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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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Blue Chip Shares

BHP, Macquarie, and Westpac: Naughty or nice? 3 popular ASX shares examined

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if these blue chips made their shareholders smile in 2025.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs to buy now and not look at until next Christmas

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for 2026 and beyond. Let's find out why.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares raising dividends like clockwork!

| Tristan Harrison

These companies continue to increase their dividends year after year.

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Cheap Shares

These popular ASX 200 shares are in the Boxing Day sales

| James Mickleboro

These quality shares have been sold down to levels that analysts think could make them dirt cheap.

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International Stock News

Ranking the best "Magnificent Seven" stocks to buy for 2026. Here's my no. 7

| Patrick Sanders

The company has a market capitalization near $4 trillion.

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ETFs

If Santa brought me one ETF this Christmas, it'd be this one

| James Mickleboro

This is the fund that I would love to receive for Christmas. Let's dig deeper into why it could be…

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Share Market News

5 amazing ASX 200 shares I want Santa to bring me for Christmas

| James Mickleboro

I wish I could unwrap these shares on Christmas morning.

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ETFs

I plan to invest $1,000s into these 2 ASX ETFs in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These two ETFs are very appealing!

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How to invest

What $100 invested in Australian shares each week starting this Christmas could become

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investment journey could be one of the best decisions you ever make.

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Technology Shares

3 incredible ASX 200 tech stocks for smart investors in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated stocks could deliver big returns next year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX couldn't get into the Christmas spirit on our last trading day of the week.

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Share Market News

NEXTDC receives approval for new S4 Sydney Data Centre

| Laura Stewart

NEXTDC has secured development approval for its S4 Sydney Data Centre, supporting future growth in digital infrastructure.

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Technology Shares

This ASX small-cap star just jumped 30% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Rocketboots shares are jumping 30% after a fresh capital raise, as investors focus on what comes next.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Medibank, PLS, and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares. Are they bullish or bearish?

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ETFs

The smartest ASX ETFs to build wealth in the new year

| James Mickleboro

These funds have qualities that could make them attractive to wealth-builders.

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Share Fallers

Why Brightstar, EVT, Monash IVF, and Pro Medicus shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't spreading the Christmas cheer on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Record copper price shines a light on BHP shares and these two other ASX 200 mining stocks

| Bart Bogacz

Big year for the red metal.

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity, DroneShield, St Barbara, and Treasury Wine shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making investors smile on Christmas Eve.

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Dividend Investing

Is investing $5,000 enough to earn a $1,000 second income?

| Sebastian Bowen

A 20% yield is possible. Here's how.

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Resources Shares

ASX gold share sinks 10% on Xmas Eve update

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX gold stock slid 10% on Christmas Eve after the company revealed lower final production numbers.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this newly listed ASX stock could rocket 80%

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this stock following its recent IPO.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Merry Christmas

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Merry Christmas from The Motley Fool.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares may have peaked but this ASX iron ore stock could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this iron ore miner.

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Technology Shares

Why are DroneShield shares racing higher again today?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders have received an early Christmas present with a strong gain on Wednesday.

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Real Estate Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rising on $3.7b contract win

| James Mickleboro

This stock is getting a lot of attention from investors on Christmas Eve.

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Share Market News

Was it a good idea to invest $10,000 in CBA shares in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Was buying this 'overvalued' bank a smart move in 2025? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Ventia wins $100m NSW cleaning contract, boosting services outlook

| Laura Stewart

Ventia wins a $100 million NSW Government cleaning contract, further strengthening its essential services presence in Western Sydney.

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Share Market News

DroneShield secures $6.2 million Asia Pacific contract

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield has announced a $6.2 million contract with an Asia Pacific military client, expanding its defence industry presence.

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Dividend Investing

Start the new year bright by snapping up this ASX dividend share

| Marc Van Dinther

This healthcare stock could deliver healthy dividend and upside in 2026.

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Share Market News

EVT buys QT Auckland in $87.5m deal: hotel portfolio gets a boost

| Laura Stewart

EVT grows its strategic hotel portfolio with the acquisition of QT Auckland and updates on future expansion plans.

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Dividend Investing

3 strong ASX dividend shares I would buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

I think these shares could be great picks for investors that are building an income portfollio.

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Share Market News

Did the ASX 200, NASDAQ 100, or S&P 500 perform better this year?

| Aaron Bell

You might be surprised which index led the field in 2025.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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ETFs

The ASX ETFs that have stood the test of time

| Aaron Bell

These funds have weathered the storm through plenty of ups and downs.

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Energy Shares

Prediction: Here's where the latest forecasts show the Woodside share price going next

| James Mickleboro

Is the energy giant a buy, hold, or sell? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

After a 22% fall, is now the time to buy Silver Mines shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver Mines shares dropped sharply after a Bowdens update. Here’s what changed and whether the pullback creates an opportunity.

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Value Investing

2 ASX 200 shares down 30% or more that could be a new years buy

| Aaron Bell

I'm keeping a close eye on these struggling stocks.

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Share Gainers

Up 106% in December, this stock has one of the biggest Santa Claus rallies on the ASX

| Kevin Gandiya

EOS shareholders could hardly ask for a better Christmas present.

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
AI Stocks

Up 83% in a month, is it too late to buy DroneShield shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst delivers his verdict on the outlook for DroneShield shares.

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Bank Shares

Would I be mad to buy more CBA shares near $160?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA has come down quite a bit since June...

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