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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 8% but still a perfect buy for long-term passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

This blue chip stock's dividend yield has risen sharply since September.

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Energy Shares

Is there a downside ahead for Origin Energy shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker expects over the next 12 months.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie tips more than 60% upside for this ASX All Ords stock

| Cameron England

This professional services firm's shares are looking cheap, Macquarie says.

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Broker Notes

Are Westpac shares a buy following the bank's $7 billion FY25 profit result? Here's Macquarie's recommendation

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just updated its price target for Westpac shares. Here’s why.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie is tipping a 30% return for Resmed shares

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip gets a big thumbs up from analysts at Macquarie.

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Share Market News

Elders snaps up Delta Agribusiness in $292 million deal

| Laura Stewart

Elders acquires Delta Agribusiness, expanding its rural services with a major cash and share deal.

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ETFs

Are you brave enough to bet against US stocks with this ASX ETF?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's not a ridiculous notion given the chair of America's biggest bank says he's worried about a correction.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips a 60%+ return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Nvidia before Nov. 19?

| Brett Schafer

The unstoppable semiconductor stock is reporting Q3 earnings later in November.

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Communication Shares

Southern Cross and Seven West merger gets the tick from independent expert

| Cameron England

A proposed $400 million media merger is fair and reasonable, an independent expert has concluded.

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Share Market News

Australian data centre and compute stock surges on US$9.7 billion Microsoft deal

| Leigh Gant

Iren’s Microsoft deal cements its rise as an AI infrastructure leader, but can it keep executing?

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Technology Shares

Why Bell Potter just doubled its valuation of this exciting ASX tech stock

| James Mickleboro

Big things could be brewing for this growing tech stock.

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Defensive Shares

Why Wesfarmers shares are a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is a great long-term pick for a variety of reasons.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have significant growth potential…

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ETFs

Why this could be my next ASX buy

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big believer in the potential of this investment.

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Broker Notes

Why DroneShield shares could rise 38%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this growth stock could be a top buy this month.

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Broker Notes

Expert sees 34% upside potential for CSL shares despite ongoing challenges

| Bart Bogacz

Better times ahead?

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares I'd rather buy than an investment property!

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer stability and growth for investors.

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ETFs

3 powerful ASX ETFs for long-term wealth building

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be among the best to buy and hold.

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Dividend Investing

An ASX dividend stalwart every Australian should consider buying

| Tristan Harrison

This financials business has an impressive dividend history.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy, hold, sell: Coles, Wesfarmers, and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular stocks.

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Resources Shares

How did Fortescue, Rio Tinto and BHP shares stack up in October?

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto, Fortescue and BHP shares all charged higher in October. Can you guess the top performer?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on Melbourne Cup Day.

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Dividend Investing

2 star ASX dividend income stocks for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot to offer income-focused investors.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie tips 40%+ upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a bumpy but positive start to the trading week today.

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International Stock News

25% of Warren Buffett's $315 billion portfolio is invested in 2 artificial intelligence (AI) stocks

| Jennifer Saibil

AI isn't the only reason to buy them.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Westpac dividend

| James Mickleboro

How big was the bank's payout? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Is Nvidia stock a buy?

| George Budwell

Nvidia just revealed $500 billion in pending artificial intelligence (AI) revenue through 2026, but analysts question whether returns justify the…

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Best Shares

The only 2 ASX shares I'd hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

The very best stocks move with the times.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does Macquarie rate Endeavour Group shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at an expert's analysis on this embattled ASX share.

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Growth Shares

2 leading ASX 200 shares to buy for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks are giving investors a pleasing return.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Origin shares

| James Mickleboro

What should you do with these blue chips? Let's see what one analyst is saying about them.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says this ASX 200 stock could fall more than 50%

| Aaron Bell

It could be time to sell this stock, according to Macquarie.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Success is a double-edged sword

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The advantage that can become a millstone.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate NIB shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

Are NIB shares a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

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Gold

Looking for an up-and-coming gold explorer? This one could deliver a 76% return, Macquarie says

| Cameron England

This gold project developer is executing well, the team at Macquarie says.

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International Stock News

You won't believe what Elon Musk just said about quantum computing (Spoiler alert: It's good news)

| Adam Spatacco

Elon Musk had some encouraging thoughts following Alphabet's latest quantum breakthrough.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, Lynas, ResMed, and Steadfast shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects JB Hi-Fi shares to jump 17%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie believes JB Hi-Fi shares are well-placed to outperform again in 2026. But why?

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