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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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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock delivered double CBA's share price gains in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Hint: It's wasn't a big four bank...

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Gold

Is this the best ASX 200 gold stock to own in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects this ASX 200 gold stock is set to outperform in 2025.

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Share Market News

Why owners of Wesfarmers shares had a great 2024

| Tristan Harrison

These are the main highlights from last year's.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these high-yield ASX 200 dividend stocks in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Which dividend stocks are getting the thumbs up from analysts right now? Let's find out.

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Small Cap Shares

Why these small cap ASX shares could deliver very big returns in 2025

| James Mickleboro

High risk, high reward is the game with these shares according to analysts.

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Energy Shares

5 of the best ASX uranium shares to buy and hold in 2024 revealed

| Bernd Struben

Despite slumping uranium prices, these ASX uranium stocks charged ahead of their peers in 2024.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys right now.

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Share Gainers

Why Deterra, DroneShield, Regis Resources, and West African shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. Why are investors buying them?

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Index investing

Own the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS)? You banked 30% in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF was a lucrative one to own last year...

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International Stock News

With Nvidia shares sinking, is this a buying opportunity?

| Keith Noonan

Nvidia shares were falling after Jensen Huang's address at CES.

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Block, Computershare, and GQG Partners shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps back into the green following the latest Aussie inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors reacted positively to the latest Aussie CPI data. But why?

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Travel Shares

Big ASX news! Qantas share price flies to new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas stock has never reached this altitude before...

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Communication Shares

Was 2024 a good year for Telstra shares?

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to have this telco giant in your portfolio last year? Let's find out.

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Resources Shares

Why this $2 billion ASX 200 mining stock is surging 7% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the $2 billion mining stock soaring on Wednesday. But why?

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Value Investing

Value hunters: 2 of the best ASX shares to buy with $3,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look really undervalued to me.

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which ASX small cap stock is jumping 54% on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Is Donald Trump behind this small cap's rise? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Resources Shares

As the Rio Tinto share price drops, should I buy more?

| Zach Bristow

Is now the time to pounce on the miner?

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Technology Shares

Pro Medicus shares rocketed 161% in 2024: Is it still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see whether analysts think this high-flying stock can keep rising.

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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy Macquarie shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager forecasts more outperformance from Macquarie shares in 2025.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 17%?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock being sold off? Let's see what investors are not happy about.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys this month. Let's see what they are saying.

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ETFs

Two ASX ETFs to balance your portfolio as a new investor in 2025

| Aaron Bell

If I restarted my portfolio from scratch, these ETFs would be my first two holdings.

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Opinions

Could these Australian shares help investors beat the ASX 200?

| Tristan Harrison

There are quite a few reasons why I'm bullish about these stocks.

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International Stock News

These were the 5 top-performing stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2024

| Scott Levine

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed a respectable 13% in 2024.

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Growth Shares

Top ASX shares to buy right now with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be good options for an investment this month.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock just slumped 6%

| Danny Vena

On the heels of its record-setting run, the stock is taking a breather.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is speaking very highly about these stocks this month.

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Index investing

$20,000 invested in the ASX 200 at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have made more from dividends than growth over the past year...

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ETFs

Buy and hold these excellent ASX ETFs until 2035

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why these funds could be great options for long-term focused investors.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 company insiders traded shares over the Christmas holidays?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal a few company executive buyers and sellers over the holidays.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been tipped as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the local market today. Will it be a good session?

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Best Shares

Best ASX 200 share of each market sector in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the No. 1 stocks for price growth in each of the 11 market sectors for 2024.

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How to invest

Here's how an ASX investor might aim to turn $20,000 into $2,000 per month of passive income

| James Mickleboro

If you are sitting on $20,000 then it could be worth putting it to work in the share market. Especially…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a pleasant ASX session this Tuesday...

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52-Week Lows

These ASX tech stocks just hit multi-year lows! Are they cheap?

| Sebastian Bowen

A cheap share isn't always a bargain...

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Healthcare Shares

ASX All Ords stock rockets 18% on FDA clearance

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is making very healthy returns on US news.

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Bank Shares

Is it time to cash in some profit on ASX 200 bank shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 200 Banks Index surged almost 30% compared to a 7.5% lift for the broader ASX 200 last year.

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Gold

Up 48% in a year, why this ASX 200 gold stock could keep shining bright in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects more outperformance from this Aussie gold miner in 2025.

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