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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

Forget ANZ and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares would be better options than the big four bank for income investors.

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Travel Shares

Down 33%! Should you buy Web Travel shares while they're under $5?

| Bernd Struben

Could the beaten down Web Travel share price make up for lost ground in 2025?

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How to invest

My $25-a-day plan to build a second income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Want a second income? Here's an easy way to achieve one from the share market.

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Real Estate Shares

Should you buy ASX real estate shares before interest rates start to fall?

| Tristan Harrison

The real estate sector has suffered in the past three years. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Investing

Why analysts love these ASX dividend shares with 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Here's how big their dividend yields could be in 2025 and 2026.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Has Pilbara Minerals stock finally hit rock bottom?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the lithium business recharge investor excitement? Here's one broker's view.

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Superannuation

Revealed: The top 10 performing Australian superannuation funds of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Chant West data shows Australian superannuation funds delivered a 'stellar result' for investors last year.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10+ years

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be top options for investors looking for long term picks.

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REITs

Shares vs. property: How did ASX REITs perform compared to residential housing in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of Australian houses to the largest ASX REITs last year.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares to invest $20,000 in and create $2,100 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think both these ASX 200 stocks will continue to reward passive income investors in 2025.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Myer shares race higher on 'overwhelming support' for merger

| James Mickleboro

The department store expects the merger to create a stronger business.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining stocks surging despite sector weakness

| Bronwyn Allen

Materials is the weakest market sector today but these two mining stocks are shining.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs even as the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

Shrugging off today's sliding market, these ASX 200 stocks just hit new 52-week plus highs.

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Share Gainers

Why Coronado, Insignia, Netwealth, and Praemium shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Fortescue, and Vulcan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares hit another major record, so what does it mean for returns?

| Tristan Harrison

This expert has pointed out the banks have reached a new level.

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Energy Shares

Why this $7 billion ASX 200 energy stock is falling hard today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring the Aussie energy provider on Thursday. But why?

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BNPL shares

Are Zip shares a sell or could they keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their opinions on this high-flying stock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Insignia Financial shares: When will the bidding war end?

| Bernd Struben

Bidding action for the ASX 200 financial stock continues today.

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Earnings Results

Netwealth share price lifts on 2nd quarter of 'record performance'

| Zach Bristow

The funds keep on flowing for Netwealth.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is down 14% from its 52-week high. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think that investors should be snapping up this quality company's shares.

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International Stock News

The best Warren Buffett stocks to buy with $10,000 in 2025

| Brett Schafer

Here are three stocks legendary investor Warren Buffett owns at Berkshire Hathaway.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price bounces as restart study progresses

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price is now up 11% in 2025.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

What is giving the energy giant's shares a boost today? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers just downgraded these ASX 200 shares

| Zach Bristow

Is the tide turning for these names?

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Opinions

1 ASX stock down 70% I'm considering buying

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors need to hear about this potentially exciting business.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue shares fall despite record-breaking first half performance

| James Mickleboro

Not even a record-breaking performance was enough to please investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping amid huge profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The company is forecasting its profits to more than double in the first half.

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock investors just got fantastic artificial intelligence (AI) news from President Trump

| Beth McKenna

President Trump announced Stargate, a $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in NAB shares 12 months is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Did NAB deliver the good for investors over the past 12 months? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Why this ASX ETF could be a strong pick for the Trump era

| Tristan Harrison

It wouldn’t surprise me if this was a top-performing ETF over the next four years.

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Growth Shares

Top Australian shares to buy right away with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying very good things about these top stocks. Let's see why they are bullish on them.

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International Stock News

Nvidia just became the world's most valuable company. Is it too late to buy the stock?

| Danny Vena

Project Stargate could be just the beginning.

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Dividend Investing

Income investors: 3 ASX dividend shares to consider buying while they are down

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks to smash the market in 2025.

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Opinions

2 top ASX shares to buy on a pullback

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks would be prime opportunities to buy in a sell-off.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these fantastic ASX dividend stocks for a second income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are in the buy zone for income investors.

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Healthcare Shares

This fund returned 109% in 2024. Here are 2 of its best-performing ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

Small caps proved to be the winners last year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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