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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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Healthcare Shares

Up 77% in a month! What's going on with the Mesoblast share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has blown the lights out in recent weeks...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Here come the 2025 predictions

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What might or might not happen over the time it takes for the Earth to make one trip around the…

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Technology Shares

2 quality ASX 200 tech shares primed to outperform in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Looking to buy a few promising S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) tech shares to potentially boost your returns in 2025? Then…

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Financial Shares

IAG shares edge lower amid latest 'reinsurance' update

| Zach Bristow

The insurer now has its own cover in place for 2025.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, IDP Education, Life360, and Opthea shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why? Let's find out.

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Retail Shares

3 ASX 200 retail shares that ripped in 2024 despite the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

Most Australian consumers did it tough last year amid higher interest rates and retail prices.

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Share Market News

Are CBA shares a great buy for dividends in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on big dividends this year?

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Small Cap Shares

This ASX small cap stock is surging 9% on big Fortescue news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is putting a rocket under this tech stock on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

It's 2025, now when can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to finally cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Are money market too optimistic on the timing of RBA interest rate cuts in 2025?

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, Mesoblast, and St George Mining shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. Why are investors selling them?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying WiseTech shares? Here's what's happening with the company's latest acquisition

| Bernd Struben

WiseTech has announced a new strategic acquisition to expand its global offerings.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded for 2025 by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers are forecasting strong performance in 2025 from these four ASX 200 companies.

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Energy Shares

The two ASX energy stocks I think are set to rebound in 2025

| Aaron Bell

After a shocking 2024, could these two energy companies power up again this year?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is up 31% on big news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited on Tuesday? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Brainchip shares crash 10% on capital raising news

| James Mickleboro

This semiconductor company is raising funds via a put option agreement again.

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Bank Shares

Was it a good idea to own Westpac shares in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Were the bank's shareholders smiling at the end of last year? Let's find out.

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REITs

2 ASX property shares I rate as buys for 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be undervalued buys.

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Cheap Shares

Down 40% and 25%: Are these ASX shares dirt cheap?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think these shares are cheap? Let's find out what they are saying about them.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $30,000 in 2 ASX shares, create almost $3,000 in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think both these ASX dividend shares will continue to deliver attractive passive income in 2025.

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Energy Shares

Is it time to buy back into ASX lithium shares like Pilbara Minerals?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the lithium sector recharge investor returns?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did Coles shares smash the market with a 21% return in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Super returns were delivered by this supermarket giant last year.

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International Stock News

Why the Nvidia share price just rallied to a record high

| Danny Vena

A couple of developments appear to be fueling the AI specialist's rise.

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX 200 growth shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares have been given buy ratings by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares for 5% to 8% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to provide income investors with great yields.

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what could make these funds great options for investors this month.

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Dividend Investing

Broker says these ASX dividend stocks could generate massive returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these shares to generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

This beaten down ASX 200 stock could rise 90%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be dirt cheap after a recent selloff.

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Gold

Good as gold: 5 best ASX 200 gold shares of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

It was a glittering year for the precious metal and these stocks certainly benefitted.

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Dividend Investing

I think these 2 ASX dividend shares are buys for income in January

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for big dividend yields? These stocks could bring it.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Resources Shares

What happened to the Fortescue share price in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what happened to affect the massive miner.

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Value Investing

Take Warren Buffett's advice: Don't buy any stock in 2025 unless it passes this test

| Keith Speights

Buffett uses a two-part test to determine which stocks to buy.

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Healthcare Shares

Healthy gains: 5 best ASX 200 healthcare shares of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Four of the five best-performing ASX 200 healthcare stocks of 2024 more than doubled in value.

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International Stock News

How did the US Magnificent Seven stocks perform in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

There was a clear outperformer and a clear laggard within the group last year.

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Energy Shares

4 ASX uranium stocks to buy now amid an 'exceptionally positive' outlook for nuclear energy

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks are trouncing the benchmark returns in these early days of 2025.

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Resources Shares

Will African iron ore make or break Rio Tinto shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what one expert thinks of the African expansion.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the CSL share price go backwards in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

CSL shares closed out 2024 in the red. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares 'resilient' as experts predict revenue growth in 2025

| Zach Bristow

The supermarket giant is emerging from a difficult period of operations last year.

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International Stock News

Where will Nvidia stock be in 3 years?

| Harsh Chauhan

Nvidia's valuation means investors can buy this stock at an attractive price even now.

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