.

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Ask a Fund Manager

$0 salary: How the 'Aussie Berkshire Hathaway' pays its investment managers

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Leithner & Co's Chris Leithner tells how the management at his investment vehicle have the ultimate…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 growth shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Sonic is one of the ASX 200 growth shares that could be good options.

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Share Market News

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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