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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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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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Dividend Investing

Why this broker is bullish on these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about these stocks. Let's dig deeper into them.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to pocket the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF dividend? You'd better hurry

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX VAS investors are set to receive 103.3194 cents per unit on 16 October.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Tesla stock before October 10?

| Adam Spatacco

Tesla's highly anticipated Robotaxi event is two weeks away, and the stakes couldn't be higher.

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ETFs

4 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be high-quality options for Aussie investors next month.

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Superannuation

Is any of the $17.8 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation yours?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's worth checking. Here's how to do it.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Index investing

Has the VAS ETF become too ASX bank heavy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the banks a blessing and a curse for this popular ETF?

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will now cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Let's see when the banking giant thinks the central bank will cut rates.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 35% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to rocket from current levels. Let's see why they are so bullish on them.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX materials shares rose by an extraordinary 9.37% while the ASX 200 lifted 0.68% last week.

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Dividend Investing

Don't let the RBA kill retirement: $100,000 of passive income without cash

| Tristan Harrison

Future RBA rate cuts don’t need to be bad news.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and this ASX dividend share: Analysts

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about these income options? Let's dig deeper.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend stocks for 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these stocks to provide investors with a good source of income.

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Superannuation

Are you among the 1 in 2 Aussies who don't know how their superannuation is performing?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's time to find out! Here are the median returns delivered by the 5 types of superannuation funds in FY24.

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BNPL shares

$10,000 invested in Zip shares a year ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to buy this payments company's shares last year?

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ETFs

Invest $1,000 into these super strong ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Looking for some investment options? Then take a look at these three funds.

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Share Gainers

These are the best-performing ASX 200 shares in 2024 so far

| James Mickleboro

Mouth-watering returns have been generated from these shares. But why?

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Opinions

1 magnificent Australian stock down 38% to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

This stock can keep providing a good harvest of returns.

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Economy

Could a stock market crash be right around the corner?

| Zach Bristow

Remember: Markets move in cycles.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy conclusion to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Share Market News

Why did these 6 ASX 200 mining shares experience double-digit growth this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index is up by an extraordinary 9.28% in just 5 days.

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Materials Shares

Should I sell my Pilbara Minerals shares since they're the most shorted on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the ASX's most shorted stock a sell?

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these three stocks soaring this week. But why?

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International Stock News

Why Taiwan Semiconductor, ASML, and other artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor stocks rallied on Thursday

| Danny Vena

Better-than-expected results from memory chip specialist Micron provided fresh evidence the adoption of AI still has room to run.

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Bank Shares

2 problems with NAB shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I own NAB shares, but here's why I wouldn't buy more today.

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Cettire, Endeavour, and Star shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

If you'd invested $6,000 in the ASX 300 stock in January, you'd have $22,551 today!

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders in the ASX 300 stock have the FDA to thank for much of this year’s success.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, A2 Milk, De Grey Mining, and Treasury Wine shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Resources Shares

Has the Sayona Mining share price turned a corner?

| Zach Bristow

The stock is up sharply in September.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is it time to buy Woolworths shares while the grocery giant gets grilled?

| Zach Bristow

The supermarket giant is in the ACCC's grip.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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International Stock News

Why Chinese stocks are ripping higher

| Bram Berkowitz

Top Chinese officials are indicating further support for the Chinese economy after implementing new stimulus measures earlier this week.

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