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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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Personal Finance

Want to earn more passive income from ASX shares than your job? Here's how I'd do it

| Tristan Harrison

This is a good time to start building investment income.

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International Stock News

Why Alphabet's 'challenging' 2025 may benefit the stock as it pushes AI innovation

| Geoffrey Seiler

Alphabet employees have been told to be ready for an important -- and challenging -- year ahead.

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Technology Shares

These were the 4 best ASX tech shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

Here's how much you could have earned investing in these tech stocks last year.

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ETFs

Here's how the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF performed in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors in Australia's biggest ASX ETF enjoyed strong returns last year.

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Best Shares

New Year's resolution! Top ASX shares for beginner investors in 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Planning to bolster your financial future this year?

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Energy Shares

Why Paladin Energy and these ASX uranium stocks are rocketing

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for uranium investors on Friday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares going gangbusters on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Gold and uranium stocks are dominating the top 10 risers of the ASX 200 today.

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Gold Road, Imugene, and Paladin Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just said something that could be terrible news for Nvidia but great news for this commodity stock in 2025

| Billy Duberstein

The winners and losers in the artificial intelligence market could change rapidly in this fast-evolving space.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, Liontown, and Mesoblast shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX small cap stock is jumping on 'significant milestone'

| James Mickleboro

This stock is ending the week in style. Let's see what is giving its shares a boost today.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 300 shares I'm very excited about for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

2025 could be a good year for these stocks.

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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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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock dropped to start the New Year

| Howard Smith

Investors are driving the Tesla share price down at the start of 2025. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Getting the balance right

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

18 summers fly by quickly.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 stocks that could make it rain dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts expect these companies to pay large yields.

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Share Market News

Why did the NAB share price jump 21% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

It was a good year for this big four bank. Let's see what happened over the 12 months.

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ETFs

These were the 5 best ASX ETFs to buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These funds were a great place to put your money last year.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Netflix stock before January 6?

| Adam Spatacco

2024 was a milestone year for Netflix, hallmarked by the company's foray into live sporting events.

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Broker Notes

More of the best ASX stocks to buy in 2025 according to Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why its analysts are so bullish on these stocks this year.

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Growth Shares

4 of the best ASX growth shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these growing companies as buys. Let's dig deeper into them.

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend stocks are top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend payers.

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Share Fallers

5 worst ASX All Ordinaries shares of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders of these ASX All Ordinaries stocks endured a teeth-gritting year.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX All Ords shares starting the new year at 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

What a way to start 2025...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these big names.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares: Best 5 of a weak bunch in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Only one All Ords lithium stock really impressed investors last year with a near 90% share price gain.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend share in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why analysts are bullish about these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The benchmark index is expected to end the week in the red.

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International Stock News

Prediction: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway stock will outperform the S&P 500 in 2025

| Bram Berkowitz

The legendary investor has a proven track record.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy Woolworths, ResMed, and this ASX 200 share in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the supermarket giant and these shares are in the buy zone this month.

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International Stock News

Should investors unfriend Meta Platforms stock in 2025?

| Will Healy

Investors may want to consider whether they want to foster a friendship with Meta. Or is now is the time…

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Materials Shares

Why did the BHP share price crash 21% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant had a disappointing year. Will things be better in 2025?

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Real Estate Shares

What's going on with Lendlease shares today?

| James Mickleboro

An announcement is failing to excite investors. Let's see what is happening.

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, Mesoblast, and QBE shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the year in a positive fashion. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, DroneShield, Lendlease, and Weebit Nano shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the year in the red. What's happening?

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REITs

1 ASX dividend stock down 32% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of this business.

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Bank Shares

2 ASX shares investors should consider keeping on a tight leash

| Zach Bristow

Brokers think several challenges could clamp investment results for these stocks in 2025.

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ETFs

3 exciting ASX ETFs for growth investors in January

| James Mickleboro

Growth investors might want to check out these top ETFs this month.

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Dividend Investing

Revealed! 4 of the best ASX 200 dividend shares of 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares made income investors smile in 2024. Let's see what they returned.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX All Ords shares lifted to 'strong buy' consensus ratings for the new year

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers upgraded these ASX stocks last month.

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