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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have one of its best days in a while on Friday.

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52-Week Lows

Down 24% in a month: Is this director buying the dip on IGO shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The IGO share price hit a new 52-week low of $9.19 today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Thursday's trading produced an avalanche of winning shares.

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Dividend Investing

Morgans rates these ASX dividend stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker is forecasting big yields from these dividend shares.

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Technology Shares

Top of the pile: Why ASX tech shares stormed higher today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares have made their owners very happy today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has surged 8% on takeover news

| Tristan Harrison

It’s looking more likely that a takeover could happen.

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Technology Shares

Xero shares could keep rising by 30%+ over the next 12 months: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock could be just warming up according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords shares receiving broker upgrades (one with 30% upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The pro traders say these three ASX All Ords stocks are looking good for growth.

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares crash 7% after AustralianSuper rejects best and final offer

| James Mickleboro

This takeover could be on the rocks after AustralianSuper rejected an improved offer.

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How to invest

ASX shares vs. real estate investment: Which wins on 10-year returns?

| Bronwyn Allen

We resolve the quintessential Australian dinner party debate over shares vs. property and which is best.

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Share Fallers

Why Northern Star, Origin, Santos, and SSR Mining shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, ResMed, Sayona Mining, and Sovereign Metals shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price plunges 3% on Federal Court blow

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are mulling the future of Santos’ $5.7 billion Barossa Gas Project.

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Healthcare Shares

How can ASX investors buy the US stock the WHOLE world is talking about?

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to know how to buy the international stock du jour from the comfort of the ASX? Read on!

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Cryptocurrencies

Why did the Bitcoin price just hit a 17-month high?

| Mitchell Lawler

The long-standing cryptocurrency is finding its feet to reclaim a price not seen since May 2022.

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BNPL shares

Up 11% in 2 days, what's ahead for Zip shares in November?

| Bernd Struben

BNPL stocks, like Zip, have proven highly susceptible to rising interest rates.

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Broker Notes

Transurban stock 'normally doesn't offer this level of value': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The recent market sell-off has seen the toll road operator lose 15.5% over the past 3 months.

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy CBA shares if the dividend yield hits 5%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors hoping to see CBA shares deliver a dividend yield of 5% won’t be buying the ASX 200 bank stock…

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Share Market News

Guess which $4.4 billion ASX mining stock is crashing 14% today

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having anything but a golden day on Thursday.

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Cheap Shares

Looking for cheap ASX shares? Here are two trading at 'bargain prices'

| Bronwyn Allen

Senior investment analyst Anna Milne identifies two ASX 200 growth stocks trading cheaply right now.

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Opinions

Here's why I just bought more of the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's a look at one of my most recent ASX buys.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 300 share delisting from the Australian share market?

| James Mickleboro

The company doesn't feel it is in the best interests of shareholders to remain on the ASX.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price 'most attractive' during these uncertain times: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Tribeca Investment Partners fund manager Jun Bei Liu is bullish on the growth prospects for CSL shares.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rockets on latest US Fed interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is soaring 1.3% as investors digest the latest news from the US Federal Reserve.

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Materials Shares

CSR share price shudders as profits slump 15% in first half

| Mitchell Lawler

Cost inflation took the company's aluminium segment to task during the first half.

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Industrials Shares

2 ASX 100 shares 'trading at a 25% discount to their pre-COVID share price'

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 stocks could drive good returns according to this fund manager.

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Gold

Here's the gold price forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Will the gold price be glittering in the coming years? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Carsales or Car Group? ASX 200 share gets a new paint job

| Sebastian Bowen

Carsales shares are about to get a new name.

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Materials Shares

Is potash the key to driving BHP shares higher?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is betting big on potash. Is it a smart move?

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares lift off amid acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The big four bank announced a strategic acquisition this morning.

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Bank Shares

Own Macquarie shares? Here's your half-year results preview

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie is releasing its half-year results on Friday. Is a big earnings decline coming?

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price rebounds on 'hugely significant' results

| James Mickleboro

What's giving this lithium share a boost today?

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Energy Shares

Origin share price tumbles despite improved takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's suitors have been forced to increase their takeover offer. But will it be enough?

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Opinions

Why I just invested $3,000 into this ASX 200 growth share

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a strong long-term pick to me.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers cops MASSIVE fine for 212,471 breaches of the law

| Tony Yoo

Watchdog catches Kmart red-handed breaking the rules literally hundreds of thousands of times.

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Share Market News

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should be snapping up these shares in a hurry.

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Opinions

3 ASX 300 shares near 52-week lows I think are worth consideration now

| Tristan Harrison

I see great value with these stocks.

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Opinions

I just invested $2,000 into this ASX 200 share with sparkling potential

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a great long-term opportunity at the current price.

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a good buy for dividend income today?

| Bernd Struben

Telstra shares have delivered two fully-franked dividends per year for more than a decade running.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will Coles shares finally turn a corner this November?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's look at what two experts are saying about Coles shares this month.

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