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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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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Feeling spooked by share market tricks as Halloween draws near? These are some of the ASX shares experts reckon are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

2 beaten-up ASX shares now ready to rally: expert

| Tony Yoo

Quality companies could be more resilient in plunging markets. Here are 2 of the best in Australia, whose stocks could…

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 3 stellar ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been named as buys by analysts...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend shares named as buys for October

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are in the buy zone according to analysts...

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Share Market News

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price on watch on Friday after update

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare giant will be on watch on Thursday...

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Communication Shares

3 reasons why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra shares could be an interesting proposition after recent developments.

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Industrials Shares

What this leading broker is saying about the Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price

| Zach Bristow

This leading broker has weighed in on the company's acquisition debate.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with BIG yields

| Tristan Harrison

Nick Scali and Rio Tinto are two ASX dividend shares with big yields.

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Gold

Here's why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price has lost 11% in 2 weeks

| Ken Hall

September hasn't been a great month for the Aussie gold miner...

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Share Gainers

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price charges higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This retailer's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Energy Shares

Why the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price has charged higher today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are keeping a close eye on renewable energy shares.

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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 Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX small cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares have been named as buys...

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Communication Shares

Here's why the Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price is roaring 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are flying higher...

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Resources Shares

QMines (ASX:QML) share price jumps 14%, up 30% in 6 days

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) share price rockets 45% on IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Today is Forrestania's first day on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Why Damstra, EML, Orica, & South32 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form today...

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Resources Shares

These 3 ASX resources shares are going ex-dividend today

| Zach Bristow

Investors have until the closing bell today to buy these shares to qualify for their next dividend.

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Resources Shares

Why the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price is lifting 5% today

| Ken Hall

A bumper equity raise has investors bidding up the Aussie copper share

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Energy Shares

Why is the Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price tumbling 13% today?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the battery technology group are getting smashed on Thursday

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Healthcare Shares

The Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is surging 5% on Thursday

| Ken Hall

This ASX biotech share is having a strong day of trade

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares topping the volume charts so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Gold

What's happening with the Tempus (ASX:TMR) share price this week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a crazy week for Tempus Resources. Here's what's happened.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price set to take flight: fund manager

| Mitchell Lawler

A leaner, meaner Aussie airline could be on the horizon when restrictions are lifted...

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Financial Shares

These 4 ASX financial shares are going ex-dividend today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are 4 financial shares going ex-dividend on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price up 3% as iron ore prices edge higher

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares edge higher amidst higher iron ore prices.

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Energy Shares

Up 7%, the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is surging. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Things are looking up for oil prices.

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Technology Shares

Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price soars 10% on acquisition news

| Nikhil Gangaram

The technology company is having a good day.

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Resources Shares

Why the De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price is lifting today

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner are on the move on Thursday

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price to rise 46%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this mining share could be a buy...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price lifts as CEO eyes critical minerals expansion

| Bernd Struben

Critical minerals are vital to producing most modern military technology.

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Bank Shares

The CBA (ASX:CBA) share price is underperforming against the big four banks today

| Brooke Cooper

The last 2 days have seen Commonwealth Bank underperforming against its peers.

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Energy Shares

Why the Ausnet (ASX:AST) share price has surged 32% in September

| Ken Hall

Shares in the electricity transmission network provider are on fire this month

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price gains as ACCC approves Bunnings acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The ACCC has given the go-ahead for Bunnings to acquire Beaumont Tiles.

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Share Fallers

Why BlueBet, Gold Road, Li-S Energy, & Myer shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday...

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Financial Shares

Own Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares? Here's what you're invested in

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie investment manager are struggling, but what's behind the name?

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Share Gainers

American Pacific Borates (ASX:ABR) share price leaps 8% on project update

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie borate miner are climbing higher on Thursday.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Bapcor shares could be worth looking at for a few different reasons.

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