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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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Communication Shares

Did Optus shares crash after its outage?

| James Mickleboro

Optus is in a world of mess this week. How are its shares performing?

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Technology Shares

Can Telstra shares cash in on the Optus 'clown show'?

| Bernd Struben

Telstra shares are gaining today for the third day running.

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Share Market News

Own Allkem shares? Here's the latest on its merger with Livent Corp

| James Mickleboro

It may not be long until Allkem and Livent Corp turn into Arcadium Lithium.

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Materials Shares

Why has the high-flying Wildcat share price been slammed into a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Wildcat's shares are done for the week. Why are they being halted?

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Technology Shares

Brainchip shares crash 14%! What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip shares are copping a beating on Thursday. What's happening to this meme stock?

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Technology Shares

Xero share price dives despite 90% half-year earnings boost

| Bernd Struben

Xero’s shares are taking a tumble today despite the company swinging into the profit zone.

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Bank Shares

NAB shares bounce around on 'slight earnings miss' in FY 2023

| James Mickleboro

The bulls and the bears are fighting it out on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price charges higher on five-pillar strategy update

| James Mickleboro

Sayona Mining has released its five-pillar strategy and investors appear happy with it.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rising after reporting a 24% earnings jump

| James Mickleboro

The market appears happy with this company's FY 2023 results. Let's see why...

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Bank Shares

CBA shares details of 'world-first' AI model

| Tristan Harrison

The bank is aiming to use its resources for altruistic purposes.

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Earnings Results

NAB share price on watch amid $7.7b cash profit

| James Mickleboro

NAB has just reported a jump in profits for FY 2023. But was it as much as the market expected?

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Financial Shares

AMP shares: buy, sell or hold?

| Tony Yoo

They were once a staple of retail portfolios but have fallen out of favour after a 81% plunge the last…

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share is projected to pay a 14% yield by 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends could return strongly for this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Boost your income with these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These ASX dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by brokers.

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Investing Strategies

Here's how much I'd need to invest to make $800 a month in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Getting money for doing nothing is the end goal for most people who read this site. Here's one way you…

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Dividend Investing

Are Rio Tinto shares a good buy for dividends right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the mining giant an opportunity worth digging into?

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Dividend Investing

How many Pilbara Minerals shares do I need for a $2,000 second income?

| Bernd Struben

Pilbara Minerals shares delivered their first ever dividend payouts in 2023.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 shares Jay-Z just added to his portfolio

| Tony Yoo

The rap legend, who is also on the board of this company, received $3.2 million worth of shares in this…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks analysts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these shares.

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Materials Shares

These ASX lithium stocks jumped 40% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these ASX lithium shares were smiling today. But why?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 returned to green territory this Wednesday.

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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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Resources Shares

Why has the South32 share price tanked 4% to a 2-year low today?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a bad day to own South32 shares...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price surging 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is having a stellar session. Is this why?

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How to invest

How likely is a stock market crash in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

Worried about a November stock market crash? Here's why you shouldn't be, even if it happens.

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Energy Shares

2 top ASX energy shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these ASX shares could energise your portfolio.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Azure Minerals shares be walking down Liontown Lane?

| Mitchell Lawler

Billionaires are in the driver's seat of this lithium company's future.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Jupiter, Karoon, and Newmont shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday. What's going on?

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Technology Shares

Up 30%: What's going on with the BrainChip share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BrainChip shares are exploding today. Here's the tea.

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Share Gainers

Why HMC, James Hardie, Piedmont Lithium, and WA1 Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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Energy Shares

What's happening with the Woodside share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is progressing with three major energy projects in Australia, Senegal, and Mexico.

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Bonds

Why ASX investors should pay attention to bond markets

| Sebastian Bowen

You might think bonds are boring, but here's why you're wrong.

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Materials Shares

Piedmont Lithium share price charging higher on inaugural revenue

| Bernd Struben

Piedmont Lithium became a revenue-generating lithium company in the quarter just past.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is up 60% in just two days

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is smashing the market this week. But why?

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Dividend Investing

This 5% ASX dividend stock pays cash every month

| Sebastian Bowen

Monthly dividend payers are rare, but potentially lucrative...

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How to invest

$7,000 of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into passive income of $350 a month!

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could generate a significant source of passive income with ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price tumbling on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are down a painful 3% today, but that pain me be temporary.

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Communication Shares

Which ASX shares could be impacted by the Optus outage?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Optus network has ran into a roadblock on Wednesday. Here's what we know so far.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Treasury Wine share price lifting off today?

| Bernd Struben

Treasury Wine shares are enjoying a welcome boost today.

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