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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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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for beginners in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be great options for investors that are just starting their journey with shares.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer staples sector came out best during a poor week of trading for the ASX 200.

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How to invest

I'm preparing for an ASX stock market crash in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happens next year, my portfolio will be ready...

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Healthcare Shares

The best ASX 200 healthcare stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares could give your portfolio a healthy boost next year according to Bell Potter.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I loaded up on in November for long-term wealth

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the dividend and capital growth potential of these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think big yields could be coming from these buy-rated shares.

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Technology Shares

The best ASX tech stocks to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter thinks these stocks are going places next year.

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Bank Shares

Best ASX stock to buy right now: Macquarie vs. Westpac

| Bronwyn Allen

What do brokers think about these two ASX bank stocks?

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Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

Could the bank provide investors with a pleasing profit growth?

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Opinions

My prediction for the best-performing ASX sectors in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s where I think the outperformers will come from.

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Bank Shares

If I'd put $5,000 into Westpac shares just 1 year ago, here's what I'd have now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how successful an investment in Australia's oldest bank would have been.

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How to invest

My ASX share portfolio is up 40% in 2024! Here's my strategy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Investing in quality companies paid off in 2024. Here's what I did.

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Retirement

How I'd generate $80,000 of retirement income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This is one way that investors could aim for a rich retirement.

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ETFs

Will the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) return another 36% in 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been an extraordinary year for this popular index fund...

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker ahead of the new year.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares to buy before Christmas

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some guilt-free purchases that you can snag without battling a crowd this Christmas.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a rough end to the trading week this Friday.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Not so fast, Santa. We need to talk

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Before the good times carry you away...

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ETFs

Big news: BetaShares to close 9 ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ETFs that are getting the chop?

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares to buy now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Today is a grey day for ASX mining stocks but brokers say the future looks bright.

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Opinions

Where will the ASX 200 be this time next year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley has delivered its forecast for the Australian share market in 2025.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks charging higher this week even as the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks leapt higher this week despite the sinking market.

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IPOs

DigiCo REIT makes $2.7 billion ASX splash amid AI wave

| Bronwyn Allen

This data centre-focused REIT began trading today amid major news on a key acquisition.

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ETFs

3 exotic ETFs to diversify any ASX stock portoflio

| Sebastian Bowen

Any one of these three ETFs will boost your portfolio's diversification significantly.

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Gold

After a market beating year what can investors expect from the gold price in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Can the gold price repeat its stellar performance in 2025?

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Gold

Own Newmont shares? You could be in for a lucrative 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is expecting big things from Newmont in 2025.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price reclaims US$100,000 after AMP reveals an investment

| Bernd Struben

A rising Bitcoin price could validate AMP’s recent investment decision.

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Share Fallers

Why Metcash, Regis Resources, Rio Tinto, and Vulcan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Is this Warren Buffett stock a smart buying opportunity?

| Neil Patel

This financial services company is flying under the radar right now. Is it a smart buy?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Insignia, Iress, and Peter Warren shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a decent finish to the week. But why?

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International Stock News

These are the 5 worst-performing stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average with 2024 almost over

| Jeremy Bowman

Here are the five worst performers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average list of blue chip stocks.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price hits turbulence as engineers down tools

| Bernd Struben

Qantas’ engineers are displeased with the results of pay negotiations.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 tech stock is jumping 8% on Friday on big news?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors excited this morning.

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Real Estate Shares

ASX 200 stock slips on $482 million retail deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is expanding its retail holdings by almost half a billion dollars.

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Materials Shares

Why are the shares of lithium stock Vulcan Energy crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this lithium stock is taking a tumble on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share just received a $2.68b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Private equity firm Bain Capital has its eyes on this financial services company.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price falls despite $3.9b lithium update

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant is betting big on lithium. Here's what it has announced.

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REITs

Australian REITs: Top ASX real estate stocks to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these property stocks are very appealing.

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