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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

1 ASX dividend stock down 50% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think owning this business can help Aussies who are building wealth.

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Energy Shares

Here's where this expert thinks the Pilbara Minerals share price is headed next

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX lithium share is facing profitability headwinds.

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Energy Shares

Down 6% in October, what now for the Woodside share price?

| Bernd Struben

After another month in the red, is there a light at the end of the tunnel for Woodside shares?

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Tax

How much tax do your ASX shares pay? Why it might matter

| Zach Bristow

Taxes. One of the two unavoidables in life.

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International Stock News

Why did Warren Buffett sell more Apple shares?

| Zach Bristow

Does Buffett know something we don't?

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Share Market News

What's going to happen with interest rates tomorrow? Here is CBA's take

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA expects some 'shifts in language' from the Reserve Bank on interest rates tomorrow. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price hit a wall in October?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price rally came to an abrupt end in October. But why?

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Opinions

Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Bunnings owner a buy at this lower valuation?

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I think are a safe buy in November

| Rhys Brock

We look at three ASX blue chips that have proven themselves to be high-quality investments.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? The bank is now #1 on a notorious list

| Zach Bristow

The regulator is stepping up efforts.

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Share Market News

Everything you need to know about the Westpac dividend

| James Mickleboro

How big is the bank's latest dividend? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech shares catching heat this time?

| Zach Bristow

The news continues on for WiseTech.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech stock lifts on $2.9 billion funding news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech stock is getting a boost from $2.9 billion in new funding arrangements.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is starting the week with a bang on big news!

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Gold

Which soaring ASX gold share now has $200 million more financial firepower?

| Zach Bristow

Funds will be used to expand operations.

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Technology Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe these shares could be great options for growth investors.

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ETFs

Want to own the world's strongest stocks? I think this could be the right ASX ETF to buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is compelling to me for its leading holdings.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources shares sink 7% on CEO exit and 'major actions'

| James Mickleboro

This mining company's CEO is leaving following a scandal.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Woolworths share price just hit a 52-week low: Is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock in the bargain basket?

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Broker Notes

Top broker says these ASX stocks can rise 35% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter thinks these shares could rise strongly over the next 12 months.

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Earnings Results

Westpac shares on watch amid $6.99b profit and new buyback

| James Mickleboro

Has the big four bank delivered the goods for investors this year? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Cheap Shares

Down 40%! Should you buy this beaten down ASX 200 stock?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker has given its verdict on this sold-off stock.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these ASX income stocks in November

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about these income options this month?

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX lithium stock almost doubled in value in October

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner made its shareholders smile last month. But why?

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Retirement

How I plan to retire rich with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps that I would take to ensure I reach retirement with plenty of funds.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what is happening.

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Growth Shares

2 super ASX growth shares to buy for huge returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these shares. Let's see what they are saying about them.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rise strongly over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Index investing

Is the ASX-listed S&P 500 ETF (IVV) a simple way to buy the dip in US stocks?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not hard to buy S&P 500 shares on the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 of Fortescue shares could net me a $1,011 yearly passive income!

| Bernd Struben

There are good reasons many ASX passive income investors own Fortescue shares.

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Technology Shares

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 2.48% increase last week.

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Opinions

Up 190% in a year, why I think Life360 shares can keep soaring higher

| Tristan Harrison

This tech stock has plenty of potential.

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Growth Shares

The best Australian shares to buy with $1,000 right now 

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great options for Aussie investors when the market reopens.

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Healthcare Shares

3 small-cap ASX healthcare shares 'with strong prospects'

| Bronwyn Allen

Fund manager IML discusses why these 3 ASX healthcare shares are likely to rise in value.

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Retirement

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 45 in Australia

| James Mickleboro

Do you have enough for a comfortable retirement? Let's have a look.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking to make long term investments? These shares could be worth a closer look.

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