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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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Financial Shares

Top Australian financial stocks to buy now

| Zach Bristow

These companies are well-positioned to grow, brokers say.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 co-founder just sold $34 million worth of shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Another insider decides to liquidate a large portion of their stake.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Codan, Domain, Playside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Technology Shares

Down 20% in a week are WiseTech shares now a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Is today an opportune time to buy WiseTech shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Brazilian Rare Earths, Treasury Wine, and WA1 shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares diving on quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are bidding down the mining stocks following their updates. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Technology Shares

Is it time to take some profits on the big US tech stocks?

| Zach Bristow

Is the party over for US tech?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy the October dip on Treasury Wine shares?

| Zach Bristow

Recent price drops may have created an opportunity.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX uranium shares releasing big news today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX uranium miners are eyeing growing global markets.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is crashing 37% today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button today? Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

Under $4, do Telstra shares look an irresistible bargain?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity calling too good to ignore?

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Share Market News

Here's when the RBA will now cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Are rate cuts now off the cards in 2024? Let's find out.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

After all that scandal… a share price high?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Karma isn't real. Sorry.

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Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

If passed, the impacts could be profound for those with higher-end super balances.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares rise on FY24 profit update

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the banking giant is expecting next month.

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Financial Shares

$25 billion ASX 200 stock falls on ASIC probe

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is facing civil penalties, declarations and adverse publicity orders.

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Bank Shares

This ASX 200 bank stock is up 38% in a year. Time to 'cash in some gains'?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 bank could have a tricky year ahead, according to this leading fund manager.

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REITs

Get paid like clockwork with this 6% Australian dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can harvest good cash flow with this stock.

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Opinions

I plan to buy this ASX share when it hits $25. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

I think this beaten-up stock is a shiny opportunity.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 5% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these dividend payers.

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Technology Shares

The ASX 200 tech stock 'where Nvidia's chips live'

| Zach Bristow

Even AI chips need a home.

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Materials Shares

2 dirt cheap ASX mining stocks to buy for massive returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect ~30%+ returns from these stocks over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the BHP dividend forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Has the mining giant's dividend peaked for the time being?

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Dividend Investing

Buying Fortescue shares for dividends? Read this first

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock going to be a gold mine for dividends?

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ETFs

Love gaming? This ASX ETF enables investors to profit on that theme

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is exposed to strong tailwinds.

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Dividend Investing

Want a 6%+ yield? 3 ASX dividend shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated stocks to provide investors with big yields.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that could turn $10,000 into $100,000 by 2040

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very excited about these investments.

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Dividend Investing

Buying 1,540 shares of this ASX 200 monopoly stock earns $1,000 passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say this stock is a buy. Let's see what makes it one.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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ETFs

Want to follow the herd and buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS)? Here are the stocks you'd own

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX VGS attracted more cash inflows than any other Vanguard ETF during the September quarter.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX dividend shares to buy instead of CBA

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks are better buys. Here's what they offer.

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ETFs

Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) unit price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to invest in the US share market?

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AI Stocks

This tech stock offers 'the best exposure to the AI thematic on the ASX'

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment has revealed its favoured ASX tech stock for the artificial intelligence megatrend.

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Economy

The ASX shares that could sink if Trump wins the US election

| Zach Bristow

The data shows one sector heavily affected.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a horrid Tuesday session today.

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Broker Notes

Here's why this fundie anticipates a stronger run for ASX uranium shares from here

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners expects more support for the uranium price over the next few months.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new highs while the market dives today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ASX 200 stocks?

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Technology Shares

WiseTech share price rebounds 3% as CEO court case abandoned

| Zach Bristow

A spokesperson says the CEO will now focus on WiseTech's growth strategy.

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Index investing

Expert: S&P 500 shares could be in for a 'lost decade'

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is predicting that American shares' stunning past performance won't continue.

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