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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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Technology Shares

Why is everyone talking about Xero shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Xero shares have continued falling.

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 200 share can rise 25% and pay a fully franked 5.8% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which share is getting a big thumbs up from analysts at Bell Potter.

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Earnings Results

James Hardie Q2 FY26: Revenue rises 34%, profit hit by AZEK costs

| Laura Stewart

In Q2, revenue lifted strongly, but profit fell sharply due to AZEK acquisition costs.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these names. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

Contact Energy lifts sales and cuts costs in October 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy delivered increased sales volumes and improved generation efficiency, highlighting ongoing growth in its monthly operating report.

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Growth Shares

Could these ASX stocks be the next decade's quiet compounders?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are positive on these quality stocks. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is not the first blue-chip stock I’d buy for dividends.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $500 into ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share looks like an unmissable buy right now…

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Communication Shares

Are these 2 ASX 200 media stocks ready to rebound?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are cautiously optimistic.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what makes these stocks compelling picks for the dividend yield.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stalwart every Australian should consider buying

| Tristan Harrison

This business is a compelling investment for income investors.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares in focus as ASX 200 mining titan lands major gold project ranking

| Bart Bogacz

Second largest gold project in the world.

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Dividend Investing

1 marvellous Australian dividend stock down 20% to buy and hold right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that now could be the time to invest in this stock.

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How to invest

Finding the right cash balance for your portfolio

| Leigh Gant

Cash feels slow in good times but becomes priceless when markets fall and opportunity returns.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 3,483 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $2,000 a year of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX dividend share offers big dividend income.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Nvidia stock hand over fist before Nov. 19?

| Keithen Drury

Nvidia has a ton of growth potential coming down the pipeline.

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Dividend Investing

These US stocks are growing their dividends like crazy

| Sebastian Bowen

Most ASX shares can't match these income titans.

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ETFs

Where to invest $2,500 in ASX ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

Got money to invest? Check out these top funds for easy investing.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX surprisingly managed to rise this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips more than 20% upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this stock.

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Dividend Investing

A perfect passive income stock: 0.48% payout each month

| Sebastian Bowen

If you like monthly dividends, you'll love this ETF.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: APA Group, Macquarie, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these shares buys, holds, or sells? Let's find out.

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Index investing

The Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) now has its first real ASX rival

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is not the only ASX 300 ETF in town anymore.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 2 ASX All Ords stocks set to benefit and 1 likely to suffer following their upcoming AGMs

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects very different market reactions following the upcoming AGMs for these ASX All Ords stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why are this junior energy company's shares rocketing 60% higher?

| Cameron England

This energy company is a joint venture partner in a new gas find off the Victorian coast.

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 setting up for a market crash?

| Leigh Gant

Red screens spark fear, but the bigger picture and history tells investors to look beyond the moment.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie reveals its views on the big 4 banks after the latest earnings reports

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has some interesting thoughts on the banks right now.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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ETFs

Analysts name 3 top ASX ETFs to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Analysts expect more outsized returns from these three top ASX ETFs. Let’s see why.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie names which lithium stocks to buy, and which to avoid

| Cameron England

Macquarie has named three lithium stocks it thinks will outperform in a market for the critical mineral which is heating…

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Earnings Results

FleetPartners shares jump 4% on FY25 earnings

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors seem encouraged by the outcome and the path ahead.

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Share Gainers

Why DPM Metals, Elders, EOS, and Pro Medicus shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. Here's why.

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Gold

Is there scope for Newmont shares to climb higher?

| Marc Van Dinther

Experts see record rally for gold and that's good news for mining ASX stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Beetaloo, Gentrack, Iperionx, and New Hope shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Airtasker shares dropping today?

| Cameron England

Airtasker will look to expand rapidly overseas after a new capital raise and an expanded strategic partnership.

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Earnings Results

Elders shares edge higher on FY25 earnings

| Kevin Gandiya

It was a clean, resilient performance with a stable dividend and an improving forward outlook.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Bitcoin price getting smashed?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have been selling off their Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings. But why?

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International Stock News

Here are the stocks Warren Buffett just bought (and sold)

| Sebastian Bowen

Buffett's one big buy last quarter might surprise you.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips almost 90% upside for Xero shares

| Cameron England

Xero is executing well on its strategy and should deliver exceptional returns, Macquarie says.

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