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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 Fallers

Why Insignia, Light & Wonder, Mineral Resources, and Nuix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Down 45% in 8 months, why this ASX 200 tech stock 'now looks attractive'

| Bernd Struben

Down 45% since March, this investing expert sees good value in the ASX 200 tech stock.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price taking a tumble on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are taking a fall today. Let’s find out why.

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Retail Shares

Up 90%, this ASX 200 retail stock's CEO just sold $500,000 worth

| Zach Bristow

What could this mean?

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International Stock News

2 reasons to buy Nvidia shares before November 20 (and 1 reason to wait)

| Adria Cimino

This top AI stock has soared nearly 200% this year!

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Earnings Results

2 high-flying ASX 200 gaming shares splitting ways today

| Mitchell Lawler

Which gaming giant is winning the admiration of investors amid results?

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX tech stock crashing 27% today?

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

WiseTech share price in spotlight again as class action mounts

| Zach Bristow

The headlines continue rolling in.

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Industrials Shares

This $23 billion ASX 200 stock is surging 6% while the market sinks. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 stock is shrugging off the wider market sell down today and racing higher. But why?

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Opinions

3 beginner-friendly ASX shares perfect for Aussie investors starting out in November

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I like the look of these ASX shares for beginners.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 tech stock sees red as investors punish Q3 results

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue digesting the numbers.

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Resources Shares

The Mineral Resources share price just slumped another 7%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down Mineral Resources shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is racing 8% higher on record production

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX lithium share racing higher on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Why are ANZ shares tumbling 4% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

What’s going on with the big four bank’s shares today? Let’s find out why they are falling.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX small-cap stock is exploding 75% on takeover news!

| Zach Bristow

The takeover premium is large.

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Healthcare Shares

Is it time to cash in on Sigma shares?

| Zach Bristow

Shares have extended after the Chemist Warehouse merger.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock just pulled back

| Jeremy Bowman

Tesla finally hit a speed bump after a blistering post-election rally.

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Broker Notes

Don't miss these changes to broker ratings on ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

The verdicts are in.

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Energy Shares

Is Woodside stock a buy for its 8% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside's dividends look fat, but proceed with caution...

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Index investing

Why ASX shares are lagging US stocks in 2024 (and what to do about it!)

| Sebastian Bowen

Sick of missing out on the galloping US markets? There's an easy solution...

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares are being tipped to smash the market

| James Mickleboro

Returns of 14% to 68% could be on the cards for buyers of these shares according to brokers.

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Dividend Investing

3 smart ASX dividend shares to buy with $500 now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great options for income investors working on a budget.

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Dividend Investing

I'd invest $10,000 in these ASX dividend shares to keep growing my wealth as rates fall

| Mitchell Lawler

This would be my approach to dealing with a return to pitiful savings rates.

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Earnings Results

CBA shares on watch after delivering $2.5b quarterly profit

| James Mickleboro

The banking giant has made a big quarterly profit. But will it be enough for the market?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the highest-quality blue chip ASX 200 stocks money can buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips are top buys for investors right now. But why?

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Bank Shares

3 reasons to sell NAB shares in November

| Tristan Harrison

Don’t bank on NAB shares rising from here, according to two experts.

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

These small caps come with big buy ratings from brokers. Let's see what they are saying.

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Dividend Investing

Want a 6% yield? 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are predicting these shares to deliver the goods for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market return to form today? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Looking for diversification through ASX ETFs? I'd buy these 2

| Tristan Harrison

These ETFs can provide exposure to great tech companies across the globe.

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Economy

Consumer confidence is rising. What does it mean for ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

Consumers gonna' consume.

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Dividend Investing

2 great ASX income shares I'd buy right now for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of these dividend stocks.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November with the market near all-time highs

| Motley Fool Staff

Our writers are still finding value in a record-breaking Australian share market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured another day of selling this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price tanking 7% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are several factors weighing on the iron ore giant this week.

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ETFs

Invest $2,000 into these 5 ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Looking for quality options for your money? Check out these ETFS.

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52-Week Highs

12 non-bank ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these stocks at 52-week highs today?

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Resources Shares

Up 7% in a month, are Pilbara Minerals shares in the buy zone?

| Zach Bristow

Lithium continues to be a sore spot for many ASX stocks.

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Materials Shares

4 popular ASX lithium shares going gangbusters on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Pilbara Minerals and three other lithium stocks are having a particularly strong session.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 tech stock is already up 64% in November!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 tech stock is surging higher this month. But why?

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