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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

Own BHP shares? Here's how the ASX 200 miner might pivot to renewables

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares could be linked to a future renewable energy project in New South Wales.

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Materials Shares

Why do short sellers think ASX lithium shares are the pick of the crop right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are betting big that lithium shares have further to fall...

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers share price lower despite lithium expansion news

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is going to be searching for lithium on a very large plot of land.

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Energy Shares

Is the outlook exciting for AGL shares in November?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors still get energetic about AGL?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries gold stock just rocketed 35% on a takeover offer

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ordinaries gold miner on the heels of a takeover offer.

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Energy Shares

Up 58% in a week. Why is this ASX All Ords share exploding?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors fighting to get hold of this energy share?

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus shares have a P/E ratio of over 100. Is this too expensive?

| Tristan Harrison

How high is too high for the earnings multiple?

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price outpaces benchmark as ASX 200 airline barks back at watchdog claims

| Bernd Struben

Qantas’ management has hit back at claims made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in August.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour share price down on Q1 sales miss

| James Mickleboro

Endeavour has released a trading update. How did it perform?

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Communication Shares

What's the outlook for Telstra shares in November?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things looking more optimistic?

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Materials Shares

IGO share price falls after lithium market warning

| James Mickleboro

IGO has started FY 2024 strongly but the second quarter could be challenging.

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Opinions

Why I'm using this downturn to invest in ASX shares and boost my wealth

| Tristan Harrison

I have been investing in stocks I think are opportunities.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting big on these ASX shares dropping in value?

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I rate this beaten-up ASX 200 healthcare share a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This looks like a healthy opportunity to me.

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Bank Shares

What can owners of NAB shares expect in the upcoming FY23 result in November?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost time for this bank to share its earnings results for FY23. What might be reported?

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Blue Chip Shares

Should you buy these excellent ASX 200 blue-chip shares in November?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pick up these big names? Let's find out what analysts are saying.

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ETFs

2 ASX tech ETFs I think are long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

Get exposure to good sectors with these ETFs.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying TechnologyOne shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Has this stock got more room to rise?

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Opinions

Why I think the JB Hi-Fi share price is a long-term buy today

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to go shopping for this stock.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Analysts reckon there could be some big yields coming from these shares.

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Resources Shares

Down 30%, this ASX lithium stock just became a passive income MACHINE

| Tony Yoo

The world is heading to net zero, which means minerals are required for high-powered batteries.

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Investing Strategies

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Your stocks can be impacted by many factors around the world. Here are the most critical events in the coming…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for the ASX 200.

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Opinions

I just bought this All Ords share, and I'm expecting monstrous dividend income every month

| Sebastian Bowen

Monthly dividend payers are rare on the ASX, but I'm happy to own this one.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares analysts are tipping as buys in November

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be snapping up these top growth stocks.

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Materials Shares

Brokers just named 5 ASX lithium shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards with these lithium shares according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Personal Finance

Quarter life crisis? 3 ways this 25yo is setting herself up for riches

| Tony Yoo

High rents and cost-of-living inflation has hit young Australians hard. Here's how you can set yourself up.

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How to invest

3 delusions you need to let go of to become a successful ASX investor

| Tony Yoo

Wake up, because lying to yourself is hindering the performance of your stock portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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Opinions

Why I'd buy these Warren Buffett-style stocks outside of the ASX 200

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are quite small but still have a lot of growth potential.

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ETFs

2 ASX ETFs to buy for the long term

| James Mickleboro

You can invest in large and diverse groups of shares by using ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Rio Tinto shares how much passive income will I receive?

| James Mickleboro

Is Rio Tinto a good option for income seekers? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Gina Rinehart takes 18% stake in Azure Minerals

| James Mickleboro

It's feeling like a case of deja vu for investors in the lithium industry.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Gamble responsibly

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The one investing data point I'd put above all others

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 fell 0.16% this week but the utilities sector powered ahead.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's big ASX 200 winners?

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's what to watch out for in November

| Sebastian Bowen

November is shaping up to be a big month for ANZ shares.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at this investment bank are saying good things about these dividend shares.

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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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