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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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Materials Shares

Could this spell trouble for the BHP share price?

| Monica O'Shea

Some analysts are bearish on the iron ore price heading into 2023.

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold share exploding 100% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is rocketing on Monday...

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Materials Shares

Waiting for AVZ shares to resume trading this week? Don't hold your breath

| James Mickleboro

Is this lithium share back trading yet?

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Share Gainers

In a sea of red, these ASX All Ords shares are leaping higher on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own these All Ords stocks.

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech shares are deep in the red on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Following a strong run for much of last week, leading ASX tech companies are deep in the red today.

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International Stock News

Is it smart to invest in the stock market right now? Take advice from Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch

| Trevor Jennewine

Bear markets can be discouraging, but these words from Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch can set investors on a path…

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Resources Shares

Morgans names the ASX 200 mining shares to buy and sell

| James Mickleboro

These are the mining shares to buy and sell according to Morgans...

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords director just bought $1.6m of their company's shares

| Brooke Cooper

This company chair now boasts a 23% stake in the company.

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Energy Shares

How bad was the first quarter for the Woodside share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Have investors been pushing this oil and gas giant’s valuation up or down?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares proving they can handle inflation

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is helping boost the revenue of these businesses.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the Lake Resources share price in the second quarter?

| Zach Bristow

Lithium shares still remain in hot contention at the back end of 2022.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price in free fall today?

| Bernd Struben

There are two primary drivers pushing the Block share price lower today. And both stem from the United States.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price lower despite big news

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium's production is now in sight...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Dubber share price just crash 35%?

| James Mickleboro

Dubber's shares are getting drubbed on Monday...

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International Stock News

3 cryptocurrencies that could be set to explode

| RJ Fulton

The internet is evolving, and investors can take advantage of this.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the A2 Milk share price rocket 23% in the first quarter?

| James Mickleboro

This embattled infant formula company returned to form during the last quarter...

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX shares hold top spot as my favourite dividend deliverers

| Tristan Harrison

I went looking for income from shares. These are my preferred picks.

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International Stock News

The bear market is becoming a passive-income investor's dream

| Matthew DiLallo

With stock prices tumbling, dividend yields are soaring.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Despite the recent market rout, Wesfarmers shares actually delivered in Q1. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 retail-focused favourite posted a gain for the three months ended 30 September.

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Opinions

3 beaten-up ASX shares this fund manager thinks are 'compelling' buys

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager L1 Capital has picked out some names it thinks are bargains.

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Resources Shares

It was a rocky quarter for Rio Tinto shares. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors get digging into Rio Tinto shares?

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Communication Shares

Have Telstra shares been a good investment so far this financial year?

| Tristan Harrison

We check whether investing in the telco giant has been as defensive as some investors think it is.

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Resources Shares

Amid the doom and gloom, Pilbara Minerals shares delivered 100% gains in Q1. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

This lithium miner has been charging up investor returns.

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Dividend Investing

Why analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are tipped to offer investors generous yields...

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Retail Shares

Have ASX 200 retail shares been worth buying so far in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors go bargain hunting in the retail space?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to start the week in the red...

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Small Cap Shares

Brokers name 2 growing small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two growing small cap ASX shares that brokers rate as buys...

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ETFs

2 exciting tech ETFs for ASX investors to buy before the market rebounds

| James Mickleboro

These tech-focused ETFs could be top options to buy before the market rebounds...

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Cryptocurrencies

This is the biggest concern for crypto investors heading into the new quarter

| Bernd Struben

Many top cryptos showed resiliency in September, but can that last?

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Share Fallers

Down 50% so far this year, have Magellan shares got further to fall?

| Zach Bristow

The risk-adjusted returns for Magellan continue to shift lower.

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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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ETFs

Has the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF been a good buy so far in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Have Aussies been better off owning US tech shares than the ASX 200?

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Growth Shares

2 very exciting ASX growth shares experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could get investors excited...

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Investing Strategies

4 investment truths that have been shattered in 2022

| Tony Yoo

No, you're not the only one who thinks it's been a crazy year. One expert is starting to doubt multiple…

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that experts say are buys right now

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped as buys...

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Growth Shares

Why analysts say these excellent ASX growth shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts rate these growth shares very highly...

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Growth Shares

Could oversold ASX growth shares now be a buying opportunity for value investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

One expert says a sell-off in growth companies in 2022 has left many high-quality ASX growth shares attractively priced.

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ETFs

3 high quality ETFs for ASX investors to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be top options in October...

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Bank Shares

Were ASX 200 bank shares a safe place to park cash in Q1?

| Bronwyn Allen

The share prices of the big four ASX 200 banks fared well in Q1 and three of them will pay…

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