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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

3 altcoins to buy right now

| Dominic Basulto

Forget about the crypto winter. These three cryptos are thawing out and posting double-digit positive returns.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price soars 7% to new highs

| Monica O'Shea

Investors are buying up the ASX lithium stock today. Let's take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could the Coles share price be in for a better month in October?

| Brooke Cooper

Does the future look brighter for the ASX 200 supermarket operator?

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Share Market News

Could the RBA's latest interest rate decision signal a turning point for ASX 200 shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts weigh in on what this could mean for ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, De Grey Mining, Magellan, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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International Stock News

This top Warren Buffett stock has enormous overlooked upside potential

| Matthew DiLallo

Warren Buffet's bold bet on this oil stock could really pay off if this market materializes.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Santos and Woodside are both charging higher today.

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Share Gainers

Why Lake, Pilbara Minerals, PointsBet, and PolyNovo shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 9% in a month, could the Woolworths share price turn around in October?

| Monica O'Shea

What's in store for shares of the supermarket giant?

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Technology Shares

Why did the Novonix share price crash 27% in September?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what weighed on the Novonix share price last month?

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names the ASX tech shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares have been named as buys...

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International Stock News

Here's why one crypto CEO thinks bear markets are actually good

| RJ Fulton

Cryptocurrencies are down, and that's a good thing for investors.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price sinking like a stone today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Hamish Douglass returned to Magellan this week. Can he turn things around?

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in BHP shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Have BHP shares been a good investment this year?

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Dividend Investing

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's some good news on your dividends

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is paying its dividend today...

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Dividend Investing

Why dividends matter

| Tristan Harrison

Investment income may not sound exciting, but there are multiple reasons to like it.

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

Although the ASX 200 Index is shaky on Thursday, three companies are posting new records.

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International Stock News

3 dates that could influence the US stock market in October

| Jeremy Bowman

There's a lot at stake for investors this month.

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Healthcare Shares

PolyNovo share price surges 13% on record quarter

| James Mickleboro

PolyNovo shares have been rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 mining shares in Q2?

| Zach Bristow

We check what the near future could hold for miners and commodities.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price best-value buy of the ASX 200 big four banks right now: expert

| Brooke Cooper

The smallest of the big four banks might just represent the best buy.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price has just capped off a disappointing quarter. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a volatile few months for this miner. Are things going to get better?

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International Stock News

3 reasons you should (still) be buying growth stocks right now

| Alex Carchidi

If you have the nerve, there are bargains to find and long-term profits to secure.

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Energy Shares

The Paladin Energy share price soared 30% in the first quarter. What's next?

| Zach Bristow

Paladin Energy shares continue to generate momentum.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Sayona Mining shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 lithium newbie has had a great year so far.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price having such a top run today?

| James Mickleboro

Woodside shares are having a strong day. What's happening?

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Bank Shares

Has the Bank of Queensland share price got 25% upside baked in?

| Monica O'Shea

One analyst is optimistic on the regional bank's outlook.

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Technology Shares

Why is the PointsBet share price smashing the ASX All Ords on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet shares are having a positive day. Here's why...

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price leaps 9% on new lithium deal

| Bernd Struben

The agreement involves Lake Resources' lithium Kachi Project, located in Argentina.

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Materials Shares

Down 20% since mid-August, Lynas share price 'remains unattractive': expert

| Monica O'Shea

Could there be more trouble ahead for the Lynas share price?

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International Stock News

Why a 2-day stock market rally hasn't killed the bear yet

| Dan Caplinger

It takes patience for long-term investors to find success.

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price held up surprisingly well in September. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

One of the ASX’s biggest miners managed to produce big outperformance last month.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price crashes 18% on 'ongoing uncertainty' update

| James Mickleboro

Appen is having a very tough time right now...

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Dividend Investing

The Woodside dividend is being paid to shareholders today. Here's the lowdown

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the Woodside dividend.

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ETFs

3 top-performing ASX ETFs in the first quarter of FY23

| Cathryn Goh

It’s an all-BetaShares affair…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla shares dropped Wednesday

| Howard Smith

Musk may be selling more shares to fund his purchase of Twitter.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields...

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Gold

40% upside: Expert picks 3 ASX gold shares attractive to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Strangely, gold stocks have suffered this year despite high inflation. One portfolio manager reckons the sector's now ready to rally.

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Technology Shares

Are ASX tech shares cheaper than US tech stocks?

| Tony Yoo

After a brutal 12 months, which market could investors pick up the best cloud computing bargains?

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