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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on 1 October.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend share down 30% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I believe the market is seriously undervaluing this ASX share.

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ETFs

The pros and cons of buying the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) in October

| Tristan Harrison

What are the positives and negatives of the Australian share market right now?

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Share Gainers

How this top ASX All Ords stock turned a $7,000 investment into $31,906 in just 2 months

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been sending the beaten-up ASX All Ords stock flying higher recently. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend stocks I think are great picks for any income portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are among my favourite ASX 200 picks for income.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Say bye to Q1 and buy to these ASX shares!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a top start to the week, with yet another record high booked.

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How to invest

Why is your ASX stock portfolio like a bar of soap?

| Sebastian Bowen

The more you handle it, the smaller it gets.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to sell your NAB shares today

| Bernd Struben

This leading fund manager says it’s time to sell NAB shares.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates this week

| Zach Bristow

To be eligible for the dividends, you’ll need to buy before the ex-dividend date.

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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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BNPL shares

The Zip share price surged another 14% in September. Can it keep running hot into 2025?

| Bernd Struben

That’s despite a sizeable fall today.

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Share Fallers

Why Magnetic Resources, Newmont, Predictive Discovery, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Big ASX income news! The special Woolworths dividend is arriving today

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths investors have a treat coming their way today.

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Gold

Why this lagging ASX 200 gold stock is set for 'strong recovery': fundie

| Bernd Struben

The struggling ASX 200 gold stock is tipped for a strong comeback in the months ahead.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares leap 20% despite bleak bets

| Zach Bristow

The casino operator's problems are far from over.

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Share Gainers

Why Fletcher, Fortescue, Liontown, and Star Entertainment shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Investing Strategies

What is 'good investing'? Not giving up because of a few dog stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Don’t let losses put you off achieving future gains.

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Technology Shares

1 simple reason this multi-billion-dollar investor sold 84% of their Nvidia shares

| Zach Bristow

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares have been more or less the headline act in global stock markets this year. The…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's going on with the A2 Milk share price?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this infant formula company was in a trading halt.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just raced into new all-time highs!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just smashed its old record highs.

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International Stock News

Here's the best-performing S&P 500 stock of 2024 (Hint: It's not Nvidia)

| Lee Samaha

A retail electricity provider and power generator has outshone the glamor technology stocks this year.

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International Stock News

Meet Warren Buffett's top artificial intelligence (AI) stock, which has 32% upside according to Dan Ives

| Adam Spatacco

Apple comprises roughly 30% of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX retail shares to buy for 24% to 31% returns

| Tristan Harrison

These retailers have a lot of capital growth potential, according to experts.

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Resources Shares

Buying ASX 200 mining stocks? Here's why Goldman Sachs says the iron ore price rally is set to fizzle

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore price is up 14% in a week, sending ASX 200 mining stocks soaring.

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Bank Shares

Here is the earnings forecast to 2028 for Westpac shares

| Tristan Harrison

How much profit growth are analysts expecting?

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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 shares.

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price surges on full year results, lithium shipment, and spot sale news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has been very busy recently. Here's what's happening.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to set yourself up for life

| Tristan Harrison

I think these growing stocks have loads of potential.

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Technology Shares

An ASX tech stock I'd buy to target a 50% return!

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call this Aussie tech giant one of the best on the ASX.

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Retail Shares

8% dividend yield! I'm buying this ASX stock and holding for decades

| Rhys Brock

ASX retail stock Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX: SSG) isn't the first name people usually think of when it comes…

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX 200 blue chip share could rise 20% to 25%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for big returns from these big names. Let's find out why.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price soared in September, what next?

| Tristan Harrison

September saw a strong rebound for the iron miner.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Looking for ETFs to buy? Then look no further than these three next month.

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Travel Shares

$10,000 invested in Qantas shares one year ago is now worth…

| Tristan Harrison

This airline stock has been flying high lately.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts don't rate the bank highly but they have buy ratings on these stocks.

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Technology Shares

Where do analysts think WiseTech shares will be a year from now?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this ASX tech share keep performing?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Morgans says these ASX retail shares are 'key picks'

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be buying these top stocks this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy this beaten down ASX 200 stock for a 28% total return

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Goldman Sachs is saying about this blue chip following recent weakness.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A positive start to the week is expected for Aussie investors on Monday.

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