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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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Healthcare Shares

Broker says this ASX 300 healthcare share can rise 60% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this broker is feeling exceptionally bullish on this share.

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How to invest

$500 to invest in ASX shares? I'd use the Warren Buffett approach and try and double it!

| Sebastian Bowen

If you have $500 to invest, take Buffett's advice...

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Bank Shares

Why CBA shares are a 'best idea' for this broker

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank has been given the thumbs up by one leading broker.

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Energy Shares

Should you buy Santos shares in October?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pounce on this energy giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Defensive Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares in October

| Tristan Harrison

Is inflation becoming a headwind for earnings?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high-quality blue chip ASX 200 shares brokers are bullish on

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason why brokers are tipping these top blue chips as buys.

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Technology Shares

Up 80% in a year, this Aussie tech stock still has legs

| Tony Yoo

QVG analysts reckon this telco has more tailwinds to ride, despite already bringing high returns to investors over the past…

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Share Market News

Here's my favourite ASX 200 bank stock for October

| Tristan Harrison

I like this stock for a couple of key reasons.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price up 18% this year, but broker warns of industry risk in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

What's the new risk coming for insurance companies?

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Investing Strategies

Here's why I'm buying ASX shares right now for a 2024 stock market rally

| Tony Yoo

Are you going to be left behind, or are you going to put yourself in a position to cash in…

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How to invest

How much money could I make by investing $10,000 in ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Could a $10,000 investment make you wealthy? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally gave investors a break today with a healthy rise.

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Dividend Investing

2 dirt cheap ASX shares with big dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that now could be the time to pounce on these cheap shares.

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Broker Notes

Core Lithium share price dives in a poor day for ASX lithium shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it time to buy Core Lithium shares?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these are the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Online shopping and pharmaceuticals are getting analysts at Bell Potter excited this month.

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Energy Shares

Why ASX uranium shares could be in for a runaway reaction

| Mitchell Lawler

Governments around the world are putting nuclear energy back on the table, but will there be enough uranium to keep…

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Karoon, Mineral Resources, and Pexa shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Here's why Morgans is forecasting 22% downside for the Fortescue share price

| Bronwyn Allen

Why is this broker predicting a fall for the ASX 200 mining share?

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, SRG, Strike Energy, and Tietto shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

these ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price cheap compared to other ASX 200 bank shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's compare NAB with the other ASX banks.

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Materials Shares

Why did the IGO share price just sink to a 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

IGO shares are on a downward trajectory. What's going on?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour share price higher amid board backflip on Wavish AGM vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Endeavour shareholders will be allowed to vote on whether former Woolworths boss Bill Wavish can join the board.

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Opinions

I doubled down on this unloved ASX All Ords share post-earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Water the flowers, cut the weeds. This outstanding company was in full bloom in FY23.

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Industrials Shares

Novonix share price soaring 2% after market update

| Tony Yoo

The battery materials and technology maker reckons it's on the way to profitability.

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Retail Shares

It's a big day for Wesfarmers shares today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Wesfarmers shares, you'll want to read this.

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Materials Shares

Down 15% in a month, should I buy the dip on Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity too good to miss?

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Energy Shares

Why are investors selling ASX energy shares today?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a great day for energy shares on Thursday. But why?

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Retirement

I'm close to retirement. Should I keep buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares can be volatile, but they can also help to fund a comfortable retirement.

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Travel Shares

How bad was September for the Qantas share price?

| James Mickleboro

Last month was one to forget for shareholders of Australia's flag carrier airline.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is rocketing 130% on some big news

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is getting investors excited on Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why did Rio Tinto shares outperform in September?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for the diversified miner.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why today is a good day to own Medibank shares

| James Mickleboro

Medibank will be rewarding its shareholders with a dividend today.

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Opinions

Soul Pattinson shares are my favourite long-term pick for strong ASX dividends

| Tristan Harrison

It pays dividends to own this stock.

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Gold

Newcrest share price rises on big special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest plans to reward its shareholders with a big fully franked special dividend this month.

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Opinions

Why I just invested $6,000 into the ASX share market

| Tristan Harrison

The opportunities were too good to ignore this week.

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Gold

'An asset they can't afford not to own': The ASX 200 gold share with 70% upside

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner could be a takeover target for the big players according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Gaming and travel are on the menu for analysts at Morgans this month.

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ETFs

3 high-quality ASX ETFs for investors to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be worth considering if you're looking for an easy way to invest.

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