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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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Broker Notes

5 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to 'strong buy' status in September

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX companies received upgraded ratings from the experts last month.

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Energy Shares

The AGL share price has quietly soared 40% in 6 months. Is this why?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's not just earnings that have this expert excited.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price tumbled 7% in September. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The second half of September saw Woodside shares stage a strong comeback.

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Bank Shares

After posting record highs, why did the CBA share price lag the benchmark in September?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares trailed the ASX 200 in September, but shareholders will have received a record dividend.

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Retirement

Can you earn ASX dividend income and still get the pension?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

500 million reasons why ResMed shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

This growing company has big plans and is forecasting strong growth through to the end of the decade.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks rocketed higher in September. Do you own any?

| Bernd Struben

Here are three of the ASX 200 shares investors sent flying higher in September.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Qantas, Ramelius, and Webjet shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

Should you sell your ASX shares if they've hit all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good idea to sell shares at high prices?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Life360, REA, and Sigma shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares still trading 'nearer to lows than highs'?

| Zach Bristow

Could the sector be set to rally?

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Healthcare Shares

'Exciting prospect': 2 ASX pharmaceutical shares to keep a close eye on

| Bronwyn Allen

These companies have developed new drugs to treat vision loss and erectile dysfunction.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price sinks 5% on huge Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia deal

| James Mickleboro

Qatar Airways is investing in Virgin Australia ahead of the latter's potential return to the ASX boards.

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Gold

5 ASX 200 mining stocks to buy on Goldman Sachs' new gold price forecast

| Bernd Struben

The gold price has soared 44% this past year, and Goldman Sachs thinks this rally has legs.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock is up 12% on big Chemist Warehouse news

| James Mickleboro

Investors appear to believe this news could be a sign that the deal will go ahead.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA share price charges higher on big Rightmove news

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't fourth time lucky for the realestate.com.au operator.

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Bank Shares

What happened to the Westpac share price in September?

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant's shares underperformed the market last month.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price smash the market in September?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner caught the eye last month. Let's see why investors were buying its shares.

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International Stock News

3 compelling reasons Nvidia stock remains a top pick

| George Budwell

Nvidia's future looks bright as it spearheads the AI revolution.

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Broker Notes

Why Morgans rates these 3 ASX 200 stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been given the thumbs up by the broker this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 630% this year AND profitable! This small ASX healthcare share is glowing

| James Mickleboro

Why has this stock delivered incredible returns this year? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for big yields and 20% to 50% returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers see major upside potential for these buy-rated shares.

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech share can 're-rate towards best in class tech peers'

| James Mickleboro

This could be a tech stock to buy according to Goldman Sachs.

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Communication Shares

Can the Telstra share price keep outperforming until next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this telco able to keep delivering for investors?

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Dividend Investing

4 excellent ASX dividend stocks to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these shares this month.

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price push back above $300?

| Zach Bristow

The biotech last traded there on September 9.

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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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