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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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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 high yield ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans are feeling bullish on these ASX 200 dividend shares...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price rallies 6% to leap back over US$20,000

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin price has been on fire on Tuesday. What's happening?

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Growth Shares

Here's why experts are tipping these ASX shares as buys for October

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Financial Shares

Why did the Macquarie share price trail the other ASX 200 banks today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Macquarie shares didn't fare well against its peers today.

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ETFs

These exciting ETFs have been tipped as buys by experts

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ETFs that experts say are buys...

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price surge 7% today?

| Matthew Farley

The artificial intelligence company's shares have bounced back after two successive days in the red.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Tuesday.

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IPOs

A brand-new lithium share hit the ASX boards this week. Here's the lowdown

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at this new ASX lithium share.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'I can easily see it go up by 10 to 20%': Expert reveals ASX 200 share that's seasonally strong right now

| Mitchell Lawler

Could spring bring the right conditions for this company to flourish?

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Resources Shares

Which ASX shares have exposure to this 'absolutely essential' market?

| Tristan Harrison

One expert has named one area that investors should look at.

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts name 2 star blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip have been rated as buys...

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Materials Shares

Why are these ASX lithium miners powering up today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving these ASX lithium miners higher on Tuesday?

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Materials Shares

Looking to buy Lynas shares? Here's what rare earths are actually used for

| Brooke Cooper

Demand for rare earths is expected to take off over the coming decades.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price lifts on 'significant and urgent remedial steps'

| James Mickleboro

Star shares are rising today. Here's what is happening...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Endeavour share price has slayed the ASX 200 so far this year. Too late to buy?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the Endeavour share price

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 iron ore miners rally as market rebounds on Tuesday

| Aaron Teboneras

What a day is has become for the top ASX 200 iron ore miners.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price gaining 4% on Tuesday?

| Matthew Farley

Investors may have refreshed their appetites for lithium and materials shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Ramsay, Synlait Milk, and Virgin Money shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX lithium and battery minerals ASX shares going gangbusters today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these three shares rising?

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price leaps 8% amid ASX 200 coal rally

| Matthew Farley

One broker believes coal shares will be strong performers looking ahead.

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, New Hope, Sayona Mining, and Talga are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price rebounds as energy stocks surge on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going on with the ASX 200 energy giant today.

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Share Market News

Labor's proposed changes to franked ASX dividends 'could run into the billions': Wilsons

| Bronwyn Allen

Fund management guru Geoff Wilson says he'll fight the proposed changes to ASX dividend and franking arrangements.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is handily beating the ASX 200 today

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue’s dividend could still keep flowing to shareholders, even as it invests in renewables.

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Communication Shares

Down 7% in a month, is the Telstra share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to snap up Telstra shares?

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Materials Shares

Talga share price surges 14% on Mercedes battery anode deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The technology minerals company has released an update that is pleasing the market.

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Materials Shares

Why has this ASX mining share exploded 200% in 2 days?

| Monica O'Shea

What did this explorer discover? Let's take a closer look.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price leaps 7% on lithium project news

| Aaron Teboneras

Sayona shares are rebounding strong today after yesterday's sell-off.

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Technology Shares

Why the Megaport share price is up 5% and could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is having a strong day...

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing it out of the park on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX 200 coal favourites.

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Technology Shares

Bell Potter names the ASX tech shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter says these ASX tech shares are buys...

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price up 5%: Can this lithium share keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is back on form on Tuesday...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The biggest risk in a volatile market?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Waiting for the coast to be clear could be very, very expensive.

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International Stock News

Retirees list their 3 major retirement regrets, and they're still unfortunately common

| Kailey Hagen

They don't have to become your regrets too.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? Here's some good news about your dividends

| Aaron Teboneras

It's pay day for Woolworths shareholders.

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Blue Chip Shares

Brokers name 2 blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers say these blue chip shares are buys...

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is rocketing 39% on project news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is on fire on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Energy Shares

Down 15% in a month, could rate hikes bring more pain for the Beach Energy share price?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what could be ahead for the ASX oil share.

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Share Market News

Are Optus shares listed on the ASX?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's number two telco has been hitting headlines this week.

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Energy Shares

New Hope share price rebounds 10%: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy New Hope's shares after recent weakness?

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