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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

Rio Tinto stock: Buy, sell, or hold in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think investors should be loading up or avoiding this mining giant?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend stock in February

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be buys for income investors. Let's see what they are saying.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips these ASX 200 shares to rise 35%+

| James Mickleboro

The leading broker is recommending investors buy these stocks this week.

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Healthcare Shares

$1,000 invested in Mesoblast shares at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Did this biotech company deliver the goods for investors? Let's see what a $1,000 investment would be worth.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be quality options for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to double up on right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping these shares up while they can.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

I invested in 4 high-yield ASX dividend shares. Here's why I own each one

| Tristan Harrison

I chose these stocks for their big dividends.

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Data Centre Technology
AI Stocks

NextDC shares are down 9% in a week. Is now the time to buy the dip?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the dip on NextDC shares?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Before interest rates fall…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What the Treasurer must do before the next RBA meeting.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit another new record high this Thursday.

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International Stock News

Here's the worst-case scenario for Nvidia stock

| Timothy Green

DeepSeek's cheap AI model isn't enough on its own to derail Nvidia's growth story.

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52-Week Highs

19 ASX 200 shares smashing multi-year highs as market peaks

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark ASX 200 hit a new record high on Thursday.

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Record Highs

Big news: The ASX 200 Index just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how it happened.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX shares that brokers say have 30% (or more) upside in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers are tipping these ASX stocks for significant price rises in the new year.

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Travel Shares

Uh-oh! Are Qantas shares now 'highly overvalued'?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts headwinds for Qantas shares in 2025. But why?

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Technology Shares

Xero share price hits all-time high! Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons Xero has plenty left in the tank...

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Retirement

2 of the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter rate these shares very highly. Here's why they could be top options for retirees.

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Technology Shares

The best ASX AI stock to invest $1,000 in right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this ETF offers great exposure to AI stocks...

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International Stock News

Nvidia has one huge competitive advantage that probably flies under the radar of many investors

| Beth McKenna

Technology companies need top technical talent to prosper over the long run.

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Resources Shares

How does the Fortescue dividend yield compare to other ASX mining shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue typically pays excellent dividend yields, but can it do so again in 2025?

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX stock could rise 30% and pay a 10% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett thinks this beaten down stock could be dirt cheap at current levels.

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Resources Shares

Forget gold! Why this soaring ASX silver share is still trading at 'good value' today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert has a bullish outlook on this rocketing ASX silver miner.

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Share Market News

Aussie inflation is falling! Now when will the RBA finally cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation sliding, will the RBA now cut interest rates in February?

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma share price drops after shareholders vote on Chemist Warehouse merger

| Bronwyn Allen

The results are in.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Credit Corp, Mineral Resources, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday and dropping into the red.

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Resources Shares

As Lynas shares fall another 5% in 2025, what should investors do?

| Zach Bristow

Let's see what the experts think.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Karoon Energy, Mach7, and Treasury Wine shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Earnings Results

IGO share price down 3% after 'challenges' in Q2 FY25

| Zach Bristow

Investors have swiftly reacted to the news.

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Earnings Results

Why this $1.2 billion ASX 200 stock is diving 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are selling down this stock today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 marching higher following first 2025 US Fed interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are now considering the Fed’s next interest rate move in March.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 300 energy shares racing higher on strong quarterlies

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday. Let's see what is happening.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Nvidia shares in the wake of the DeepSeek bombshell?

| Danny Vena

Technology stocks were rocked to their core Monday after claims made by a Chinese start-up threatened to upend the existing…

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Earnings Results

Why did the Zip share price just crash 20%?

| Bernd Struben

Up 275% in a year, Zip shares are getting smashed on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price sinking 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors selling down this mining stock again on Thursday? Let's find out.

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AI Stocks

Why is the Appen share price jumping 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

This AI stock is catching the eye of investors on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Are Pilbara Minerals shares a top buy after 'strong beat'?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what one leading broker is saying about this lithium giant.

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International Stock News

Nvidia just sank again. Is this your chance to buy the artificial intelligence (AI) leader's stock?

| Keith Noonan

Nvidia stock fell again as investors continue to react to the possibility that DeepSeek's new AI model means less need…

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Dividend Investing

Why Goldman Sachs is bullish on these top ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

One of these income stocks is forecast to pay a 10% dividend yield.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income would a $10,000 investment in Woolworths shares make in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what could happen to an investment in this supermarket giant's shares this year.

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