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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

My favorite stock to buy right now — and yes, of course it's Nvidia stock (NVDA)

| Selena Maranjian

The company has orders worth way more than its annual revenue.

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Share Market News

Downer awarded $750m Chevron contract: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Downer has been awarded a $750 million contract with Chevron.

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Bank Shares

This ASX ETF is up 50% since April and can keep going

| Aaron Bell

For investors looking for global banking exposure, this fund could be an option.

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Broker Notes

Why did Morgans just lower its target price on this ASX 200 stock?

| Aaron Bell

Is this financials share a buy, hold or sell?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy with $3,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses can provide exactly what income-seeking investors are looking for.

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Dividend Investing

4%+ yields! 3 cheap stocks with big Aussie dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks offer some of the highest blue chip yields on the ASX right now.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate News Corp shares a buy?

| Aaron Bell

Here is the latest analysis from Macquarie on News Corp shares.

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Broker Notes

A 16% upside plus dividends! Macquarie upgrades QBE shares to outperform

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie research reveals QBE shares are trading at a steep discount. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Core Lithium, Iress, and Monadelphous shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Alliance Aviation, Brainchip, Mayne Pharma, and Perpetual Credit shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The single greatest risk to Superannuation

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

And it probably isn't what you think.

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Macquarie, South32, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these blue chips.

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Resources Shares

Shares in this explosives firm have hit a 12-month high after it reported solid underlying profits

| Cameron England

A strong trading outlook has this explosives player's shares performing strongly.

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Broker Notes

Forget Newmont and buy these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are recommending this week.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips more than 60% upside for Xero shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks that this tech stock could be due a re-rating in the near future.

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords gold stock is tipped to rocket 182%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts outsized gains from this up-and-coming ASX All Ords gold stock.

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Financial Shares

This ASX 200 technology stock is racing higher on plans to permanently boost margins

| Cameron England

This financial data company says a new cost-cutting initiative will deliver permanent earnings benefits.

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Gold

$10,000 invested in this ASX large-cap share two years ago is now worth $29,506

| Bronwyn Allen

Wow.

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Resources Shares

This engineering firm's shares are now up more than 100% for the year after a strong trading update

| Cameron England

This engineering firm announced a slew of new contract wins amid a strong start to the year.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares: Does BHP or Rio have a bigger dividend today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP and Rio are income heavyweights, so which will pay you more today?

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Healthcare Shares

Why this leading fundie is tipping ResMed shares for near-term gains

| Bernd Struben

A top fundie expects a strong near-term rebound from ResMed shares. Let’s see why.

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Financial Shares

New supporter joins in takeover talks for this insurance major

| Cameron England

CVC Asia Pacific is teaming up with Danish firm EQT on the potential bid for AUB Group.

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Broker Notes

How high can Qantas shares fly? This prediction might surprise you

| Cameron England

The team at Jarden have updated their outlook for Qantas shares following a recent trading update.

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Industrials Shares

Why are DroneShield shares flying higher on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into DroneShield shares today. But why?

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REITs

Macquarie predicts 18% upside for this ASX 200 REIT

| Aaron Bell

This ASX REIT could have more room to grow.

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Broker Notes

Where to from here for REA Group shares?

| Cameron England

The competitive threats to REA Group are mounting, the team at Macquarie says.

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Share Market News

AGL Energy unlocks value with $750m Tilt Renewables stake sale

| Laura Stewart

AGL Energy unlocks $750 million from divesting its Tilt Renewables stake, supporting strategic growth and the company’s clean energy ambitions.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says this 'key pick' in the real estate sector can deliver strong double-digit gains

| Cameron England

This real estate-exposed company can deliver solid shareholder returns.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie upgrades this ASX 200 stock to 'outperform'; tips 16% upside

| Kevin Gandiya

Trading volumes are rising, competition is easing, and valuation looks attractive.

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Earnings Results

Dyno Nobel posts lower loss as transformation accelerates after fertilisers exit

| Laura Stewart

Dyno Nobel trimmed its loss as underlying profit and dividends rose, with explosives now its sole focus after the fertilisers…

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway just reported a 34% rise in operating income. Here are 3 key insights from the financial giant's latest quarterly report.

| James Brumley

There's much more to the story than one single (admittedly impressive) number.

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Broker Notes

Down 60% this year, does Macquarie think IDP Education shares can turnaround?

| Kevin Gandiya

The stock has been crushed, but one major broker thinks the worst may be behind it.

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Share Market News

DroneShield locks in $7.6m US order and sees order book surge in 2025

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield secures a new $7.6 million US order and reports strong growth in order volume for 2025.

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Share Market News

Monadelphous lifts FY26 revenue outlook with strong first-half guidance

| Laura Stewart

Monadelphous expects $1.5 billion revenue for H1 FY26 after a strong start and major contract wins.

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Earnings Results

ANZ Group Holdings' FY25 profit dips but dividend holds steady

| Laura Stewart

ANZ Group Holdings’ FY25 profit fell but dividends remained steady, with underlying performance flat excluding significant items.

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Share Market News

CBA is a great company, but I think this ASX stock is a better investment

| Tristan Harrison

This business has more attractive features than CBA.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers are recommending these ASX dividend shares to clients

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts are bullish on this month.

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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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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX 200 shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares the broker is bullish on right now.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks make a lot more sense to me than a term deposit.

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