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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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Share Fallers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Bank of Queensland, CSL, and Strike shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, Boss Energy, Cedar Woods, and Nick Scali shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Materials Shares

This ASX All ords stock is tipped to climb another 10%

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what Macquarie expects from the Australian flat steel producer over the next 12 months.

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Financial Shares

Cash Converters shares drop 8% as trading resumes after capital raising

| Kevin Gandiya

Despite strong demand for the placement and entitlement offer, the market’s reaction highlights investor caution around dilution and execution risk.

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Retail Shares

Which ASX 200 furniture retailer's shares have hit a new record high on a profit upgrade?

| Cameron England

This retailer's shareholders are celebrating after a strong first-half trading update.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 40%: Is the CSL share price dirt cheap and a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what two leading analysts are saying about the biotech giant.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as shock inflation print dims RBA interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting their sell buttons following unwelcome inflation news.

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Technology Shares

Analysts say the Xero share price could hit $227

| Samantha Menzies

The company's shares are trading in the red on Wednesday morning.

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Blue Chip Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share could rocket 30%

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip could be one to buy now according to a leading broker.

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Healthcare Shares

Ansell shares surge 6% on AGM and trading update

| Kevin Gandiya

Ansell shares are up after management raised earnings guidance for the year.

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Energy Shares

Why are Boss Energy shares jumping 17% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Uranium miner Boss Energy is blasting off today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says buy Liontown shares before they roar

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees potential upside of 25% for investors from this lithium share.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

No takeover, but Domino's shares continue to rise

| Cameron England

Domino's shares have held up despite the company saying no takeover talks are under way.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares push higher on Q1 sales update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the supermarket giant performed during the first quarter.

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Materials Shares

Up 143% this year, Lynas lifting today on big rare earths news

| Bernd Struben

Lynas Rare Earths shares are rebounding today. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank shares fall despite big 2030 transformation plans

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Medibank is planning for a big earnings boost.

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Real Estate Shares

Which property outfit is looking to increase dividends on the back of a profit upgrade and record sales?

| Cameron England

A very strong start to the year will see increased capital flows back to shareholders at this development firm.

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Energy Shares

This ASX uranium stock just doubled as the nuclear energy story heats up

| Leigh Gant

A breakthrough year for this ASX uranium stock as it powers toward commercialisation and captures global investor attention.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these dirt cheap ASX shares for 6% and 10% dividend yields in 2026

| James Mickleboro

There are bargains out there, you just need to know where to look.

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Materials Shares

Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart sinks another $125 million into rare earths player

| Cameron England

Australia's richest woman will sink a huge investment into this rare earths developer.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

These funds could compound nicely over the next decade. Let's see why.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rocket more than 40%

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts are optimistic that the shares prices will keep climbing higher.

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Dividend Investing

Boost your passive income with these strong ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could be buys for income investors.

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Cheap Shares

These 2 ASX shares are cheap buys, here's why

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX shares have a strong outlook.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which gaming stock could deliver you more than 50% returns?

| Cameron England

This gaming company is looking seriously oversold at current levels, the Jarden team says.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share is projected to pay an 8% yield by 2028

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an impressive stock for passive income.

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Financial Shares

What's Macquarie's top ASX 200 insurance stock pick?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker expects next.

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ETFs

3 amazing ASX ETFs for beginners to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

The funds could be worth considering if you are starting your investment journey.

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Materials Shares

Why have shares in the Gina Rinehart-backed Arafura Rare Earths entered a trading halt?

| Cameron England

Arafura looks to be raising capital to fund its Northern Territory rare earths mining project.

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Resources Shares

Up 70% since April, are IGO shares still a good buy now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for ASX 200 lithium miner IGO.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you buy today's big dip on CSL shares amid the $750 million share buyback?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert offers his verdict on CSL shares.

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Materials Shares

Why are Locksley Resources shares diving 17%?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX mineral explorer released its quarterly activities report today.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain

| Tristan Harrison

This investment could deliver very pleasing returns at the current valuation.

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Gold

Want to sell your gold jewellery to cash in on the sky-high gold price? Here's how

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price hit a record US$4,379.60 per ounce (that's $6,675 in Australian currency) this month.

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Gold

20% upside ahead: Perseus Mining shares tipped to surpass all-time high

| Samantha Menzies

The gold miner released its quarterly update yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Up 64% this year, can this ASX 200 mining stock keep on surging?

| Aaron Bell

Is it too late to buy this soaring ASX 200 stock?

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a good investment for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the outlook for Telstra shares.

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Share Market News

ASX IVV tops the list of most bought ETFs in 2H FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

IVV was the most popular ASX ETF in the second half of FY25, according to trading data from Stake.

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ETFs

ASX ETFs: Experts reveal 1 to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX ETFs are hugely popular, but they're not a good buying opportunity all the time.

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