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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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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares I'd buy if I were age 65

| Tristan Harrison

These could be top income stocks for retirement.

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Bank Shares

Where will Macquarie shares be in 3 years?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict for this banking giant?

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Resources Shares

Down 11% and still trading under $125, is it time to buy the dip in Rio Tinto shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Rio Tinto shares a gold mine in 2025?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star shares sink 7% on Q2 update and 'going concern' warning

| James Mickleboro

Are this casino operator's days numbered? Let's find out what is happening.

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Materials Shares

South32 shares higher on solid half year update

| James Mickleboro

The market has responded positively to the miner's update. Let's dig deeper into it.

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Share Gainers

Why Canyon Resources, Ioneer, Iress, and Predictive Discovery shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Energy Shares

2 ASX utilities shares poised to win big in 2025

| Zach Bristow

These two names are set to deliver the goods this year, according to brokers.

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Index investing

$1,000 invested in the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) at the start of 2021 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

This high-flying ETF has banked some stunning returns...

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, PYC, Resolute, and Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Which ASX 200 tech stock is surging today on big news?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this news. Let's see what the company announced this morning.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Opinions

These are the ASX share sectors I'd buy and avoid right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think some areas of the market are opportunities, while other areas are weak.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock is jumping 29% on $1.6b funding boost

| James Mickleboro

Big news is getting investors excited on Monday. Let's dig deeper into what is happening.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $10,000 in 2 ASX shares, create $1,500 in passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares will generate big dividend income for investors.

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Technology Shares

3 reasons Xero shares are poised to rise in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

This tech stock has a lot going for it, in my view.

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Retail Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $7.70

| Tristan Harrison

This small business has big potential, in my view.

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REITs

1 ASX dividend stock down 65% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business could be a contrarian play to unlock significant income.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Here are some quality buy and hold options for investors to consider loading up on now.

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Healthcare Shares

With a projected 7% dividend yield, is the Medibank share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors may receive very healthy dividends from this stock.

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ETFs

How much passive income would a $10,000 investment in Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) make in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be another rewarding year to own the VAS ETF.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX uranium stock could rocket over 100%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this is a high risk, high reward option for investors.

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Gold

Why this ASX gold stock could surge 30%

| James Mickleboro

Golden returns could be on offer from this miner according to one leading broker.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans is feeling bullish about these income options.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Resources Shares

Which dates could move the Rio Tinto share price in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining giant has just released its financial reporting calendar for the new year.

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Dividend Investing

2 blue chip ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these buy-rated blue chips.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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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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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver big returns in 2025.

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Best Shares

Here's why I'm still holding out for a Wesfarmers share price dip

| Sebastian Bowen

For me, the Wesfarmers share price just isn't right at the moment...

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares led the market with a 3.19% increase while the benchmark ASX 200 rose by just 0.2%.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these excellent ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these top income options in 2025.

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ETFs

Here are my 2 favourite ASX ETFs for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These funds could offer investors the right mixture of diversification and quality.

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ETFs

The only Australian ETFs I own at the start of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Every ETF adds something different to my portfolio...

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ETFs

Invest $10,000 into these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great picks for Aussie investors with money to put into the market.

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Retirement

4 steps to take now to get the maximum benefit from your superannuation

| Bernd Struben

Taking these simple steps could materially boost your superannuation returns.

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Small Cap Shares

The imminent tailwind for ASX small-cap shares: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Oscar Oberg from Wilson Asset Management explains why he thinks it's a good time to buy small-caps.

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How to invest

Here's how an ASX beginner investor could get going in 2025 with a spare $500!

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how investors can grow their wealth starting with just a $500 investment.

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Dividend Investing

The smartest ASX dividend shares to buy with $1,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares. Here's why they could be buys.

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Real Estate Shares

Why this 'compelling' ASX 200 real estate stock has long-term upside potential

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts brighter skies ahead for this Aussie property developer and investor.

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