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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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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock is sinking today

| Danny Vena

Investors were spooked by economic data and the ambitions of a deep-pocketed rival.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the latest Macquarie dividend

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) shares are under pressure on Friday. This follows the release of the investment bank's half…

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Technology Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 tech shares following the Nasdaq rout?

| Bernd Struben

Aussie tech investors will be eyeing the big retrace in the Nasdaq overnight.

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Blue Chip Shares

Up 47% in a year: This blue chip ASX 200 stock can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about this stock. But why?

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International Stock News

Why Microsoft stock is sinking today

| Keith Noonan

Microsoft just beat quarterly earnings estimates. So why is the stock falling?

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price sinks despite $1.6b half year profit and new buyback

| James Mickleboro

How did this investment bank perform during the first half? Let's find out.

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Cheap Shares

Where to invest $10,000 in a bullish share market?

| Sebastian Bowen

High share prices shouldn't dissuade you from investing in the markets.

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Bank Shares

Buying ANZ shares? Here's your FY24 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Will the banking giant deliver profit growth in FY 2024?

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Growth Shares

Why earning 4% to 5% in a term deposit 'isn't that attractive'

| Zach Bristow

The upside is capped on the most risk-less investments.

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Dividend Investing

2 highly rated ASX dividend stocks to buy this month for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

Should you buy Coles and Mineral Resources shares this month?

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips buys? Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about them.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

Did you own the best performers on the index last month? Here they are.

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ETFs

Buy these excellent ASX ETFs for income in November

| James Mickleboro

These ASX ETFs are rated highly. Here's what you need to know about them.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares could be top buys in November

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great options for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

These are the ASX stocks our Foolish writers say should be on your ticket right now!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors copped another rough session this Thursday.

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Share Market News

Here's why Goldman Sachs sees a decade of lower returns ahead for US shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Aussie investors have placed a lot of faith in US shares this year.

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ETFs

I think this ETF is set to beat the ASX again and again

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF has loads of growth potential, in my view.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price lifts 8% in October amid improved cashflows

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors were impressed with AMP's third-quarter report.

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Dividend Investing

5 simple steps to earning $500 in monthly ASX passive income

| Bernd Struben

Almost any investor can build a $500 monthly passive income from ASX dividend shares.

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ETFs

Here's why the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) flew 6% higher in October

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are very keen on US shares at the moment.

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Resources Shares

'Not ruled out': Could BHP still buy Anglo-American?

| Sebastian Bowen

This mega-deal might not be as dead as it looks.

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Earnings Results

Why the BrainChip share price is in the spotlight this week

| Zach Bristow

Today's reaction is in stark contrast to the day of the release.

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price trounced the benchmark again in October. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s October share price gains see the ASX 200 bank stock up 47% in a year, not including dividends!

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Communication Shares

Telstra stock: Buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts recommending investors do with this telco giant?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price dives 7% on broker downgrade

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Barrenjoey has released a note forecasting lower earnings for AGL between FY26 and FY30.

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Healthcare Shares

2 All Ords ASX healthcare shares making BIG moves on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

These two ASX healthcare companies are seeing heavy trading on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Imugene, Star, and Woolworths shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are dropping on Thursday. Let's see why investors are selling them.

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Opinions

I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2024. I'm still buying ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

I get excited about the prospect of both bull markets and bear markets.

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Share Fallers

Why Corporate Travel Management, JB Hi-Fi, Mineral Resources, and Syrah shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. Why are investors buying their shares?

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Retail Shares

Why today is a big day for Wesfarmers shares

| Bernd Struben

Why is everyone talking about Wesfarmers shares today?

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares rise on $2.1 billion windfall

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the energy giant is selling to pull in these funds.

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi share price lifts off on strong start to FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

JB Hi-Fi held its AGM today and released its first quarter trading update.

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International Stock News

Where will Tesla shares be in 10 years?

| Neil Patel

This historically booming stock might not live up to the hype.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 80%

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price rockets 16% on $1.1 billion news!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors appear thrilled with Mineral Resources' latest news.

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International Stock News

46% of Nvidia's revenue came from 4 mystery customers last quarter

| Anthony Di Pizio

Nvidia's incredible growth is increasingly reliant on just a handful of customers.

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Energy Shares

What's going on with the Origin Energy share price today?

| James Mickleboro

The energy giant's shares have slipped into the red on Thursday.

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