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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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International Stock News

Why Amazon stock dropped last week

| Joe Tenebruso

Inflation is taking a toll on the e-commerce titan's growth.

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Resources Shares

With a forward P/E ratio of 8, is the Pilbara Minerals share price actually cheap?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX lithium share has been a strong performer. Is it still great value?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy ahead of this week's results?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost time to get a look under the hood of NAB.

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Dividend Investing

Top broker names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been rated as buys by Morgans...

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price on watch following FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Westpac has delivered its FY 2022 results this morning...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

They've got to be ETFing kidding!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What the ETF is going on?

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Phillip Hudak.
Ask a Fund Manager

'Fertile ground': Fundie reveals where to find the best ASX shares right now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Maple-Brown Abbott's Phillip Hudak describes how he sees the current environment and where the top opportunities…

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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 have a very strong day...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Novonix share price jump 50% in October?

| James Mickleboro

Novonix shares were on fire in October...

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Share Market News

Could this help or hurt the Endeavour share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Could cashless gambling cards be a problem for Endeavour?

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Opinions

Morgan Stanley tips how to pick the market bottom, but should you wait to buy ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are we there yet? Here are two factors that could determine whether it’s time to start buying shares.

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Dividend Investing

Almost ready to retire? I'd buy cheap ASX dividend shares for passive income

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how I would set myself up to enjoy retirement.

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week according to experts...

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International Stock News

3 reasons to tell yourself it's okay to make financial mistakes in 2023

| Dana George

It's tough to grow without making mistakes.

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Growth Shares

Analysts name the ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these ASX growth shares as buys...

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International Stock News

Can you actually retire a millionaire with ETFs alone?

| James Brumley

Yes. In fact, they're probably the more plausible path to a seven-figure portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the A2 Milk share price go backwards in October?

| Bernd Struben

The fresh milk and infant formula company officially commenced its share buyback on 5 October.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best shares to buy in November according to Morgans...

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International Stock News

Should investors buy the dip on Amazon stock?

| Adria Cimino

Higher inflation is weighing on Amazon's two big businesses.

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Dividend Investing

What is the current dividend yield on Telstra shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's the income an investor can expect from their Telstra shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why I'm seriously considering investing $10,000 in these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 shares I could invest in very soon...

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Resources Shares

Hotels, hurt feelings, and HR hassles, but Fortescue's biggest shareholder still got richer this week

| Tristan Harrison

Despite an eventful week, Andrew Forrest ended the week a richer man.

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Gold

Is there any good news in sight for the gold price and ASX 200 gold shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has gold had such a tough year?

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Investing Strategies

Why you need to ignore your ASX share portfolio losses: expert

| Tony Yoo

This, too, shall pass. Remember this phrase, urges one investment guru.

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ETFs

2 of the best ETFs for ASX investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of ETFs that could be buys next week...

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF fighting off inflation?

| Bronwyn Allen

The VAS ETF finished the week up but is it returning enough to shareholders to offset inflation?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares to buy according to brokers...

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Share Market News

How did Pendal shares fare today amid takeover talk and an earnings update?

| Matthew Farley

Pendal reported a 32% decline in earnings this afternoon.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price totally smash the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

What weighed on the Woodside share price today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares ended the week on a high.

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Travel Shares

Goldman Sachs says these ASX travel shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs says these ASX travel shares are buys...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share Andrew Forrest has been buying up this week (Hint: not Fortescue)

| Bronwyn Allen

The nickel miner held its annual general meeting today.

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52-Week Lows

Appen share price sinks to another multi-year low despite new recruits

| James Mickleboro

Appen shares just can't stop falling...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

3 obscure ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these shares lifting today?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Who pays the tax if these companies don't?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's remarkable how little tax you can pay, especially if you’re a multinational.

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Industrials Shares

Qantas boss says 'we're back', but should you buy the ASX airline share?

| Matthew Farley

Executives state that Qantas is benefiting from a strong rebound in domestic and international travel.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's again lithium that is dominating the ASX 200's most traded shares today...

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Block, Bowen Coking Coal, and CSR shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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