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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

What's coming up for Fortescue shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be digging into Fortescue shares this month?

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ETFs

Why is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) struggling on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

The Vanguard ETF is in the red, what’s going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Polynovo, Superloop, Symbio, and Syrah shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Coronado, De Grey Mining, Kingsgate, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Bank Shares

How did the CBA share price perform in September?

| James Mickleboro

CBA had a tough month but still outperformed the market.

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ETFs

Pros and cons of owning the Vaneck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF right now

| Tristan Harrison

This is what everyone should know about one of the ASX’s strongest ETFs.

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Small Cap Shares

I think these ASX small-cap shares look too good to ignore

| Tristan Harrison

Investors need to hear about these little-known stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 200 coal share being sold off today?

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner is having a tough start to the week.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think the Brickworks share price is cheap right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock can help build an investor’s wealth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 17%! A bidding war is breaking out for this ASX tech share

| James Mickleboro

This ASX tech share now has two suitors. What's being offered?

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Materials Shares

Rinehart snaps up more Liontown shares, what's going on?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer continues to gain attention from Australia's richest woman.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 stock just hit a multi-year low. Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to go shopping for this stock?

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share looks like a bargain buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a recovery candidate.

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Growth Shares

Buy these unstoppable ASX 200 growth shares for huge potential returns: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These ASX growth shares have been tipped to provide big returns over the next 12 months.

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Bank Shares

What's coming up for NAB shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be looking at NAB?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says these 16 beaten-up ASX lithium shares represent a buying opportunity

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has given an outperform rating to 16 ASX lithium stocks.

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Investing Strategies

The common ASX investing mistake that could cost you thousands

| Tony Yoo

Different investors throughout time make the same errors repeatedly. So don't become one of them.

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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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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys for October

| James Mickleboro

Big dividend yields are expected from these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to open the week in the red on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in October 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Rev up your passive income potential this month with some juicy ASX dividend shares.

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ETFs

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could give your portfolio a boost this month.

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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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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Trick or treat? In the upcoming spirit of Halloween, let's explore.

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How to invest

Why are you selling your ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

There are right times to sell shares, and wrong times.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares smashed the market in September. Here's what go investors excited.

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Bank Shares

What's coming up for CBA shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can October be the start of a positive run for the biggest bank?

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Bank Shares

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will interest rates increase next week or will the RBA keep its powder dry?

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Energy Shares

Why are some investors sweating bullets over the rising oil prices?

| Bronwyn Allen

The short answer is inflation and interest rates.

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX 200 stocks that could cash in from a low Australian dollar

| Tony Yoo

Aussie holiday makers are suffering overseas at the moment, but investors can make hay with their misery.

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Materials Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Could you earn a good amount of income from this lithium giant's shares?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the top ten ASX 200 shares today?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 dividend stocks for income investors in October

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying good things about these dividend stocks.

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Healthcare Shares

2 cheap ASX 200 healthcare shares with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe these healthcare shares are undervalued at current levels.

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Cheap Shares

How to buy cheap shares, according to AMP

| Bronwyn Allen

Chief economist of AMP Investments Dr Shane Oliver explains how to identify cheap shares.

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Materials Shares

Why are lithium shares dominating the ASX index on Friday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Excitement towards ASX lithium shares has been spreading like wildfire on Friday.

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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares worth buying in October?

| James Mickleboro

Should this banking giant be in your portfolio next month?

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Share Fallers

Why Liontown, ResMed, Santos, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red.

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Energy Shares

Is the Woodside share price the cheapest of its kind?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's an easy way to work out which energy share is the cheapest today...

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Share Gainers

Why Bowen Coking Coal, Core Lithium, South32, and Syrah shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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