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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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Broker Notes

Broker tips this ASX 300 stock to deliver a 25%+ return in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be a great option for investors right now.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best income in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare gross rental yields across Australia to the dividend yields of the 10 biggest ASX companies.

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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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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend shares could be top picks for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should be buying these shares this month.

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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 tough 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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Dividend Investing

High-yield alert: 3 ASX dividend shares to buy for passive income right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be great options for income investors right now.

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Healthcare Shares

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare was the strongest sector last week, with market darling Pro Medicus surging yet again.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see more value and income on offer from these stocks.

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How to invest

$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Were CBA and these shares a good option for your money over the past decade?

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Bank Shares

Here's when Westpac says the RBA could cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will interest rates be heading lower next month? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Is Woodside stock a buy today for its 7% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Woodside's massive dividend yield...

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy and hold forever in your superannuation fund

| James Mickleboro

Managing your own superannuation fund? Here are a few ETFs to consider for it.

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price soared 50% in 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares smashed the benchmark returns in 2024. But how?

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Opinions

These ASX shares have a legit shot at doubling in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the outlook for these stocks for several reasons.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors this year.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in January 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Fancy yourself as the proud owner of some income-producing assets?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough end to the week this Friday for ASX shares...

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International Stock News

Down 18% from all-time highs, is Tesla stock a buy now?

| Adam Spatacco

Tesla's Q4 delivery and production figures missed Wall Street's expectations, and shares have been selling off on the news.

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Travel Shares

An insider just snapped up 100,000 shares of this beaten-up ASX 300 stock

| James Mickleboro

Insiders appear to believe this beaten down stock is in the buy zone.

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Record Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new multi-year highs while the market struggles

| Bronwyn Allen

The broader market is in the red on Friday but these three shares are riding high.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap shares that ripped 295% to 900% in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Several individual small-caps shone but the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index underperformed the ASX 200.

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Opinions

The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

My portfolio has a mix of studs and potential duds...

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 large-cap shares outperformed their peers in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 16 best ASX 200 large-cap stocks for share price growth last year.

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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs for passive income in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth considering if you're an income investor.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares leading the charge in 2025

| Bernd Struben

These ASX All Ords shares have soared 16% to 37% already in 2025.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price being hit so hard today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The bank is currently the worst-performing member of the big four.

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Bank Shares

Are superannuation funds propping up the CBA share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert might have cracked the CBA share price code.

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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.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX 200 healthcare stocks with 'strong return potential' in 2025

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment manager expects 2025 will be a good year for these ASX 200 healthcare companies.

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Technology Shares

Up 170% in a year, why this under-the-radar ASX tech stock still 'stacks up'

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been catapulted higher. A fund manager is confident on more growth.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is up 48% in under 2 months! Why there's 'more good news to come'

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian fund manager Forager says this company has undergone "an amazing turnaround".

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Share Gainers

Why Insignia, Rio Tinto, St Barbara, and Structural Monitoring shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why? Let's find out.

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ETFs

What are the most popular ASX ETFs in Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

You might own one or more of these popular ETFs...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, GQG, and Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares rocketing 35% to 54% today

| Bernd Struben

Two soaring ASX small-cap shares are setting the bar high on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Mesoblast shares in a trading halt?

| Bronwyn Allen

The biotech company requested a trading halt before the market open on Friday. Here's why.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares rocketed 363% in 2024! Can they keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Why did this BNPL stock smash the market? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Billionaire Bill Gates has 66% of his foundation's $44 billion portfolio invested in 3 phenomenal US stocks

| Adam Levy

Some of the biggest holdings in the Gates foundation's trust are surprisingly non-tech.

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Resources Shares

Is it time to buy beaten-up ASX 200 mining shares?

| Zach Bristow

Has a verdict even been reached?

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